Faith
Patience
Discipline

Meet Patrick Fontana

About The Author

Patrick Fontana was the Head Tennis Pro at the Four Seasons Resort in Dallas, Texas before he launched his career in financial services with Smith Barney in 2000. He joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management as a financial advisor in 2008 and founded Fontana Financial Planning in 2020.

Patrick became an All-American tennis player at Truman State University in Missouri, where he graduated with a degree in business administration. He played tennis professionally before serving as an assistant coach for the Baylor Men’s Tennis Team while he earned his Masters in Education at Baylor University. Patrick still plays tennis most days at the Brookhaven Country Club and has won the club championship ten times. Patrick has been a USPTA Elite Tennis Pro since 1997 and enjoys giving back to the tennis community through speaking engagements and charitable endeavors.

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Testimonials

What Others Are Saying

"Fontana knows tennis AND investing. He has always found ways to simplify technical and tactical instruction on the court, so at a time where there is increased focus on the importance of personal finance literacy, Patrick applies this skillset to teaching good financial habits...and serves an ace."

Alan Kramer Dean of Students at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

"Patrick has been an incredible friend and mentor to me as well as a major supporter of Baylor Tennis for over twenty years. What stands out most to me, beyond his generosity and giving nature, is that he has the heart of a teacher and continues to share his passion of developing good financial habits with folks of all ages, especially college students and young professionals."

Michael Woodson Head Coach of Baylor University Men's Tennis

"Patrick's an elite tennis coach who really knows the game and an elite financial planner who's as smart as they come!"

Steve Moore Director of Tennis for Texas A&M-Corpus Christi

"Patrick has managed my family's financial investments for over twenty years. He has also been a faithful friend."

Ron Douglas Founder and General Partner of DR Metals

"Patrick has been a close friend of mine since college and he is great at two things-tennis and money."

Craig Richards Executive Chef and Owner at Lyla Lila

"Patrick has served the Team Luke Foundation and been a close friend of the tennis community with financial support for a long time - he is now bringing his financial expertise in this book and it is impactful...."

Tim Siegel Former Men's Tennis Coach at Texas Tech

Patrick has helped the tennis professionals in Texas for over 20 years and has served as a great resource for financial education. I am excited he is bringing this message in this easy to read book

Craig Bell Former President of USPTA Texas and Director at Bent Tree Country Club

"Patrick Fontana is a remarkable leader. Faith, Patience, and Discipline reflects his well-grounded perspective. The insights within are a gift to anyone looking to build confidence and clarity for their journey in life."

Matt Knoll Former Baylor Men's Tennis Coach and National Coach of the Year