Charting your course to financial prosperity with integrity and expertise
We provide trusted, faith-driven financial guidance, backed by a flat fee structure, so that you can live life without the stress of unsure financial stability.
Our faith in Christ inspires us to conduct our business with unwavering honesty and integrity.
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Utilizing our comprehensive financial expertise, we are dedicated to devising strategies that align with your distinctive financial goals and aspirations.
We stand by clear and transparent pricing with our flat fee structure, ruling out hidden costs or conflicts of interest.
At Provident Financial Planning, we recognize the concerns that come with financial planning. We strive to provide you comfort. Our promise is to accompany you through every financial decision, customizing our approach to match your unique circumstances. With us, you will navigate your financial journey with confidence, assured that your best interests always guide us.
Discover the heartfelt origins of our firm through this revealing video. Driven by the urgent financial questions from our founder's own family, Provident Financial Planning was established in 2017 to offer trusted, unbiased, common-sense financial advice. It's not just business, it's personal. Watch to learn why our commitment runs so deep.
Tailored financial guidance, accompanying every phase of your wealth journey.
Our custom strategies help you navigate the complex financial landscape, ensuring you maximize earnings and safeguard your wealth.
From managing company assets to strategic tax planning, we offer businesses robust financial solutions.
Our financial planning services for retirees are designed to secure your wealth, optimize income, and let you enjoy your golden years without financial worries.
Celebrating Our Excellence: We take pride in being honored with prestigious financial advisory awards in Dallas and Plano, attesting to our commitment to comprehensive service and advice.
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Our team consists of dedicated professionals who are fervent about assisting our clients in attaining their financial objectives.
Paul is founder and CEO of Provident Financial Planning. He is an Accredited Estate Planner® and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and has created hundreds of custom financial strategies for high-net-worth families. His primary focus is serving high-income and high net worth families accumulating or transferring wealth.
He and his beautiful bride, Marchelle, and energy-filled daughters, Collins (9),Cora (8) & Quinn (6), live in north DFW.
Paul is very involved at Prestonwood Baptist Church where he serves as a Deacon and LifeGroup director. He currently serves on the Board at Prestonwood Christian Academy and the Prestonwood Foundation.
Paul is passionate about helping those in need which is why he and Marchelle established the non-profit organization, Provident Widows and Orphans Foundation. The foundation offers free financial, tax, and legal advice for young families who have experienced the death of one or both spouses.
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Marchelle Michel serves as the Director of Operations at Provident Financial Planning and is also wife to the CEO, Paul Michel. She helps with strategic planning and execution at Provident Financial Planning and is committed to optimizing operations within the company.
As Director of the Provident Widows & Orphans Foundation, Mendi leads with a deep sense of calling and compassion, dedicated to supporting those who are often overlooked and vulnerable. With a background in education and community ministry Mendi oversees the Foundation’s mission to provide financial, tax, and estate planning services, emotional support, and practical resources to widows, orphans, and families in crisis.
Rooted in James 1:27, Mendi's leadership reflects the Foundation’s commitment to "pure and undefiled religion"—caring for those in distress with wisdom, grace, and integrity. Through strategic outreach, donor engagement, and tailored care initiatives, Mendi helps ensure that each life touched by the Foundation experiences dignity, hope, and the love of Christ in tangible ways. Mendi is also a dedicated member of Prestonwood Baptist Church and a graduate from Oklahoma State University.
Ally is a Financial Planning Intern at Provident Financial Planning, where she supports client service, research, and administrative operations as part of our mission to serve families with excellence and integrity. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Finance with a concentration in Accounting at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where she is on track to graduate in 2027.
Her academic focus equips her with a strong foundation in financial analysis, tax fundamentals, and business ethics—all critical to her role supporting a faith-based, fee-only advisory firm. With a heart for service and a sharp analytical mindset, she brings enthusiasm and professionalism to every aspect of her internship experience.
Together, we can shape a financial strategy that enables you to realize your financial dreams. Reach out to us to find out more.
