SWMG, LLC

Kelly Buchfink is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at SWMG, LLC since 2018. Prior to joining SWMG, she worked at First Command Advisory Services and affiliated entities from 2009 to 2017. Outside of her financial advisory work, she is a Mary Kay cosmetics consultant, a role she has maintained since 1999 on a limited basis. SWMG, LLC serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as trusts, estates, retirement accounts, and business entities, offering comprehensive financial planning, investment management, tax-overlay services, and facilitated estate-document preparation. The firm utilizes third-party model portfolios and unified managed accounts, incorporating technology such as video conferencing and transcription tools to support client interactions.

Joshua Strittmatter is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with SWMG, LLC since 2012 and has also worked with LPL Financial, LLC since 2007. In addition to his advisory role, he teaches continuing education courses at local colleges including the University of Texas at Arlington, Tarrant County College, and Weatherford College. He is the owner of Mother Nature's Best, LLC, a retail business selling chemical-free products and supplements. SWMG serves individual clients, estates, trusts, and business entities by providing comprehensive financial planning, investment management, tax-overlay services, and estate-document facilitation through a third-party platform. The firm employs third-party model portfolios and unified managed account managers, conducts quarterly portfolio reviews, and integrates technology such as video conferencing and held-away account management into client services.

David Thurber is a financial advisor with SWMG, LLC in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining SWMG, he worked in mortgage lending with firms including Cross Country Mortgage and Encompass Lending Group. Thurber is also a Senior Loan Officer at Cross Country Mortgage, focusing on mortgage origination. SWMG serves individual clients, trusts, estates, retirement accounts, and businesses with financial planning, investment management, tax-overlay services, and estate-document facilitation using third-party platforms. The firm employs third-party model portfolios and unified managed accounts, conducts regular portfolio reviews, and integrates technology to support client interactions and account management.

Brian Keller is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently with SWMG, LLC, where he has worked since 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Victor Strategies, LLC and Edward Jones, spanning a combined 18 years before joining SWMG. SWMG serves individual clients, high-net-worth households, trusts, estates, retirement accounts, and business entities with comprehensive financial planning, investment management, tax-overlay services, and estate-document preparation through a third-party platform. The firm utilizes third-party model portfolios and unified managed accounts, offers quarterly portfolio reviews, and incorporates technology such as video conferencing and transcription tools in client interactions.

Joel Galloway is a financial advisor with SWMG, LLC in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fisher Investments and TD Ameritrade. SWMG serves individual clients, trusts, estates, retirement accounts, and business entities, providing comprehensive financial planning, investment management, tax-overlay services, and estate-document preparation through a third-party platform. The firm utilizes third-party model portfolios and unified managed accounts, conducts regular portfolio reviews, and incorporates technology into client interactions.

James Braxton is a financial advisor with SWMG, LLC in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Thrivent Financial and First Command Financial Services. He serves as a board member of his local homeowners association. SWMG serves individual clients, trusts, estates, retirement accounts, and business entities by providing modular financial planning, investment management, tax-overlay services, and facilitated estate-document preparation. The firm employs third-party asset managers and model portfolios, incorporates technology for client interactions, and offers financial education seminars and workshops.

Christopher Coates is a financial advisor with SWMG, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Blakeslee & Blakeslee Financial Advisers Inc. and has served as a commissioner on the City of San Luis Obispo Revenue Enhancement Oversight Committee. Coates also volunteers as an instructor with Operation Hope in Los Angeles. SWMG serves individual clients, trusts, estates, retirement accounts, and business entities with financial planning, investment management, tax-overlay services, and estate-document preparation. The firm employs third-party model portfolios and unified managed accounts, conducts quarterly portfolio reviews, and integrates technology into client interactions.