
NATIONAL ASSOCIATES OF TEXAS MEMBER OF THE SMART RETIREMENT NETWORK
National Associates has one clear purpose: to empower individuals to achieve and maintain debt freedom.
Today as the burden of debt, impacting both young and older Americans, casts a long shadow over financial futures, we provide concerned and dedicated guidance. Our focus is on delivering actionable, working solutions to effectively address the personal debt crisis and restore confidence for the years ahead.
Please Note: National Associates of Texas and Thomas Kistner are not tax experts. We strongly advise clients to consult with their qualified tax professional regarding their individual circumstances.
Stop Building the Bank's Capital. Start Building Your Own.
The problem is how much of each payment goes to interest.
Most people make payments faithfully for years, yet balances barely move — not because they’re irresponsible, but because interest quietly does the damage.
We want you understand how bank and credit card interest works, then help you break the cycle.
We help you see where your money is really going, so payments start reducing debt instead of enriching lenders.
That’s where control begins.
The Problem: The Debt Trap
Debt doesn’t trap people overnight.
It tightens slowly — one payment at a time.
What begins as convenience often becomes compounding interest quietly working against your cash flow.
When cash flow is restored, pressure eases, options return, and progress becomes possible again.
That’s when your financial confidence begins.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels Therapy Dogs
Giving Back: Therapy Dog Visits
Financial well-being is about more than numbers.
For years, Tom and his wife have volunteered their time with therapy dogs, visiting hospitals, senior living communities, schools, and care facilities. It’s a reminder that calm, presence, and reassurance matter — especially during uncertain times.
Those same values guide the way we work with clients: patience, care, and respect for the person behind the financial questions.
(Pictured: Logan, celebrating his 11th birthday!)
About Tom Kistner
Tom Kistner
With a career spanning more than five decades, beginning in 1966, Tom Kistner has been guided by one clear purpose: helping people reach retirement with dignity, confidence, and financial stability.
A graduate in finance and business administration, Tom earned the Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) designation as part of his commitment to disciplined thinking, ethical guidance, and long-term planning. His work has always centered on practical, reliable strategies designed to provide clarity and stability — not speculation or trends.
After a period of semi-retirement, Tom has returned to active practice with renewed focus. He saw how financial pressure and uncertainty were quietly affecting even responsible, hardworking families, and he felt called to help restore stability and direction.
To ensure continuity and long-term client support, Tom works alongside a trusted associate and professional partner of more than 20 years who shares the same values and disciplined approach. Together, they provide steady guidance, so clients can move forward with confidence, knowing they are supported over time.
Tom’s philosophy is simple: financial decisions should be understandable, dependable, and aligned with long-term security.