Austin-based Richard P. Slaughter Associates Opens Dallas Area Office

Oct. 6, 2010 - PRLog -- AUSTIN – Richard P. Slaughter Associates, a leading independent Austin-based wealth management firm and financial planning firm, announced today that it has opened an office to support clients in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, marking its first expansion outside of Austin in its 19-year history. The office is located in Richardson.

"We have seen a growing trend in the number of our clients residing in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, both from new client relationships and existing clients that have since relocated to the area and have chosen to maintain their advisory and asset management relationships with us," said Brooks Slaughter, President and CEO.  "After careful evaluation, we saw this as an opportunity to better serve our existing client base living in the area as well as expand our non-biased expertise to new clients in the Metroplex."

Virginia Malavé Pañeda, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner and licensed investment advisor, has been selected to lead the DFW office, expanding her current role with Slaughter Associates of Financial Advisor and Financial Planner. Slaughter Associates will continue its team approach of client support with clients receiving the breadth of knowledge and service from the entire team.


About Richard P. Slaughter Associates
Richard P. Slaughter Associates is a leading Austin-based wealth management and financial planning firm. Slaughter Associates delivers a comprehensive financial approach to its clients by providing financial planning, asset management, ongoing education and a lifespan relationship for a personal and individualized service. This approach is unique in a financial industry that is often segmented and outsourced. By committing to each of these important components, Slaughter Associates charts a path to reach the individual financial goals of its clients.

Founded in 1991 in Austin, Texas by Richard P. Slaughter, Slaughter Associates is one of the original fee-based firms in the nation. In 2010, the firm launched a new division to embrace the business community with Slaughter Associates 401(k). Texas Monthly has recognized Slaughter Associates for its customer service as a FIVE STAR Wealth Manager for two consecutive years with individual honors for each member of the executive team. The firm is also a distinguished Best Places to Work, honored by the Austin Business Journal for six consecutive years. For more information contact: http://www.slaughterinvest.com.