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Richard J. Archer, CDAA, CFA, CFP®, MBA

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Archer Investment Management Richard J. Archer, CDAA, CFA, CFP®, MBA
Austin, TX

Serving Clients Nationwide

For High-Achieving Professionals Who Want To Optimize Their Peak Earning Years

21 Certified Advisor Reviews™
5 out of 5 Stars
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(800) 840-5946

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Areas of Focus

  • Education Funding
  • Employee Benefits
  • Employee Stock Options
  • Equity Compensation Options
  • Investment Management

About Richard J. Archer, CDAA, CFA, CFP®, MBA

Hi, I'm Richard Archer. Growing up, I experienced the financial stress and anxiety that divorce and unexpected unemployment can bring. My family's financial instability came while I was attending junior high school in a wealthy Indiana suburb, surrounded by kids with gold cards, the latest fashions, and spring break trips to faraway places. This created a strong desire in me for financial security and led me to work very hard in school, taking advantage of every opportunity.

Everyone has a different relationship with money. Some of my creative clients don't like to think about it and would rather spend their energy pursuing their art. Other clients save aggressively so they have the freedom to retire early. I feel privileged to get to speak confidentially with all types of people and learn about a private topic most people don't often share. It's my calling to help people have a positive relationship with their money and to view it as a tool to help them lead the lives they desire.

Professional Designations

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ®
  • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

Affiliations

  • CFA Institute
  • CFP Board
  • Fee Only Network
  • Financial Planning Association
  • National Association of Personal Financial Advisors

Primary Location

78731 Austin

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Meeting Options

  • Video Conference
  • Phone
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Compensation Methods

  • Fee Only
  • Percentage of Assets Managed

What to expect in the first meeting

Click Book Intro Meeting above to get started. We start with a complimentary meeting—giving us a chance to get to know each other, your ideas for the future, and how we can work together. There is no cost or obligation. You will know exactly how we can help you before you pay us a single penny. If we are not a good fit for each other, we will recommend an alternative for you.

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About Archer Investment Management

IMPORTANT FINANCIAL DECISIONS WE CAN HELP YOU MAKE

We help high-achieving professionals in their peak earning years navigate important financial decisions like these.

Minimize Taxes
Stock Options and Equity Compensation
Maximize Your Employee Benefits
Protect Your Family
Diversification and Investing
College Planning
Work/Life Balance
Take A Sabbatical To Travel
Make Work Optional
And more!

HOW IS ARCHER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT DIFFERENT?

📍We only take on a limited number of clients. When you partner with us, you’re more than a number. You can invest with us because we invest in you first.

📍We are a 100% fully digital firm. We’ve brought financial planning into the digital age—minimizing expenses and maximizing accessibility.

📍We put our clients first, always. Yes, we are a fiduciary. But that’s just a fancy word explaining that we’ll never steer you into buying something you don’t need.

Education

Texas McCombs School of Business, MBA, Executive MBA Program | The Wharton School, BS Economics

Volunteer Experience

YMCA of Central Texas - Previous Metro Board Executive Committee Member, Chair of Board Engagement & Policy Committee

Hobbies and Interests

  • Animal Rescue
  • Boating
  • Cars
  • Cycling
  • Eating Out
  • Family
  • Movies
  • Surfing
  • Television
  • Volunteering
  • Yoga

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Who We Serve

  • Baby Boomers
  • Blended Family
  • College Graduates
  • Corporate Executives
  • Couples
  • Dual Income Family
  • Gen X
  • Healthcare Professionals
  • Intergenerational Families
  • LGBTQ
  • LGBTQ Couples
  • Living in Retirement
  • Technology Professionals
  • Widow
  • Women in Transition
  • Women Professionals
  • Women’s Finance

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What a relief !!

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
May 9, 2025
Really great experience working with Richard, Emily and team. We were thinking we were in fairly good shape for retirement but having Archer map it all out for us was a huge help. We now have a well documented plan that tells us when and how we can do retirement.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Client as of May 9, 2025
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Ric R.

