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).

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.

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.

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.

Adam is a Wealth Advisor with The Fox Alliance. He was born and raised in Colorado, where he graduated from The University of Northern Colorado with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications with an emphasis in Journalism. Adam became a financial advisor in 2016, serving individuals, families and businesses in South Austin, Buda and surrounding areas with Edward Jones.

He joined The Fox Alliance in 2023 to better serve his clients with a wider range of customizable investment strategies and opportunities, while working with individuals who share his passion for being part of a team that is focused on making an impact on the lives of his clients and the community.

Adam has lived in Austin since 2008, enjoying all that Central Texas has to offer. In his free time, you will find him on the local trails with his GSP Winifred, or walking fields hunting quail and dove. He enjoys fly fishing the Guadalupe and San Marcos rivers, as well as planning the next meal to share with friends and family.

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.

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).

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. 

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.