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Alliance

Noun \ə-ˈlī-ən(t)s\

"A merger of efforts by persons, families and organizations to achieve shared goals; a collaboration designed with the intent of leveraging expertise, increasing returns and/or appropriately reducing risk for the parties involved."

Providing clients with the institutional caliber resources and service that have traditionally been reserved for the ultra-wealthy.

Our Mission:

To help our clients pursue long-term financial success by providing them with the professional expertise and resources, thus giving them the financial confidence they desire.

Our Services

 

Financial Planning

Every good financial decision starts with an end goal in mind, and every client relationship at The Fox Alliance starts by establishing a plan. Whether your goals are centered around retirement or by pursuing financial independence, we help to define and create a path to success that is unique to you. We believe that a good financial strategy is not a one and done proposition, but a living plan that changes as your life does.

 

Investments

We partner with you to build lasting portfolios by drawing from our deep team of professionals and institutional caliber investments. Each family has unique needs, challenges, wants, and desires. We craft custom portfolios with you and for you by taking into account the many facets of your family’s life. Our investment portfolios are built for the long-term, with consideration for needs of the short-term.

 

Education Savings and Gifts

With tuition prices at an all-time high, saving for education continues to be a top priority for many families. If you are interested in setting aside money for your children, grandchildren, or other beneficiaries, our team can walk you through an assortment of savings vehicles such as 529 plans, Pre-Paid Tuition Plans, UTMAs, and Coverdell Education Savings Accounts.  With your overall financial picture in mind, we can help you determine which savings method is most appropriate for your specific need.

 

Insurance

Insurance can be an important part of a financial strategy and protects clients and their heirs in the event of their death, illness, or disability. We can help clients determine whether coverage would be beneficial, and if so, what type of coverage is most suited to them. We have access to a wide array of products to serve life insurance, long-term care, and disability income insurance needs.

 

Trusts and Estates

We assist individuals and families in identifying actions needed to assist in ensuring their wealth is effectively transferred to the beneficiaries they desire, without unintended or unforeseen consequences. We will work closely with your legal counsel to help create an informed plan for your personal estate to help ensure maximum distribution and conservation to future generations.

 

Taxes

Tax planning is one of the keys to successfully and legally reducing your tax liability. We go beyond just traditional tax deferred investment accounts and proactively leverage sophisticated tax saving strategies to maximize your after-tax income. We will work with your tax advisor to effectively navigate the ever-changing complexities of tax law.

WHAT WE BELIEVE


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Our Team

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Bill Fox

Founding Partner

CWS®, CLU®, ChFC®
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Bill Fox

Phone: 512-327-1000

Email: bill@thefoxalliance.com

Let us go forward together.” -Winston Churchill

Bill Fox serves as Founder and President of The Fox Alliance. Based in Austin, TX, he has over 31 years of experience as a Wealth Advisor.

Bill first became interested in the financial industry while studying finance in college. However, while working as an accountant he realized that his true passion was in serving people: specifically helping them build and preserve their financial future.

In 1986 he began working as a financial representative with New England Financial. It was there that Bill learned about the importance of establishing trust, which became a simple yet pivotal foundation in the way he decided to conduct business.

By developing meaningful relationships with his clients and their families he could better understand the complexities of their situation and provide them with more personalized financial planning approach. In addition, his background in finance and accounting kept his approach factual and educational, which positioned him differently for clients who were used to the more sales-driven financial representative.

Beyond his seasoned experience in the industry he:

Holds securities licenses 7 and 63 through LPL Financial

Chartered Life Underwriter® and Chartered Financial Consultant® designations

Received his Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Texas, Austin

After nearly 30 years, he founded The Fox Alliance to provide a truly independent and comprehensive approach to wealth management that focuses on the person just as much as the portfolio.

Outside of the office, Bill enjoys spending time with his wife, Toni, and their five children, two daughters-in-law, granddaughter, and grandson (his son, Holden works with him at the firm). He also enjoys golf, swimming, and leading a home group at his local church.


 

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Holden Fox

Managing Partner

CWS®, AIF®
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Holden Fox

Phone: 512-327-1000

Email: holden@thefoxalliance.com

Holden, a born and raised Austinite, is the Managing Partner at The Fox Alliance.

