Our Firm

President and Managing Partner of Benchmark Private Wealth Management and veteran of the Wealth Management business, Wayne taps into his vast experience, industry acclaim and relationship-based partnerships with clients to build the Benchmark Private Wealth Management channel. Wayne, a sixth generation Texan, received his BA from the University of Texas and holds his Certified Financial Planning designation, as well as multiple other industry designations. Wayne, his wife and children reside in Dallas, where he serves various non-profit organizations. He is also intimately involved in the Salesmanship Club of Dallas.

In his role as Associate Partner and Client Advisor, Rawles is also a Certified Investment Management Analyst® professional specializing in portfolio management and wealth advisory. A graduate of Texas A&M University with a degree in Finance and Economics, Rawles began his career as a financial advisor at RBC Wealth Management before moving to Benchmark in 2014. Rawles' business philosophy is that it is a wealth manager’s duty to steward assets, not just manage them, which seamlessly aligns with the overall perspective of the Benchmark family of companies. A native of the Park Cities, Rawles currently resides in Dallas and enjoys golf, fishing, and flying.

Skylar has joined the team as a Client Liaison after interning with Benchmark Private Wealth Management during a nine-month leadership program, the Uptown Dallas Fellows. In addition to the internship, she participated in theological coursework, mentoring, and community service. Skylar is a native of Greensboro, NC and recent graduate from Wingate University. As a student-athlete at Wingate, Skylar studied finance and played for the university’s volleyball team. Skylar loves playing sports, being by the water, and doing anything adventurous outdoors.