Financial Planners
in San Antonio, Texas

Based in south-central Texas, our team at Beacon Pointe Advisors provides comprehensive wealth planning and customized investment strategies to assist clients with making well-informed, important life decisions related to their wealth.

7801 Broadway, Suite 220, San Antonio, TX 78209

(210) 201-4284

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We are committed to guiding individuals, families, and professionals through the intricacies of their financial journey.

Financial Advisory Services Tailored to Your Needs

Our process and attention to detail ensure your wealth plan allows you to make smart choices about your financial future through informed decisions.

Financial Planning
Our holistic allWEALTH® approach addresses all aspects of your financial well-being.

Retirement Planning
We help clients achieve their best retirement by making smart, informed choices now.

Estate Planning
We’ll help ensure you have the necessary documents in place to protect your family and legacy.

Strategic Tax Planning
Our team is well-versed at integrating tax strategies across your portfolio and financial plan.

Investment Management
We offer customized investment solutions with diverse strategies on an open platform.

Healthcare Planning
Our team can guide you in confidently planning for your future healthcare needs.

Asset Protection
Our team uses their expertise to design a protection plan for your family and assets.

Family Office Services
Our role is to help ensure that your wealth will last you and your family for generations to come.

Meet Our San Antonio Financial Planners & Advisors

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Alexander W. Pierce III

Partner, Senior Wealth Advisor

Alexander (Rusty) is a Partner and Senior Wealth Advisor at Beacon Pointe Advisors. Rusty began his career in the financial services industry in San Antonio in 1980 after graduating from Southern Methodist University with a B.B.A in finance. For the next 17 years, he worked for Texas-based brokerage firms as a Registered Representative serving high-net-worth investors. From 1997 until 2023, he served as a Research Analyst and Portfolio Manager for two Texas-based investment management firms registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. He has also previously held the additional responsibilities of Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer. He opened the Beacon Pointe San Antonio office in 2023 and his responsibilities include constructing and managing custom portfolios for successful business owners, their families, and women in transition. His charitable interests have been devoted to numerous youth athletic organizations on behalf of his three sons.

Christi Austin

Senior Associate, Client Service

Christi is a member of the Beacon Pointe Dallas client service and operations department and is responsible for partnering with the firm’s investment, wealth management and financial planning teams to provide an elevated service experience for clients. Her duties include account administration, processing new and existing account paperwork, gathering financial planning information, setting up clients with the financial planning portal and communicating with clients to provide the highest level of service. Christi’s past experience includes over 10 years of financial reporting and office management for a variety of retail and wholesale companies. She received a B.B.A in Finance from the University of North Texas. Christi enjoys watching Dallas Cowboys football, playing tennis and listening to the Beatles.

Michael R. Beck

Partner, Managing Director

Michael Beck is a managing director and oversees the Beacon Pointe Dallas office and has nearly 40 years of experience in the financial services industry. He builds custom portfolios driven by his clients’ investment objectives and advises high-net-worth individuals and families, business owners, foundations, retirement accounts, and women in transition. As part of an comprehensive financial strategy, he works with his clients’ CPAs, estate attorneys and other key professionals in order to provide comprehensive financial planning. In addition to his wealth advisory responsibilities, Michael is a member of Beacon Pointe’s Securities Research Committee. Prior to joining Beacon Pointe, Michael was a managing director for Wealthstreet Investment Advisors, LLC. He began his career as a portfolio manager at Gerald L.  Ray and Associates, Ltd. in 1999 and before becoming a portfolio manager, he worked in investment banking and private equity. He has also served as an executive and financial officer for several companies in healthcare and retail. He received a B.A. in Economics and Business Administration from Vanderbilt University. Michael is married to his wife Patrice and they have two sons.

Mykael S. Young

Relationship Manager

Mykael is the Relationship Manager for Beacon Pointe’s Dallas office and is responsible for partnering with advisors to provide customized solutions that help clients meet their financial goals. Prior to joining Beacon Pointe, Mykael spent six years working in the wealth management industry. Mykael earned her bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies from The University of Kansas and minored in Business and Psychology. Outside of the office, she enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.

Meet Our San Antonio Financial Planners & Advisors

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Alexander W. Pierce III

Partner, Senior Wealth Advisor

Alexander (Rusty) is a Partner and Senior Wealth Advisor at Beacon Pointe Advisors. Rusty began his career in the financial services industry in San Antonio in 1980 after graduating from Southern Methodist University with a B.B.A in finance. For the next 17 years, he worked for Texas-based brokerage firms as a Registered Representative serving high-net-worth investors. From 1997 until 2023, he served as a Research Analyst and Portfolio Manager for two Texas-based investment management firms registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. He has also previously held the additional responsibilities of Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer. He opened the Beacon Pointe San Antonio office in 2023 and his responsibilities include constructing and managing custom portfolios for successful business owners, their families, and women in transition. His charitable interests have been devoted to numerous youth athletic organizations on behalf of his three sons.

