Why Blue Maple Financial?

Brief History

  • Practice founded in 2005
  • Opened first office in 2007
  • Expanded office in 2010
  • First administrative assistant in 2014
  • Expanded office in 2016
  • Acquired first practice in 2016
  • Second administrative assistant in 2016
  • Added second advisor in 2018
  • Added third advisor and expanded the office again in 2020
  • Added fourth advisor and third administrative assistant in 2021
  • Added fifth advisor in 2022
  • Acquired second practice in 2023
  • Moved to current office in 2024
  • Added sixth advisor in 2025
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Where We Are Today



Blue Maple Financial currently includes four advisors and two administrative assistants. We expanded to our current office in Katy with the possibility of adding up to 5 new members to the practice in the future.

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Our Vision

To build a group of 10 or more professional advisors that excel in serving our clientele. Advisors associated with Blue Maple Financial will focus on retirement planning, business planning and asset management utilizing a comprehensive financial planning approach.


From Owner, Wes Barnett:

"My final destination for Blue Maple is for me to retire and transition the practice to the new generation of advisors. I will build a team that will continue to service our clientele, including myself and my family, beyond the length of my career. I am building my own succession plan."

Tax Preparer Position Available

We are seeking an intrapreneurial Tax Preparer to serve as the first team member of a new tax preparation service line within our office.  This position offers a unique opportunity to combine traditional tax preparation with the opportunity to help build a growing business line.  The ideal candidate will be comfortable preparing individual income tax returns while also taking ownership of processes and client experience of the firm's tax preparation offering. As the service line grows, this individual will have the opportunity to play an increasingly important role in how the tax practice operates and expands.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or progress toward certification is preferred but not required. Two years of experience in a financial services or tax preparation environment is a plus.  Blue Maple provides a competitive salary, commiserate to the value the employee brings to the practice, plus an incentive-based bonus aimed to help grow the practice. Blue Maple also offers paid family medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and access to a 401(k) and profit sharing with 6% dollar for dollar matching for employees.

Financial Advisor Positions Available

Blue Maple financial advisors are independent advisors associated with LPL Financial but also employees of Blue Maple Financial. Blue Maple provides a competitive salary, commiserate to the value the advisor brings to the practice, plus an incentive-based bonus aimed to help grow the practice. Blue Maple also offers paid medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and access to a 401(k) and profit sharing with 6% dollar for dollar matching for employees.  Advisors are expected to grow the practice through working with existing clientele and recruiting new clients.