James R. Waters
CFP®, MBA
The Mather Group
Managing Director
James R. Waters
CFP®, MBA
The Mather Group
Managing Director
As a fee-only financial planner, my focus is to offer unbiased financial advice to help you achieve your life goals. - James R. Waters, CFP®, MBA
Fee-Only financial planner located in Houston, Tx, serving clients locally and across the country.
Jim Waters is a Houston, TX fee-only financial planner. The Mather Group provides comprehensive, ongoing financial planning and investment management to help clients navigate the various stages of life. As a fee-only, fiduciary, and independent financial advisor, James Waters is never paid a commission of any kind, and has a legal obligation to provide unbiased and trustworthy financial advice.
Jim Waters has more than 35 years of experience in the financial services industry. In his career as a financial advisor, Jim has navigated numerous changes to tax code, stock market euphoria, and stock market busts. Prior to joining The Mather Group, Jim founded PartnersInWealth in 2000 where he focused on bringing straightforward, unbiased advice to financially successful households — bringing them peace of mind, security, and control in their financial future. Jim has been a member of the Financial Planning Association (FPA) since 1987 and the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA), the nation’s largest fee-only professional organization, since 1994.
James R. Waters is a Member of the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors
The National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA) is a leading professional association of Fee-Only financial advisors - highly trained professionals who are committed to working in the best interests of those they serve.
NAPFA members live by three important values:
- To be the beacon for independent, objective financial advice for individuals and families.
- To be the champion of financial services delivered in the public interest.
- To be the standard bearer for the emerging profession of financial planning.
We built The Mather Group from the ground up to put all of our experience and expertise to work for one purpose—the interests of our clients.
Within Wall Street firms, there is a culture of profits placed before a client’s best interest. Where advisors sell products simply to increase revenue. We chose a new model by breaking away from Wall Street and created a culture focused on giving sound advice.
We also wanted to provide a complete retirement plan—including expert tax planning. For successful executives preparing for retirement, sound tax advice in combination with investment strategy is often their greatest need.
By removing the pressure to sell products, and creating a total focus on serving clients, we’ve built a culture that attracts talented investment professionals who are service oriented. The Mather Group’s focus is on our clients and their success.
Fee-Only, Fiduciary, Independent: Three Important Criteria to Consider When Choosing a Financial Advisor.
Specialties
- Comprehensive Financial Planning
- Retirement Income Planning
- Investment Management
- College Education Planning
- Tax Planning
Ideal Clients
- Retirees and Near Retirees
- Growing Families
- Business Owners and Executives
- Sudden Money Situations
- Novice Investors
Working Together
- In-Office Meetings
- Virtual Meetings
- Clearly Defined Fees
- No Product Sales
- Complimentary Initial Consultation
Professional Designations & Affiliations
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James R. Waters is a NAPFA-Registered Financial AdvisorThe National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA) is a leading professional association of Fee-Only financial advisors—highly trained professionals who are committed to working in the best interests of those they serve.
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James R. Waters is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional - Click for VerificationCFP® professionals are held to strict ethical standards to ensure financial planning recommendations are in your best interest. What’s more, a CFP® professional must acquire several years of experience related to delivering financial planning services to clients and pass the comprehensive CFP® Certification Exam before they can use the CFP® designation.
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James R. Waters is a member of The Financial Planning Association® (FPA®)FPA® is the largest membership organization for CFP® professionals in the U.S. and supports high standards of professional competence, ethical conduct, and clear, complete disclosure when serving clients.
Contact James R. Waters
Office Locations:
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4400 Post Oak Pkwy
Suite 2330
Houston, TX 77027
