Overview
Assets Under Management: $164 million
Headquarters: LUBBOCK, TX
High-Net-Worth Clients: 30
Average Client Assets: $2 million
Services Offered
Services: Financial Planning, Investment Advisor Selection
Fee Structure
Primary Fee Schedule (ADV PART 2A & 2B SEC)
| Min | Max | Marginal Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | and above | 1.90% |
Illustrative Fee Rates
| Total Assets | Annual Fees | Average Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $1 million | $19,000 | 1.90% |
| $5 million | $95,000 | 1.90% |
| $10 million | $190,000 | 1.90% |
| $50 million | $950,000 | 1.90% |
| $100 million | $1,900,000 | 1.90% |
Clients
Number of High-Net-Worth Clients: 30
Percentage of Firm Assets Belonging to High-Net-Worth Clients: 28.67
Average High-Net-Worth Client Assets: $2 million
Total Client Accounts: 447
Discretionary Accounts: 447
Regulatory Filings
CRD Number: 144200
Filing ID: 1983013
Last Filing Date: 2025-05-07 09:47:00
Website: https://4lonestar.com
Form ADV Documents
Primary Brochure: ADV PART 2A & 2B SEC (2025-09-30)
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10210 Frankford Ave., Suite 220
Lubbock, TX 79424
TOLL FREE PHONE: 866-785-5350
TOLL FREE FAX: 877-653-0385
EMAIL: info@4lonestar.com
WEBSITE: www.4lonestar.com
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business
practices of Lonestar Registered Investment Advisors, PLLC. Being registered
as an investment adviser does not imply a certain level of skill or training. If
you have any questions about the contents of this brochure, please contact us
at 866-785-5350 or by email at info@4lonestar.com. The information in this
brochure has not been approved or verified by the United States Securities
and Exchange Commission, or by any state securities authority.
Additional information about Lonestar Registered Investment Advisors, PLLC
(IARD#144200) is available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov
September 30, 2025
Item 2: Material Changes
Annual Update
Material Changes since the Last Update
The Material Changes section of this brochure will be updated annually or when material
changes occur since the previous release of the Firm Brochure.
Since the last filing of this brochure on February 24, 2025 the following changes have been
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made:
Full Brochure Available
Mike Byers has been dually registered with The Viable Group, Inc.
Whenever you would like to receive a complete copy of our Firm Brochure, please contact
us by telephone at: 866-785-5350 or by email at: info@4lonestar.com.
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Item 3: Table of Contents
Form ADV – Part 2A – Firm Brochure
Item 1: Cover Page
Item 2: Material Changes ...................................................................................................................... i
Annual Update .................................................................................................................................................. i
Material Changes since the Last Update ................................................................................................ i
Item 3: Table of Contents .................................................................................................................... ii
Full Brochure Available ................................................................................................................................ i
Item 4: Advisory Business .................................................................................................................. 1
Firm Description ............................................................................................................................................ 1
Types of Advisory Services ........................................................................................................................ 1
Client Tailored Services and Client Imposed Restrictions ............................................................. 2
Wrap Fee Programs ...................................................................................................................................... 2
Item 5: Fees and Compensation ....................................................................................................... 2
Client Assets under Management ............................................................................................................ 2
Method of Compensation and Fee Schedule........................................................................................ 2
Client Payment of Fees ................................................................................................................................. 6
Additional Client Fees Charged ................................................................................................................ 7
Prepayment of Client Fees .......................................................................................................................... 7
Item 6: Performance-Based Fees ..................................................................................................... 7
External Compensation for the Sale of Securities to Clients ......................................................... 7
Item 7: Types of Clients ....................................................................................................................... 7
Sharing of Capital Gains ............................................................................................................................... 7
Description ....................................................................................................................................................... 7
Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ................................ 8
Account Minimums ....................................................................................................................................... 7
Methods of Analysis ...................................................................................................................................... 8
Investment Strategy ...................................................................................................................................... 8
Security Specific Material Risks ............................................................................................................... 8
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Item 9: Disciplinary Information ..................................................................................................... 9
Criminal or Civil Actions ............................................................................................................................. 9
Administrative Enforcement Proceedings ........................................................................................... 9
Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ............................................... 9
Self-Regulatory Organization Enforcement Proceedings ............................................................... 9
Broker-Dealer or Representative Registration .................................................................................. 9
Futures or Commodity Registration ....................................................................................................... 9
Material Relationships Maintained by this Advisory Business and Conflicts of Interest .. 9
Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal
Recommendations or Selections of Other Investment Advisors and Conflicts of Interest 9
Trading ................................................................................................................................................... 10
Code of Ethics Description .......................................................................................................................10
Investment Recommendations Involving a Material Financial Interest and Conflict of
Interest .............................................................................................................................................................10
Advisory Firm Purchase of Same Securities Recommended to Clients and Conflicts of
