Brian has a Certificate for Financial Planning from Boston University. With over 20 years of financial industry experience he has previously worked with institutions such as AIG, Edward Jones, BrokersXpress,  ISC Group,  SCF Investment Advisors Inc and Crown Capital Securities, LP. Brian is currently Managing Executive and Chief Compiance Officer of Toro Bravo Investment Advisors, LLC, a Texas state RIA firm. He was privileged to ring the closing bell at the NASDAQ in 2013. Additionally, Brian has been the recipient of many financial industry awards. Brian earned the professional designations of Registered Social Security Analyst (RSSA) and Certified Financial Fiduciary (CFF). 

 Brian has also been involved in philanthropy and civic activities with the Hale Center Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and in prison ministry. 

Brian extensively fundraised and successfully applied for grants on behalf of the Hale Center EMS raising more than $210,000 and sat on its board of directors and received recognition for his efforts. He was a finalist for the ‘Invest in Others’ community service award for his work with Hale Center EMS.  

Tim has been helping retirees reach their goals for over 20 years. He's thoroughly familiar with the issues that affect seniors during retirement. With quality service and honest, experienced advice, he helps them meet those issues head on, and plan for lasting financial independence. He can do the same for you.

Away from the office, Tim Sharer volunteers his time helping high school and college students make the transition from adolescence to adulthood. He challenges them to search within themselves, to ask the crucial questions:
“What kind of life do you want to lead? What are the things that matter most to you?”
He asks his clients the same questions. After all, a successful retirement investment strategy is about more than money. It’s about using your assets to achieve your personal goals.

Tim enjoys mentoring young adults in the community encouraging them to seek greater meaning in their lives.

Tim and his wife Debbie are proud parents of their two daughters, Jessica and Katelyn, and proud grandparents of their four grandchildren, Beckham, Caden, Kambrey, and Collin.

Thomas specializes in wealth management and financial planning with an emphasis in retirement distribution and tax planning.  Having started his career as a FINRA registered rep and life insurance agent, Thomas dropped his FINRA registrations and kept his series 65 registered Investment Advisor Representative status to transition his practice into a fee based fiduciary model.  Not only is Thomas a CFF, he is also “Ethics Approved” by the IARFC and is one of only a handful of financial advisors in Texas to receive the coveted “Best Financial Advisor” by the National Association of Senior Advocates.

Thomas utilizes a “top-down” approach to planning that not only evaluates risk tolerance, but also closely examines goals, passions, and pitfalls to prepare for and hedge against the things that can derail a retirement plan. With asset protection, long-term care needs, Medicaid planning, and estate preservation strategies Thomas is known as more than a builder of nest eggs, his clients also consider him the weaver of safety nets.  Thomas and his wife live in Pecan Plantation Southwest of Fort Worth, TX and they enjoy spending their spare time teaching STEM education to underserved youth and competing in combat robotics competitions.

Peter Pavlakis is President and Founder of Avenue Wealth Management and has provided thirty years of comprehensive wealth management services and personalized financial planning advice to affluent clients throughout the country. Most of his experience was working with clients in New York City but he is now currently residing in Dallas, Texas. He is a sought after wealth advisor who enjoys educating clients on estate preservation, retirement income strategies and succession planning strategies for business owners.

Mr. Pavlakis holds his FINRA Series 7, Series 63, Series 66 and the State of Texas Life, Accident and Health and Variable Annuity Insurance Licenses as well as the State of Texas Property and Casualty insurance license. He is married to his wife Angela and they have two grown children Nicholas and Alejandra.

David Hyden, having worked with hundreds of clients since his start in the financial services industry in 1986, has seen firsthand how the vast majority of Americans lack financial literacy and Retirement Planning skills, especially with regard to the Distribution Phase of retirement.

As more and more companies have moved away from offering Defined Benefit Retirement Plans (Pensions) and replaced with Defined Contribution Retirement Plans (401k’s) this has shifted the burden of informed financial decision making from the employer and Plan Manager to those least qualified to make those decisions, the employee.

Accumulation of assets over a lifetime is complicated. Even more complex is Decumulation, or the Distribution of those assets. In the Distribution Phase one must consider many factors, including Longevity, Taxes, Social Security, Market Risk, Inflation, Survivorship and the rising cost of Healthcare and Long-Term Care.

These are the areas where David has focused his expertise, education, and credentials. In addition to extensive training and study he currently holds Certified Financial Fiduciary® (CFF®) and National Social Security Adviser® (NSSA®) designations and is an Authorized College Funding Adviser.

He brings a passion for helping people identify, achieve and protect their retirement lifestyle dreams. As a CFF® professional, David has completed extensive training and experience requirements and is held to the highest moral, ethical and professional standards in the financial services industry. He understands the complexities of the changing financial climate and will always make recommendations that are in his client’s best interests.

David has lived in the McKinney area since 1996. He is married to Valerie Hyden and has 3 grown children. When he is not working, David enjoys spending time with family and friends, and plays bass part time for his church worship team.

In 2008, Brooklynn Chandler Willy found her purpose and her passion in helping individuals and families plan for their future and reach their financial goals. She wanted to ensure that they could live their best lives, free from nagging financial concerns and hardships, with her help and guidance.

Brooklynn was led to this role by her own personal experience. She and her sisters lost their father and although he was a life insurance salesman, he did not have life insurance coverage, putting the family in a financial predicament. After following in her father’s footsteps in insurance sales, Brooklynn realized that she could do more than ensure families had the appropriate life insurance coverage. She saw the power in having a total and complete financial plan, guiding individuals and families forward with intentional preparation and risk management.

In launching her own firm, Texas Financial Advisory, and offering these services to her clients, Brooklynn is deeply aware of the depth of responsibility she has and she takes it to heart. It’s a job that comes with much trust and one that she always takes very seriously. Her calling to help others avoid financial dilemmas similar to the one she and her family experienced is what guides everything she and her team does.

After attending the University of Texas at Austin, Tammie Tirres was provided the opportunity to work for a private real estate investment company.  During this time, she discovered that helping people reach their financial goals and become fully prepared for the future in order to enjoy their retirement without worry is what motivates Tammie and provides her purpose in her career.

Tammie appreciates that there are always opportunities for growth, development and knowledge.  She has a passion for learning and thrives in discovering innovative methods and finding solutions to problems.  Constantly learning how to better serve her clients is what keeps Tammie on her toes, which she truly enjoys.

Tammie leads with compassion and respect, two attributes that contribute to her admirable client relationships.  She genuinely wants to support her clients in reaching their goals.

Licenses & Certifications

Life and Health Insurance License

Securities License – Series 65

After attending the University of Texas at Austin, Tammie Tirres was provided the opportunity to work for a private real estate investment company.  During this time, she discovered that helping people reach their financial goals and become fully prepared for the future in order to enjoy their retirement without worry is what motivates Tammie and provides her purpose in her career.

Tammie appreciates that there are always opportunities for growth, development and knowledge.  She has a passion for learning and thrives in discovering innovative methods and finding solutions to problems.  Constantly learning how to better serve her clients is what keeps Tammie on her toes, which she truly enjoys.

Tammie leads with compassion and respect, two attributes that contribute to her admirable client relationships.  She genuinely wants to support her clients in reaching their goals.

Licenses & Certifications

Life and Health Insurance License

Securities License – Series 65