Financial Planner in San Antonio, TX
At Beacon Pointe, our team of wealth advisors in San Antonio, TX is committed to guiding individuals, families, and professionals through the intricacies of full-service financial planning and research-driven investments. As one of the largest Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) firms in the nation, our holistic allWEALTH® approach ensures that we address every facet of your financial well-being.
In alignment with our fiduciary responsibility, we are focused on creating a fully integrated wealth plan through our comprehensive in-house wealth management services, including financial planning, retirement planning, estate planning, strategic tax planning, investment management, healthcare planning, asset protection, family office services, retirement plan services, and outsourced CIO services. As a Beacon Pointe client, we endeavor to provide you with the peace of mind that your unique life and legacy goals are in good hands. Connect with our team to explore how our services can be tailored to fit your specific needs and ambitions.
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Meet the San Antonio Financial Advisor Team
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 the Dallas Financial Advisor Team
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 the Dallas Financial Advisor Team
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.
