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A Visit from Jason Smith: Discussing the Future of Tax Policy with Bill Carter
At Carter Financial Management, you never know who might stop by for a conversation with our founder, Bill Carter. Recently, we had the privilege of welcoming Jason Smith, chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, to our offices for a thoughtful discussion on the...

Empowering Women, Building a Better World: Carter Financial Management Attends Texas Women’s Foundation 39th Annual Luncheon
This year, several women from Carter Financial Management, joined by some of our valued clients, had the privilege of attending the Texas Women’s Foundation “Catalysts for Change” Luncheon at the Omni Hotel in Dallas. This inspiring event marked the Foundation's 39th...

Carter Financial Management Hosts Its First Ladies Literary Luncheon with Special Guest Natalie Musgrave Dossett
On Thursday, October 31, 2024, Carter Financial Management had the pleasure of hosting our inaugural Ladies Literary Luncheon, an event designed to celebrate the love of literature among our esteemed female clients and some of our wonderful team members. This...

Carter Financial Management Team Takes on Top Golf for a Day of Fun and Friendly Competition
On October 24, the Carter Financial Management team gathered for a teambuilding event at Top Golf, making the most of the beautiful fall weather. With warm temperatures and blue skies, it was the perfect day for some friendly competition and bonding beyond the office....

Carter Financial’s Zack Smutzer Wins Prestigious FPA DFW CFP® Scholarship
Zack Smutzer, of Carter Financial Management, is honored to receive the FPA DFW Pamela Yip Memorial CFP® Exam Fee Scholarship! This prestigious achievement celebrates a commitment to excellence in financial planning and emphasizes the value of becoming a Certified...

Ellenore Baker and Deborah Hickey at FPA event, Dallas
Deborah Lemoine-Hickey and Ellenore Baker had a blast at a recent FPA event in Dallas! They connected with fellow CFP ladies and even made some beautiful terrariums for their offices. The turnout was amazing, and they had the pleasure of meeting so many like-minded...

Summer Company Planning Day at Carter Financial
Our Carter Financial team had a productive Summer Company Planning Day! This biannual event is all about setting company goals, elevating our standards of excellence, enhancing client service, and strengthening our teamwork. It was inspiring to see all employees come...

Welcome Julian Cantu— CFM Summer Intern
Julian is a First Sergeant in the Corps of Cadets at Texas A&M University and will receive his Bachelor of Science degree in Financial Planning in May 2025. He will take on many tough projects this summer and will be a great help to all of us. We are so lucky to...

Scholarship Winner Announced!
Meet Lidiya Gebrehiwot, a senior at Emmett J. Conrad High School. She moved to the United States in 2013 with her mother and sister from Eritrea, a beautiful country in East Africa. This month, she graduated as the Class of 2024 Valedictorian, earning both her high...

Houston Economic Outlook Dinner
Carter Financial Management hosted its Annual Economic Outlook client dinner, a tradition dating back to 2010! This special event, born from the dedication of Joe Mattei, continues to unite our Houston-area clients. Among our esteemed guests, Marcia Davis adds a touch...

Client Appreciation Day at the Dallas Museum of Art
On May 14, 2024, Carter Financial Management hosted our annual Client Appreciation Event at the Dallas Museum of Art. Attendees enjoyed food, refreshments, live guitar music, and the current featured exhibit titled “The Impressionist Revolution.” Clients, staff,...