Bruce Byrne

Michael Russell is the principal of Russell Advisory Group, Inc., an independent registered investment adviser based in New Braunfels, TX. He holds a Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory role, Russell serves as an adjunct faculty member at Dallas College and provides private music instruction in singing, piano, and saxophone. He is also president of Dynavision, Inc., a contact lens export business. Russell Advisory Group, Inc. serves individuals, families, private business owners, trusts, and corporate clients, offering financial advisory and business consulting services. The firm emphasizes individualized security selection supported by fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, with portfolios constructed from equities, ETFs, and government securities, and employs strategies such as covered options and short sales where appropriate. The firm operates a discretionary wrap fee program and focuses on tax-efficient multigenerational planning while managing a small client base.

I have a passion and talent for translating concepts of personal finance and investing into everyday common English that even my children understand. I have been fortunate to live out that passion for the last 12 years, but now I'm looking to combine it with a personal, concierge level of service. I just began my my own practice at the beginning of 2020, By limiting the number of clients I serve, I can deliver world-class financial advice and still have time remaining to spend with my wife, three children, mother, and three pets. I hold both the CFP® and AIF® designations along with a bachelor's degree in journalism.

Bryan Stanley is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Definitive Advisor Group, LLC with experience spanning roles at Rackspace Technology, Capital Venture Collective LLC, and Amazon, Inc. He has also been involved in entrepreneurial ventures including Stanley&Co. Mobile Wash and Detail. Definitive Advisor Group provides non-discretionary investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable organizations, small businesses, estates, and trusts. The firm emphasizes capital preservation and goal-oriented planning, using both fundamental and technical analysis, and offers written financial plans through subscription or hourly engagements.

I'm a fiduciary, fee-only financial planner and advisor who founded Fruit of the Vine Financial in 2023 after having worked at two other financial firms. I offer service in three main areas: - comprehensive financial planning to first help people better understand their current financial circumstances and second to provide them an optimal route to meet their financial needs and reach their financial goals, - investment management, providing a choice between general investing and Biblically Responsible Investing (BRI), which is a way to invest in funds that more closely align with Christian principles, - help with setting up business retirement plans and/or serving as a fiduciary advisor to 401(k) plans. Because I'm always trying to improve how I can help my clients navigate their financial lives, I obtained several advanced certifications. I earned the Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) certification and Retirement Income Certified Professional® (RICP®) designation following programs at The American College of Financial Services. And the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) certification followed from a program through the Yale School of Management. Outside of work, I enjoy kayaking, Bible study, playing my violin, and spending time with my three grown children and with friends. Not only do I have the financial education and professional experience, I also bring the knowledge gained from personal financial experience. From sorting all the finances after the death of a spouse, to helping kids through college, to riding the roller coaster of a major recession, and to starting and running a business, I understand the highs and lows that sometimes accompany the numbers. It helps to partner with a financial professional who's been there and can help you through the ups and downs of your life's journey.

Kyle Martin is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with 17 years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Kapela and has previously worked at OASIS Wealth Advisors, Mutual Advisors, Horace Mann Companies, and WFG Advisors. In addition to his advisory work, he owns an insurance agency that sells property, casualty, and life insurance. Kapela provides advisory services to individuals, retirement and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes capital preservation, risk management, and goal-based financial planning, incorporating traditional investments alongside cryptocurrency and digital-asset management.

Scott Peebles is a financial advisor at Trellisent Investments in San Antonio, TX, with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Trellisent Investments since 2009. Trellisent Investments provides comprehensive wealth management services, including financial, retirement, and estate planning, as well as discretionary portfolio management for individuals, trusts, estates, and retirement accounts. The firm focuses on fundamental analysis-driven investment decisions and offers a limited client roster to maintain a high asset-per-client relationship.