Owner/Founder
Brien Smith, CFP®
Brien is a founding partner of Traditions Wealth Advisors with more than 40 years of experience in financial services and over 36 years in financial planning. He earned his BBA from Texas A&M University and obtained his CFP® designation in 1994.
Prior to founding Traditions, Brien served as Vice President and Financial Planner for Carter Financial Management and previously worked with IDS/American Express Financial Advisors (now Ameriprise). He is actively involved in community leadership and volunteer service, including roles with the Austin Diocese Investment Committee, Twin City Endowment Fund, and Boy Scouts of America.
Director of Tax and Financial Planning
Laurie Perkins, CPA
Laurie earned her BBA in Accounting from Texas A&M University in 1989 and became a CPA in 1991 after beginning her career with Arthur Andersen in San Antonio. She has extensive experience in accounting, auditing, payroll, and tax preparation, working with community organizations, CPA firms, and small businesses throughout Arkansas and Texas.
Laurie joined Traditions Wealth Advisors to assist with financial and tax planning services for clients. She is active in her church and community, including the Brazos County Aggie Moms Club and local service organizations, and enjoys
Director of Client Relations & Marketing
Matalyn Trimble, M.S.
Matalyn brings experience in branding, social media strategy, SEO, and client service. Before joining TWA, she worked with a marketing and consulting agency specializing in digital marketing and website development, and also interned on Halliburton's Marketing team.
She earned her Bachelor of Science in Communications from Texas A&M University in 2025 and stayed to complete her Master of Science in Marketing in 2026.
A proud Texas native, Matalyn enjoys spending time with family, supporting Aggie athletics, and staying active in her church community at St. Mary’s Catholic Center.
Our Team
Owner/Founder
Brien Smith, CFP®
Brien is a founding partner of Traditions Wealth Advisors with more than 40 years of experience in financial services and over 36 years in financial planning. He earned his BBA from Texas A&M University and obtained his CFP® designation in 1994.
Prior to founding Traditions, Brien served as Vice President and Financial Planner for Carter Financial Management and previously worked with IDS/American Express Financial Advisors (now Ameriprise). He is actively involved in community leadership and volunteer service, including roles with the Austin Diocese Investment Committee, Twin City Endowment Fund, and Boy Scouts of America.
Director of Tax & Financial Planning
Laurie Perkins, CPA
Laurie earned her BBA in Accounting from Texas A&M University in 1989 and became a CPA in 1991 after beginning her career with Arthur Andersen in San Antonio. She has extensive experience in accounting, auditing, payroll, and tax preparation, working with community organizations, CPA firms, and small businesses throughout Arkansas and Texas.
Laurie joined Traditions Wealth Advisors to assist with financial and tax planning services for clients. She is active in her church and community, including the Brazos County Aggie Moms Club and local service organizations, and enjoys helping at many Knights of Columbus events in the community.
Director of Client Relations & Marketing
Matalyn Trimble, M.S.
Matalyn brings experience in branding, social media strategy, SEO, and client service. Before joining TWA, she worked with a marketing and consulting agency specializing in digital marketing and website development, and also interned on Halliburton's Marketing team.
She earned her Bachelor of Science in Communications from Texas A&M University in 2025 and stayed to complete her Master of Science in Marketing in 2026.
A proud Texas native, Matalyn enjoys spending time with family, supporting Aggie athletics, and staying active in her church community at St. Mary’s Catholic Center.