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Strategic Capital

Strategic Capital Is Your Registered Investment Advisor in Austin

Meet the proven IARs (Investment Adviser Representatives), CFAs® (Chartered Financial Analysts®), CFPs® (Certified Financial Planning®) professionals, and full team of financial specialists that make world class investment advisory services possible in Austin. For investors with more than $500k in investable assets, we are wealth management advisors who adhere to our fiduciary duty, and we’re experienced at navigating all aspects of asset management.

Strategic Capital powered by Waterloo’s platform gives you insights, options, and impeccable customer service from investment adviser representatives in Austin, Texas.

Our Journey as an Independent Registered Investment Advisor in Texas

Our holistic approach to financial planning and investment advice may be different than what you’ve experienced. As fiduciaries, we’re specifically committed to our clients’ success above all else. We aren’t accountable to shareholders or boards for company profits. We’re accountable strictly to do what’s in our clients’ highest good and best interests.

We are very aware of the importance of teamwork, and we leverage the multiple specializations of each financial advisor within our firm to make the most of our capabilities for each client. Strategic Capital has served the Austin area since 2008.

The Team at Strategic Capital

At Strategic Capital, we take a team-based approach to financial planning. Our advisors bring different areas of expertise, experience, and perspective, allowing us to collaborate effectively on behalf of our clients. This structure enables thoughtful coordination across investments, tax strategy, retirement planning, estate considerations, and risk management. By working together, we are able to deliver a higher level of insight and continuity than any single advisor could provide alone.

Our team approach has been central to Strategic Capital since the beginning. While we share a common set of values, each advisor contributes unique strengths that enhance the quality of advice we provide. We invite you to learn more about our team and the experience each member brings to their work.

Adam D’Acierno

Adam D’Acierno

Founding Partner, Financial Advisor

Meet Adam
Bobby Russell

Bobby Russell

Founding Partner, Financial Advisor

Meet Bobby
Chris Hernandez

Chris Hernandez

Founding Partner, Financial Advisor

Meet Chris
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John Chatmas

John Chatmas

Chief Executive Officer

Bennett Woodward

Bennett Woodward, CFA®

Chief Investment Officer

Donald Simoneaux

Donald Simoneaux, CAIA®

Director of Alternative Investments

Isabella Richard

Isabella Richard

Financial Advisor

Logan Moulton

Logan Moulton, CFA®

President of IWS & Portfolio Manager

Randy Flowers

Randy Flowers, CFA®

Vice President of Investments & Portfolio Manager

Sajal Mutter

Sajal Mutter

Junior Investment Analyst

Henry Looney

Henry Looney

Investment Analyst

Michelle Kultgen

Michelle Kultgen, J.D.

Family Office Services Managing Director

Mark McAdams

Mark McAdams

Director of Family Office Services

Earline Chapa

Earline Chapa

Client Relations at Waterloo

Jordan Goforth

Jordan Goforth

Client Service Associate

Eric Kane

Eric Kane

Client Associate

Ella Kisluk

Ella Kisluk

Executive Assistant

Taylor Chatmas

Taylor Chatmas

Marketing Manager

Business Planning, Insurance & Advanced Planning Capabilities

Our approach addresses the broader financial considerations that arise as wealth becomes more complex. In addition to investment management, we help clients navigate business planning, risk management, insurance strategy, and capital-related decisions as part of a coordinated, long-term plan. Strategic Capital delivers this advice independently and directly to our clients.

We have the technology, research, and infrastructure to provide institutional-level tools and investment capabilities that enhance the advice we provide.

At Strategic Capital, we combine personalized, fiduciary guidance with the depth, scale, and operational support typically available only to much larger institutions, while maintaining a highly relationship-driven client experience.

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