Phone: 512-327-1000

Email: josh@thefoxalliance.com

Josh Renfro is a Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer at The Fox Alliance. 

He first entered the industry in 2008, working in a support role doing client service and financial planning at Petra Benefits Financial. Later, he worked as a Financial Advisor at WCM Global Wealth before joining The Fox Alliance in 2014.

With over 15 years of experience in the industry, Josh serves as The Fox Alliance’s Chief Investment Officer. He chairs the Investment Committee responsible for setting and maintaining firmwide investment policy and is also responsible for leading TFA’s team of world class Financial Advisors. 

Josh is the son of a pastor and knows firsthand what it is like to experience financial insecurity. Growing up experiencing his family’s struggles created a passion in him to help others pursue financial freedom. 

He holds securities licenses 7, 63, and 65 through LPL Financial as well as his health and life insurance license and is a Certified Wealth Strategist® Certificant. He received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Finance from Thomas Edison State University.

Outside of work, Josh enjoys hunting, fishing, music, and strategy games. He is also an active member in his local church. Josh has been married to his beautiful wife Anna for 10 years and is a committed father to their four children, Evelyn, Grayson, Olivia, and Charlie.

Phone: 512-327-1000 Ext: 108

Email: gilberto@thefoxalliance.com

Gilberto was born and raised in Puerto Rico. He visited Austin during a business trip and fell in love with the great food, the music, and all the outdoor activities the city has to offer and, for the last 10 years, he has called Austin home. 

Gilberto has over 24 years of experience leading and developing highly accomplished teams. He has managed over 50 business units, always finding ways to exceed client's satisfaction. He is very passionate about setting a culture where the client is always first priority. 

When Gilberto is not working you can find him spending time with his family.  His wife, Lucía, and three daughters (Claudia, Vanessa and Sofía) keep him busy most of the time. Outside of his passion for his family and the business, he enjoys cars, martial arts, firearms and sports.

Phone: 512-327-1000

Email: laura@thefoxalliance.com

Laura Cooper is an Wealth Advisor with The Fox Alliance. She started her career in the financial industry at Edward Jones Investments in March 2017, and joined the Fox Alliance team in November 2018.

Laura was born and raised in North Carolina, and moved to Austin in 2017, where she fell in love with the city. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and worked in the pharmaceutical industry for 3 years. Laura quickly realized that she has a passion for working face to face with people, and made a huge switch to become a financial advisor. She currently holds her Series 7 and Series 66 securities registrations with LPL Financial, as well as her Texas Life and Health Insurance license.

Outside of the office, Laura enjoys spending time with friends and hiking or swimming with her dogs, Barton and Finn.

Phone: 512-327-1000 Ext: 105

Email: paul@thefoxalliance.com

Paul is a Wealth Advisor at The Fox Alliance. He was a pastor for over twenty-five years and brings his desire to help people into his role as an advisor. He is excited about The Fox Alliance’s vision of helping people with comprehensive financial planning that can help give them financial confidence and help them build a legacy.

He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from the University of Texas at Arlington and a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Theological Seminary. Paul played basketball for the University of Texas Arlington, where upon graduation he was the all-time leading scorer and rebounder and was inducted into UTA’s Hall of Fame.

Paul loves spending time with his wife, Laurie, their four children and their spouses, and eight grandchildren. He still enjoys playing basketball, volleyball, tennis and Frisbee, golf, fishing, and reading. He also serves as a mentor and coach of small group leaders at Crossway Bible Church.

Phone: 512-327-1000 Ext: 106

Email: waqar@thefoxalliance.com

Waqar, was born and raised in Glendora California and is an Financial Planning Assistant at The Fox Alliance.

He received his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Cal State University San Bernardino. Waqar’s first job was at nine years old working for his family’s auto repair business. This time was a formative shaping experience as to the true nature of building and serving within a local community.

His desire to serve led him to the mortgage industry. A home is generally the largest expense any family will have, and he wanted to be a quality part of making that experience great. Waqar’s mortgage experience lead him to the reality that there was a massive need to increase financial literacy and he chose to expand his service into the more comprehensive space of financial services. Waqar joined the The Fox Alliance in October of 2019.

He holds securities licenses 7, 65, and 63 through LPL Financial. He has also been a licensed loan officer with experience in all aspects of mortgage banking.

Outside of the office, Waqar enjoys staying active and enjoys the sport of open wheel auto racing. He is also a passionate practitioner of technical analysis for financial markets.

Waqar and his wife Shannon are proud parents to their son (Asa) and daughter (Sophia).