Christi Austin

Senior Associate, Client Service

Christi is a member of the Beacon Pointe Dallas client service and operations department and is responsible for partnering with the firm’s investment, wealth management and financial planning teams to provide an elevated service experience for clients. Her duties include account administration, processing new and existing account paperwork, gathering financial planning information, setting up clients with the financial planning portal and communicating with clients to provide the highest level of service. Christi’s past experience includes over 10 years of financial reporting and office management for a variety of retail and wholesale companies. She received a B.B.A in Finance from the University of North Texas. Christi enjoys watching Dallas Cowboys football, playing tennis and listening to the Beatles.

Michael R. Beck

Partner, Managing Director

Michael Beck is a managing director and oversees the Beacon Pointe Dallas office and has nearly 40 years of experience in the financial services industry. He builds custom portfolios driven by his clients’ investment objectives and advises high-net-worth individuals and families, business owners, foundations, retirement accounts, and women in transition. As part of an comprehensive financial strategy, he works with his clients’ CPAs, estate attorneys and other key professionals in order to provide comprehensive financial planning. In addition to his wealth advisory responsibilities, Michael is a member of Beacon Pointe’s Securities Research Committee. Prior to joining Beacon Pointe, Michael was a managing director for Wealthstreet Investment Advisors, LLC. He began his career as a portfolio manager at Gerald L.  Ray and Associates, Ltd. in 1999 and before becoming a portfolio manager, he worked in investment banking and private equity. He has also served as an executive and financial officer for several companies in healthcare and retail. He received a B.A. in Economics and Business Administration from Vanderbilt University. Michael is married to his wife Patrice and they have two sons.

Mykael S. Young

Relationship Manager

Mykael is the Relationship Manager for Beacon Pointe’s Dallas office and is responsible for partnering with advisors to provide customized solutions that help clients meet their financial goals. Prior to joining Beacon Pointe, Mykael spent six years working in the wealth management industry. Mykael earned her bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies from The University of Kansas and minored in Business and Psychology. Outside of the office, she enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.

Meet Our San Antonio Financial Planners & Advisors

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Alexander W. Pierce III

Partner, Senior Wealth Advisor

Alexander (Rusty) is a Partner and Senior Wealth Advisor at Beacon Pointe Advisors. Rusty began his career in the financial services industry in San Antonio in 1980 after graduating from Southern Methodist University with a B.B.A in finance. For the next 17 years, he worked for Texas-based brokerage firms as a Registered Representative serving high-net-worth investors. From 1997 until 2023, he served as a Research Analyst and Portfolio Manager for two Texas-based investment management firms registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. He has also previously held the additional responsibilities of Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer. He opened the Beacon Pointe San Antonio office in 2023 and his responsibilities include constructing and managing custom portfolios for successful business owners, their families, and women in transition. His charitable interests have been devoted to numerous youth athletic organizations on behalf of his three sons.

Christi Austin

Senior Associate, Client Service

Christi is a member of the Beacon Pointe Dallas client service and operations department and is responsible for partnering with the firm’s investment, wealth management and financial planning teams to provide an elevated service experience for clients. Her duties include account administration, processing new and existing account paperwork, gathering financial planning information, setting up clients with the financial planning portal and communicating with clients to provide the highest level of service. Christi’s past experience includes over 10 years of financial reporting and office management for a variety of retail and wholesale companies. She received a B.B.A in Finance from the University of North Texas. Christi enjoys watching Dallas Cowboys football, playing tennis and listening to the Beatles.

Michael R. Beck

Partner, Managing Director

Michael Beck is a managing director and oversees the Beacon Pointe Dallas office and has nearly 40 years of experience in the financial services industry. He builds custom portfolios driven by his clients’ investment objectives and advises high-net-worth individuals and families, business owners, foundations, retirement accounts, and women in transition. As part of an comprehensive financial strategy, he works with his clients’ CPAs, estate attorneys and other key professionals in order to provide comprehensive financial planning. In addition to his wealth advisory responsibilities, Michael is a member of Beacon Pointe’s Securities Research Committee. Prior to joining Beacon Pointe, Michael was a managing director for Wealthstreet Investment Advisors, LLC. He began his career as a portfolio manager at Gerald L.  Ray and Associates, Ltd. in 1999 and before becoming a portfolio manager, he worked in investment banking and private equity. He has also served as an executive and financial officer for several companies in healthcare and retail. He received a B.A. in Economics and Business Administration from Vanderbilt University. Michael is married to his wife Patrice and they have two sons.

Mykael S. Young

Relationship Manager

Mykael is the Relationship Manager for Beacon Pointe’s Dallas office and is responsible for partnering with advisors to provide customized solutions that help clients meet their financial goals. Prior to joining Beacon Pointe, Mykael spent six years working in the wealth management industry. Mykael earned her bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies from The University of Kansas and minored in Business and Psychology. Outside of the office, she enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.

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