Archer Investment is worth the investment

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Mar 26, 2025
From the very first phone call I knew I had been directed to the right investment managment firm. Rich was very welcoming and explained exactly how the process would work. Emily was amazing in developing and reviewing my financial plan. She explained things in a way that I could understand. I felt so much better about my financial well being after our phone call. I think they are very smart about their planning and investing strategies. Prior to this I had not had a financial plan and was worried about how best to invest to carry me through retirement. It feels comforting to consolidate my accounts into one spot. The amount of time Archer Investment has spent with me has been so valuable to me. They truly want to get to know you and your goals in order to better serve you. As a newer divorced, working woman, I can’t tell you how nice the process has been. Everyone I’ve interacted with has been kind, responsive and patient. I will recommend them to friends and family.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Client as of Mar 26, 2025
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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A Rhea

Archer is the BEST. Early retirement is finally possible!

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Mar 3, 2025
Working with Emily, Richard, and the rest of the Archer team has been an absolute game-changer for my financial well-being. From our very first meeting, their friendliness and professionalism put me completely at ease. I feel like they genuinely care about my goals, and they've been incredibly patient in answering all my (many!) questions. If you are anything like me starting this process with no idea what the heck your financial goals are, don't worry, they will gently guide you. They do a thorough intake process over several meetings to identify goals, risk tolerance, and get to know clients. I had a scattered mess of accounts due to changing employers and random investments over the years. Now all of those accounts are organized and manageable from a single place. Their expertise in the tech startup industry is invaluable to navigate company stock options and instill confidence when exercising. What truly sets them apart is their high quality tooling. I love love love that they have everything in a secure cloud with custom dashboards, and all signatures are electronic - no more printing and mailing, thank goodness! They also pre-fill any necessary forms with my personal info which is a huge timesaver. Their responsiveness is truly remarkable; I’ve always received incredibly fast replies. This level of dedication is rare and greatly appreciated. Last but not least, I get to sit back and watch my investments grow. For the first time in my life, I can see a path to early retirement. I wholeheartedly recommend Archer Investment Management to anyone seeking a trustworthy, knowledgeable, and highly responsive financial planning service.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Client as of Mar 3, 2025
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Maggie

Comprehensive Financial Care

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Nov 11, 2024
My wife and I have been working with the Archer team for several months now. They really took the time to get to know us and find what is important to us, so that they could cater our portfolio to our actual priorities and plans. It felt like they asked all the right questions, in the right order and really listened and used those answers to craft our financial plan. I also love the feeling that we our financial needs are receiving comprehensive care. The Archer team routinely considers all the different ways that financial choices affect us (taxes, estate planning, vacation planning, gifting, etc.) and advises us on all those different subjects. Finally, I've been very impressed with the team of professionals that Archer has assembled. Whatever we need in the moment, there's a teammate who's good at that and jumps in to help us take the next steps. PEACE OF MIND.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Client as of Nov 11, 2024
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Brad Turpin

Personalized to our lifestyle

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Oct 26, 2024
Richard and Emily are a fantastic team! We reached a point in our life that we thankfully had options for our money, investments, and the way we wanted to live our lives. Their approach is personalized to understand your relationship with finances and tailored to how you want to enjoy your money now and into the future. We had considered ourselves smart with our finances, but the Archer team exceeded our expectations and opened up several opportunities to maximize our potential. We got support & recommendations for exactly how to allocate, invest, and yes spend our money the way we wanted our lifestyle to be. This approach gave us the peace of mind knowing our future was secure, our 3 kids college was within reach, and our "fun" spending on family and vacations was a balanced way for us to enjoy the long journey. And on top of that, they make the process simple and as easy as possible. So glad we found this team.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Client as of Oct 26, 2024
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Danny Julia

Thankful we found this team!

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Sep 3, 2024
We have really enjoyed working with Archer Investment Management. We reached out to them because we wanted financial guidance and reassurance as we move toward reaching education goals for our children and retirement goals for ourselves. We knew we needed to diversify some of our assets but had no idea how to do so in a financially savvy way. Before meeting with the Archer Team, we had concerns about the value wealth management would bring to the table. Those concerns were quickly squashed after meeting with the team. They pointed out things we hadn’t thought of and questions we hadn’t asked ourselves to help create more specific goals than we would have set for ourselves. They kindly and patiently walked us through creating a plan that fit our comfort level and helped us take the steps needed to put that plan in action. If any of this sounds overwhelming, I can’t reiterate enough how much patience and support we received. It never felt overwhelming. We are so relieved to now have the support of these specific experts to help us stay on track to hitting our goals.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Client as of Sep 3, 2024
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Kim

