Enzo T. Pellegrino is the Founder and CEO of TLWM Financial, an independent wealth management firm based in San Antonio, Texas. Inspired early on by a passion for investing and financial markets, Enzo began his career in financial services over 25 years ago and has since built a practice centered on delivering thoughtful advice, strong client relationships, and long-term results.
Known for his disciplined approach and client-first philosophy, Enzo has led TLWM Financial to become a trusted advisory firm serving individuals and families with complex financial needs. His leadership combines strategic vision with a commitment to providing personalized, high-quality guidance—supported by a collaborative team of experienced professionals.
Enzo’s work has been widely recognized within the industry. He has been named to Forbes’ Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors (2017, 2018) and Best-in-State Wealth Advisors (2018, 2019, 2021–2025). He was also recognized by Barron’s as one of the Top 1,200 Financial Advisors (2025) and Top 1,500 Financial Advisors in America (2026).
Beyond his advisory work, Enzo is a regular media contributor and speaker on personal finance topics. He has been featured in numerous publications and frequently presents at conferences, universities, and community events throughout Texas.
A Texas native, Enzo was raised in Central Texas and earned his degree in Banking and Finance from the University of the Incarnate Word. After graduating he remained actively involved with his alma mater, having previously served on the Board of Trustees, the Planned Giving Council, and as President of the Alumni Association. He currently serves on the boards of the San Antonio Zoological Society and the CHRISTUS Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Enzo resides in Olmos Park with his wife, Joy, and his three children. Outside of work, he enjoys fishing, staying active, spending time with family and friends, and relaxing while enjoying the views of longhorns grace his pasture at his ranch.
*The Forbes ranking of Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on an algorithm of qualitative and quantitative data, rating thousands of wealth advisors born in or after 1980. Advisors are interviewed by telephone and in person to evaluate service models, investing process, experience levels and integrity. Additional factors considered include compliance record, client retention, revenues produced for their firms and assets managed. Portfolio performance is not a criterion due to varying client objectives and lack of audited data. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK receives a fee in exchange for rankings.
**The Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisor ranking, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on in-person and telephone due diligence meetings and a ranking algorithm that includes: client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, including: assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Portfolio performance is not a criterion due to varying client objectives and lack of audited data. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK Research receives a fee in exchange for rankings.
***Barron’s Top 1200 Financial Advisor is based on assets under management, revenue produced for the firm, regulatory record, quality of practice and philanthropic work.
****Barron’s Top 1,500 Financial Advisors is based on assets under management, revenue produced for the firm, regulatory record, quality of practice and philanthropic work.
