Sam McGee sits down with Kellen Mond — all-time passing leader at Texas A&M and former NFL quarterback — to discuss his surprising career pivot into fine art photography. Kellen shares how picking up a camera as an NFL rookie led to a passion-driven business, what it means to "capture beauty in imperfection and chaos," and why art is a serious asset class for high-net-worth individuals.

 

Timeline

 

0:00 — Introduction & Welcome

1:00 — Kellen's background at Texas A&M (all-time passing leader, 2017–2020)

2:00 — From NFL to art: how picking up a camera changed everything

4:30 — Building a business in the fine art space; challenges in a traditional industry

6:10 — "Capturing beauty in imperfection and chaos" — the meaning behind the quote

8:40 — Surprising himself with his new path; work with Texas A&M's fine arts program

11:00 — Follow your passion and the money follows; entrepreneurial spirit & giving back to A&M

13:10 — Building A&M's fine arts degree into an elite program

15:00 — Art as an asset class: wealth management & collecting for ultra-high-net-worth clients

16:20 — Fine art events in Miami & Austin; the private/invite-only world of art collecting

17:10 — Legacy, authenticity, and how to follow Kellen (Instagram & LinkedIn: @KellenMond)

18:00 — From the UCLA Rose Bowl locker room to the Orange Bowl: "It's never as bad or as good as it seems"

18:30 — Closing thoughts: pursue your passion and purpose

Original Air Date: April 4, 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

Sam McGee sits down with Kellen Mond &mdash; all-time passing leader at Texas A&amp;M and former NFL quarterback &mdash; to discuss his surprising career pivot into fine art photography. Kellen shares how picking up a camera as an NFL rookie led to a passion-driven business, what it means to "capture beauty in imperfection and chaos," and why art is a serious asset class for high-net-worth individuals.
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Timeline
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0:00 &mdash; Introduction &amp; Welcome
1:00 &mdash; Kellen's background at Texas A&amp;M (all-time passing leader, 2017&ndash;2020)
2:00 &mdash; From NFL to art: how picking up a camera changed everything
4:30 &mdash; Building a business in the fine art space; challenges in a traditional industry
6:10 &mdash; "Capturing beauty in imperfection and chaos" &mdash; the meaning behind the quote
8:40 &mdash; Surprising himself with his new path; work with Texas A&amp;M's fine arts program
11:00 &mdash; Follow your passion and the money follows; entrepreneurial spirit &amp; giving back to A&amp;M
13:10 &mdash; Building A&amp;M's fine arts degree into an elite program
15:00 &mdash; Art as an asset class: wealth management &amp; collecting for ultra-high-net-worth clients
16:20 &mdash; Fine art events in Miami &amp; Austin; the private/invite-only world of art collecting
17:10 &mdash; Legacy, authenticity, and how to follow Kellen (Instagram &amp; LinkedIn: @KellenMond)
18:00 &mdash; From the UCLA Rose Bowl locker room to the Orange Bowl: "It's never as bad or as good as it seems"
18:30 &mdash; Closing thoughts: pursue your passion and purpose
Original Air Date: April 4, 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

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”