Values-based financial advising

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Aug 14, 2024
We recently started working with Archer Investment Management and have been extremely pleased so far. They started off by getting to know us holistically - our values, our goals, our priorities - and from there have been helping us to build a comprehensive plan that is tailored to our particular personalities and lifestyles. They have gone above and beyond in providing advice and research for various scenarios we have now and may face in the future, and in general we have found the team to be relatable, knowledgeable, and highly helpful.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Client as of Aug 14, 2024
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Dan

Mindful Coaching for a Reluctant Investor

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Aug 5, 2024
The Archer team has been very patient and understanding with me - someone very reluctant to make changes in my existing investment accounts. Knowing it is time to get all my financial planning in the best possible shape for retirement, I've been very pleased with the gentle guidance offered for the best possible outcomes. I look forward to continued work with AIM.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Client as of Aug 5, 2024
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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A.C.

Our skepticism was put to rest

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Jul 19, 2024
Moving to the retirement phase of our lives was bringing a degree of anxiety we were not accustomed to. Working with archer Investments, in particular Emily, has allowed us to feel comfortable with our decisions. The wealth of knowledge and creative thinking is a welcomed breath of fresh air.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Client as of Jul 19, 2024
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Deborah

I was quite literally afraid of getting help and of all that it involved. It's been wonderful. No kidding: best decision ever!

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Jul 10, 2024
I'm not finance-oriented by any measure, but luck came my way for once and I found myself having enough assets to need some help. Only I didn't know what kind of help I needed and it's easy to get overwhelmed quickly and I was on like year number whatever of being overwhelmed and I just kicked that can down the road every year. After a short search, I found Archer's team and quickly just pushed other options off the table and signed on. They've actually been able to simplify things in a way that makes me feel like I can manage my life and not worry about it all for the first time in years. I basically had all eggs, but no basket. Now I have a comprehensive plan from some incredible staff and I actually love the process instead of dreading the matter. Simply put, Archer has changed how I view my own finances and what used to be a cause of stress for me is now a giant sigh of relief. I said in the title it was the best decision ever and I mean it: this has 100% seriously no-fingers-crossed changed my life. If you're like me and you've been debating if you even need this kind of help, then yes… yes, you do!
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Client as of Jul 10, 2024
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Scott

Comprehensive financial planning

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Jul 1, 2024
Working with Emily, Richard, and the team has been great! Their insight has been invaluable for me across a variety of domains. Their approach builds from goals backwards -- we met together to outline short-and-longterm goals and then used those goals to create a plan across a variety of decisions, from home ownership to car insurance to investment and much more. Richard and Emily truly do a great job of drawing me into the loop, ensuring that the financial plan we develop reflects my goals and wishes. Before settling with Archer Investments, I talked with a number of other advisors and none of them had the combination of professionalism, attention to detail, and comprehensive services offered by Archer.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Client as of Jul 1, 2024
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Ben

Most thorough and personable financial planners and wealth managers

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Apr 4, 2024
George and I had been with an investment firm that promised many things they never got to deliver. We are so grateful to have found Archer Investments. Emily,Richard and all of the staff are extremely knowledgeable and so personal. We feel like family to them.We also feel so comfortable with our financial planning that has transpired, feeling confident in our long range plans, short term goals, the security of having ample insurance and medical coverage along with complete documents (POA’s, wills, healthcare POA’s, everything to make any transition smooth for our family). It is a tremendous relief to have everything in place. Their wealth of knowledge and attention to detail is impeccable. We feel so blessed to have found them and highly recommend their comprehensive services.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Client as of Apr 4, 2024
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Andrea and George

Great listeners and thought partners!

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Mar 14, 2024
I found the team at Archer Investment Management to know only be strong at the nuts and bolts of financial advising, but they really listen. The onboarding process was very thorough, and it’s clear that they listen really well because the plan felt tailored; it was NOT plug and play. Also, we had great conversations where they felt like thought partners not just experts telling me what to do. I truly value our partnership.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Client as of Mar 14, 2024
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Michael

Helpful right from the beginning

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Mar 14, 2024
Working with Richard and Emily was a different experience right from the beginning. Rather than jumping into our current investments, risk tolerance and coming up with a cookie cutter plan, they took the time to get to know US. Asking the right questions and listening to our background, our goals, what is important to us, really helped build a relationship. It has helped to move forward with our financial planning especially when big decisions need to be made. They make themselves available to answer our many questions. I am happy we have chosen AIM.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Client as of Mar 14, 2024
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Chad J.