Interest .............................................................................................................................................................10
Client Securities Recommendations or Trades and Concurrent Advisory Firm Securities
Item 12: Brokerage Practices ......................................................................................................... 11
Transactions and Conflicts of Interest .................................................................................................10
Factors Used to Select Broker-Dealers for Client Transactions .................................................11
Item 13: Review of Accounts ........................................................................................................... 11
Aggregating Securities Transactions for Client Accounts ............................................................11
Schedule for Periodic Review of Client Accounts or Financial Plans and Advisory
Persons Involved ..........................................................................................................................................11
Review of Client Accounts on Non-Periodic Basis ..........................................................................11
Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation ................................................................ 12
Content of Client Provided Reports and Frequency .......................................................................11
Economic Benefits Provided to the Advisory Firm from External Sources and Conflicts
of Interest ........................................................................................................................................................12
Item 15: Custody .................................................................................................................................. 12
Advisory Firm Payments for Client Referrals ...................................................................................12
Item 16: Investment Discretion ..................................................................................................... 12
Account Statements ....................................................................................................................................12
Discretionary Authority for Trading ....................................................................................................12
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Item 17: Voting Client Securities ................................................................................................... 13
Item 18: Financial Information ...................................................................................................... 13
Proxy Votes ....................................................................................................................................................13
Balance Sheet .................................................................................................................................................13
Financial Conditions Reasonably Likely to Impair Advisory Firm’s Ability to Meet
Commitments to Clients ............................................................................................................................13
Supervised Person Brochure .......................................................................................................... 14
Bankruptcy Petitions during the Past Ten Years .............................................................................13
Part 2B of Form ADV .......................................................................................................................... 14
Michael Jon Byers.........................................................................................................................................14
Principal Executive Officers and Management Persons ...............................................................15
Michael Jon Byers CRD# 5383809 ........................................................................................................15
Educational Background and Business Experience .......................................................................15
Disciplinary Information ...........................................................................................................................15
Other Business Activities ..........................................................................................................................15
Additional Compensation .........................................................................................................................16
Supervision .....................................................................................................................................................16
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Item 4: Advisory Business
Firm Description
Types of Advisory Services
Lonestar Registered Investment Advisors, PLLC, (“LRI”) was founded in 2007. Michael Byers
is 100% owner, Managing Member and Chief Compliance Officer.
CO-ADVISOR
LRI has entered a Co-Advisor relationship with Gradient Investments, LLC (GI). LRI will
provide information to each client regarding the services offered by GI as the portfolio
manager. LRI will assist the Client to determine the appropriate model selection based on
the Client’s investment objectives and risk tolerance. LRI will have full discretion on an
ongoing basis to select suitable models to maintain client’s risk tolerance. LRI will share in
the management fees charged by GI as described in Item 5 of this brochure.
LRI has entered into a Co-Advisor relationship with Flexible Plan Investments, Ltd. (Flex
Plan). LRI will maintain ongoing relationships with Clients through personal contacts,
including personal visits, email and telephone conversations, personalized follow-up
mailings and presentations. LRI will initially and at least annually, consult with each Client
regarding Client’s financial condition, whether there have been any changes on the Client’s
financial situation or investment objective and whether the Client wishes to impose any
reasonable restrictions on the management of the Client’s account or reasonably modify
existing restrictions. LRI will also initially, and as necessary, conduct an analysis to
determine whether the selected strategies are prudent for the Client.
FINANCIAL PLANNING AND CONSULTING
Financial planning services include a comprehensive evaluation of an investor's current and
future financial state and will be provided by using currently known variables to predict
future cash flows, asset values and withdrawal plans. LRI will use current net worth, tax
liabilities, asset allocation, and future retirement and estate plans in developing financial
plans.
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Services include but are not limited to a thorough review of all applicable topics including:
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Cash Flow Analysis & Management
Education Funding
Estate Planning
Financial Objectives
Identification Of Financial Problems
Insurance Review
Investment Management & Planning
Retirement Planning
Risk Management
Tax Planning
A conflict of interest exists between the interests of the investment advisor and the interests
of the client when a client is provided one service by LRI and can also be solicited for other
services provided by LRI or their affiliated companies. The client always has the right to
decide whether to act upon the investment advisor’s recommendation. If the client elects to
act on any of the recommendations they always have the right to do it through the
professional of their choosing. Services are completed and delivered inside of ninety (90)
days.
REFERRAL ARRANGEMENTS
LRI has legacy clients under a referral arrangement with Third-Party Money Managers
(“TPM”) to manage client accounts. No new clients will be under this arrangement. All TPMs
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Client Tailored Services and Client Imposed Restrictions
that LRI recommends must either be registered as investment advisers with the Securities
and Exchange Commission or with the appropriate state authority(ies).
