Elsa Cranford

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.

Edwin Peet is the principal advisor at ETF Strategies, LLC, an independent firm based in Bulverde, Texas. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 15 years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and operates Custom Income Solutions, LLC, an investment service and insurance business. ETF Strategies serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services, including retirement distribution and 401(k) advisory. The firm uses a range of investment vehicles and analytical methods, maintains written Investment Policy Statements for clients, and typically operates on a discretionary basis.

John Nau is a financial advisor with The Legacy Collaborative, Inc. in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and over 40 years of industry experience. He has been with The Legacy Collaborative since 1997 and is also affiliated with World Equity Group since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Nau serves as co-trustee of a special needs trust and is involved in several insurance-related enterprises, including serving on the board of a life insurance producer group. The Legacy Collaborative is a small, fee-based advisory firm serving primarily high-net-worth individuals, corporations, and various types of trusts and charitable organizations. The firm focuses on financial planning and portfolio management, often assisting clients in selecting professional portfolio managers rather than managing discretionary accounts directly.

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.