Broker Check

Team

John Sweeden

Co-Founder

(972) 235-8881

(972) 235-8574

jfs@fivestaradvisors.com

John F. Sweeden, is a co-founder of Five Star Advisor Partners, L.L.C.. He started his career in financial services with Avantax in April of 1987. John holds numerous professional licenses in multiple states.

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Joseph Hancock , EA

Co-Founder

(972) 235-8881

(972) 235-8574

jrh@fivestaradvisors.com

Joseph Hancock is Co-Founder of Five Star Partners and was an Avantax Advisor from 1992 until 2021. Joseph has 33+ years experience helping individuals and businesses solve complex tax issues and has been an EA (Enrolled Agent) since 1993.

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Mark D. Ellison, CFP®, EA

Partner

(972) 235-8881

(972) 235-8574

mde@fivestaradvisors.com

Mark Ellison, CFP®, EA is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™  practitioner and an Enrolled Agent and Partner at Five Star Advisor Partners, L.L.C.

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Teri M. Knechtly

Insurance Specialist

(972) 235-8881

(972) 235-8574

tmk@fivestaradvisors.com

Teri Knechtly is a Licensed Property & Casualty Insurance Agent with more than 15 years of experience. She specializes in protecting your home, auto, motorcycle, ATV and any other toys you may have. Her experience brings a vast base of...

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Jimmy LaBrecque

Financial Advisor, CFP®

972-235-8881

972-235-8574

JEL@Fivestaradvisors.com

Jimmy helps Five Star Clients with Financial Planning and Tax Preparation.

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Robin Owens

Assistant Office Manager

972-235-8881

972-235-8574

rbo@fivestaradvisors.com

Robin Owens joined Five Star in August of 2017 as Assistant Office Manager after retiring from 35 years as a band director in Texas public schools. Like John Sweeden, she is also a member of the Dallas Winds, playing low clarinet....

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Katie Stiles

Insurance Assistant

972-235-8881

972-235-8574

KVS@fivestaradvisors.com

Katie is the Five Star Insurance Group assistant to Teri Knechtly.

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Angela Winter, EA

Enrolled Agent

(972) 235-8881

(972) 235-8574

amw@fivestaradvisors.com

Angela M. Winter is an Enrolled Agent with more than 20 years experience.
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Michelle Woodson

Client Services Manager

972-235-8881

972-235-8574

DMW@fivestaradvisors.com

Michelle Woodson joined Five Star in August of 2019 as Client Service Manager and brings over 20 years experience.

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Duncan Gates, EA, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, RICP®

Director of Tax

972-235-8881

972-235-8574

djg@fivestaradvisors.com

Duncan Gates, EA, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, RICP®, joined Five Star Partners in March 2023 as the Director of Tax. In this role, Duncan is responsible for oversight and management of the tax preparation process, ensuring...
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