Gary McGaghey is the chairman, founder, and CEO of McGaghey Financial Services. He is a nationally recognized financial expert who has led the company for over two decades. Gary is committed to his clients and employees, providing them stability in a rapidly changing economic landscape. He offers valuable guidance to all he meets- from beginners just starting with their finances to more experienced investors and business people looking for retirement or estate planning advice. He has shown people how to secure their financial future and enjoys sharing his experience with the next generation of investors.

1. Awards

McGaghey has achieved many awards and recognitions over the years for his services to the community. He was inducted into the Houston Business Journal’s Hall of Fame in 2014, which is an honor reserved for those who are highly successful in their businesses, and also give back to their communities. He has achieved a ranking of Band 1 from Martindale Hubbell and is ranked as one of America’s Top 500 Financial Advisors by Barron’s. He has also been listed in The Wall Street Journal’s “Power 100” list for the past two years. According to the Houston Business Journal, Gary has also been recognized by Crain and included among the “20 Under 40” for finance.

2. Social Involvement

He has dedicated his life to helping others and has been very involved in many different local charities, such as assisting the Houston Food Bank. He is also a big supporter of the United Way and has devoted time to its various programs since 2007. He has also worked with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, a charity he fights for very hard. He has managed to raise over $250,000 for the group in just two years and has been an active member of the board for more than ten years. McGaghey has also embarked on several business ventures to help others as well. He founded Texas Web Solutions, which has provided consulting services to companies looking for ways to improve their online image and presence and handle their online presence more professionally. He co-founded The Church at Market Place Church with his wife, Mary Ellen, in 1996.

Gary McGaghey has been active in many different organizations throughout his lifetime. He currently holds the position of chairman for the Texas Financial Planning Association and has been on their board of governors for the past 12 years. He is also on the executive committee of The Society for Financial Education and Professional Development, which gathers professionals from all over the world to discuss financial education. Gary has been on their board of directors since 2006. McGaghey has also won multiple awards from groups such as The Financial Planning Association and The National Forum to Advance Financial Planning Education. More to read from Medium