Wrap Fee Programs
The goals and objectives for each client are documented in our client files. LRI assists the
Client in selecting the appropriate investment strategies on the TPM platform. Clients may
impose restrictions on investing in certain securities or types of securities. Agreements may
not be assigned without clients’ prior written consent.
Client Assets under Management
LRI does not participate in wrap fee programs.
LRI has the following assets under management:
Discretionary Amounts: Non-discretionary Amounts:
$164,222,094
$0
Date Calculated:
12/31/2024
Item 5: Fees and Compensation
Method of Compensation and Fee Schedule
Gradient Investments, LLC
CO-ADVISOR FEES
LRI has entered into a Co-Advisor Agreement with Gradient Investments, LLC (“GI”). GI is a
Registered Investment Advisor registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission
that provides investment portfolio advice and supervisory services.
GI offers an actively managed program of mutual fund and stock portfolios. The fee will be
disclosed to the Client in the Investment Advisory Agreement and are negotiable. The
Clients fee for these services will be based on a percentage of assets under management as
STRATEGIC, TACTICAL, ALLOCATION AND DEFINED OUTCOME PORTFOLIOS
follows:
LRI
Annual Fee
GI
All Assets
1.50%
0.50%
1.00%
Traditionally, GI’s Tactical Portfolio was billed with a max annual fee of 2.00%. Since GI is
the sub-advisor to the Tactical Portfolio and will receive an annual fee of 0.20% from the
ETF, GI has reduced its annual fee of the Tactical Portfolio so as not to double dip.
$2,000
For example, a Client investing $100,000 in the GI Tactical portfolio prior to November 2022
would pay an annual fee to GI of $2,000 or $100,000 x 2.00% =
. After November
2022 the same client would pay GI an annual fee of $1,700 or $100,000 x 1.70% = $1,700
$1,900
and pay the internal fees of $200 or $100,000 x 0.20% = $200. For a total of $1,700 + $200 =
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PRESERVATION PORTFOLIOS
Annual Fee
GI
LRI
All Assets
1.00%
0.40%
0.60%
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CLIENT DIRECTED ACCOUNTS
Annual Fee
GI
LRI
All Assets
$300
$300
$0
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For Client Directed Accounts (CDA), GI will assist in the opening, closing and transferring of
accounts. GI will not have discretion at any time on these accounts. Client is solely
responsible for the assets held within the accounts and their values which could increase or
decrease (potential loss of principal). GI will not execute trades in CDA accounts. GI
exceptions will be made for withdrawals to client or assets transferred into a GI managed
portfolio. GI will also provide performance reporting on these accounts and can furnish
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party analysis reports per the client’s request. Similar services may be available through
other sources for a lower fee.
These are flat fee schedules, the entire portfolio is charged the same asset management fee.
Calculation
Quarterly Fee
Example:
Portfolio
Strategic Portfolio:
($750,000*1.90%) * (91/365) $3,552.74
Tactical Portfolio:
($750,000*1.75%) * (91/365) $3,272.26
Allocation & Defined Outcome Portfolio:
($750,000*1.65%) * (91/365) $3,085.27
($750,000*1.0%) * (91/365) $1,869.86
Preservation Portfolio:
$15 Quarterly Service Fee*
Fee Calculation: (Quarter End Value x Annual Fee %) x (Days in Quarter/Days in Year)
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* The $15 Quarterly Service Fee is the technology fee charged per account or investment
strategy for performance and other reporting. This fee is disclosed in our ADV Part 2A (Item
5: Fees and Compensation) and in our Investment Proposal and Contract (Schedule D:
Schedule of Fees).
The above fees are negotiable. Fees are assessed quarterly in arrears based on the amount
of the assets managed as of the end of the previous quarter. All management fees are
withdrawn from the Client’s account unless otherwise noted. GI will receive written
authorization from the Client to deduct advisory fees from their account held by a qualified
custodian. GI will pay LRI their share of the fees. LRI does not have access to deduct Client
fees. Clients may terminate their account within five (5) business days of signing the
investment advisory agreement without penalty or obligation. For terminations after the
initial five business days, GI will be entitled to a pro-rata fee for the days service was
Incentive Program - GI
provided in the final quarter. GI will pay LRI their portion of the final fee.
In addition to the regular advisory fee, GI has instituted a long-term incentive arrangement
by LRI can share in GI’s portion of the management fee. This does not change the cost to the
Client; it is a sharing arrangement paid from GI’s portion of the advisory fee. The incentive
arrangement will be paid annually according to the following table:
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LRI quarterly AUM with GI
$10,000,000
$25,000,000
$50,000,000
$75,000,000
Participation rate in GI’s fee
3.00%
10.00%
12.50%
15.00%
Once LRI reaches and maintains the thresholds listed above, the participation rate applies to
all of the AUM for the quarter.