He received his Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Thomas Edison State College. Holden’s first job out of college was working as a Policy Analyst for the Texas House of Representatives. There he worked on proposed legislation in the areas of business, finance, insurance and infrastructure.

As a true people-person, his passion for serving individuals ultimately inspired him to follow in his father’s footsteps and work in the financial services industry. Holden began his career in the industry at Merrill Lynch, working as a financial advisor. While Merrill Lynch provided a solid foundation, he desired to partner with a firm that best aligned with his vision for serving clients. Holden joined The Fox Alliance in November of 2014.

He holds securities licenses 7 and 66 through LPL Financial as well as his life and health insurance license. He is also a Certified Wealth Strategist® Certificant and Accredited Investment Fiduciary® Professional.

Outside of the office, Holden enjoys staying active. He is a Level One certified Crossfit Coach. Most evenings, he and his wife Rachel can be found working out at Crossfit Oak Hill. Holden is also an active member of several local non-profit organizations including ABBA (Austin Bridge Builders Alliance) and the Austin Young Chamber of Commerce, as well as their church, Austin Oaks.

Holden and his wife Rachel are proud parents to their son (William) and daughter (Sofia).

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Josh Renfro

Managing Partner

CWS®
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Josh Renfro

Phone: 512-327-1000

Email: josh@thefoxalliance.com

Josh Renfro is a Wealth Advisor at The Fox Alliance. He first entered the industry working in client services and financial planning. However, his desire to help families improve their financial well-being and create legacies inspired him to become a financial advisor. His approach is simple: to offer clients strategies that respect their financial goals.

Before joining The Fox Alliance, Josh worked with Petra Benefits Financial Services, WCM Global Wealth, and Met Life.

He holds securities licenses 7, 63, and 65 through LPL Financial and received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Finance from Thomas Edison State College.

Outside of serving his clients he enjoys music, firearms, fishing, and outdoor sports.

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Gilberto Hernandez

Chief Operating Officer

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Gilberto Hernandez

Gilberto was born and raised in Puerto Rico. He visited Austin during a business trip and fell in love with the great food, the music, and all the outdoor activities the city has to offer and, for the last 10 years, he has called Austin home. 

 

Gilberto has over 24 years of experience leading and developing highly accomplished teams. He has managed over 50 business units, always finding ways to exceed client's satisfaction. He is very passionate about setting a culture where the client is always first priority. 

 

When Gilberto is not working you can find him spending time with his family.  His wife, Lucía, and three daughters (Claudia, Vanessa and Sofía) keep him busy most of the time. Outside of his passion for his family and the business, he enjoys cars, martial arts, firearms and sports.

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Jim Baker

Wealth Advisor

CWS®, MBA
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Jim Baker

Phone: 512-327-1000

Email: jim@thefoxalliance.com

James Arthur (“Jim”) Baker is a Wealth Advisor with The Fox Alliance serving both individuals and companies in the disciplines of investments and the management of financial well-being risks.  He served as a Wealth Advisor beginning in 1994.

On a foundation of years of teaching and coaching experience, an undergrad degree in Psychology and an MBA in Real Estate and Finance, Jim was naturally prepared for a collaborative style of working with clients in understanding the “why’s” and “how’s” of managing their financial risks and capital growth needs.

After 15 years of experience in real estate brokerage, development, management and investment, Jim entered the field as a representative with New England Financial. His passion for service, communication skills, and his technical background were a perfect fit for his client relationships: helping them feel supported personally, corporately and financially by assisting them in making well-considered, informed decisions.

The core of Jim’s business is caring relationships mixed with broad and deep resources to bring to bear for his client’s best interests.

Beyond his seasoned experience in the industry he:

  • Holds securities licenses 7 and 66 through LPL Financial.
  • Served as a member of the New England’s Retirement Plan Advisory Group
  • Earned his Certified Wealth Strategist® designation

In November of 2014, along with Bill Fox and Kem Griffin, Jim co-founded The Fox Alliance to provide a truly independent and comprehensive approach to wealth management with significant intent to further developing an "Endowment model" discipline for his clients' life-long benefit.

