Christian Bauman is a Senior Managing Director at U.S. Capital Wealth and a Founding Advisor of U.S. Capital Advisors. With over 30 years in the industry, he began his career in 1994 as a currency trader with Ruesch International. He joined Merrill Lynch's Middle Markets in 1995, transitioning to private client services in 1998. In 2002, he moved his retirement consulting practice to UBS, and in 2010, he and his team were instrumental in establishing USCA as its founding team.

Having spent his formative years overseas, Christian brings a distinctive global perspective to the energy sector. His deep understanding is further enriched by his family legacy, with both his father and grandfather having retired from Exxon and ExxonMobil.

Mr. Bauman holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) and the Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®) designations. These credentials uniquely equip him to guide business owners through the intricate strategic, financial, and personal considerations involved in exiting their businesses. He is also a graduate of UBS' Portfolio Management Program, a hedge fund manager, and holds Series 7, 63, 65, and 31 licenses, along with a General Insurance License.

After permanently returning to the United States for his collegiate studies at Tufts University, Christian has cultivated a profound appreciation for his adopted hometown of Houston.