The Ascent with Crestmont Private Wealth - Kellen Mond 4-4-26

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: 830-368-2898See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.