Since 1997, Michael Byers and Mark Groom have built a foundation of trust with over 2,000 clients in the insurance and financial planning sectors. Their journey began at a Fortune 500 company, where both rose through management ranks as top producers. In 2001, recognizing a shift away from client-first values, Michael founded Texas Alliance Financial—now known as LoneStar Wealth Management—in Lubbock, Texas, where Mark soon joined him.

The firm continued to grow with the launch of LoneStar Registered Investment Advisors in 2006 and its expansion under the LoneStar Wealth Management umbrella in 2019. Today, LoneStar serves clients across the United States and beyond, with offices in Texas, New Mexico, and Ohio—including Dallas/Fort Worth and San Antonio; Albuquerque; and Beavercreek, Troy, and Cleveland.

At its core, LoneStar Wealth Management is built on a client-centered philosophy—focused on educating and empowering individuals to make confident financial decisions while helping protect their financial lives from market volatility. Since 2001, Michael and Mark have also specialized in serving federal employees, helping them understand and maximize their benefits as they prepare for retirement.

Further demonstrating their commitment to financial education, Michael and Mark are co-authors of Planning a Secure Retirement and former co-hosts of “The Money Talk” radio show, where they spent seven years providing practical financial guidance.