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Signal Securities, Inc.

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Client assets under management

$679,084,856

Clients

1,137

29% high-net-worth

Advisors

23

of 35 employees

Firm type

Team

5-30 advisors or >$500M in AUM

Clients per advisor

49

Typical

Average account size

$597,260

About

Signal Securities provides advisory services to individuals (including high‑net‑worth clients), pension and profit‑sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, separately managed accounts, a 401(k) optimizer, and also operates brokerage and insurance businesses through its affiliated broker‑dealer and insurance agency.

The firm’s stated investment philosophy emphasizes managing risk through diversification and a consultative process that collects client financial data, risk tolerances, and objectives to recommend one of several model portfolios or customized allocations. Much of Signal’s advice is delivered on a non‑discretionary, client‑consent basis across asset allocation, private client, and SMA programs, although the firm also operates discretionary model portfolios (including a discretionary 401(k) service).

Signal is distinctive among peers in maintaining active broker‑dealer operations alongside its SEC‑registered advisory program and noting that its representatives may be registered brokers and licensed insurance agents, which can result in commissionable transactions or recommendations of insurance products. The brochure also discloses that the firm manages the large majority of its reported assets on a non‑discretionary basis (the firm reported approximately $557.5 million non‑discretionary vs $41.6 million discretionary as of December 31, 2024) and that it recommends Schwab as a preferred custodian, a relationship that may provide Signal with brokerage and research services.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

Wealth management

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fee for financial plan or asset review, with hourly rate up to $250/hour.

Percentage

$25,000 - $100,000: 2.00% $100,001 - $250,000: 1.75% $250,001 - $500,000: 1.50% $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.00% Over $1,000,001+: 0.75%

Commissions

Broker-dealer commissions may apply; Signal Securities, Inc. is also a broker-dealer and may earn commissions in addition to advisory fees.

Project-based

Up to $250/hour for financial plan or asset review.

Other

Account minimum: $25,000 for Asset Allocation Model; $100,000 for Private Client Asset Management Model; no minimum for Discretionary Asset Allocation Model; $100,000 minimum for most equity SMA strategies, $250,000 for most fixed income SMA strategies, and $250,000 to $650,000 for diversified portfolios in Managed Account Select

Main office location

Signal Securities, Inc.

700 Throckmorton

Fort Worth TX 76102, United States

Number of offices

9

Most active in

Alabama · Arkansas · California · Colorado · Florida · Georgia · Louisiana · Massachusetts · Missouri · Nevada · North Carolina · Oklahoma · Pennsylvania · Texas · Virginia

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Jim W

Series 66

Dallas, TX

Signal Securities, Inc.

Jim Wagner is a financial advisor at Signal Securities, Inc. in Dallas, TX, with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Signal Securities since 2013. Wagner is the founder of Navicors Wealth Management, a financial planning business. Signal Securities provides fee-based asset management and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm’s investment approach focuses on risk management through diversification and a consultative process, offering model-based portfolios and separately managed accounts primarily on a non-discretionary basis.

Wealth management
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Christopher S

Series 63, Series 65

Fort Worth, TX

Signal Securities, Inc.

Christopher Snow is a financial advisor with Signal Securities, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Signal Securities since 1996. Signal Securities, Inc. provides fee-based asset management and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm focuses on risk management through diversification and a consultative process to recommend model portfolios or tailored investment mixes, emphasizing long-term, asset-allocation-driven strategies and periodic rebalancing.

Wealth management
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Joseph D

Series 63, Series 66

Fort Worth, TX

Signal Securities, Inc.

Joseph Dena is a financial advisor at Signal Securities, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Fidelity Investments and Owings Financial Group. Signal Securities, Inc. provides fee-based asset management and financial planning to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm focuses on risk management through diversified model portfolios and a consultative process that incorporates client financial data, time horizon, and risk tolerance.

Wealth management
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Ray W

Series 63

Fort Worth, TX

Signal Securities, Inc.

Ray Walker is a financial advisor at Signal Securities, Inc. in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 63 designation with 49 years of industry experience. He has been with Signal Securities since 1991. Signal Securities provides fee-based asset management and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm’s investment approach focuses on risk management through diversification and a consultative process, offering model-based portfolios and separately managed accounts primarily on a non-discretionary basis.

Wealth management
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James P

Series 63, Series 65

Grapevine, TX

Signal Securities, Inc.

James Palmersheim is a financial advisor with Signal Securities, Inc. in Grapevine, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Signal Securities since 2005 and concurrently works at American Airlines as a captain and director of veterans initiatives. He also serves as Co-chair and Vice President of the Tribute to Valor Foundation, a military and education nonprofit. Signal Securities, Inc. provides fee-based asset management and financial planning to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm focuses on risk management through diversified, model-based portfolios tailored to client financial data, time horizon, and risk tolerance, typically implementing recommendations with client consent.

