Robert has over three decades of experience in the investment management industry. Robert previously worked for PaineWebber, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and most recently was one of the founding partners at Avalon Advisors, a $9 billion RIA in Houston. Robert graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a BBA and subsequently an MBA. Robert also played college baseball at The University of Texas. Robert currently serves on the board of The University of Texas System Board of Regents, Little League International, The Contemporary Austin, RBI Austin, and Ascend Academy Africa. Robert previously held a board position at UTIMCO, The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), a