Vern Montross

After nearly a decade in corporate finance at Phillips 66, I now help high-income professionals and their families with investment, tax, and retirement planning. Before launching Refined Wealth, I completed the CFP® education program at Rice University and gained hands-on experience at two Houston firms, where I was part of teams that collectively served over 250 families and oversaw more than $650M in client assets. I also earned advanced certifications in tax planning (TPCP®) and retirement income planning (RICP®) to deliver more targeted advice. Now I’m building the firm I’d want for myself, my family, friends, and former colleagues. Most of my clients are: ◻︎ High-income professionals (O&G, medicine, sales, dual-income households) ◻︎ Retirees with complex assets and income sources ◻︎ Families navigating liquidity events (real estate sales, inheritances, business exits) Refined Wealth is an independent, fee-only fiduciary firm built on transparency and alignment. No product sales. No commissions. If this resonates, let’s connect for a complimentary introductory call to see if we’re a fit.

Brian Campbell is the founder and Managing Director of Campbell Wealth Partners LLC. He provides clients with individually tailored investment and risk management strategies. Brian's expertise includes family wealth management, personal retirement planning, education funding planning, and specialized focus with government or former government employees. Brian holds Series 7, 63 and 65 FINRA registrations and the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA®), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor℠ (AWMA®), and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designations. A graduate of the University of Houston, and University of Houston - Downtown and a former United States Army Officer, Brian combines his education and military experience to deliver disciplined, math-based investment processes. Active in community and professional organizations, Brian actively supports the USO, the Wounded Warrior Project and is a member of the Rotary Club of Greater Houston Veterans and American Legion. Outside of work, he enjoys tinkering with computers, golf, online games and spending time with his family.

Preston Cherry is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience. He is the principal advisor at Concurrent Wealth Management in Houston, TX. His prior experience includes roles at Salient Capital Advisors, LLC, NFP Securities, Inc., and Wealth Development Strategies Investment Advisory, Inc. He also holds ongoing positions at the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay, Texas Tech University, and Concurrent Financial Planning Center, LLC. Concurrent Wealth Management serves individual households, business owners, employers, and retirement plan sponsors through comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management delivered via a virtual, subscription-based model. The firm incorporates strategic long-term asset allocation, financial therapy techniques, and offers a range of services including corporate wellness programs and educational seminars, focusing on a flat monthly fee structure rather than traditional asset-based charges.

Jon Solo has built his career advising high-net-worth families and business owners, with a focus on helping them manage the complexity that comes with significant wealth. His experience centers on protecting client wealth, managing risk, and bringing thoughtful, strategic judgment to the tax, estate, and investment decisions that shape long-term financial outcomes. He has successfully grown Live Oak Wealth Management into a wealth management firm serving affluent clients with complex financial needs. Through that work, he has developed deep experience helping clients address the issues that often become more important as wealth grows, including tax planning, trust and estate planning coordination, risk management, and aligning investment decisions with each family's objectives, priorities, and long-term goals. Jon also specializes in the development of algorithmic and AI-driven quantitative trading strategies and possesses deep knowledge of the digital asset space. His technical background gives him an investment perspective grounded in disciplined risk management and informed by emerging technologies, while his use of AI and collaboration with leading outside tax and estate specialists helps clients bring order to complexity with greater insight, efficiency, and coordination. Prior to starting Live Oak Wealth Advisory Group in October 2010, he served as a financial advisor with RBC Wealth Management beginning in October 2007. He also spent the early part of his career in the Information Risk Management group of KPMG, where he developed a strong foundation in risk management and the importance of evaluating issues carefully and addressing risk from multiple angles. He holds a Bachelor of Computer Science from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Outside of his professional work, Jon enjoys traveling and spending time with his family. He is also committed to supporting charitable organizations dedicated to helping at-risk children.

Wallace Burgoyne Jr. is a CFP® professional with 35 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Symphony Financial, Ltd. Co. and has worked at LPL Financial, Veravest Investment Advisors, Inc., Allmerica Investments, Inc., and Waddell & Reed, Inc. His experience includes both advisory roles and business activities connected to LPL Financial and related entities. Symphony Financial serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities through discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm offers multi-family office services and applies a long-term investment philosophy using a range of investment vehicles, coordinating with outside specialists to provide comprehensive financial solutions.

Connor Benson is an Investment Advisor and Banker with J.P. Morgan Private Bank in Houston, TX. He has over 12 years of industry experience working in institutional asset management, sales & trading, and comprehensive planning. His prior roles include positions at BBVA Securities, McGriff Insurance Services (Marsh & McClennan Conpany), Regions Bank, and Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is employed by both JPMorgan Securities and JPMorgan Private Bank, enabling him to offer a range of banking products alongside investment services. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, delivering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, offering non-discretionary wealth advisory services supported by a centralized due-diligence framework.