Wealth management
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Jonathan J

CFP®, Series 63

Tyler, TX

Signal Securities, Inc.

Jonathan Jetter is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Signal Securities, Inc. since 2008. He also has a longstanding affiliation with First Investors Corp. since 2001. Outside of financial advising, he owns and operates Lilly Creek Outfitters, a hunting and fishing outfitter in Tyler, TX, and leads a holding company for future acquisitions. Signal Securities, Inc. provides fee-based asset management and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm emphasizes risk management through diversification and a consultative process, offering model-based asset allocation programs and separately managed accounts primarily on a non-discretionary basis.

Wealth management
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Mason H

Series 66

Tyler, TX

Signal Securities, Inc.

Mason Hurt is an advisor with Signal Securities, Inc. in Tyler, TX, holding a Series 66 designation. He has less than one year of industry experience and has previously worked with Jonathan Jetter CFP (R), LLC, and Intentional Living Planning. Signal Securities, Inc. provides fee-based asset management and financial planning to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm emphasizes risk management through diversification and a consultative process to recommend model portfolios or tailored investments, primarily implementing recommendations with client consent and focusing on long-term asset allocation and periodic rebalancing.

Wealth management
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Ivan S

Series 63, Series 65

Benbrook, TX

Signal Securities, Inc.

Ivan Singleton is a financial advisor at Signal Securities, Inc. with 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Signal Securities since 1988. In addition to his advisory role, he is also a sole proprietor involved in fixed insurance sales. Signal Securities, Inc. provides fee-based asset management and financial planning services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations, focusing on risk management through diversified, model-based portfolios and a consultative investment approach.

Wealth management
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Keith B

Series 63, Series 65

Dallas, TX

Signal Securities, Inc.

Keith Barfield is a financial advisor at Signal Securities, Inc. in Dallas, TX, with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Signal Securities since 2014. In addition to his advisory role, Barfield operates a CPA practice providing accounting, tax, and consultation services. Signal Securities, Inc. offers fee-based asset management and financial planning to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm’s investment approach focuses on risk management through diversification and a consultative process, utilizing model portfolios and separately managed accounts primarily on a non-discretionary basis.

Wealth management
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Michael M

Series 63, Series 65

Fort Worth, TX

Signal Securities, Inc.

Michael Moynihan is a financial advisor at Signal Securities, Inc. in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Signal Securities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in fixed insurance sales. Signal Securities, Inc. provides fee-based asset management and financial planning to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm emphasizes risk management through diversified model portfolios and a consultative process tailored to client financial data, time horizon, and risk tolerance.

Wealth management
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James D

Series 63, Series 65

Fort Worth, TX

Signal Securities, Inc.

James Dougherty is a financial advisor with Signal Securities, Inc. in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Signal Securities since 2010. Signal Securities, Inc. provides fee-based asset management and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm emphasizes risk management through diversified, model-based asset allocation programs tailored to client financial data, time horizons, and risk tolerance.

Wealth management
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Janet M

Series 66

Fort Worth, TX

Signal Securities, Inc.

Janet Mengis is a financial advisor with Signal Securities, Inc. in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Signal Securities since 2009. Signal Securities, Inc. provides fee-based asset management and financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm’s investment approach focuses on risk management through diversification and a consultative process to recommend model portfolios or tailored investment mixes, emphasizing long-term, asset-allocation-driven strategies.

Wealth management
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John O

Series 63, Series 66

Lakeway, TX

Signal Securities, Inc.

John Oreilly Jr. is a financial advisor at Signal Securities, Inc. with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Signal Securities since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of FIT FINANCIAL, a financial planning business. Signal Securities, Inc. provides fee-based asset management and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm emphasizes risk management through diversified, model-based portfolios and a consultative approach tailored to clients’ financial data, time horizon, and risk tolerance.

Wealth management
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Daniel A

Series 63, Series 66

Granbury, TX

Signal Securities, Inc.

Daniel Ashley is a financial advisor at Signal Securities, Inc. with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Signal Securities since 2001 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales. Signal Securities, Inc. provides fee-based asset management and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm focuses on risk management through diversified, model-based portfolios and a consultative process tailored to client financial data, time horizon, and risk tolerance.

Wealth management
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Michael S

Series 66

Fort Worth, TX

Signal Securities, Inc.

Michael Shisler is a financial advisor at Signal Securities, Inc. in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Signal Securities in 2018, he has been Vice President of Operations at LWS Transportation LLC since 2006, where he manages freight brokerage operations. He also provides tax preparation and bookkeeping services at an accounting firm. Signal Securities, Inc. offers fee-based asset management and financial planning to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations, focusing on risk management through diversified, model-based portfolios tailored to client needs.

Wealth management
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