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Arax Advisory Partners

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Firm-wide stats for Arax Advisory Partners

Total advisors

232

Across 54 offices

Clients per advisor

65 High

Avg AUM per client

$1,602,916 High

HNW client ratio

33% High

About

Arax Advisory Partners is an SEC‑registered, multi‑team wealth manager that oversees roughly $26.5 billion in regulatory assets through a team of more than 200 advisors and serves individuals, high‑net‑worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans. Its service menu includes financial planning, discretionary and non‑discretionary portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, consolidated reporting, custody/held‑away account management via third‑party platforms, and advisory services to pooled private funds.

The firm combines internal portfolio management, third‑party model and external manager relationships, and tailored asset‑allocation approaches to implement client objectives and risk tolerances, while maintaining periodic supervisory and compliance oversight. Arax primarily charges asset‑based fees but also operates a wrap‑fee program and manages a subset of accounts and private funds that use performance‑based compensation and carried interest structures.

What distinguishes Arax from many peers is its use of performance‑based fee arrangements and carried‑interest structures for certain qualified investors and private funds, and its active insurance brokerage activity through licensed advisors and related insurance entities — arrangements that introduce different compensation streams and conflicts that Arax discloses and manages. The firm has also recently consolidated affiliated firms (including legacy USCWA and Transcend businesses), acquired Transcend’s wrap program and private‑fund capabilities, and disclosed an affiliation with an international affiliate in The Bahamas, reflecting a broader institutional and operational footprint than is typical for many multi‑team advisers.

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Expertise

Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General retirement planning

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Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional

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Location

4444 Westheimer, Suite G500

Houston TX 77027

Advisors at this office

51

Advisors at this office

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William H

Series 63, Series 65

Houston, TX

Arax Advisory Partners

William Hurt is a financial advisor with Arax Advisory Partners in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors, LLC and USCA Securities LLC. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team SEC-registered wealth manager overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in regulatory assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans using a combination of internal portfolio management, third-party models, and tailored asset allocation strategies.

Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General retirement planning Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional
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Gil B

Series 66

Houston, TX

Arax Advisory Partners

Gil Beer is a financial advisor with Arax Advisory Partners, holding the Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include five years at U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors, LLC, and ongoing involvement since 2011 with USCA Securities LLC and USCA RIA LLC. He is also a managing member and 50% owner of GBJB LLC, an investment-related family LLC. Arax Advisory Partners is an SEC-registered multi-team wealth manager with over 200 advisors overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in regulatory assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans, offering a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing a combination of internal and external investment management strategies.

Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General retirement planning Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional
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Julieta S

Series 66

Houston, TX

Arax Advisory Partners

Julieta Sandoval is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners with 26 years of experience in the industry. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors, LLC, U.S. Capital Advisors LLC, and related entities. Arax Advisory Partners is an SEC-registered, multi-team wealth manager overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in regulatory assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans, offering comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management through a combination of internal and third-party resources.

Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General retirement planning Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional
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Ryan R

Series 66

Houston, TX

Arax Advisory Partners

Ryan Ringuet is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors, LLC and USCA Securities LLC in various advisory roles. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team wealth manager overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in assets, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of internal portfolio management, third-party models, and tailored asset allocation, and is noted for its use of performance-based fee arrangements and carried-interest structures for qualified investors and private funds.

Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General retirement planning Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional
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Nicholas E

CFP®, Series 66

Houston, TX

Arax Advisory Partners

Nicholas Erwin is a CFP® and Series 66 credentialed advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He currently works at Arax Advisory Partners and has previous experience at U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors and USCA Securities LLC. Arax Advisory Partners is an SEC-registered, multi-team wealth manager overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans through a combination of internal portfolio management, third-party model allocations, and customized strategies.

Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General retirement planning Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional
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Davis R

Series 66

Houston, TX

Arax Advisory Partners

Davis Rushing is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors and USCA Securities. Outside of advising, he serves on the board of directors for Generation Park Management District and is involved in acting and modeling through his own productions and agencies in Houston. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team wealth manager serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm combines internal and external portfolio management with tailored asset allocation and offers a variety of advisory services, including financial planning and retirement plan consulting.

Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General retirement planning Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional
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Edward R

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Houston, TX

Arax Advisory Partners

Edward Randall IV is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked at U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors and related affiliates since 2010. Outside of advising, he serves on the board of Dynamic Health Strategies, a healthcare organization. Arax Advisory Partners is an SEC-registered, multi-team wealth manager overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in assets and serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of internal management, third-party models, and tailored asset allocation to meet client objectives and utilizes performance-based fee arrangements and carried interest structures for certain qualified investors and private funds.

Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General retirement planning Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional
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Lavada W

Series 66

Houston, TX

Arax Advisory Partners

Lavada Waters is a financial advisor with Arax Advisory Partners in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Arax Advisory Partners in 2026, she worked at several firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Merrill. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team wealth manager serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm utilizes a combination of internal portfolio management, third-party models, and tailored asset allocation to meet client objectives while offering a range of advisory and consulting services.

Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General retirement planning Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional
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Shay S

Series 66

Houston, TX

Arax Advisory Partners

Shay Scruggs is a financial advisor with Arax Advisory Partners in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at U.S. Capital Wealth, LLC, Rockefeller Financial LLC, and UBS Financial Services. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team wealth manager overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in regulatory assets and serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of internal portfolio management, third-party models, and tailored asset-allocation strategies, with notable use of performance-based fee arrangements and carried-interest structures for qualified investors and private funds.

Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General retirement planning Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional
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Kim Ha N

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Houston, TX

Arax Advisory Partners

Kim Ha Nguyen is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience. She is currently with Arax Advisory Partners and has held prior roles at U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors, LLC, and USCA Securities LLC. Outside of advisory work, she serves as co-trustee of a family trust focused on estate planning. Arax Advisory Partners is an SEC-registered, multi-team wealth manager overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in assets and serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of internal portfolio management, third-party models, and tailored asset allocation, with notable use of performance-based fee arrangements and carried interest structures for qualified investors.

Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General retirement planning Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional
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Larissa P

Series 63, Series 65

Houston, TX

Arax Advisory Partners

Larissa Poindexter is a financial advisor with Arax Advisory Partners in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. Her career includes 16 years at Oppenheimer and more recent roles at U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors and USCA Securities. Arax Advisory Partners is an SEC-registered, multi-team wealth manager overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in assets through a team of over 200 advisors. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans, employing a combination of internal portfolio management, third-party models, and tailored asset allocation to meet client objectives.

Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General retirement planning Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional
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Joshua L

Series 66

Houston, TX

Arax Advisory Partners

Joshua Lavergne is an advisor at Arax Advisory Partners in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, including prior roles at US Capital Wealth Advisors and USCA Securities LLC, as well as positions outside the financial sector at firms such as Phillips 66 and Wood Mackenzie. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team SEC-registered wealth management firm overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in assets across more than 200 advisors. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans, offering a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and advisory services for private funds.

Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General retirement planning Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional
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Mary Margaret B

Series 63, Series 65

Houston, TX

Arax Advisory Partners

Mary Margaret Bauman is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at USCA Securities LLC and U.S. Capital Advisors LLC. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team wealth manager overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in assets, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm employs a mix of internal portfolio management, third-party models, and tailored asset allocation strategies, and it offers various advisory services including financial planning and retirement plan consulting.

Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General retirement planning Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional
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David K

Series 63, Series 65

Houston, TX

Arax Advisory Partners

David King is a financial advisor with Arax Advisory Partners in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services and U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors, LLC. He serves on the board of directors for Badger Midstream Energy LP, dedicating time to governance and financial oversight. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team SEC-registered wealth manager overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans through a combination of internal portfolio management, external manager relationships, and tailored asset allocation strategies.

Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General retirement planning Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional
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Yona R

Series 66

Houston, TX

Arax Advisory Partners

Yona Reaux is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at RBC Capital Markets Corporation and U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors, LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she owns YoRo Capital LLC, a company involved in vehicle and property rentals. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team wealth manager overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in regulatory assets and serving a broad client base including individuals, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of internal portfolio management and external manager relationships, with notable use of performance-based fee arrangements and carried interest structures for qualified investors and private funds.

Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General retirement planning Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional
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