Jim was married for 38 years and has two grown sons, Sterling and Christian.  He has been active in the Capital Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America, is a contributor to Austin Symphony Orchestra, The Boy’s and Girl’s Club of Austin, Apartment Life (Austin) and to fundraising events for numerous charities and organizations.  Jim regularly attends The Church of Conscious Harmony.  As a former award-winning gymnast, cheerleader and instructor in those disciplines, Jim now enjoys paddle-boarding, kayaking, cycling, skiing, photography, visual arts, DIY projects and cooking.  He is an avid reader, particularly in the areas of psychology and spirituality.  He currently serves as President of the Wilbarger Creek Municipal Utility District Number Two located in Travis County, Texas.  

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Laura Cooper

Wealth Advisor

AIF®
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Laura Cooper

Phone: 512-327-1000

Email: laura@thefoxalliance.com

Laura Cooper is an Wealth Advisor with The Fox Alliance. She started her career in the financial industry at Edward Jones Investments in March 2017, and joined the Fox Alliance team in November 2018.

Laura was born and raised in North Carolina, and moved to Austin in 2017, where she fell in love with the city. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and worked in the pharmaceutical industry for 3 years. Laura quickly realized that she has a passion for working face to face with people, and made a huge switch to become a financial advisor. She currently holds her Series 7 and Series 66 securities registrations with LPL Financial, as well as her Texas Life and Health Insurance license. 

Outside of the office, Laura enjoys spending time with friends and hiking or swimming with her dogs, Halle and Finn.

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Max Clark

Wealth Advisor

CFP®
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Max Clark

Email: max@thefoxalliance.com

Max is a lifelong San Antonio local who serves as a Wealth Advisor at The Fox Alliance. While he began his professional career in 2011, his father has been in the business for over 30 years, so Max has been immersed in the principles of financial stewardship and investing his entire life. This training from a young age, along with Max's passion for helping others and love for math and analysis, inspired him to become an advisor.

Max earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a focus in finance from Thomas Edison State University, completing his studies in a year and nine months and graduating at the age of 20, while simultaneously earning his securities registrations. He has securities licenses Series 7 and 24 held by LPL Financial as well as his life and health insurance license. He is also a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and is accordingly held to the highest standards in the industry with regard to ethics, education and experience.

Max and his wife, Bri, have two active little boys (Caden and Jack) who keep them on their toes. In his free time, Max enjoys hiking, disc golf, hunting, golf and traveling. Additionally, he and his family love being actively involved in their local church.

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Paul Renfro

Wealth Advisor

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Paul Renfro

Paul is a Wealth Advisor at The Fox Alliance. He was a pastor for over twenty-five years and brings his desire to help people into his role as an advisor. He is excited about The Fox Alliance’s vision of helping people with comprehensive financial planning that can help give them financial confidence and help them build a legacy.

He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from the University of Texas at Arlington and a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Theological Seminary. Paul played basketball for the University of Texas Arlington, where upon graduation he was the all-time leading scorer and rebounder and was inducted into UTA’s Hall of Fame.

Paul loves spending time with his wife, Laurie, their four children and their spouses, and eight grandchildren. He still enjoys playing basketball, volleyball, tennis and Frisbee, golf, fishing, and reading. He also serves as a mentor and coach of small group leaders at Crossway Bible Church.

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Travis Eaton

Internal Tax Strategy Analyst

CPA, MPA
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Travis Eaton

Phone: (512) 327-1000

Toll Free: 888-389-6480

Email: travis@thefoxalliance.com

 

 

Travis Eaton is an Internal Tax Strategy Analyst at The Fox Alliance. He started his career in public accounting with Ernst & Young in their assurance practice in Dallas, TX.  It was not too long before Travis realized that he wanted to do work that would have a more direct and lasting impact on peoples lives. Through his search for this, he found The Fox Alliance and moved back to Austin to join them in August of 2017. 

Travis is a born and raised Texan, growing up in in San Antonio. He received his Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Professional Accounting degrees from the University of Texas at Austin. He is currently a Certified Public Accountant and holds his securities 7 and 66 registrations through LPL Financial.

Outside of office, Travis is active participating in soccer and volleyball social leagues. He spends a majority of his free time on Town Lake and the surrounding parks with his friends and dog, Colt.

