Advisory Services and Investments
Partners in disciplined growth, from strategy to execution.
In the Texas spring, the scissortail flycatcher takes flight—agile, resilient, timeless. Its presence affirms that the last freeze has passed and new growth has begun. A symbol of both change and continuity, renewal and endurance, it mirrors the spirit we carry at Scissortail Group: dynamic in motion, adaptable in challenge, and guided by a lasting vision.
What We Do
Our work spans two disciplines: direct investment and bespoke advisory, each rooted in discipline, integrity, and long-term vision.
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Real Estate - Acquisition of existing assets and ground-up development. Asset class agnostic with a Texas/Oklahoma focus. Target deal size: $3MM - $15MM.
Operating Businesses - Construction, development, and real estate operations.
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Real Estate - Capital formation, asset and portfolio management, development, due diligence, underwriting, and governance/operations.
Family Enterprise - Governance, legacy planning, and long-term strategy.
Start-Ups - Capital formation, governance, real estate, and growth strategy.
Banking - Credit, special assets, and real estate.
Scissortail Group is built on the belief that persistence, agility, and vision create enduring value. Our work reflects integrity, innovation, and stewardship—principles that guide both our investments and our advisory practice.
William H. Welder is the founder of Scissortail Group, bringing a versatile background in real estate, finance, and family enterprise to every partnership. He has led investment strategy, operational execution, and organizational transformation in institutional, private equity, and family office settings.
About
Scissortail Group
“Dynamic in motion. Adaptable in challenge. Guided by lasting vision.”
As a partner at a private equity real estate firm, William directed a portfolio of more than $225MM in assets and led over $300MM in transactions across multiple asset classes and geographies. His expertise includes capital strategy, market expansion, fund structuring, and governance, coupled with a reputation for building resilient cultures and streamlining operations.
A member of one of Texas’s oldest undivided family partnerships, William carries forward a legacy of stewardship and long-term vision. Trusted by investors, board members, and civic leaders, he is committed to disciplined growth, integrity in practice, and creating lasting value for both clients and communities.
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