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Casey Waits

President of Wealth Management

(972) 581-3072
casey@waitsfinancialgroup.com

 

Background and experience
Casey attended the University of North Texas in Denton. He has over 22 years of experience in the financial industry as a registered securities representative. Casey joined Prospera Financial Services (a five-time Independent Broker Deal of the Year by Investment Advisor Magazine) in 1997, where he expanded his knowledge base by becoming a licensed insurance agent in 2002, and an investment advisor in 2003.

Casey has received several financial industry awards. He has been named a Five Star Wealth Manager as published in Texas Monthly Magazine in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016. This is only awarded to wealth managers who have scored highest in client and financial services based on research by a national independent research company. Casey is not only committed to helping his clients but also in serving the community. He earned the James Dunks Advocate Award, presented by Prospera Financial, for his involvement in local communities. He also serves as a Rotarian, where he is a part of local projects through The Rotary Club in Frisco and New Braunfels. 


Focus
Casey and his team are dedicated to helping individuals and businesses develop financial and investment strategies that line up with their needs, goals and risk tolerance. Our mission is to provide every client with comprehensive financial advice and portfolio management services, provided with the highest level of personal service and professional integrity. Our goal is to work closely with clients to help build their financial assets in a manner suited exclusively for them. We follow a systematic process to assist clients in accomplishing their financial goals. 


Away from the office
Casey and his wife, Angela, and their two daughters, Raegan and Ashlynn, live in Frisco, Texas and they have a residence in New Braunfels as well. As a family, they enjoy spending time outside -  camping, riding motorcycles, playing basketball and soccer.

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Chris White, CFP®

Vice President of Wealth Management

(972) 581-3077
chris@waitsfinancialgroup.com


Background and experience
Chris began his career in the financial industry in 2006, with Prospera Financial Services, working his way up to becoming the operations manager as well as overseeing the advisory department. He then joined Waits Financial Group as a financial advisor in 2015, to work alongside his uncle, Casey Waits. Being in the industry for over 10 years, both behind the scenes and as a financial advisor, has given him a unique in-depth understanding of operational procedures and security knowledge, a comprehensive knowledge of multiple markets and has ingrained the importance of relationships in this industry.

Chris earned his bachelors degree from the University of Texas at Dallas in American Studies. This degree path offered him the ability to study both business/finance and government and politics, fulfilling his need to explore multiple interests. He continues to indulge his passion for knowledge by reading science articles, watching documentaries, exploring culinary endeavors and traveling. Chris has also gone through the rigorous steps to become a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional. 

Focus
Chris and his team work closely with individuals, families, companies and institutions to help build, manage, protect and transition comprehensive wealth. They pride themselves on being thoughtful and fastidious with maintenance of investments, debt and liability management, risk management, as well as trust and fiduciary services for their clients.

Away from the office
Chris and his wife, Kaitlyn, enjoy living in Frisco, Texas with their two dogs. They spend their time enjoying the culinary scene, traveling or just relaxing with a movie. Chris is passionate about fitness and health and is an active CrossFit competitor. 

Deanna Whisenant

Client Services Specialist

(972) 581-3073
deanna@waitsfinancialgroup.com
 
Background and experience
Deanna graduated from Texas State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She has worked in the financial services industry with roles ranging from company accounting, to human resources to Vice President of Operations for a broker-dealer firm. She has developed written procedures based on regulatory compliance rules and regulations in the processing of securities paperwork, managed employees and oversaw regulatory audits.
 
Focus
Deanna oversees all aspects of client services and operations outside of investment planning and provides comprehensive support for each client’s unique needs. She had the opportunity to join Waits Financial Group over 2 years ago where she found her home. Fifteen years ago, Deanna returned to her passion in financial services - working one-on-one with clients. Using her background experience in a broker-dealer home office environment, Deanna’s approach to customer service was shaped by the strong compliance and operational knowledge of the financial services industry.
 
Away from the office
Deanna enjoys her free time with her grown daughter, Casey Ann, her rescued dogs and her friends. She enjoys walking the neighborhoods and parks of Plano as well as estate sales and refurbishing antiques. Her idea of a perfect day is time spent with family and friends.

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