Colin is married to Dr. Anna Bell, a pediatrician and owner of Children’s Medical Group, with whom he is the proud parent of a young son. When he’s not working or parenting, Colin’s an incorrigible runner (who favors the marathon) who also also enjoys golf, skiing and travel. His motto in life is “Simplify” – as in focus the majority of your time on enjoyable work and relationships while delegating everything else.

A life-long fascination with saving and investing began with family conversations around the dinner table. In fact, one of Colin’s earliest memories is reading the newspaper with his father, John, and checking Texaco’s stock price. Finance isn’t just a profession in the Bell family, it’s a passion.

Outside of work and leisure, Colin is a member of Hyde Park Baptist Church.  He is actively involved in the school district’s mentoring program, Austin Partners in Education and has spent several years as a tax volunteer with Foundation Communities.

John is married to Mary Lou and they have two children. The couple have always maintained an active lifestyle, with an emphasis on the outdoors and travel. Most days, you can find them working out at the YMCA or running the trail at Lady Bird Lake. John is a dedicated runner and has competed in the Statesman Capital 10K for thirty consecutive years (since 1982).

John loves to travel and experience new adventures. Some of his favorite trips include hiking in the Alps, cycling in Europe, and the annual Bell Family snow ski vacation. The next destination on his wish list is a trip to New Zealand. John plans to spend more time with his grandchildren and traveling.

John is a member of University United Methodist Church. Previously, he served as an advisor to the Texas State Board of Education and the Permanent School Fund, a $20 billion portfolio. He is on the church finance committee and various other committees. He volunteers as a “Math Buddy” tutoring students at Barton Hills Elementary.

Joel is married to Sandra, a nurse anesthetist, and they have three children. Joel enjoys cycling, traveling, and attending the kid’s activities.

Travel goals include taking the family on an extended road trip once a year. Recent adventures include the following parks: Yellowstone, Yosemite, Glacier, and Big Bend. If the goal is to simply unwind, his favorite spot is St. John, USVI.

Joel is active in the children’s ministry at Lake Hills Church and enjoys helping out at Mobile Loaves & Fishes whenever he gets the chance. He has previously served on the board of Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis and currently serves on the board of trustees at St. Paul Lutheran High School.

Vickie has two children and enjoys just about any outdoor activity.  Most evenings, one can find her running or rowing down at Lady Bird Lake.  She is also a proficient downhill skier, skeet shooter, and amateur photogragher (emphasis on landscapes and buildings).  Other passions include college football and basketball–she bleeds burnt orange!

Vickie enjoys roadtrips more than most and is always looking for an excuse to get out of town for an adventure.  One of her more memorable experiences was driving from Austin to Portland (and back).  If Vickie’s in the driver’s seat, you can be sure the Dave Matthews Band is along for the ride.

Giving back is also an important part of Vickie’s life.  She is a past president of the Travis County Medical Alliance and previously served on the board for the Alliance in Communications and Finance.  Currently, she is serving Foundation Communities as a volunteer financial coach and tax preparer.