Our Credentials & Experience

John H Russell: 1978

• President and Founder of The Advisors Group, 1978
• CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Professional, 1993
  
  • https://www.cfp.net
• Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy®, 2006
  
  • https://www.theamericancollege.edu/learn/professional-designations-certifications/cap
• Enrolled Agent (EA), 1980, now retired
• Bachelor’s degree from L.I.F.E college, 1965

Shelby Russell: 2007

• Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer, The Advisors Group
• CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Professional, 2011
  
  • https://www.cfp.net
• Master of Business Administration, University of La Verne, 2004
  
  • Brief stint as a Hospice Administrator in DFW
• Master of Arts, Family Counseling, Azusa Pacific University, 1988
  
  • 18 years of experience as a Counselor, Therapist/Social Worker, & Supervisor
• Bachelor of Science, Family Studies, Texas Tech University, 1985

Sherryle Cantu: 1986

• Secretary/Treasurer and Operations Manager, The Advisors Group
• Enrolled Agent (EA), 2015
  • https://www.irs.gov/tax-professionals/enrolled-agents/enrolled-agent-information
• Financial Paraplanner Qualified Professional^TM, 2013
  • https://www.kaplanfinancial.com/resources/getting-started/what-is-fpqp

Karen Strange: 2010

• Client Concierge/Ambassador and Financial Assistant, The Advisors Group
• Associate of Arts, Amarillo College, 1986
  • Manager of local Family Photo for 25 years

Thomas Cantu: 2023

• Assistant Tax Preparer and Bookkeeper, The Advisors Group
• Associate of Applied Science in Business, South Plains College, 2024