Dallas, TX (September 24, 2025)
WPWealth Manager, Brandon Russ, has been nominated for the Financial Planning Association (FPA) DFW Young Guns Award.
The FPA DFW Young Guns Award recognizes the outstanding achievements of emerging financial planners who are under the age of 36 and are making significant contributions to our profession and our organization. The award seeks to celebrate and support the next generation of planners who are shaping the future of the financial services industry.
As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Russ helps his clients in a variety of ways, anywhere from completing large transactions to comprehensive financial planning for all generations. He earned his B.S. in Financial Counseling and Planning from Purdue University.
Shortly after joining WPWealth in 2019, Russ saw the opportunity to spread his knowledge to young adults to help guide them to make strategic financial decisions. He spearheaded the initiative to start the financial literacy podcast series called, “Start Now, Success Later.” The Whitley Penn Talks podcast series features industry experts as they walk through topics such as budgeting and debt management, benefits, 401(k) plans, first-time tax filings, and more. The series has had great success, including being featured in INSIDE Public Accounting.
Outside of the office, Russ serves as a mentor with the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Board of Standards and is a member of the Purdue University Alumni Association.
“We are incredibly proud of Brandon for being nominated for the Financial Planners Association DFW Young Guns Award, an honor that reflects his dedication, professionalism, and impact in the financial planning community,” stated Bill Weston, WPWealth Partner. “Brandon continues to inspire us with his drive to make meaningful contributions, and we’re confident he will leave a lasting mark on the industry and the community.”
About Financial Planning Association (FPA)
For 25 years, the Financial Planning Association® (FPA®) has been the leading membership organization and trade association for CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professionals and those engaged in the financial planning process. FPA is proud to be your partner in planning by helping you realize your vision of professional fulfillment through practice support, learning, advocacy, and networking. For more information on the FPA, please visit www.financialplanningassociation.org.
About WPWealth LLP
WPWealth LLP is a Registered Investment Advisor with the Securities and Exchange Commission. WPWealth is comprised of a team of certified financial professionals whose mission is to offer comprehensive, unbiased advice to clients, knowing all working aspects of their financial situation. For more information on WPWealth, please visit www.wpwealth.com.
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