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 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).

Phone: 512-327-1000

Email: jim@thefoxalliance.com

“People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.” -Theodore Roosevelt

James Arthur (“Jim”) Baker serves as Co-Founder and Business Development Director of The Fox Alliance. He’s 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” and “how” to managing their financial risks.

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 both personally and financially and helping them make 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.
• Served as a member of the New England’s Retirement Plan Advisory Group.
• Repeatedly achieved Leader’s Association status at New England Financial
• Multi-year qualification for Million Dollar Round Table

In November of 2014, along with Bill Fox, Jim Baker 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.

Only recently divorced, Jim was married for 38 years and has two fine sons, Sterling and Christian.  He has been active in Scouting, in fundraising events for multiple charities and organizations and regularly attends Austin Christian Fellowship.  As a former award-winning gymnast, cheerleader and instructor in those disciplines, Jim now enjoys cycling, skiing, scuba diving, 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.  

Phone: 512-327-1000

Email: laura@thefoxalliance.com

Laura Cooper is an Associate 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, 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.

Phone: (512) 327-1000

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 husband and their three daughters. She is actively involved in her church, leading the children’s church and assisting with the youth team.