Allen Gibson, CFP® ,CEP®, CHfc®, crpc®, cdfa®, cltc®, bfa®, NSSA®
President & chief compliance officer
In 2016, after spending 25 years with the world’s leading financial planning company, I founded Gibson Wealth Advisors, LLC. As a Registered Investment Advisory firm, we work directly for our clients, not for a brokerage firm or corporation, and we're held to a fiduciary standard. That means that we are required to act in our client's best interests. We do not have any products to sell and we never receive commissions, bonuses, trips or other incentives from third-party any corporations. We get paid for providing financial advice, not for selling things.
I received a BBA in finance from the University of Texas at Arlington and joined Ameriprise soon after.
A BIT ABOUT ME
On a personal note, my wife’s name is Dede and our son is Kylar. We have two dogs, Molly the goldendoodle and Maggie, the sheepadoodle. My family and I enjoy traveling together, especially snow skiing and spending time at our place on Lake Tyler.
My Professional Designations
We believe that ongoing education is important to be able to stay proficient and be able to provide value to our clients. Click on any of the designations to learn more about each one.
Ed Slott's Elite IRA Advisor GroupSM
Members of Ed Slott's Elite IRA Advisor GroupSM train with Ed Slott and his team of IRA Experts on a continuous basis. These advisors passed a background check, complete requisite training, attend semiannual workshops, webinars, and complete mandatory exams. They are immediately notified of changes to the tax code and updates on retirement planning, so you can be sure your retirement dollars are safe from unnecessary taxes and fees. Additionally, members have access to us, America’s IRA Experts to answer any tough questions or planning needs.

CEP® - Certified Estate Planner®
As a CEP®, I have a deep knowledge and understanding of the importance of estate planning and the complications that can arise from it.
ChFC® - Chartered Financial Consultant®
I earned my ChFC® designation after completing a complex and in-depth course covering an array of financial planning topics.
CRPC® - Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor®
This designation has prepared me to advise and assist in your retirement planning strategies.
CDFA™ - Chartered Divorce Financial Analyst™
My CDFA™ designation allows me to provide sound financial advice to individuals experiencing this tough transitional period.
CLTC® - Certificate in Long-Term Care™
As a CLTC®, discussing the potential need for long-term care of a loved one is tough, but it’s a necessary conversation I’m prepared to have in order to best help my clients avoid future financial pitfalls.
BFA® - Behavioral Financial Advisor
My BFA® designation allows me to help my clients navigate through the emotional responses planning for their financial future may bring.
NSSA® - National Social Security Association
My NSSA® designaton allows me to help our clients understand and maximize their Social Security benefits.
CFP® - Certified Financial Planner Practitioner®