Edwin Peet

I'm a fiduciary, fee-only financial planner and advisor who founded Fruit of the Vine Financial in 2023 after having worked at two other financial firms. I offer service in three main areas: - comprehensive financial planning to first help people better understand their current financial circumstances and second to provide them an optimal route to meet their financial needs and reach their financial goals, - investment management, providing a choice between general investing and Biblically Responsible Investing (BRI), which is a way to invest in funds that more closely align with Christian principles, - help with setting up business retirement plans and/or serving as a fiduciary advisor to 401(k) plans. Because I'm always trying to improve how I can help my clients navigate their financial lives, I obtained several advanced certifications. I earned the Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) certification and Retirement Income Certified Professional® (RICP®) designation following programs at The American College of Financial Services. And the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) certification followed from a program through the Yale School of Management. Outside of work, I enjoy kayaking, Bible study, playing my violin, and spending time with my three grown children and with friends. Not only do I have the financial education and professional experience, I also bring the knowledge gained from personal financial experience. From sorting all the finances after the death of a spouse, to helping kids through college, to riding the roller coaster of a major recession, and to starting and running a business, I understand the highs and lows that sometimes accompany the numbers. It helps to partner with a financial professional who's been there and can help you through the ups and downs of your life's journey.

John Carr is a CFP® and Series 63 registered financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He is the principal of Carr Consulting P.A., an independent firm based in San Antonio, TX. Prior to founding his firm, he has been associated with H.D. Vest Investment Securities, Inc. since 1998. Outside of advisory services, Carr is a licensed CPA and owns several businesses focused on accounting, tax preparation, and financial services. Carr Consulting P.A. provides portfolio management and financial planning to individual investors, businesses, non-profits, and institutional clients. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis in its investment approach, offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management, and integrates accounting and tax services through affiliated businesses.

Fair Oaks Financial LLC was founded in 2020 and began operations in 2021 amid the COVID-19 Virus era. Many changes were taking place and people were reevaluating their lives in the face of the pandemic. Suddenly life took on different priorities and meaning and one did not know if they would be affected and to what extent. This brought to attention many overlooked items, that people were waiting to get around to, and brought them to the forefront. Questions like "if something were to happen to me, am I prepared?" My goal is to help you prepare for an uncertain future. There are many things that can be done to reduce anxiety in these stressful times. As a Fiduciary Advisor, I will be working with you to develop a plan that is customized to address your needs and desires. Being a Fiduciary means acting in your best interest. I enjoy helping people make sense of a complex set of choices, objectively weighing the pros and cons, and making informed decisions consistent with their long-term goals. I have been working in the investment business for more than 25 years. I have seen complexity keep people from making the decisions needed to accomplish their goals. I enjoy helping explain things in a way that makes sense. Warren Buffet says "investing is simple, it's just not easy." Having a guide on your journey to help make decisions that will impact your future is not only important but essential. We all need objective advice, void of conflicts, to help us make wise decisions.

Jimmy Hernandez is a financial advisor with Brookstone Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 65 license and six years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Sherpa Wealth Management LLC and Wealth Watch Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Hernandez is the principal owner of Sherpa Life, LLC, an insurance agency specializing in funeral and final expense insurance. Brookstone Wealth Advisors provides investment management primarily through sponsored and pooled vehicles, serving retirement plans, trusts, and other institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of active and passive strategies within a networked structure that includes affiliated asset managers and offers a range of planning and implementation services.

Benjamin Hooper is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He is the principal advisor at Comal Wealth Management, an independent firm he has led since 2020. Prior to founding Comal Wealth Management, Hooper worked with USAA in various roles related to investment management and financial planning. Comal Wealth Management provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, families, and high-net-worth clients. The firm primarily uses a passive, long-term investment approach with mutual funds and ETFs, while offering customization through individual stocks, ADRs, alternative assets, and digital assets, and maintains a distinct practice of executing trades individually rather than in aggregate.

Martin Altimore is the sole advisor at MSA Capital Management, PLLC, an independent firm based in Fair Oaks Ranch, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has nine years of industry experience. Since 2016, he has led Martin S. Altimore Capital Management. MSA Capital Management provides discretionary investment management to individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and other entities. The firm employs a Macro Approach to investing, combining technical, fundamental, and economic analysis to construct portfolios of equities, fixed income, ETFs, and cash tailored to clients’ risk tolerance and financial needs.