To receive the incentive award, LRI needs to meet two qualifications. First, the quarter end
billable AUM must be above the threshold amounts specified. Second, LRI must be an
advisor “in good standing” with GI at the time the annual checks are issued. “In good
standing” means the advisor is proactively placing assets with GI.
FINANCIAL PLANNING and CONSULTING
LRI charges either an hourly fee or fixed fee based on complexity and unique Client needs
for financial planning. Prior to the planning process the Client will be provided an estimated
plan fee. Services are completed and delivered inside of ninety (90) days contingent upon
the client’s timely delivery of all required documentation to LRI.
HOURLY FEES
Financial Planning Services are offered based on an hourly fee of $200 per hour based
on complexity and unique client needs.
FIXED FEES
Financial Planning Services are offered based on a negotiable fixed fee with a maximum
fee of $2,500 based on complexity and unique client needs.
Fees for financial plans are due upon delivery of the completed plan.
Client may cancel within five (5) business days of signing Agreement with no obligation and
without penalty. If the Client cancels after five (5) business days, any unpaid earned fees will
be due to LRI.
REFERRAL FEES
LRI at times will recommend the services of TPM and receive a referral fee for
recommending clients. The client will not pay additional advisory fees to the TPM for these
Gradient Investments, LLC (“GI”) CRD 141726/SEC number 801-70812
services.
LRI has entered into a Referral Agreement with Gradient Investments, LLC (“GI”). GI is a
Registered Investment Advisor registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission
that provides investment portfolio advice and supervisory services.
GI offers an actively managed program of mutual fund and stock portfolios. The fee will be
disclosed to the Client in the Investment Advisory Agreement and are negotiable. The
Clients fee for these services will be based on a percentage of assets under management as
STRATEGIC PORTFOLIOS
follows:
Annual Fee
GI
LRI
All Assets
1.90%
0.90%
1.00%
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TACTICAL PORTFOLIOS
Annual Fee
GI
LRI
All Assets
1.75%
0.75%
1.00%
Traditionally, GI’s Tactical Portfolio was billed with a max annual fee of 2.00%. Since GI is
the sub-advisor to the Tactical Portfolio and will receive an annual fee of 0.20% from the
ETF. This is to the clients benefit, as GI has reduced its annual fee so as not to double dip.
$2,000
For example, a Client investing $100,000 in the GI Tactical portfolio prior to November 2022
would pay an annual fee to GI of $2,000 or $100,000 x 2.00% =
. After November
2022 the same client would pay GI an annual fee of $1,750 or $100,000 x 1.75% = $1,750
$1,950
and pay the internal fees of $200 or $100,000 x 0.20% = $200. For a total of $1,750 + $200 =
ALLOCATION & DEFINED OUTCOME PORTFOLIOS
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Annual Fee
GI
LRI
1.65%
0.65%
1.00%
All Assets
PRESERVATION PORTFOLIOS
Annual Fee
GI
LRI
1.00%
0.40%
0.60%
All Assets
CLIENT DIRECTED ACCOUNTS
Annual Fee
GI
LRI
All Assets
$300
$300
$0
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For Client Directed Accounts (CDA), GI will assist in the opening, closing and transferring of
accounts. GI will not have discretion at any time on these accounts. Client is solely
responsible for the assets held within the accounts and their values which could increase or
decrease (potential loss of principal). GI will not execute trades in CDA accounts. GI
exceptions will be made for withdrawals to client or assets transferred into a GI managed
portfolio. GI will also provide performance reporting on these accounts and can furnish
party analysis reports per the client’s request. Similar services may be available through
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other sources for a lower fee.
These are flat fee schedules, the entire portfolio is charged the same asset management fee.
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Portfolio
Calculation
Quarterly Fee
Example:
Strategic Portfolio:
($750,000*1.90%) * (91/365) $3,552.74
Tactical Portfolio:
($750,000*1.75%) * (91/365) $3,272.26
Allocation & Defined Outcome Portfolio:
($750,000*1.65%) * (91/365) $3,085.27
($750,000*1.0%) * (91/365) $1,869.86
Preservation Portfolio:
$15 Quarterly Service Fee*
Fee Calculation: (Quarter End Value x Annual Fee %) x (Days in Quarter/Days in Year)
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* The $15 Quarterly Service Fee is the technology fee charged per account or investment
strategy for performance and other reporting. This fee is disclosed in our Investment
Proposal and Contract (Schedule D: Schedule of Fees).