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Kris Hilsberg

Financial Planning Assistant

CFP®
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Kris Hilsberg

Kris Hilsberg is a Financial Planning Assistant with The Fox Alliance assisting in serving both individuals, families, and companies with their financial planning needs. 

Kris began his career in financial services in 1988 after working for 7 years in the commercial and residential real estate markets as a developer, real estate investment analyst and as a homebuilder. His professional experience in these areas has helped him assist our advisorswith providing sound planning advice. 

As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional he assists The Fox Alliance advisors by using a consultative and collaborative style which allows clients to become fully engaged with the planning process. This style helps the client understand the reasons behind the decisions they make with their planning rather than just following the lead of others.  

Kris's attention to detail and building relationships with clients over the years helped him make the decision to join The Fox Alliance, a firm that has built its reputation on providing client-centric advice and planning with the following quote as an integral part of their mission statement:

 “....Whether we're working with you to develop a plan for retirement or helping you handle an unexpected life event, we do it collaboratively and empathetically, with a commitment to delivering a world-class client experience.”

Kris and his wife Cindy have three grown children, Zayne, Zach and Joshua. In addition to spending as much time with his family as he can, Kris enjoys camping, hiking, swimming, biking and teaching Sunday School at his church.

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Leilani Shortt

Financial Planning Assistant

CFP®
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Leilani Shortt

Email: leilani@thefoxalliance.com

Leilani Shortt is an Financial Planning Assistant with The Fox Alliance. She started her career at another well-regarded financial advisory firm in Houston where she gained a wealth of knowledge and experience before joining the Fox Alliance team in October 2019.

Leilani graduated from Texas A&M University in August 2017 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Minor in Financial Planning. She currently holds her securities licenses 63, 65, and 7 through LPL Financial and is also a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™.

When she is not in the office, Leilani enjoys spending time with her husband Ryan and their dog Aspen. They can be found trying local coffee shops, traveling to different snow ski resorts, and cheering on the Aggies.

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Waqar Meyer

Financial Planning Assistant

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Waqar Meyer

Email: waqar@thefoxalliance.com

Waqar, was born and raised in Glendora California and is an Financial Planning Assistant at The Fox Alliance.

He received his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Cal State University San Bernardino. Waqar’s first job was at nine years old working for his family’s auto repair business. This time was a formative shaping experience as to the true nature of building and serving within a local community.

His desire to serve led him to the mortgage industry. A home is generally the largest expense any family will have, and he wanted to be a quality part of making that experience great. Waqar’s mortgage experience lead him to the reality that there was a massive need to increase financial literacy and he chose to expand his service into the more comprehensive space of financial services. Waqar joined the The Fox Alliance in October of 2019.

He holds securities licenses 7, 65, and 63. He has also been a licensed loan officer with experience in all aspects of mortgage banking.

Outside of the office, Waqar enjoys staying active and enjoys the sport of open wheel auto racing. He is also a passionate practitioner of technical analysis for financial markets.

Waqar and his wife Shannon are proud parents to their son (Asa) and daughter (Sophia).

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Kem Griffin

Client Liaison

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Kem Griffin

Email: kem@thefoxalliance.com

Kem Griffin is a Client Liaison with The Fox Alliance, handling many aspects of client support. Having worked with Bill Fox for more than 15 years, she shares in the vision of investing in the person rather than just the portfolio. She approaches client support with the same level of care and empathy.

Before working with The Fox Alliance, she worked with ADP, starting as a receptionist and working her way up to Benefits Manager.

Kem received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Texas Tech University. Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time with her three daughters. She is actively involved in her church, leading the children’s church and assisting with the youth team.

 

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Tiffani Escobar

Client Liaison

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Tiffani Escobar

Email: tiffany@thefoxalliance.com

Tiffani Escobar is a Client Liaison at The Fox Alliance.  Before joining The Fox Alliance, Tiffani worked at ResCare Premier (dedicated to persons with acquired brain injuries) as a Program Director.  She has received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Texas State University in San Marcos, TX. Outside of the office, Tiffany loves spending time with her husband, her baby boy and their family Chihuahua, Bolt. Her favorite things to do are going out to eat, going to concerts and traveling. 

