James Scott Butler

Edwin Peet is the principal advisor at ETF Strategies, LLC, an independent firm based in Bulverde, Texas. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 15 years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and operates Custom Income Solutions, LLC, an investment service and insurance business. ETF Strategies serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services, including retirement distribution and 401(k) advisory. The firm uses a range of investment vehicles and analytical methods, maintains written Investment Policy Statements for clients, and typically operates on a discretionary basis.

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.

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.

Benjamin Hooper is a CFP® and ChFC® with 17 years of experience in financial planning and investment management. He has worked at USAA in various roles from 2009 to 2020 before founding Comal Wealth Management in 2020. Outside of advisory services, he operates a separate financial software business. Comal Wealth Management provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and families. The firm employs a primarily passive, long-term investment approach using mutual funds and ETFs, while customizing portfolios with individual securities or alternative assets as needed.

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.

Anton Bayer is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at UP Capital Management, Inc. He has worked at UP Capital Management since 2012 and has prior experience with Harris Bay, LLC and Financial Time Traveler, Inc. Bayer is also an author of the books "Exposing the Myths of Financial Success" and "Physicians Guide to Wealth." UP Capital Management, Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and other entities. The firm employs model portfolios and a combination of tactical and strategic asset-allocation methods, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account management along with client education through newsletters, seminars, and workshops.