The above fees are negotiable. Fees are assessed quarterly in arrears based on the amount
of the assets managed as of the last business day of the quarter. All management fees are
withdrawn from the Client’s account. GI will receive written authorization from the Client to
deduct advisory fees from their account held by a qualified custodian. GI will pay LRI their
share of the fees. LRI does not have access to deduct Client fees. Clients may terminate their
account within five (5) business days of signing the investment advisory agreement without
penalty or obligation. For terminations after the initial five business days, GI will be entitled
to a pro-rata fee for the days service was provided in the final quarter. GI will pay LRI their
portion of the final fee.
If GI is authorized or permitted to deduct fees directly from the account by the custodian:
• GI will provide the Client with an invoice concurrent to instructing the custodian to
deduct the fee stating the amount of the fee, the formula used to calculate the fee, the
amount of assets under management the fee is based on and the time period covered
by the fee;
• LRI will obtain written authorization signed by the Client allowing the fees to be
deducted; and
• The Client will receive at least quarterly statements directly from the custodian
which disclose the fees deducted.
Client Payment of Fees
Fees for Co-Advisor asset management services provided by TPM are deducted from a
designated Client account by TPM to facilitate billing.
The Client must consent in advance to direct debiting of their investment account.
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Fees for financial plans will be billed:
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Check – to be remitted by Client to LRI
Electronic Payment via ACH, Debit Card, or Credit Card (fees will be paid via a third
party payment processor in which the client will securely input payment information
and pay the advisory fee through a secure portal. LRI will not have continuous
access to the Client’s personal information. LRI does not retain any client information
after the client leaves the office)
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Additional Client Fees Charged
Custodians may charge transaction fees on purchases or sales of certain mutual funds,
equities and exchange-traded funds. These charges may include mutual fund transactions
fees, postage and handling and miscellaneous fees, internal management and administrative
fees charged by mutual funds and ETFs (fee levied to recover costs associated with fees
assessed by self-regulatory organizations). The selection of the security is more important
than the nominal fee that the custodian charges to buy or sell the security.
Prepayment of Client Fees
For more details on the brokerage practices, see Item 12 of this brochure.
External Compensation for the Sale of Securities to Clients
LRI does not bill fees in advance.
Investment Advisor Representatives of LRI receive external compensation for sales of
investment related products such as insurance as licensed insurance agents. From time to
time, they will offer clients services from those activities.
This represents a conflict of interest because it gives an incentive to recommend products
based on the commission received. As insurance agents, investment advisor representatives
of the firm do not charge advisory fees on the insurance products they receive a commission
on. A conflict may exist between LRI and the client if we are recommending insurance or
advisory services to the Client which results
in compensation. These types of
recommendations will only be made if they are in the clients best interest. The Client
always has the right to decide whether to act upon the recommendations of the firm and has
the right to affect the recommendations through the professional of their choosing.
Item 6: Performance-Based Fees
Sharing of Capital Gains
Fees are not based on a share of the capital gains or capital appreciation of managed
securities and therefore does not engage in side-by-side management.
Item 7: Types of Clients
Description
LRI generally provides investment advice to individuals, high net worth individuals, pension
and profit sharing plans, trusts, estates, , corporations or business entities.
Account Minimums
Client relationships vary in scope and length of service.
LRI does not require a minimum client net worth to provide financial planning services.
Accounts managed by the TPM may have minimum requirements to open an account in
certain portfolios as disclosed in the TPM ADV Part 2A.
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Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
Methods of Analysis
Security analysis methods may include fundamental analysis, technical analysis, and cyclical
analysis. Investing in securities involves risk of loss that clients should be prepared to bear.
Past performance is not a guarantee of future returns.
Fundamental analysis involves evaluating a stock using real data such as company revenues,
earnings, return on equity, and profits margins to determine underlying value and potential
growth. Technical analysis involves evaluating securities based on past prices and volume.
Cyclical analysis involves analyzing the cycles of the market.
When creating a financial plan, LRI utilizes fundamental analysis to provide review of
insurance policies for economic value and income replacement. Technical analysis is used
to review mutual funds and individual stocks. The main sources of information include
Morningstar, client documents such as tax returns and insurance policies.
Investment Strategy
In developing a financial plan for a client, LRI’s analysis may include cash flow analysis,
investment planning, risk management, tax planning and estate planning. Based on the
information gathered, a detailed strategy is tailored to the client’s specific situation. The
main sources of information include financial newspapers and magazines, annual reports,
prospectuses, and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The investment strategy for a specific client is based upon the objectives stated by the client
during consultations. The client may change these objectives at any time. Each client
executes an Investment Policy Statement and Risk Tolerance Assessmentthat documents
their objectives and their desired investment strategy.
TPM strategies will be described in their ADV Part 2A.
