Meet Our Team

Jal Dennis is the founder of the Jal Dennis Group, an independent wealth planning and investment management firm located in Wylie, TX. From 2001 to 2020 he served the financial and investment planning and wealth management needs of...

In 2014, Jal's son, Trace, joined the group. Trace is a U.S. Marine Corp veteran of the Iraqi war and earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of New Mexico. He holds the General Securities...

Demond Dawkins was in the banking industry for 25 years prior to transitioning to the financial services industry in 2017. He holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration from the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD)....

Julia Thorman is a Certified Financial Planner. She has a Bachelor’s of Business from the University of Texas in Austin and has worked in the financial services industry for 35 years. She began her career in banking in 1984,...

Rhonda McDowell joined the Jal Dennis Group in 2011, where she focuses on client care and administrative support. She plays a key role in ensuring an enjoyable experience for each client interacting with our team, by phone or in person...

When you first contact our office, you will instantly be greeted with a warm smile and a pleasant introduction. Regina Smith will certainly make your first impression of the Jal Dennis Group very memorable. She joined the group in 2016...

Caleb Parsley is a financial services professional currently serving in an administrative capacity as he works toward full licensure. He earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Dallas Baptist University,...

Alex Hardin is a six-year U.S. Army veteran who served on deployment to Iraq in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. Alex holds an Associate's in Business Administration and is on track to complete his Bachelor of Science in Finance...