Email: patrick@thefoxalliance.com

PJ was raised in Wisconsin and upon graduating from the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse taught abroad in Mexico for four years.  In 2007, he moved to Austin where he taught and coached at the Ann Richards School and Westlake High School.  His passions for education simply transitioned to financial planning and working with clients to seek their goals and pursue their passions.  He currently holds his security licenses 63, 6, and 7 through LPL financial and is also a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™.   

Outside the office, PJ spends his time with his wife, Aimee, and their four children, Julian, Maddox, Vivienne, and Cameron.  When he isn’t corralling the herd or coaching a sports team you can find him in the hill country fighting a losing battle against the cedar trees.  

Phone: 512-327-1000 Ext: 107

Email: leilani@thefoxalliance.com

Leilani Shortt is an Financial Planning Assistant with The Fox Alliance. She started her career at another well-regarded financial advisory firm in Houston where she gained a wealth of knowledge and experience before joining the Fox Alliance team in October 2019.

Leilani graduated from Texas A&M University in August 2017 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Minor in Financial Planning. She currently holds her securities licenses 63, 65, and 7 through LPL Financial and is also a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™.

When she is not in the office, Leilani enjoys spending time with her husband Ryan and their dog Aspen. They can be found trying local coffee shops, traveling to different snow ski resorts, and cheering on the Aggies.

Phone: 512-327-1000 ext 100

Email: david@thefoxalliance.com

David joined The Fox Alliance in March of 2024 as Lead Equity Trader. He previously worked with Fox's broker dealer, LPL Financial, for the previous nine years, where he held several roles, including time in the Corporate Actions, OCI and Equity Trading groups.

David received his Bachelor of Science in Business Management from San Diego State University in San Diego, California. He is LEAN 6 Sigma Yellow Belt certified and holds his securities licenses 4, 7, 57, and 63 through LPL Financial.

Outside of the office, he is a regular at the gym, plays soccer, enjoys going to the beach, and working on his golf game.

Phone: 512-327-1000

Email: veronica@thefoxalliance.com

Veronica Vargas is a native Texan; born and raised in Georgetown and has called Austin home for the past 15 years. With a passion for creating memorable experiences, Veronica brings her 15+ years in the service industry and hospitality management to support our clients and staff at The Fox Alliance.

Outside of the office Veronica loves spending time with her family back home or with her friends for game nights and get togethers. She and her partner, Jared, enjoy taking their rescue Chihuahua mix, Carmen, out and about on the weekends.

Phone: 512-327-1000 Ext: 104

Email: kem@thefoxalliance.com

Kem Griffin is a Client Liaison with The Fox Alliance, handling many aspects of client support. Having worked with Bill Fox for more than 15 years, she shares in the vision of investing in the person rather than just the portfolio. She approaches client support with the same level of care and empathy.

Before working with The Fox Alliance, she worked with ADP, starting as a receptionist and working her way up to Benefits Manager.

Kem received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Texas Tech University. Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time with her three daughters. She is actively involved in her church, leading the children’s church and assisting with the youth team.

Phone: 512-327-1000 Ext: 103

Email: estella@thefoxalliance.com

Estella is a Client Liaison with The Fox Alliance. She graduated in 2011 from Texas State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a minor in Social Work. Previously, she served as an assistant program director and maintained credentials as a certified brain injury specialist at Rehab Without Walls NeuroSolutions- a residential rehab program for adults with brain injuries. Since joining The Fox Alliance in 2022, Estella has enjoyed connecting with clients and being a part of their financial journey.

Estella enjoys spending time with her husband, Joe, and their three sons, along with extended family and friends. Her hobbies include watching movies, reading, and building Lego sets with her kids. She also loves to watch football, listen to true crime podcasts, and considers the beach her happy place.

Email: london@thefoxalliance.com

London serves as a Client Liaison at The Fox Alliance. He joined the firm in 2021 as a Wealth Management Intern and has grown to appreciate the team's culture and commitment to excellence.

Outside of the office, London is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Economics at The University of Texas at Austin. He is complementing his program with minors and academic certificates in wealth management, finance, and computer science.

During his free time, London's greatest hobbies include trail running, cooking Cajun food for family and friends, and serving his campus and Austin communities alongside his fellow Texas Blazers.

Phone: 512-327-1000 ext. 117

Email: heather@thefoxalliance.com

Heather brings over 20 years of experience in technology, financial services, and global consumer products, excelling in team building and process optimization. Previously, Heather directed portfolio management for a full-service investment firm, achieving substantial growth through office efficiency enhancements and client engagement. Now, in her role as a Client Liaison for The Fox Alliance, she approaches client support with the same dedication to client satisfaction.

Heather enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, watching football, and indulging in gardening to unwind and nurture her outdoor spaces.