Join Sam McGee from Crestmont Private Wealth as he interviews Cole Gentry, a junior at Texas A&M and a budding entrepreneur. Cole shares his journey from high school in Bernie, Texas, to college life at Texas A&M, his involvement in the Brotherhood of Christian Aggies, and his experiences running family and personal businesses like Oak Hills Pest Control and a summer peach stand. The conversation covers lessons in leadership, the value of staying busy, and Cole's future ambitions in business and life. This episode is packed with inspiration for students, young professionals, and anyone interested in entrepreneurship and personal growth.

00:00 - Introduction: Meet Cole Gentry and show overview

00:24 - Cole’s background: High school experiences and leadership

01:29 - College applications and choosing Texas A&M

02:51 - The importance of community and faith at A&M

03:48 - Involvement in Brotherhood of Christian Aggies (BCA)

04:38 - Entrepreneurship: Oak Hills Pest Control and selling peaches

07:00 - Lessons from running small businesses

08:12 - Choosing a business major and getting into Mays Business School

09:30 - Future plans: Career ambitions and family business

11:00 - The value of staying busy and learning responsibility

12:00 - Mentorship and the role of Dr. Nathan Harness

13:00 - Reflections on growth, community, and future goals

13:50 - Closing thoughts and advice for young listeners

14:00 - Outro and thanks

Original Air Date: January 10, 2026 at 8:30am as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM

Contact:  www.crestmontpw.com 

Alec Walker in Houston:  831-280-5288 

Sam McGee in Boerne: 830-368-2898

 

Join Sam McGee from Crestmont Private Wealth as he interviews Cole Gentry, a junior at Texas A&amp;M and a budding entrepreneur. Cole shares his journey from high school in Bernie, Texas, to college life at Texas A&amp;M, his involvement in the Brotherhood of Christian Aggies, and his experiences running family and personal businesses like Oak Hills Pest Control and a summer peach stand. The conversation covers lessons in leadership, the value of staying busy, and Cole's future ambitions in business and life. This episode is packed with inspiration for students, young professionals, and anyone interested in entrepreneurship and personal growth.
00:00 - Introduction: Meet Cole Gentry and show overview
00:24 - Cole&rsquo;s background: High school experiences and leadership
01:29 - College applications and choosing Texas A&amp;M
02:51 - The importance of community and faith at A&amp;M
03:48 - Involvement in Brotherhood of Christian Aggies (BCA)
04:38 - Entrepreneurship: Oak Hills Pest Control and selling peaches
07:00 - Lessons from running small businesses
08:12 - Choosing a business major and getting into Mays Business School
09:30 - Future plans: Career ambitions and family business
11:00 - The value of staying busy and learning responsibility
12:00 - Mentorship and the role of Dr. Nathan Harness
13:00 - Reflections on growth, community, and future goals
13:50 - Closing thoughts and advice for young listeners
14:00 - Outro and thanks
Original Air Date: January 10, 2026 at 8:30am as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM
Contact:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.crestmontpw.com">www.crestmontpw.com</a>&nbsp;
Alec Walker in Houston:&nbsp; 831-280-5288&nbsp;
Sam McGee in Boerne: 830-368-2898
&nbsp;

Host:  Sam McGee, MBA, CFA

Founder/Owner of Crestmont Private Wealth.
604 S. Main St. Boerne TX 78006
(830) 368-2898
www.crestmontpw.com

Host:  Sam McGee, MBA, CFA
Founder/Owner of Crestmont Private Wealth.
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<li><a href="https://www.google.com/maps?q=604%20S.%20Main%20St.,%20Boerne,%20TX,%2078006">604 S. Main St. Boerne TX 78006</a></li>
<li><a href="tel:8303682898">(830) 368-2898</a></li>
<li><a href="http://crestmontpw.com/">www.crestmontpw.com</a></li>
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The Ascent With Crestmont Private Wealth

The Ascent with Crestmont Private Wealth 

Host: Sam McGee

Houston Office: I Riverway, Suite 470 Houston, Texas 77056

(832) 280-5288

Boerne Office: 604 South Main Boerne, Texas 78006

Office (830) 368-2898

About Sam McGee

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER & CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER

Sam McGee is the founder and owner of Crestmont Private Wealth. As CEO, he believes that to lead well you must have a servant heart. His day-to-day role with Crestmont is to lead and learn from a group of talented professionals who have high character qualities and initiative. His vision is to steer a mission led company that changes lives through financial stewardship, engagement with clients, and fiduciary style education.

Sam has 26 years in the financial industry and is a Chartered Financial Analyst. The CFA Program is a rigorous three-part exam that tests the fundamentals of investment tools, valuing assets, portfolio management, wealth planning, with an emphasis on ethics and quantitative analysis.

Sam is passionate about volunteering his time to the community. He founded the Texas Hill Country Mustang Club (501c7), is a board member for Hill Country Family Services, was appointed by the Texas Governor to the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists, is a volunteer firefighter with the Boerne Fire Department, a trained SkyWarn Weather Spotter, and a Boerne Little League head coach, and involved with many charitable causes.

When asked what is most important to him, he said “Faith, Family, Community, & Friendships”

The Ascent with Crestmont Private Wealth 
Host: Sam McGee
Houston Office: I Riverway, Suite 470 Houston, Texas 77056
(832) 280-5288
Boerne Office: 604 South Main Boerne, Texas 78006
Office (830) 368-2898
About Sam McGee
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER &amp; CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER
Sam McGee is the founder and owner of Crestmont Private Wealth. As CEO, he believes that to lead well you must have a servant heart. His day-to-day role with Crestmont is to lead and learn from a group of talented professionals who have high character qualities and initiative. His vision is to steer a mission led company that changes lives through financial stewardship, engagement with clients, and fiduciary style education.
Sam has 26 years in the financial industry and is a Chartered Financial Analyst. The CFA Program is a rigorous three-part exam that tests the fundamentals of investment tools, valuing assets, portfolio management, wealth planning, with an emphasis on ethics and quantitative analysis.
Sam is passionate about volunteering his time to the community. He founded the Texas Hill Country Mustang Club (501c7), is a board member for Hill Country Family Services, was appointed by the Texas Governor to the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists, is a volunteer firefighter with the Boerne Fire Department, a trained SkyWarn Weather Spotter, and a Boerne Little League head coach, and involved with many charitable causes.
When asked what is most important to him, he said “Faith, Family, Community, &amp; Friendships”