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Bluecrest Team

Through our relationship with Bluecrest Financial Alliances, we have access to several resources. The individuals listed below are not employees of Grapevine Financial. They are employees of Bluecrest Financial Alliances.

Meet the Team

Charlie Gholami, CFA  

Chief Wealth Strategist

Charlie serves as Chief Wealth Strategist at Bluecrest Financial Alliances, where he leads the development of comprehensive, personalized wealth strategies for his firms clients. In this role, he takes a big-picture view of each...
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Ethan Hokanson, CFP 

Financial Planning Strategist

Ethan is a graduate of Maranatha Baptist University, where he earned his bachelor's degree in Marketing Management. He went on to complete a master's degree in Wealth Management from Texas A&M School of Law.Ethan is passionate about...
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Hannah Bach 

Marketing Director

Hannah graduated Magna Cum Laude from Texas A&M University with a BBA in Marketing, with a focus in Analytics and Consulting. In addition, Hannah extended her education at Vanderbilt University and obtained a Master of Marketing....
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Heather Wildman 

Insurance Coordinator

Heather has been with the company since 1996 as an Insurance Coordinator. During this time, she has had the opportunity to create beneficial partnerships with Home Office, Producers and their Team members as well as peers within the...
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Jordan Taylor 

Technology Specialist

Jordan started with Bluecrest Financial Alliances in September of 2023 and serves as Teaming & Technology Specialist. Jordan is new to the Financial Services industry but has a background in technology and training. Before joining the...
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Justin Baack, MBA 

Agency Supervisory Officer

Justin started with Bluecrest Financial Alliances in June of 2023 and serves as Agency Supervisory Officer. Justin has been in the financial services industry since 2006, starting in the back office at the Federal Home Loan Bank of...
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Kaitlyn Emery 

Financial Controller

Kaitlyn Emery has over 15 years of management and accounting expertise. She began her career at her family's custom wood door business, advancing from bookkeeper to office manager, where she gained experience in financial management,...
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Kaylin Russell 

Financial Administrator

Kaylin has been in bookkeeping for 20 years, with experience in the banking industry for 10 years, mortgage industry for four years and the public accounting industry with a CPA firm for six years. She graduated in 2015 from Angelina...
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Maddie Anderson 

Marketing Coordinator

Maddie graduated from Texas A&M University with a bachelor's degree in marketing, with a specialization in Sales. During her time at A&M, she held leadership positions in many different on-campus student organizations. Having recently...
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Madelyn McCloud 

Practice Analyst

Born and raised here in Texas, I attended Texas Tech University, studying Business. We currently live in Fort Worth with our two dogs- Briggs and Miro, who keep us very entertained! In our free time, we are either on the golf course or...
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Mercedes Johnson 

Office Coordinator

Mercedes is Bluecrest's receptionist and office coordinator for the Dallas office. She greets clients over the phone and in the lobby, then helps them contact their financial professionals. Mercedes also keeps office supplies stocked...
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Mike Cogliano, CRCP  

Chief Compliance Officer

Mike is a graduate of Southern New Hampshire University where he received his Bachelors Degree in General Studies. Mike also has two Associates Degree's from Middlesex College, where he majored in both Criminal Justice and Business...
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Paul Blas 

IT Specialist

Paul began his career with the company in 2006. Paul holds a bachelor's degree in computer science, where he developed skills in Technical Management with a specialization in Information Technology. In addition to his professional work...
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Vince Synan 

Director of Business & Estate Planning

Vince Synan is the Director of Business and Estate Planning for Bluecrest Wealth Management located in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Kansas. As the Director of Business & Estate Planning, his principal areas of focus are estate...
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