You might recognize her name, but do you truly know who she is and what she does? Or perhaps you’re aware of her work but not familiar with the person behind it. Meet Cristal Galvan—entrepreneur, business owner, leader, volunteer, advocate, wife, mother, and a proud resident of Fort Worth. Cristal, alongside her husband Adrian, co-owns Galvan Strategy Group (GSG), a municipal advisory and public finance firm based in Fort Worth, Texas. GSG offers a wide range of financial advisory and consulting services to local governments, municipalities, and public entities.
Both Cristal and Adrian were born in Fort Worth, and met while in the 5th grade. It seems they were destined to be together, not only as husband and wife but also as business partners.
Cristal previously owned a comprehensive service firm specializing in government relations, public affairs, and strategic consulting. She is also the Founder and CEO of Flor Yoga Institute. Adrian, with 23 years of experience in public finance at a regional broker-dealer, co-owned Tijerina Galvan Lawrence (TGL), an independent municipal financial advisory firm, for five years. Reflecting on their journey, Cristal says, “We quickly realized that our experiences complemented each other’s work. After envisioning what could be, we decided it was the right time to leverage each other’s strengths and build a business of our own. We share common goals, a love for our community, a stronger bond in our marriage, and a better work-life balance.”
Though both had prior experience as entrepreneurs, Adrian acknowledges that starting Galvan Strategy Group came with its challenges. “There were some hurdles to clear in ending my association with my previous firm, but I wouldn’t change anything about where we are now. It was the right time. We’re able to pursue all the municipal advisory work available in the DFW area and across Texas. GSG is the only Women- and Minority-Owned municipal advisory firm based in the DFW area,” he shares.
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