SWMG, LLC

Kelly Buchfink is a CFP® with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry, currently serving as an advisor at SWMG, LLC since 2018. Prior to this, she worked at First Command Advisory Services and its affiliated entities from 2009 to 2017. Outside of her advisory work, she has been a Mary Kay cosmetics consultant since 1999, primarily for personal use. SWMG, LLC provides financial planning and investment management to individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities, utilizing third-party asset managers and unified managed accounts. The firm offers comprehensive and modular planning services, conducts regular portfolio reviews, and runs fee-based financial education seminars through local colleges and businesses.

Joshua Strittmatter is a financial advisor at SWMG, LLC in Fort Worth, TX, with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations and has worked at SWMG since 2012, following prior roles at LPL Financial and Ameriprise. Outside of advising, he teaches continuing education courses at local colleges and owns small retail businesses focused on chemical-free and supplement products. SWMG provides financial planning and investment management services to individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers comprehensive and modular financial planning, utilizing third-party model portfolios and unified managed accounts, and conducts regular portfolio reviews while incorporating technology for client communication and compliance.

David Thurber is a Series 65-licensed advisor at SWMG, LLC with one year of industry experience. He has worked at Strittmatter Wealth Management Group since 2025 and maintains a concurrent role as a Senior Loan Officer at Cross Country Mortgage. SWMG provides financial planning and investment management services to individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm employs third-party asset managers in unified managed accounts, offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio arrangements, and conducts regular portfolio reviews.

Brian Keller is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with SWMG, LLC, where he has worked since 2026. Prior to joining SWMG, he was with Victor Strategies, LLC for five years and Edward Jones for thirteen years. SWMG provides financial planning and investment management services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm employs third-party model portfolios and unified managed accounts, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment arrangements.

Joel Galloway is a financial advisor at SWMG, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Fisher Investments, TD Ameritrade, and Wells Fargo Clearing. SWMG, LLC provides financial planning and investment management services to individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm utilizes third-party model portfolios and unified managed accounts, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements, and conducts regular portfolio reviews supported by technology-enabled client meeting documentation.

James Braxton is a financial advisor at SWMG, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Thrivent Financial and First Command Advisory Services. Braxton serves as a board member for his neighborhood homeowners association. SWMG, LLC provides financial planning and investment management services to individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm typically utilizes third-party model portfolios and unified managed accounts, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements, and conducts regular portfolio reviews.

Christopher Coates is a financial advisor at SWMG, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Blakeslee & Blakeslee Financial Advisers Inc. for nine years. Outside of his advisory work, Coates serves as a commissioner on the City of San Luis Obispo Revenue Enhancement Oversight Committee and volunteers as an instructor for Operation Hope. SWMG provides financial planning and investment management services to individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities, utilizing third-party asset managers and model portfolios. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements and conducts regular portfolio reviews, with a focus on integrating financial education through local seminars and workshops.