Sam Forester is a Senior Financial Advisor and has over 40 years of experience in the investment management industry, both within the United States and internationally. His experience transcends hands-on investment management, marketing and consultative services.  Mr. Forester's career stated at Merrill Lynch as a Retail Account Executive, transitioned to an Institutional Account Executive, and included the position of Managing Director overseeing the distribution of institutional investment products throughout the world from London.  He was part of an Team that advised the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (via the Central Bank, SAMA) in portfolio management, financial, and economic affairs.  He was Managing Director at Franklin Templeton, President of Templeton Global Bond Managers, oversaw the development and distribution of Franklin Templeton products outside the US , was a Board member of Franklin Templeton U. S. NYSE closed end funds and involved with several international joint venture relationships.  He and his wife Jan  live in Longivew, Texas.  Mr.  Forester sits on several philanthropic and service oriented Boards in East Texas and serves as an Advisory Board member for Marketplace Ministries in Dallas Texas.  He and his wife have 3 children and 4 grandchildren.