Frances Gardner, CFP,CFEd, CDFA (better known as Frannie) has been a Financial Service Professional since 1990. At Gardner Wallace Financial Solutions, we have a tradition of helping clients grow their wealth, preserve their wealth, and enjoy their wealth. Give us a chance to help you! Frannie and her team are in business to provide Financial Solutions to their clients. They accomplish this by offering a solutions oriented approach to their clients financial goals, identifying appropriate solutions, creating a plan, and implementing the plan over time. They have a relentless focus on client outcomes. She is the recipient of several industry awards and recognition, including New Associate of the Year in 1991 and Top Associate of the Year in 1996 and 1998. She is a member of several professional organizations, including FPA (Financial Planning Association), the NAIFA (National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors), and MDRT Court of the Table (Million Dollar Round Table). D Magazine named Frannie as one of the Best Financial Planners in Dallas since 2002. Penn Mutual in May 2005 awarded Frannie the 2004 Financial Professional of the Year Award. Texas Monthly Five Star: Best in Client Satisfaction Wealth Manager for 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012. The overall evaluation score of a wealth manager reflects an average of all respondents and may not be representative of any one client's evaluation. The award is not indicative of the wealth manager's future performance. For more information on the FIVE STAR Award and the research/selection methodology go to www.fivestarprofessional.com. Frannie has completed her Certified Financial Planner designation (CFP), Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), CFE Certified Financial Educator (CFEd) designation, and Wharton Schools two-day Retirement Income Planning Certificate Program. Please note that current regulatory policy does not allow me to receive endorsements of Skills & Expertise. 