Derek Draper is a financial advisor with Simplicity Wealth in Plano, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Simplicity Wealth and Simplicity Guardian in 2025, he worked with the Jal Dennis Group and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of Lake Lavon Camp & Retreat Center, is a managing director of Global Athletic Impact, participates in the Wylie Sports Hall of Honor selection committee, produces local high school football internet broadcasts, and occasionally fills in as a supply speaker for church services.
Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional investors, and other financial firms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, offering model portfolios with ongoing monitoring and rebalancing, as well as various overlays such as tax optimization. It combines advisory services with technology and operational solutions for advisors, operating a third-party asset management platform with multiple model managers.