
Timeline
About me
Managing Director - Investments at Buchanan Wealth Management of Trinity Capital Management
Education

Nacogdoches high school
1978 - 1981
Stephen f. austin state university
1981 - 1985Bachelor of business administration (bba) finance
College for financial planning
2012 -Awma certification accredited wealth management advisor
Experience

Edward jones
May 1988 - Aug 2008Investment representative
Wells fargo advisors
Aug 2008 - Jun 2021Managing Director - Investments
Mar 2013 - Jun 2021Senior Vice President - Investments
Aug 2008 - Mar 2013

Buchanan wealth management of trinity capital management
Mar 2013 - nowManaging director - investments (nacogdoches, texas)
Licenses & Certifications
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Accredited asset management specialist™ or aams™ professional designation
College for financial planningNov 2001 - View certificate

Accredited wealth management advisor
College for financial planningApr 2012
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Wendy Buchanan, AAMS®, AWMA®Forbes Best in State Wealth Advisors for 2024 Forbes Apr 2024 2024 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors; Awarded April 2024; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/22 - 6/30/23 (Source: Forbes.com). The Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors rating algorithm is based on the previous year's industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC. Investment performance is not a criterion. Self-completed survey was used for rating. This rating is not… Show more 2024 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors; Awarded April 2024; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/22 - 6/30/23 (Source: Forbes.com). The Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors rating algorithm is based on the previous year's industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC. Investment performance is not a criterion. Self-completed survey was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria. Show less
- Awarded to Wendy Buchanan, AAMS®, AWMA®Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State for 2024 Forbes Apr 2024 2024 Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State: Awarded February 2024; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 9/30/22 - 9/30/23 (Source: Forbes.com). The Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State rating algorithm is based on the previous year’s industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC. Investment performance is not a criterion. Self-completed survey was used for rating… Show more 2024 Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State: Awarded February 2024; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 9/30/22 - 9/30/23 (Source: Forbes.com). The Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State rating algorithm is based on the previous year’s industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC. Investment performance is not a criterion. Self-completed survey was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria. Show less
- Awarded to Wendy Buchanan, AAMS®, AWMA®Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State for 2023 Forbes Apr 2023 2023 Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State: Awarded February 2023; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 9/30/21 - 9/30/22 (Source: Forbes.com). The Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State rating algorithm is based on the previous year’s industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC. Investment performance is not a criterion. Self-completed survey was used for rating… Show more 2023 Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State: Awarded February 2023; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 9/30/21 - 9/30/22 (Source: Forbes.com). The Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State rating algorithm is based on the previous year’s industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC. Investment performance is not a criterion. Self-completed survey was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria. Show less
- Awarded to Wendy Buchanan, AAMS®, AWMA®Forbes Best in State Top Women Wealth Advisors for 2022 Forbes Apr 2022 2022 Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors: Awarded February 2022; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 9/30/20 - 9/30/21 (Source: Forbes.com). The Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors rating algorithm is based on the previous year’s industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC. Investment performance is not a criterion. Self-completed survey was used for rating. This rating is not related to… Show more 2022 Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors: Awarded February 2022; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 9/30/20 - 9/30/21 (Source: Forbes.com). The Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors rating algorithm is based on the previous year’s industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC. Investment performance is not a criterion. Self-completed survey was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria. Show less
- Awarded to Wendy Buchanan, AAMS®, AWMA®Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors in 2022 Forbes Apr 2022 2022 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors: Awarded April 2022; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/20 - 6/30/21 (Source: Forbes.com). The Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors rating algorithm is based on the previous year’s industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC. Investment performance is not a criterion. Self-completed survey was used for rating. This rating is not… Show more 2022 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors: Awarded April 2022; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/20 - 6/30/21 (Source: Forbes.com). The Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors rating algorithm is based on the previous year’s industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC. Investment performance is not a criterion. Self-completed survey was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria. Show less
- Awarded to Wendy Buchanan, AAMS®, AWMA®2015 Woman of the Year Nacogdoches American Association of University Women May 2015
- Awarded to Wendy Buchanan, AAMS®, AWMA®Nacogdoches Women's Hall of Fame Recipient City Commission Of Nacogdoches Aug 2006 Induction in the Nacogdoches Women's Hall of Fame in the category of Business Professional Leadership as an outstanding woman who through her talents, contributions, and skills has helped to develop Nacogdoches and to provide a visible example for tomorrow's leaders.
- Awarded to Wendy Buchanan, AAMS®, AWMA®NHS Distinguished Alumnus The Nacogdoches High School Alumni Association Oct 2004 Given to alumni that have shown exemplary and unselfish contributions to their profession and their community and have brought great credit upon themselves and Nacogdoches High School.
- Awarded to Wendy Buchanan, AAMS®, AWMA®SFA Outstanding Young Alumna Stephen F. Austin State University Alumni Association Oct 2003 The Outstanding Young Alumnus Award was established to honor more recent SFASU graduates and former students who have made significant contributions to society and whose accomplishments and careers have brought credit to the institution. Distinguished in his/her business, profession, community service or other worthy endeavor. A person of such integrity, statue, and demonstration of abilities that the faculty, staff, students and alumni will take pride in, and be inspired by his/her recognition
- Awarded to Wendy Buchanan, AAMS®, AWMA®Named as one of Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network Platinum Council 2008-2009, 2011-2022 and 2024 - The Platinum Council (previously known as Premier Advisor) distinction is held by a select group of Financial Advisors within Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network as measured by completion of educational components, business production based on the past year, and professionalism. Additional criteria, best practices and team structure, may also be used to determine recipients.
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