Security Specific Material Risks
All investment programs have certain risks that are borne by the investor. Our investment
approach in client financial plans and TPM in managing client assets constantly keeps the
risk of loss in mind. Investing in securities involves risk of loss that clients should be
prepared to bear. Fundamental analysis may involve interest rate risk, market risk, business
risk, and financial risk. Risks involved in technical analysis are inflation risk, reinvestment
risk, and market risk. Cyclical analysis involves inflation risk, market risk, and currency risk.
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The specific risks associated with financial planning include:
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Risk of Loss
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financial status or
lifestyle and therefore plan
Client fails to follow the recommendations of LRI resulting in market loss
Client has changes
recommendations are no longer valid
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The risks associated with utilizing Third Party Money Managers (“TPM”) include:
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Manager Risk
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TPM fails to execute the stated investment strategy
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Business Risk
TPM has financial or regulatory problems
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The specific risks associated with the model portfolios of the TPM’s which is
disclosed in the TPM’s Form ADV Part 2.
Item 9: Disciplinary Information
Criminal or Civil Actions
Administrative Enforcement Proceedings
LRI and its management have not been involved in any criminal or civil action.
Self-Regulatory Organization Enforcement Proceedings
LRI and its management have not been involved in administrative enforcement proceedings.
LRI and its management have not been involved in legal or disciplinary events related to
past or present investment clients.
Please search our firm CRD number (144200) on https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/ to view any
disclosures.
Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Broker-Dealer or Representative Registration
Neither LRI nor any of its employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer.
Futures or Commodity Registration
Neither LRI nor its employees are registered or has an application pending to register as a
Material Relationships Maintained by this Advisory Business and Conflicts of Interest
futures commission merchant, commodity pool operator, or a commodity trading advisor.
Investment Advisor Representatives of LRI are also insurance agents for M&M Wealth
Management PLLC dba Lone Star Wealth Management and some Investment Advisor
Representatives offer insurance services through Texas Alliance Financial Services, PLLC
dba Lone Star Financial Services. Greater than 50% of their time is spent in this practice.
From time to time, he will offer clients advice or insurance products from those activities.
These practices represent conflicts of interest because it gives Mr. Byers an incentive to
recommend products based on the commission amount received. This conflict is mitigated
by disclosures, procedures, and the firm’s fiduciary obligation to place to act in the best
interest at all times. Clients always have the right to decide whether to purchase any
insurance products. Clients have the option to purchase these products through another
Recommendations or Selections of Other Investment Advisors and Conflicts of Interest
insurance agent of their choosing.
LRI is a Co-Advisor with a TPM to manage client accounts. In such circumstances, LRI
receives referral fees from the TPM. This situation creates a conflict of interest. This conflict
is mitigated by disclosures, procedures, and the firm’s fiduciary obligation to place to act in
the best interest at all times. Clients always have the right to decide whether to purchase
any insurance products. Clients have the option to purchase these products through another
insurance agent of their choosing. When referring clients to a TPM, the client’s best interest
will be the main determining factor of LRI.
Prior to selecting the TPM, LRI will ensure that they are properly licensed, or notice filed.
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Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions
and Personal Trading
Code of Ethics Description
The employees of LRI have committed to a Code of Ethics (“Code”). The purpose of our Code
is to set forth standards of conduct expected of LRI employees and addresses conflicts that
may arise. The Code defines acceptable behavior for employees of LRI. The Code reflects LRI
and its supervised persons’ responsibility to act in the best interest of their client.
One area which the Code addresses is when employees buy or sell securities for their
personal accounts and how to mitigate any conflict of interest with our clients. We do not
allow any employees to use non-public material information for their personal profit or to
use internal research for their personal benefit in conflict with the benefit to our clients.
LRI’s policy prohibits any person from acting upon or otherwise misusing non-public or
inside information. No advisory representative or other employee, officer or director of LRI
may recommend any transaction in a security or its derivative to advisory clients or engage
in personal securities transactions for a security or its derivatives if the advisory
representative possesses material, non-public information regarding the security.
LRI’s Code is based on the guiding principle that the interests of the client are our top
priority. LRI’s officers, directors, advisors, and other employees have a fiduciary duty to our
clients and must diligently perform that duty to maintain the complete trust and confidence
of our clients. When a conflict arises, it is our obligation to act in the client’s best interests.
to clients, or who have access
The Code applies to “access” persons. “Access” persons are employees who have access to
non-public information regarding any clients' purchase or sale of securities, or non-public
information regarding the portfolio holdings of any reportable fund, who are involved in
making securities recommendations
to such
recommendations that are non-public.
Investment Recommendations Involving a Material Financial Interest and Conflict of
LRI will provide a copy of the Code of Ethics to any client or prospective client upon request.
Interest
LRI and its affiliated persons do not recommend to clients securities in which we have a
Advisory Firm Purchase of Same Securities Recommended to Clients and Conflicts of
material financial interest.