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Bailey Fox

Client Liaison

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Bailey Fox

Email: bailey@thefoxalliance.com

Bailey serves as a Client Liaison at The Fox Alliance. She attended The Master's University in Southern California and received her Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies. Bailey loves connecting with people and is passionate about seeking to provide exceptional client experiences. She is a born and raised Austinite, and enjoys running on Town Lake, trying new foodie spots, and spending time with her family. Bailey also loves being involved in her local church, Austin Ridge.

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Ashton Sutton

Client Liaison

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Ashton Sutton

Email: ashton@thefoxalliance.com

Ashton is a Client Liaison with The Fox Alliance. She is currently pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in History at Oregon State University.

Outside of the office, Ashton enjoys spending time with her husband, Justin and their daughter, Norah. She also enjoys watching history documentaries, cooking, and playing board games.

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Kim Keller

Client Liaison

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Kim Keller

Email: kim@thefoxalliance.com

Kim has 25 years of experience in the financial industry. Prior to joining The Fox Alliance, she worked at Merrill Lynch and SunTrust Financial Services. Kim maintains her Series 7 and 66 Finra licenses. She enjoys working with advisors and their clients in her role on the Client Liaison team.

Kim enjoys painting, reading and watching movies in her free time. For her hobbies, she loves anything arts and crafts related. Kim runs an annual art camp for children out of her art studio every summer.

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Estella Arredondo

Client Liaison

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Estella Arredondo

Email: estella@thefoxalliance.com

Estella is a Client Liaison with The Fox Alliance. She graduated from Texas State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a minor is Social Work. Previously, she served as an assistant program director and maintained credentials as a certified brain injury specialist at Rehab Without Walls NeuroSolutions- a residential rehab program for adults with brain injuries.

Estella enjoys spending time with her husband Joe and their two sons, along with extended family and friends. Her hobbies include watching movies and reading. She also loves to watch football, listen to music, and considers the beach her happy place.

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Duane Deckard

Trading Administrator

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Duane Deckard

Email: duane@thefoxalliance.com

Duane Deckard is a Trading Administrator for The Fox Alliance Wealth Management Firm. He started his finance career in 1996 as a Proprietary Trader. During the last 26 years, he developed advanced customized quantitative electronic trading models, managed a high frequency trading group, and cultivated an astute passion for technical analysis of financial markets. He maintains securities licenses SIE, 7, 55, and 63. Duane owned and operated a small retail business in Austin, Texas for 10 years. Outside of the office, Duane spends his free time with his wife Laura and their dog, Brady. Other interests he is passionate about include the art of bonsai, astronomy, music, and white sand beaches. 

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From Our Partners

We believe that in order to grow and achieve fulfillment in life, you must have a clear sense of why you do what you do. 

The Fox Alliance started as a one-man operation in 1986, and has since then turned into a full-fledged team of financial professionals with diverse backgrounds and more than 100 years of combined experience. We now have the privilege of serving hundreds of families in Texas and throughout the country. 

We are passionate about bringing financial empowerment to not only our clients, but our community around us. Financial literacy is not a requirement to graduate from high school or college, and most Americans are not equipped to see the path that will lead them to financial security. 

Our desire is to be part of the solution, and we engage daily in our local cities to empower individuals and families to take control of their financial future. This is our heart. At the Fox Alliance we believe we can make a difference. 

Over the years, we’ve helped guide our clients through dramatic economic changes; from the market mania of the 1990’s to the dot-com bubble of the early 2000’s, the Great Recession of 2008 through the world changing COVID-19 pandemic. With those experiences, we’ve learned that more than anything else our clients want and need to trust that we are dedicated to their goals no matter what challenges we face together. We wholeheartedly embrace that trust, and we are here to serve as your ally in your financial journey.
 


Bill Fox, Holden Fox, Josh Renfro

 

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Phone: 512-327-1000
Fax: 888-389-6480

Email: info@thefoxalliance.com

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5920 West William Cannon Dr., Building 7 – Suite 201, Austin, TX 78749

Houston

16517 Longenbaugh Dr, Rm 1702, Houston, TX 77095

Round Rock 

1000 Heritage Center Circle, #134, Round Rock, TX 78664

San Antonio

13750 San Pedro Ave. Suite 710, San Antonio, TX 78232

Seguin 

808 E. Court Street, Seguin, TX 78155

 







 
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