^{Our Firm}About MRB Capital.

Anthony Smith is an Investment Adviser Representative with MRB Capital Group and brings nearly 20 years of financial services experience.  He works with pre-retirees, retirees, business owners, and high-net-worth individuals to develop comprehensive financial plans and investment strategies aligned with their long-term goals. Anthony's investment philosophy centers on efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and disciplined planning.  He believes investors should take only the risks necessary to achieve their goals while remaining committed to a well-designed long-term strategy.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Metropolitan State University, College of Management, and maintains FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 registrations, along with a Minnesota Insurance Producer License for Life, Accident & Health.  Prospective clients are welcome to schedule an introductory conversation to discuss
their financial goals and determine whether a partnership would be a good fit.

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Richard Placette II is a Financial Advisor with MRB Capital Group, serving clients throughout Texas, the Gulf Coast region, and nationwide. His practice focuses on portfolio strategy, risk management, retirement planning, and long-term capital positioning for retail investors, accredited investors, high-net-worth individuals, and business owners. Richard brings a disciplined, data-driven approach to portfolio construction, leveraging proprietary risk analysis tools to quantify each client’s true risk exposure and align portfolios with their individual objectives. His process centers on identifying inefficiencies, managing downside risk, and improving overall capital efficiency. 

Prior to entering financial services, Richard spent over a decade in the oil and gas and industrial inspection industries, gaining firsthand experience in large-scale infrastructure operations and capital-intensive environments. He also successfully built and operated multiple businesses, including a commercial and residential real estate inspection firm, a pest control company, and a marine flooring business. This combination of operational, entrepreneurial, and market experience allows Richard to evaluate client portfolios from a broader perspective—considering not only market performance, but also real-world economic drivers and capital flows. Richard has been licensed in financial services since 2016 and is committed to providing the same level of professional guidance to all clients, regardless of account size. He believes financial advice should be accessible, disciplined, and rooted in clarity—not assumptions.

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Steve Campbell brings a wealth of experience in financial modeling, forecasting, scenario analysis, and capital allocation among competing priorities. This background has honed his judgment, which he now applies to portfolio construction, capital allocation, and strategic long-term planning.

He provides comprehensive financial planning and wealth management that adapts to dynamic goals, unconventional income sources, or entrepreneurial ambitions. With expertise in developing strategies for clients who prioritize flexibility, personal growth, and a long-term vision over traditional benchmarks, he places special emphasis on asset protection, tax efficiency, and investment diversification for those who have achieved success through hard work, creativity, and determination.

For clients who view wealth as more than just numbers, but as a means to freedom, legacy, and making an impact, let’s work together to create a plan as unique as your story. Whether your success stems from innovation, hard work, creativity, or resilience, I am here to support you in protecting, growing, and enjoying your wealth. Let’s explore how we can transform your aspirations into a strategy that works as diligently as you do.