Hatching Hoot Wealth

  • 2010
    Hoot Wealth has been nearly fifteen years in the making. Our founders, Nick Crow and Bryan Hinmon, met as analysts at The Motley Fool®. Together they worked to provide investor education, manage a portfolio of in-house capital with total transparency for subscribers, and push one another to become better investors each step of the way. As natural teachers and effective partners, the duo soon took over the internal Analyst Development Program, responsible for hiring and training several cohorts of stellar investors.
  • 2014
    In 2014 Nick founded Motley Fool Wealth Management®, helping The Motley Fool® expand the ways in which it could fulfill its purpose. This ambitious journey, of course, required the help of many talented and hardworking people. Among them, was Bryan, who was called to lead the investing operations of Fool Wealth as Nick led the charge in building the business itself, overseeing the roll out of the planning and advice functions, and over the next 11 years attracting and serving more than $2.3 billion in client entrusted assets.
  • 2025
    In what felt like the blink of an eye, after thousands of unique risk assessments, portfolio recommendations, and client conversations, the idea for a fully independent firm was born. We wanted the ability to serve clients better and more completely. We wanted to help more people in ways that were true to us. We wanted to have a Hoot doing what we love, on our own terms, and in 2025 Hoot Wealth was hatched.

What about the name?

We’ve drawn inspiration from the majestic Great Horned Owl, known for its keen vision, silent focus, and the wisdom it symbolizes. We bring these qualities to each client relationship and investment opportunity.

 Vision

The Great Horned Owl sees clearly even in the darkest conditions. Our commitment is to help you see beyond the immediate, uncovering opportunities and potential pitfalls in the financial landscape and soar above them. With a long-term perspective, we guide you toward growth and security, illuminating paths that align with your goals and keeping a sharp eye on what you care about most.

 Focus

Known for its ability to stay intensely focused, the Great Horned Owl acts with precision and purpose. In the same way, we stay attuned to financial markets and emerging risks and opportunities, helping you make decisions with clarity and purpose. Our disciplined focus ensures that each strategy is crafted with your long-term success in mind, cutting through noise and distraction.

 Wisdom

Revered as a symbol of wisdom, the Great Horned Owl embodies the experience and knowledge that come from perspective and insight. At Hoot Wealth, we view wisdom as a never-ending pursuit of the right information paired with the right application. As we search for the straight path our eyes and ears are turned to wisdom and our hearts to understanding.

 

Like the Great Horned Owl’s silent strength, we don’t need to make a lot of noise to make an impact. Our approach is personalized, thoughtful, and designed to bring you peace of mind, so you can focus on enjoying the things that matter most.

But all that is serious – a little too serious to match our true nature. So, we wanted to make sure our logo expresses the optimism that comes from confidence in an understandable path, an astutely managed investment portfolio and a trusted partnership in dealing with whatever life brings.

Finally, the word “Hoot” is just fun to say. And it is a reminder to care more deeply about everything we do and how we go about it. We give a Hoot and think you should too.