Kristin’s Approach
Kristin R. Carlton
CFP®
Financial Advisor / Member Owner
Overview
Kristin Carlton is a financial advisor based in our San Antonio office. A CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, she focuses on helping individuals and families build clear, confident financial strategies aligned with their long-term goals. Kristin values meaningful client relationships and takes time to understand each client’s priorities, family dynamics, and financial objectives. She enjoys helping clients strengthen their financial knowledge and make informed decisions that support both current needs and future plans.
She joined Savant in 2026 when Exencial Wealth Advisors became part of the firm. She previously served as a partner and senior wealth advisor at Exencial, where she worked closely with high-net-worth families, people approaching retirement or in their retirement years, and clients navigating major life transitions. Earlier in her career, Kristin spent more than a decade as a senior financial planner at Netting & Pace, CPAs, developing comprehensive planning strategies that integrated tax considerations, investments, and cash flow management.
Kristin earned a bachelor’s degree in finance and business management from the University of Texas at San Antonio. She remains active in the San Antonio Estate Planners Council and the Financial Planning Association (FPA), staying engaged with the broader financial planning community. She also sits on the board of the San Antonio Area Foundation.
Areas of Focus
Comprehensive Wealth Management
Integrated guidance for your full financial life, bringing together investment, tax, estate, and retirement planning to support your goals.
Financial Planning
Our planning process helps you evaluate key areas of your financial life, uncover opportunities, and make decisions aligned with your goals.
Investment Management
Evidence-based investing designed to help you stay focused on long-term goals while navigating changing market conditions.
Estate Planning & Wealth Transfer
Thoughtful estate planning guidance to help organize your affairs, support your wishes, and prepare for future generations.
Trust Services
Comprehensive trust administration supported by integrated investment, tax, estate, charitable, and business succession planning services.
Education
- University of Texas at San Antonio
Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Business Management
Professional Designations
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional
Affiliations
- San Antonio Estate Planners Council – member
- Financial Planning Association (FPA) – member
- San Antonio Area Foundation – board member
Insights & Perspectives
Thought leadership on wealth management, tax strategy, and financial planning.
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Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization's initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.