David Camarillo, CFP®, ChFC, CFS

Director of Advisory Services

David Camarillo is a proud Trinity University alum, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in English and History. He started his career in the financial services industry in 2005 at Wells Fargo, and in 2007 he joined H.D. Vest Financial Services where he consulted for the company’s top financial advisors. He held a Series 7 and 66 until 2018, and he still holds life and health insurance agent and variable insurance products agent. He obtained the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM professional certification in 2011, the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) designation in 2014, and holds the Certified Funds Specialist (CFS) designation. David has been a licensed financial consultant and wealth advisor with Smith Anglin since 2014, and in 2019 he was promoted to Director of Advisory Services.

Outside the office David stays active with his wife, Mayra, and two kids, David Jr. and Amelia. He’s an avid runner, racing everything from the 5k to the marathon, including the New York, Chicago, and Boston Marathons. He also likes hiking nature trails with his family and their dogs, Bo and Remy, and playing guitar loudly when possible. Last but not least, David enjoys volunteering for organizations like Feed My Starving Children, the North Texas Food Bank, and Back on My Feet.

“A lot of people struggle with a plan that outlines how they save for retirement, how they spend in retirement, and how their savings and investments are positioned. I’m a big believer in the financial planning process, and I take pride in the customized advice and guidance that we provide to our clients and their families.”