Where Dreams Come True

Emma and Christopher Beavers ’10 are wholehearted believers in the magic of Disney. Avid fans, the couple travels to Disney Parks several times annually to experience the atmosphere that is known worldwide as the place “where dreams come true.”

“Disney’s commitment to excellence is what continually draws us back,” Christopher said. “In a way, it reminds me of Texas A&M University. Both places create magic.”

Hailing from Corpus Christi, Texas, Christopher grew up in a diehard Aggie family and experienced the power of the Aggie Spirit by attending football games in Kyle Field. Although he was immersed in Texas A&M’s culture, his path to becoming an Aggie was different than most.

For his undergraduate education, Christopher attended Harvard University to study economics, a decision that can be traced back to his childhood fascination with the stock market and the inner workings of businesses. At Harvard, he earned academic honors and took a number of music courses so he could foster his love for classical piano, a hobby he continues today.

“Harvard is designed for you to succeed,” Christopher said. “My time there gave me a broader view of the world and of how finance can be directed to social good.”
 

“The best part about working in financial management is helping those we serve reach their goals by combining the financial planning and investment management process we have created,” Christopher said. “I get to work with my wife and an incredible team every day who show me that relationships are at the heart of what we do.”

A testament to his talents, he was recently named to Forbes Magazine’s “Best-in-State Wealth Advisors” for 2020, an honor he attributes to both his Harvard and Texas A&M educations. Outside of work, he and Emma are active members in the Fort Worth community. Christopher continues his passion for piano performance by serving on the executive committee of the Van Cliburn Foundation, while Emma is a five-year veteran of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and an assistant director with the Texas Christian University Showgirls dance team.
 

A charitable bequest is one of the easiest ways to leave a lasting impact on Texas A&M. Bequests can be established as a percentage of your total estate, a specific asset or a set amount from the balance of your estate. With the help of an advisor, you can include language in your trust or will specifying that a gift be made to the Texas A&M Foundation as part of your estate plan. “Giving a bequest gave us the flexibility to make a bigger impact than we thought we could,” Christopher said. “Our gift is our footprint in Texas A&M’s history.”

The couple hopes their gift enables Mays to deepen its tradition of excellence and expand its future influence. “I am proud to be part of the extraordinary things that the university and Mays have accomplished,” Christopher added. “I hope our scholarship helps ensure that Aggies remain true to the core values and that Texas A&M continues to be a place where students’ dreams come true.”

To discuss how a bequest might benefit the university, you and your family, contact Angela Throne ’03, business operations manager for the Office of Gift Planning, below.