Managing natural resources
requires specialized knowledge.
Managing natural resources requires specialized knowledge.
Our experienced advisors proactively manage every detail of these unique assets.
Maximize and protect
your natural resources investment.
We optimize and protect your wealth with our extensive field expertise and cutting-edge technology. From lease negotiations to compliance and production volume analysis, we have you covered.
Cutting-edge mineral management technology
Our platform, designed and written by mineral owners, allows us to innovate and shorten the life cycle of obtaining new oil and gas leases, and maximize the value of your assets.
Delegated planning, management, and due diligence
Let us take the detailed oversight needed to keep your assets profitable off your plate. We’ll ensure contract compliance, analyze production volumes and commodity pricing, negotiate leases, farm-outs, well allocations, and more.
Located in the heart of mineral country.
We put down our roots where your interests lie. We are located in active mineral exploration areas where we keep a finger on the pulse of developmental activity and our clients’ interests.
Put our technology and expertise to work for you.
Strategic resource management.
Natural resource assets play an integral part of long-term financial planning. We maintain ongoing communication with your full team of advisor partners to optimize income and tax strategies.
Reviewing and mitigating environmental risks
Above ground environmental risks can have a direct impact on your mineral interests. We routinely collaborate with our real estate partners to foster industry-leading land stewardship while protecting the resources for future generations.
We work alongside your attorneys and accountants to manage every detail of any natural resource transaction. New acquisitions, transfers and sales all call for specialists to minimize tax liability while guiding a successful deal.
Meet our natural resources specialists.
Bryan Frazier
Head of Energy Asset Management
Growing up in small-town America in a family whose oil and gas roots go back generations, Bryan had the privilege of being around some of the finest the oil field has to offer. From inspecting sites, to doing roughneck work, to eventually working for an operator shortly after college, his career has taken several exciting turns. He found the most joy in sitting on the side of the mineral owner and advocating for those who need someone with the breadth, knowledge and skill set to excel.
Mac Laas
Senior Landman – Energy Asset Manager
A Texas native, Laas has deep roots in the energy and land sectors with background ranging from exploration to direct work with energy providers. His deep knowledge of the farm and ranch real estate landscape and every side of the land business makes him a major asset for Private Wealth clients. Laas also has an affinity for adventure, having completed long-distance treks and hunting experiences spanning North America, Africa and Australia. He gives back to the community through his non-profit serving underprivileged youth in 4H activities and his involvement with the San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo.
Pedie Monta
Director of Land
Holding a BA and MBA from Texas Tech, Monta has a long and successful career of institutional and private land and resource management. He excels in oil and gas contracts, fiduciary portfolio management and business development in mineral management and alternative investments. When he’s not developing leases and investments as a landman, Monta spends time with his family, enjoys the outdoors and traveling.
Rodney Kleman
Head of Real Estate Asset Management
A partner in Private Wealth with a long history in the land business, Kleman oversees fiduciary management of client real estate portfolios with a focus on ranch, farm, commercial and energy-related properties. His 30+ years in the business combines deep experience in farm and ranch management, agricultural lending and wealth management. A leader in the land business, Kleman brings value to every single client and investment through vast experience and his finger on the pulse of the industry. A Texas native, Kleman stays busy with his family and his two daughters’ involvement in 4-H, FFA and softball.
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Bring your financial vision to life.
1
Explore
We bring all stakeholders, family members, and trusted advisors together and get to know every piece of your world to prepare for a true partnership.
2
Plan
We customize a strategy to drive your investments, and future, into motion. Full transparency and hands-on team planning create the baseline for success.
3
Action
We keep all of your trusted advisors in the loop, managing the day to day to deliver opportunities as they are researched and revealed.
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