Our Story

1987

The Beginning

Brent Forrest starts as a sole proprietor

1995

Incorporated

Brent Forrest & Associates, LLC is started

2002

Merged

Brent Forrest and Priscilla McKinley merge their
respective practices.

2011

Independence

Brent Forrest & Associates, LLC. became an SEC Registered Investment Advisor (RIA).

2016

Succession Plan

We started recruiting the next generation of employees to drive an internal succession plan.

2018

Leadership & Retirement

Priscilla McKinley becomes President & Managing Partner after Brent Forrest retires.

2019

Relocation

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

2023

Rebrand

We rebranded from Brent Forrest & Associates, LLC to Wela Financial Advisory.

2024

The Next Chapter

Anders Storvik and Esmond Pabilona begin the next chapter of Wela as managing partners.

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