Our Story

1987

The Beginning

Smiling man in a dark suit and red patterned tie sitting at a table with a tablet on a granite countertop.

Brent Forrest starts as a sole proprietor

1995

Incorporated

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The firm formally incorporated

2002

Joined Forces

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Brent Forrest and Priscilla McKinley joined forces, combing their practices

2011

Independence

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became an SEC Registered Investment Advisor

2016

Succession Plan

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Began building the next generation of firm leadership

2018

Leadership transition

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brent forrest retired; priscilla mcKinley became managing partner

2019

New home

Modern two-story office building with large windows, a handicapped parking sign, and landscaped greenery in front.

moved our office from Shavano Park
to Alamo Heights to better serve clients.

2023

became wela

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adopted the wela financial advisory name

2024

passing the Torch

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Priscilla mcKinley retired; Anders Storvik & Esmond Pabilona became managing partners

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