Our monthly gatherings aim to offer an informational and positional advantage for attendees, whether de-risking investments or servicing deals. Our events are free, thanks to our strategic partners. We invite you to the next topical session.
December 17th, 2025 | 2 PM - 3:30 PM CST
The Fort Worth Club, 12th Floor Trinity Room, 306 W 7th St, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Comped parking in the building.
Free to attend.
Monetary Policy & Theory:
Reserve Perspectives on Currency & Alternatives
A professional gathering and panel offering insights on capital flow relevant to regional banking and professionals in service of capital.
Featured Panelist
Jill Cetina, CFA
Former VP in Banking Supervision at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
Executive Professor and Associate Director of Commercial Banking Program at The Texas A&M University Mays Business School
Jill is the former Associate Managing Director for U.S. Banks and Government-Sponsored Enterprises at Moody’s Investors Service. At the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, Jill was a Vice President of Supervision with leadership of six teams with responsibility for banking supervision, macro-financial analysis and monitoring financial conditions/monetary policy formulation.
Her tenure at Moody’s, the Dallas Fed, and the Office of Financial Research (OFR) reflects a commitment to using research and analytics to develop innovative financial insights. Jill’s other professional experiences include Treasury debt management, issuing US Treasuries, banking regulation in the economics department at the OCC, working on Fed credit facilities during the 2008-09 financial crisis at the Federal Reserve Board, and academic research at the OFR.
With academic publications and a CFA, Jill serves as the Associate Director of the Commercial Banking Program and an Executive Professor of Finance at the Mays Business School at Texas A&M.
Jill instructs students how to analyze the ever-evolving landscape of global financial services with an emphasis on banks, fixed income markets and macrofinance. Jill is also a mother of two children and a board member and chair of the audit committee of the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, a US non-profit which has funded over $350 million in pediatric cancer research since its inception.
Jill is a 2024-2026 research and policy scholar with the Conference of State Banking Supervisors (CSBS); a North America Chapter director, monthly columnist and a member of the international Certificate of Bank Treasury Risk Management faculty; and one of 25 members nationally of American Banker’s 2024 ThinkTank group of thought leaders and recurring opinion page contributors.
Professor Cetina is a frequent keynote speaker and panelist at regional and US banking industry events including events with PwC/Institute for International Finance in NY, the Houston Chapter of the Risk Management Association, American Bankers Association in DC, the Office of Financial Research/Cleveland Fed financial stability conference, Conference of State Banking Supervisors, Moody’s Analytics Annual Banking Summit, and Empyrean Asset Liability Management Solutions Annual Conference. She regularly speaks at banking industry webinars, including for the SAS Institute, Risk Management Association, and Certificate of Bank Treasury Risk Management.
Charles Thorngren
CEO & Founder
Legacy Precious Metals
Charles Thorngren is the Founder and CEO of Legacy Precious Metals, a premier firm specializing in gold and silver investment solutions. With over two decades of experience in financial services, Charles has built his career around helping individuals preserve their wealth through tangible assets. After beginning his professional journey as a specialist in Avionics Flight controls for The F16. in the U.S. Air Force and later transitioning into finance as a stockbroker, he co-founded Noble Gold Investments before launching Legacy Precious Metals in 2020.
Headquartered in Frisco, Texas, Legacy operates with a core philosophy of education-first investing, offering tailored services for physical precious metals, gold and silver IRAs, and secure asset delivery. Charles is currently spearheading plans to establish a state-of-the-art precious metals depository in Fort Worth, solidifying Texas as a growing hub for physical-asset security. This ambitious project aims to strengthen the region’s asset ecosystem, create jobs, and provide a cost-effective storage alternative to complement the company’s retail and IRA offerings.
Charles has also cultivated a strategic relationship with Texas Christian University (TCU), serving as a guest speaker, financial educator, and mentor. Through workshops and seminars, he promotes sound wealth-preservation strategies—including the strategic use of precious metals—in financial planning for students and alumni. His support for student-led projects further reflects his belief in fostering cross-disciplinary growth between creative and financial sectors. This work exemplifies his deep commitment to community education and financial literacy throughout North Texas.
Charles Thorngren embodies a rare professional hybrid: a military-tech-turned-finance expert and tangible asset strategist whose forward-thinking mindset bridges secure investment strategies with cultural and academic enrichment. Across his ventures, Charles Thorngren brings together vision, integrity, and innovation—bridging the worlds of finance, education, and entertainment to build a legacy that’s as dynamic as it is enduring.
A panel and professional gathering of professionals in service of capital and community.
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About the host, God Bless Retirement
An M&A firm offering mid-market competency for the lower market.
We manage the process of
buying or selling a business.
Certified Valuations
Our thorough valuations include research and assessment from personnel who are certified by the National Association of Certified Value Analysts.
Getting Deals Done
Working with a broker communicates to the market seriousness about buying or selling a business. Our team's resources, relationships, and capabilities further propel this commitment.
Sourcing Buyers & Sellers
After years of marketplace matchmaking, we leverage private-listed channels with qualified buyers and sellers. We engage relationships and optimize outreach on behalf of our clients.
Transferrable Valuations
Our NACVA-certified valuations and appraisals are accepted by buyers, sellers, banks, courts, and the IRS. We do not use ballpark estimates to protect clients from significant opportunity costs.
Confidentiality Protection
Confidentiality enables businesses to maintain their value without operational disruption or internal discord. Our processes factor this priority in each stage.