Who We Are
West McCandless Group has been successfully meeting the needs of our customers since 2023. We’ve grown our successful Insurance Agency from the ground up, and accumulated years of experience to bring our clients complete peace of mind.
As a full-service Insurance Agency built on the foundation of customer loyalty and trust, our aim is to develop long-term relationships with our clients to provide them with the support and guidance they need, no matter what life throws at them. Contact us to find out more about the high quality products and packages we offer.
Angela Graham-West, Ph.D.
Senior Partner
Angela holds the officer title of Vice President of Orion Wealth Management – Senior Partner.
Angela focuses on growing her personal practice in the High-Net-Worth space across the United States, as well as identifying other advisory firms for the firm to acquire through strategic acquisition. Additionally, she will help identify new advisors to add the firm’s network of advisors. Angela is a seasoned advisor with over 24 years of experience. Series 7, 6, 26, 63 with LPL Financial and 65 with Orion Wealth Management. She also holds Life and Health Insurance licenses through the State of Texas. Angela has a PhD, in Education, MBA in Finance and a BS in Marketing and International Business from Kansas State University. While completing her doctoral studies, Angela was an Assistant Professor in the Marketing and International Business at Kansas State University. Angela is an amateur artist as well as collector of fine art in all mediums. She frequently comments on a personal internet page. In pursuit of her love for art, Angela travels with her husband, former Congressman of Florida Allen West as well as being the “doting” grandmother to Jaxton Bernard and Alexis.
Teresa McCandless, FPQP®
Managing Principal
Teresa was born in Irving, Tx and currently resides in Mansfield Texas with her husband, John, also a native of Irving. Teresa has one adult stepdaughter. John and Teresa enjoy their 4-legged family and riding the Harley-Davidson on the weekends.
Teresa began her career with LPL Financial in January of 2005 as an administrative assistant. She began her affiliation with Orion Wealth Management in 2022, along with Angela Graham-West. Teresa enjoys her role as Director of Relationship Management because of the interaction with clients on a daily basis in helping them pursue their retirement goals is very fulfilling.
Teresa is the Principal for The West McCandless Group and strives to help all clients meet their insurance needs and Estate Planning goals.
Teresa has a Bachelor’s degree in Finance through Southern New Hampshire University’s online program. Teresa has a Texas Insurance License for Life/Health and Disability through the State of Texas.