My name is Galan Pirkle. I have the privilege of serving a select group of individuals, families, businesses, non-profits, and estates and trusts locally in Austin, throughout the state of Texas, as well as around the country. My top priority is understanding my client's needs, wants and wishes. My clientele and I work in partnership to develop personalized strategies to help meet each of their financial goals. While I serve a diverse set of people, many are business owners or growing executives at multi-national and local technology companies. I take a collaborative approach to comprehensive wealth advisement, often partnering with clients’ CPAs, attorneys and business advisors to address your full scope of needs, including tax, insurance, wealth protection and philanthropy. Together, we’ll identify what is most important to you and partner to help ensure you stay on track. This helps prepare you throughout the transitions of life and business:• Wealth strategies• Tax strategies• Insurance• Estate considerations• Employer benefits (Equity, Stock, Options)• Family planning• Retirement planning• New income stream establishment• Business and Exit planningI have over 21 years in the financial services industry as a financial advisor and former bank president. I’m a proud graduate of The University of Texas at Austin. In 2017, I also received my CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification.My wife, Whitney, and I have two boys: an 8 year old and a newborn. I coach little league and enjoy outdoor sports, especially baseball, mountain biking and snow skiing.I look forward to partnering with you.