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Lance | Certified Financial Planner | Optimal Wealth Advisors

Lance Riddle CFP®

Certified Financial Planner™

Lance Riddle is a Certified Financial Planner™ and seasoned financial advisor with over 35 years of experience guiding individuals and families through the complexities of retirement planning and investment management. He began his career at Smith Barney and went on to serve as a Vice President at Bear Stearns. He also held key roles at Merrill Lynch, where he earned recognition in the firm’s prestigious Executive Club for his work in wealth management and retirement income planning.

Lance is proud to offer fiduciary, objective financial guidance through his affiliation with Charles Schwab—giving clients access to institutional-quality asset management backed by trusted, independent advice. He works with clients across the country to create personalized strategies designed to build wealth, manage risk, and provide clarity throughout retirement.

A graduate of the University of Oklahoma and the College for Financial Planning, Lance maintains his Series 65 license and insurance credentials. He has also taught investment and retirement planning courses through Brookhaven College’s 55+ program, helping retirees and pre-retirees make informed decisions about their financial futures.

Based in Dallas, Texas, Lance serves clients nationwide through virtual meetings and advanced planning tools, making it easy to collaborate from wherever life takes you.

Maria Sanchez | Client Relations Coordinator | Optimal Wealth Advisors

Maria Sanchez

Client Relations Coordinator

Maria helps make the experience at Optimal Wealth personal and seamless. She coordinates appointments, assists with client communications, and follows through on the details so clients know they’re in good hands. With a background in executive support and customer service, she brings care, organization, and thoughtful attention to every interaction.