Ben's Story

Hi, I’m Benjamin Hooper.

I’m a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and founder of Comal Wealth Management, a comprehensive, fiduciary, financial advisory firm based in New Braunfels, TX. We specialize in helping people retire successfully to a life they love.

I grew up on a dirt road in a tiny Texas town—population 365 (not thousand, just 365). There wasn’t much opportunity—but there was plenty of time to dream. I saw firsthand how difficult retirement could be for the people I loved, and I became determined to help others write a better financial story.

From an early age, I knew I wanted to build a meaningful life, and help others do the same. When I discovered you could actually get a degree in personal financial planning—and make a career out of helping people reach their dreams—I was all in. Today, I get to help people take actionable steps to turn their dreams into reality, and their hard work into a life they truly enjoy. I still can’t believe I get to do this for a living.

I’m a problem-solver by nature. I love digging into the details, uncovering hidden opportunities, and building strategies that help my clients live fully and retire confidently. I’m relentless about getting it right.

I’m a lifelong learner, always sharpening my skills to serve my clients better. Whether it’s tax strategy, retirement income planning, managing investments, or coordinating with attorneys and CPAs, I bring my best to the table every time.

When I'm not working, you can usually find me trying to wrangle our four rescue cats—proof that the "cat distribution system" is alive and well.

My favorite moments are the ones spending quality time with family or traveling with my best friend and wife, Brooke—ideally somewhere with sunshine and a view of the ocean.

At the end of the day, I believe every client deserves a story with a happy ending—one where you grow old with the people you love, living the life you dreamed of and worked so hard to create. That’s why I do what I do: to help you turn your vision into reality and make the most of every chapter.