Lanny Walker CPA/PFS*

Financial Advisor

Lanny helped form the 1st Texas Financial Services family in 1999. He received his Bachelor of Business Administration in 1979 from East Texas State University (now Texas A&M Commerce) and has passed the FINRA Series 7 and 66 exams as well as the Texas Life and Health Insurance license exam.

Lanny is a member of the American Institute of CPAs, the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants and Financial Services Institute. He strives to serve others in the same way he would want to be served. He is a trustee at Trinity Baptist Church — a place where he loves to sing — and he enjoys spending time with his family, working in his yard and watching sports. He lives in Mount Pleasant with his wife, Nina, and together they have five children, four grandchildren and one dog.


*The Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) credential is awarded exclusively to CPAs by the American Institute of CPAs who have demonstrated considerable expertise and experience in the area of personal financial planning.

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Jennifer Arnold Wildman CFP®

Financial Advisor

Jennifer became a part of 1st Texas Financial Services in 2005 after working in education, both as a teacher and coordinator, for almost 10 years. She received her Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies from Stephen F. Austin University in 1996 before receiving her Master of Education in 2003 from Texas A&M University – Texarkana. She has passed the FINRA Series 7 and 66 exams as well as her insurance exam for the state of Texas.

Jennifer is a member of the Financial Services Institute, and she also serves on the Titus County Child Welfare board. She has a genuine love of helping others, which is one reason she joined the financial services industry. She is an active member of Southside Church of Christ in Mt. Pleasant and volunteers every summer for one week as a camp counselor.

Jennifer lives in Mt. Pleasant with her husband, Jerry, and she loves antique auctions and spending time outdoors.


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Andrew T. Arnold, CPA

Financial Advisor

Andrew became a part of 1st Texas Financial Services in 2017 and brings 23 years of tax expertise to our team. He received his Bachelor of Professional Accountancy in 1999 from Texas A&M - Commerce and is a member of the American Institute of CPAs and the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants. He has passed the FINRA Series 7 and 66 exams as well as the Texas Life and Health Insurance license exam.

Andrew and his wife, Kristen, live in Cookville, TX and have 5 children. He enjoys trail running and exploring music in his free time.