Advisor profile


What you can expect when you work with me

The right financial advice can help prepare you for whatever life brings — both the expected and the unexpected.

When you work with me, you receive:
  • 1:1 financial advice based on your goals and needs.
  • Personalized recommendations for a diversified portfolio, and solutions to help protect you from uncertainty.
  • Regular meetings to review your goals, progress and investments.
  • Anytime access to your investments and digital tools to help you stay on track.

Ready to learn more? Getting started is as easy as meeting for a complimentary initial consultation whenever it’s convenient for you.

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29
Years of Experience
This number may include years as a financial advisor, and/or experience as a registered representative.

Areas of focus

  • Tax Planning Strategies
  • Wealth Preservation Strategies
  • Retirement Planning Strategies
  • Investment Management
  • Retirement Income Strategies
  • Estate Planning Strategies

Qualifications

  • CFP® CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™

Education

  • Texas A&M University, BA, Double Major Accounting and Finance

Awards & recognition

  • Ameriprise Circle of Success Diamond Ring, 2021
  • Ameriprise Circle of Success, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2012-2022
  • Thomas Novosad and Associates, Ameriprise Client Experience Award , 2023

Community participation

  • Board of Directors Member for Reach Unlimited

Interests

Tom and his wife, Catherine, are involved with their church, and support the Saint Vincent de Paul Society, Child Advocates, and Reach Unlimited. Catherine is a court appointed advocate for Child Advocates of Houston. In his spare time Tom enjoys backpacking, hiking, gardening and spending time with family.

Private Wealth Advisors

Ameriprise Private Wealth Advisors have extensive experience in helping affluent clients preserve and grow their wealth. They possess the capabilities and resources to provide customized recommendations and support for tax, estate, and retirement planning. They help clients step back and explore the full range of opportunities their wealth can bring. With years of experience and an established network of expert resources, Private Wealth Advisors are among the most qualified and credentialed advisors in the industry. Ameriprise Financial gives this elite group the highest priority and quality of service and resources available to help ensure their clients receive the best possible client experience.