Interest
LRI and its affiliated persons may buy or sell securities that are also held by clients. In order
to mitigate conflicts of interest such as trading ahead of Client transactions, affiliated
persons are required to disclose all reportable securities transactions as well as provide LRI
with copies of their brokerage statements.
The Chief Compliance Officer of LRI is Michael Byers. He reviews all trades of the affiliated
persons monthly. The personal trading reviews ensure that the personal trading of affiliated
Client Securities Recommendations or Trades and Concurrent Advisory Firm Securities
persons does not front run or disadvantage trading for Clients.
Transactions and Conflicts of Interest
LRI does not have a material financial interest in any securities being recommended.
However, affiliated persons may buy or sell securities at the same time they buy or sell
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securities for Clients. In order to mitigate conflicts of interest such as front running,
affiliated persons are required to disclose all reportable securities transactions as well as
provide LRI with copies of their brokerage statements.
The Chief Compliance Officer of LRI is Michael Byers. He reviews all trades of the affiliated
persons monthly. The personal trading reviews ensure that the personal trading of affiliated
persons does not front run or disadvantage trading for Clients.
Item 12: Brokerage Practices
Factors Used to Select Broker-Dealers for Client Transactions
• Directed Brokerage
LRI does not recommend the use of a particular broker-dealer and clients engaging GI for
investment management must use the custodian required by GI.
• Best Execution
LRI utilizes TPMs and therefore it does not take direction from clients as to what
broker-dealer to use. LRI does not allow Client directed brokerage accounts.
• Soft Dollar Arrangements
Investment advisors who manage or supervise client portfolios have a fiduciary
obligation of best execution. LRI does not manage Client accounts.
Aggregating Securities Transactions for Client Accounts
LRI does not maintain any soft dollar arrangements.
LRI does not trade for its or its client’s accounts and therefore aggregation of securities
transactions is not applicable.
Item 13: Review of Accounts
Schedule for Periodic Review of Client Accounts or Financial Plans and Advisory
Persons Involved
Review of Client Accounts on Non-Periodic Basis
Account reviews are performed quarterly by Michael Byers, Chief Compliance Officer.
Account reviews are performed more frequently when market conditions dictate. Financial
Plans are considered complete when recommendations are delivered to the client and a
review is done only upon request of client. Investment Advisor Representatives of the firm
will meet with clients who have engaged GI to manage their portfolio at least annually.
Content of Client Provided Reports and Frequency
Other conditions that may trigger a review of client’s accounts are changes in the tax laws,
new investment information, and changes in a client's own situation.
Clients receive account statements no less than quarterly for managed accounts. Account
statements are issued by the TPM’s custodian. Client receives confirmations of each
transaction in account from Custodian and an additional statement during any month in
which a transaction occurs.
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Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Economic Benefits Provided to the Advisory Firm from External Sources and Conflicts
of Interest
LRI receives a portion of the annual management fees collected by the TPM to whom LRI
refers clients. In addition, financial consultants may be eligible for cash and non-cash
compensation including bonuses, recognition trips and other benefits. Some of these
programs may be financed in whole or in part by unaffiliated third parties, including TPMs,
which may influence some representatives to favor those managers. See the prior sections
entitled “Fees and Compensation” and “Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations”
for more details regarding compensation and conflicts of interests.
This situation creates a conflict of interest because the firm and/or its Investment Advisor
Representative have an incentive to decide what Third Party Money Managers to use
because of the higher referral fees to be received by the firm. However, when referring
clients to a third party money manager, the client’s best interest will be the main
determining factor of the firm and its representatives.
Advisory Firm Payments for Client Referrals
LRI’s investment advisor representatives may receive certain benefits from Gradient
Investments, LLC (and/or its affiliated companies) based on achieving certain production
thresholds. These thresholds are not based on the sale of any specific product or specific
product type. These incentives include marketing assistance, access to technology, office
support, and business trainings and trips. While some of these benefit the client, such as
technology and training, some do not. This creates a conflict of interest because it gives an
incentive to the representative to meet this threshold.
This conflict is mitigated by
disclosures, procedures and the firm’s fiduciary obligation to act in the client’s best interest.
Clients are not required to use Gradient Investments, LLC or any of its affiliated companies.
LRI does not compensate any third parties for client referrals.
Item 15: Custody
Account Statements
All assets are held at qualified custodians, which means the custodians provide written
account statements directly to clients at their address of record at least quarterly. Clients
are urged to compare the account statements received directly from their custodians to the
performance reports and invoices prepared by the TPMs and promptly notify LRI of
discrepancies.
Item 16: Investment Discretion
Discretionary Authority for Trading
LRI does manage client accounts and therefore does not accept discretionary authority.
