Steve Blackwell is the CEO and Managing Partner of Invito Energy Partners, with over 15 years of experience in the energy sector and more than 20 years in executive leadership. As President of Petromax Operating, Steve managed the deployment of over $100 million in investor capital across three operated fields, overseeing the leasing of over 86,000 net mineral acres and the drilling of 39 horizontal wells. He also led the divestment of assets for nearly $900 million, achieving an average return of 370%. During his tenure as Chief Operating Officer at US Energy Development, Steve managed over $100 million in capital deployment, drilling 29 wells in the company’s Eagle Ford shale asset. He reduced drilling costs by 25%, increased average EURs by 5%, and improved ROI. Steve holds a BS in Business Administration, Finance, and Accounting from Central Michigan University.

Erick Blankmeyer is the Managing Partner of Blankmeyer Group, with over 25 years of experience in private wealth management, proactive tax planning, and exit planning. He specializes in helping business owners legally reduce their taxes while guiding them through key life events. Erick is dedicated to simplifying complex financial matters, ensuring that wealth, health, and family visions are aligned. His expertise lies in providing clear, effective strategies for business owners to optimize their financial outcomes and plan for long-term success.

David Sebastian is the Founder and CEO of Credo Flourishing Families, with over 10 years of experience providing financial guidance to high-net-worth clients. He began his career in Sun Valley, Idaho, working with families worth over $50 million, and later moved to the Bay Area, working with high-earning clients in San Francisco at Deloitte. David has worked with presidential candidates, venture capitalists, and financiers. As a family office CFO, he has handled complex financial structures and witnessed how wealth can be created, preserved, mismanaged, or even cause family issues.