About
Carter Blackburn is a Partner at Avidian Wealth Solutions in Houston, Texas, where he leads client advisory services and specializes in mergers and acquisitions for the firm. His role centers on helping business owners and families achieve their financial goals through holistic investment management and comprehensive planning, with a strong emphasis on building trusted, long-term relationships. He plays a key part in sourcing and executing M&A opportunities alongside his advisory responsibilities.
Carter’s investment expertise covers tailored wealth management and corporate solutions, particularly for mid-market business owners and executives. He has delivered industry-specific strategies to companies such as Toyota, Waste Management, and HP, highlighting his capability in advising clients from the automotive, environmental services, and technology sectors. His experience enables him to address unique challenges and opportunities across these distinct verticals.
He holds a degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and has spent over 14 years serving corporate executive clients prior to joining Avidian. Carter is also active in community service, serving on the board of the Texas Youth Foundation and participating in local church activities with his family.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avidian Wealth Solutions | Partner | May 2024 to Present | — |
| Avidian Wealth Solutions | M and A Specialist | Apr 2021 to Present | — |
| STA Wealth Management | Wealth Advisor | Apr 2017 to Present | — |
| Second Baptist Church, Houston, TX | Associate Youth Pastor | Oct 2011 to Apr 2017 | — |
| Blackburn Productions | Founder | Sep 2003 to Oct 2011 | — |
Education
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Skills & Expertise
Others at Avidian Wealth Solutions, LLC (6)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
A Andrei Costas | Senior Investment Analyst | Houston, TX , United States |
| Managing Partner | Austin, TX , United States | |
| Senior Portfolio Manager | Houston, TX , United States | |
| Trading Supervisor | Houston, TX , United States | |
J Jake Borbidge | Chief Investment Officer | Houston, TX , United States |
N Nan Lu | Senior Portfolio Manager | Houston, TX , United States |
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