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Item 17: Voting Client Securities
Proxy Votes
LRI does not vote proxies on securities. Clients are expected to vote their own proxies. The
client will receive their proxies directly from the custodian of their account or from a
transfer agent.
Item 18: Financial Information
Balance Sheet
A balance sheet is not required to be provided because LRI does not serve as a custodian for
client funds or securities and LRI does not require prepayment of fees of more than $1200
Financial Conditions Reasonably Likely to Impair Advisory Firm’s Ability to Meet
per client and six months or more in advance.
Commitments to Clients
Bankruptcy Petitions during the Past Ten Years
LRI received a $681,500 loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”) in
October of 2021.
Neither LRI nor its management has had any bankruptcy petitions in the last ten years.
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Supervised Person Brochure
Part 2B of Form ADV
Michael Jon Byers
10210 Frankford Ave, Suite 220
Lubbock, TX 79424
TOLL FREE PHONE: 866-785-5350
TOLL FREE FAX: 877-653-0385
EMAIL: info@4lonestar.com
WEBSITE: www.4lonestar.com
This brochure supplement provides information about Michael Byers and
supplements Lonestar Registered Investment Advisors, PLLC’s brochure. You
should have received a copy of that brochure. Please contact Michael Byers if you
did not receive Lonestar Registered Investment Advisors, PLLC’s brochure or if you
have any questions about the contents of this supplement.
Additional information about Michael Byers (CRD#5383809) is available on the
SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
September 30, 2025
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Brochure Supplement (Part 2B of Form ADV)
Supervised Person Brochure
Principal Executive Officers and Management Persons
Michael Jon Byers CRD# 5383809
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Year of birth: 1973
Educational Background and Business Experience
Educational Background:
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Business Experience:
No post high school education.
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The Viable Group, Inc.; IAR; 08/2025 – Present
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Lonestar Registered Investment Advisors, PLLC; Managing Member/IAR; 05/2007-
Present
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M&M Wealth Management LLC dba Lonestar Wealth Management; Managing
Member/Insurance Agent; 02/2020 - Present
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Texas Alliance Financial Services, PLLC; Managing Member/Insurance Agent;
05/2007-Present
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Alliance Financial Services; Sales Representative; 07/2001-Present
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Bankers Life; Sales Representative; 07/1997-08/2001
Disciplinary Information
MJB Innovations; Owner; 01/1994-07/1997
Michael Byers has no criminal or civil action in a domestic, foreign or military court of
competent jurisdiction to disclose.
Michael Byers never had an administrative proceeding before the SEC, any other federal
regulatory agency, any state regulatory agency, or any foreign financial regulatory authority.
Michael Byers has never been the subject of a self-regulatory organization (SRO)
proceeding.
Other Business Activities
Michael Byers has not been involved in any other hearing or formal adjudication in which a
professional attainment, designation, or license of the supervised person was revoked or
suspended because of a violation of rules relating to professional conduct.
Managing Member Michael Byers is an insurance agent for Texas Alliance Financial Services,
PLLC dba Lone Star Financial Services and M&M Wealth Management PLLC dba Lone Star
Wealth Management. Greater than 50% of Mr. Byers’ time is spent in this practice. Mr. Byers
is also an Investment Advisor Representative with The Viable Group. Less than 5% of his
time is spent on this activity. From time to time, he will offer clients advice or products from
those activities. These practices represent conflicts of interest because it gives Mr. Byers an
incentive to recommend products based on the commission amount received.
This conflict is mitigated by disclosures, procedures, and the firm’s fiduciary obligation to
place to act in the best interest at all times. Clients always have the right to decide whether
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to purchase any insurance products or services. Clients have the option to purchase these
products or services through another insurance agent or investment advisor representative
of their choosing.
Additional Compensation
Mr. Byers receives additional compensation in his capacity as an insurance agent, but he
does not receive any performance-based fees.
Supervision
Michael Byers may receive certain benefits from Gradient Investments, LLC (and/or its
affiliated companies) based on achieving certain production thresholds. These thresholds
are not based on the sale of any specific product or specific product type. These incentives
include marketing assistance, access to technology, office support, and business trainings
and trips. While some of these benefit the client, such as technology and training, some do
not. This creates a conflict of interest because it gives an incentive to the representative to
meet this threshold. This conflict is mitigated by disclosures, procedures and the firm’s
fiduciary obligation to place the best interest of the Client first. Clients are not required to
use Gradient Investments, LLC or any of its affiliated companies.
Mr. Byers is the sole owner of Lonestar Registered Investment Advisors, PLLC; therefore, he
is solely responsible for all supervision and formulation and monitoring of investment
advice offered to clients. He will adhere to the policies and procedures as described in the
firm’s Compliance Manual.
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