Indispensable!

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Mar 14, 2023
My wife and I have been with the Archer team for almost 3 years. Throughout, they have been responsive, thorough, and professional. All of the staff are excellent communicators, in person or via email/texts! The entire experience has brought us a great sense of security - from the initial “get to know you” conversations, with Rich doing an excellent job of listening, to the mid-course corrections when life changes. Initially they brought great organization to our portfolio, and our retirement is organized and easy to track. Whenever it’s time for us to do some homework, they are great at helping us with our end of the tasks.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Client as of Mar 14, 2023
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Tim

Appreciate the Care taken with my Retirement Savings

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Feb 28, 2023
We have been with Richard for about 2 years. His team is thorough, responsive, and anticipatory. I appreciate annual reviews and meeting throughout the year. I look forward to our ongoing relationship. I recommend them without hesitation. We transferred our retirement accounts and underwent a comprehensive assessment of our holdings and investor risk. They have excellent follow through, a reminder system for you to accomplish your assignments. I feel confident that our financial decisions will be enduring.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Client as of Feb 28, 2023
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Karen

Peace of Mind

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Feb 25, 2023
I've known Richard Archer for over 20 years and he "walks the talk". He is trustworthy, honest, and genuinely cares for the people he serves. My husband and I asked Richard to consolidate all of our various retirement accounts shortly after we got married. He made the process as simple as possible for us. As our investments grow, we never fear about what the market is doing, if we should buy or sell. Richard understands our goals and uses his gifts and knowledge to make sure we are on the right tract for reaching them. We look forward to our annual review with Richard and his team. They are proactive in making sure they have answers even before we ask the questions!
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Client as of Feb 25, 2023
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Cheryl

Thank you

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Feb 25, 2023
We have worked with Rich for many years and could not be happier to have him in our corner! We know our money is being well taken care of and any recommendations Rich has for us are always based off of our specific situation. 100% recommend.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Client as of Feb 25, 2023
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Liz

Personal and Professional

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Feb 24, 2023
I have had the pleasure of working with Rich for almost 20 years. I am always happy with the level of service he and his team provide. The returns have been excellent and risk management is top notch. There is plenty to worry about in this world, but not once have I doubted that Rich has my best interests at heart. It is a great team. Thank you Rich!
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Client as of Feb 24, 2023
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Mike

Thank you!

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Feb 24, 2023
Working with Archer Investments has provided peace of mind in a turbulent world. Rich is an active and thoughtful listener with a wealth of experience and confidence. I’m able to rest easy with him and his team as co-pilots in meeting my financial goals.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Client as of Feb 24, 2023
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: Fiancee
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Rachel

5 Stars

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Jan 9, 2018
I've worked with Richard for years and found him to be a caring and knowledgable expert. Since his firm is independent, he is unbiased and only recommends what is in the client's best interest. Highly recommended for getting your retirement plan on track so you can focus on other things and he is an expert in college planning and financial aid. Great firm!
Relationship to Financial Advisor: This reviewer has never been a client.
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Wealthtender Awards

Richard J. Archer, CDAA, CFA, CFP®, MBA received the 2025 Wealthtender Voice of the Client Highly Rated Advisor award.
Richard J. Archer, CDAA, CFA, CFP®, MBA received the 2025 Wealthtender Voice of the Client Highly Rated Advisor award.

Award Disclosures

Wealthtender awarded Richard J. Archer, CDAA, CFA, CFP®, MBA with its 2025 Voice of the Client Highly Rated Advisor Award on 06/01/25. Rating criteria based on eligible client reviews published on Wealthtender between 1/1/24 and 06/01/25. Although Archer Investment Management compensates Wealthtender for marketing services (including eligibility to be considered for this award), Wealthtender’s award criteria is objective and not influenced by compensation. This award is not a guarantee of future performance or success and client reviews may not be representative of the experience of all past or future clients. ↗️ View additional award details and FAQs (wt.reviews/awards)