W. Dean Salyer III is a Managing Director and Growth Leader with World Investment Advisors, serving the San Antonio and Austin region. With more than two decades of investment consulting and advisory experience, he works with clients and organizations to provide thoughtful guidance across both retirement plan advisory and wealth management.

Dean is known for helping clients navigate important financial decisions with clarity, confidence, and a long-term perspective. Whether working with retirement plan sponsors, business owners, or individual investors, he takes a relationship-driven approach focused on practical strategies, personalized guidance, and solutions aligned with each client’s goals and vision for the future.

In addition to serving clients, Dean plays a key leadership role in driving growth, shaping team culture, and supporting a high-performing organization committed to service and excellence. His leadership has helped contribute to a team recognized as the 2025 WIA Retirement & Wealth Team of the Year, the 2024 WIA Office of the Year, and the 2023 WIA Team of the Year.

Dean has been recognized by NAPA as a Top Retirement Plan Advisor Under 40 (‘Aces’) for more than seven years*, has served as a Premier Partner with Empower, and has participated on the Fidelity Advisory Council.

He studied at Texas Tech University’s Rawls College of Business and Southwest Texas Junior College. Dean holds the Series 7 and 66 registrations, and the AIF® and CPFA® designations. He is a member of the National Association of Plan Advisors, serves on the WIA Executive Team, and is active in the Youth Rodeo Association and San Antonio Rodeo & Livestock Show.

Outside of work, Dean enjoys investing, family vacations, and spending time with his family. He is also proud to be a barrel racing dad, club volleyball dad, and Q4 team roper. His personal motto is: Ride For The Brand!

*The NAPA Top Retirement Plan Advisors Under 40 (“Aces”) recognition is issued by the National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA). Candidates are nominated by NAPA Broker-Dealer/RIA Firm Partners and evaluated by a panel of industry professionals based on quantitative and qualitative data submitted by the nominees, as well as a BrokerCheck review. This recognition is not indicative of future investment performance or client experience, and should not be construed as an endorsement by any client.