Rick has been providing investment strategies and solutions for over 25 years with a client-centric, holistic approach designed to understand each client’s unique values and goals. In addition to receiving a B.B.A. in Accounting and Master of Agriculture in Land Economics & Real Estate at Texas A&M University, Rick earned numerous certifications, including Certified Public Accountant (CPA) & Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®). In 2007, Merrill Lynch recognized Rick with the Leadership in Diversity & Inclusion Award and the Greater Houston Complex Values Award.
Rick is a revered community leader and public speaker who is actively involved on numerous community organization councils and boards including the National Rifle Association, National Christian Foundation-Houston, Memorial Hermann Health System Board of Directors, KSBJ Houston Christian Radio’s President’s Advisory Board and Kingdom Advisors Champions.
In 2008, Governor Rick Perry appointed Rick to the Texas Judicial Council. In 2016, Governor Greg Abbott appointed Rick to serve on the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation and in 2019 Governor Abbott appointed him to serve as its chairman. In 2016, Rick served as a member of the National Hispanic Coalition for the Trump-Pence Campaign and in 2020 he served on the Trump Pence Campaign’s Latinos for Trump advisory board and the Hispanic Advisory Council for the President of the United States.
In all areas of life Rick endeavors to establish meaningful lifelong relationships. Rick enjoys traveling with his family, playing golf, spending time on his ranch and entertaining family and friends. Rick and his wife, Laura have four children: two daughters and two sons and are actively involved with their church, Champion Fellowship in Brenham, Texas.