About Vaquero
A Different Kind
of Partnership
Our Philosophy
Wealth is More Than
a Balance Sheet
Vaquero was founded on a simple but radical premise: ultra-high-net-worth families deserve advisors who work exclusively for them — not for a bank, a brokerage, or a product manufacturer.
We are an independent registered investment advisor. We receive no commissions, no 12b-1 fees, and no compensation from any product we recommend. Our only alignment is with you.
Founded in Dallas to serve the entrepreneurs, executives, and families who built this region's prosperity, we've remained deliberate about our size and scope — because depth of service is only possible when you're not trying to serve everyone.
Why Independence Matters
The Vaquero Difference
Fiduciary Standard
We are legally required to act in your best interest at all times. Not a broker-dealer standard. Not a suitability standard. The full fiduciary standard — always.
True Independence
We are not owned by a bank, an insurance company, or a private equity firm. We have no proprietary products to push and no revenue-sharing arrangements. Our structure is designed to align our interests with yours.
Direct Partner Access
Every client relationship is managed directly by a Vaquero partner — not delegated to junior associates or passed through a call center.
Complete Discretion
Your financial affairs are private. We maintain strict confidentiality protocols and do not discuss client matters with anyone outside those directly involved in managing the relationship. Your privacy is non-negotiable.
Transparent Fees
We charge a straightforward advisory fee based on assets under management. Nothing hidden. Nothing performance-based to incentivize unnecessary risk.
Long-Term Thinking
Our planning horizon matches yours — decades, not quarters. We are not rewarded for transactions, so we're never motivated to make them unnecessarily.
Our Commitment
Fiduciary,
Not Just in Name
The term "fiduciary" is widely used and frequently misunderstood. For Vaquero, it is not a marketing claim — it is a legal and ethical obligation that governs every recommendation, every conversation, and every decision we make on your behalf. As an independent Dallas wealth management firm, this commitment defines every client relationship.
As a registered investment advisor, we are bound by the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 to act in the best interest of our clients. We disclose all material conflicts of interest. We act with the utmost care and loyalty. We never put our interests ahead of yours.
Begin a Conversation →Our interests are only aligned when yours are served. That is not a tagline. That is the structure of every client agreement we sign.
Ryan Maynard
Managing Partner, CFA® CFP®