<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="yes"?><ns1:informationTable xmlns:ns1="http://www.sec.gov/edgar/document/thirteenf/informationtable"><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>MEDTRONIC PLC</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>SHS</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>G5960L103</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>219223</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>2435</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>2435</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>ASML HOLDING N V</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>N Y REGISTRY SHS</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>N07059210</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>3662134</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>4395</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>4395</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>ABBVIE INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>00287Y109</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>2434928</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>12330</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>12330</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>AEROVIRONMENT INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>008073108</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>4045689</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>20178</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>20178</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>00971T101</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>559263</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>5540</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>5540</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>ALPHABET INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>CAP STK CL C</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>02079K107</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>311611</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>1864</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>1864</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>ALTRIA GROUP INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>02209S103</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>1271277</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>24907</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>24907</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>AMAZON COM INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>023135106</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>10805836</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>57993</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>57993</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>ANTERO RESOURCES CORP</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>03674X106</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>4221434</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>147345</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>147345</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>APPLE INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>037833100</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>7463691</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>32033</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>32033</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>ARK 21SHARES BITCOIN ETF</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>SHS BEN INT</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>040919102</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>714672</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>11260</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>11260</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC DEL</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>CL B NEW</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>084670702</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>563358</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>1224</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>1224</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>BLACKSTONE MTG TR INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM CL A</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>09257W100</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>2475191</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>130205</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>130205</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>BLACKSTONE SECD LENDING FD</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COMMON STOCK</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>09261X102</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>1684907</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>57525</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>57525</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>BXP INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>101121101</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>265518</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>3300</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>3300</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>110122108</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>495411</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>9575</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>9575</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>BRITISH AMERN TOB PLC</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>SPONSORED ADR</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>110448107</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>1131602</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>30935</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>30935</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>BROADCOM INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>11135F101</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>1364993</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>7913</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>7913</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>BROOKFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE CO</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM SB VTG SHS A</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>11275Q107</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>2283419</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>52577</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>52577</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>CHARLES RIV LABS INTL INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>159864107</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>1148335</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>5830</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>5830</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>CHENIERE ENERGY PARTNERS LP</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM UNIT</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>16411Q101</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>740544</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>15200</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>15200</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>CHEVRON CORP NEW</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>166764100</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>4869717</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>33067</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>33067</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>CISCO SYS INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>17275R102</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>259181</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>4870</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>4870</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>COMERICA INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>200340107</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>6121701</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>102182</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>102182</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>COSTCO WHSL CORP NEW</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>22160K105</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>281027</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>317</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>317</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>CROWN CASTLE INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>22822V101</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>1391174</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>11727</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>11727</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>CUMMINS INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>231021106</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>841854</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>2600</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>2600</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>DORCHESTER MINERALS LP</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM UNIT</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>25820R105</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>222567</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>7382</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>7382</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>DOW INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>260557103</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>2010208</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>36797</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>36797</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>DUKE ENERGY CORP NEW</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM NEW</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>26441C204</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>913637</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>7924</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>7924</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>EDISON INTL</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>281020107</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>1238855</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>14225</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>14225</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>ENBRIDGE INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>29250N105</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>6406268</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>157751</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>157751</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>ENERGY TRANSFER L P</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM UT LTD PTN</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>29273V100</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>362767</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>22602</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>22602</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>ENTERPRISE PRODS PARTNERS L</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>293792107</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>1882631</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>64673</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>64673</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>EXTRA SPACE STORAGE INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>30225T102</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>1162226</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>6450</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>6450</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>EXXON MOBIL CORP</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>30231G102</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>2700239</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>23036</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>23036</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>GILEAD SCIENCES INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>375558103</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>1831066</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>21840</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>21840</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>GLOBAL X FDS</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>US INFR DEV ETF</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>37954Y673</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>500094</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>12150</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>12150</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>GLOBAL X FDS</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>GLOBAL X URANIUM</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>37954Y871</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>652623</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>22811</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>22811</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>GOLDMAN SACHS ETF TR</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>ACTIVEBETA US LG</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>381430503</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>858570</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>7602</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>7602</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>GOLDMAN SACHS ETF TR</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>ACCES TREASURY</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>381430529</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>215624</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>2150</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>2150</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>GRAYSCALE BITCOIN TR BTC</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>SHS REP COM UT</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>389637109</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>458793</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>9085</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>9085</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>GRAYSCALE ETHEREUM TR ETH</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>SHS</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>389638107</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>300988</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>13750</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>13750</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>GRAYSCALE ETHEREUM MINI TR E</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM UNIT</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>38964R104</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>33550</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>13750</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>13750</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>HOME DEPOT INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>437076102</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>380078</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>938</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>938</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHS</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>459200101</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>3178025</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>14375</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>14375</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>INVESCO QQQ TR</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>UNIT SER 1</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>46090E103</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>587636</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>1204</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>1204</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>INVESCO EXCHANGE TRADED FD T</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>S&amp;P500 QUALITY</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>46137V241</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>1358316</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>20192</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>20192</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>IRON MTN INC DEL</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>46284V101</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>876371</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>7375</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>7375</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>ISHARES TR</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>CORE S&amp;P500 ETF</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>464287200</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>1153640</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>2000</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>2000</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>ISHARES TR</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>CORE S&amp;P MCP ETF</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>464287507</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>253642</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>4070</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>4070</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>ISHARES TR</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>0-5 YR TIPS ETF</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>46429B747</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>408320</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>4030</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>4030</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>ISHARES BITCOIN TRUST ETF</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>SHS BEN INT</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>46438F101</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>361300</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>10000</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>10000</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>JPMORGAN CHASE &amp; CO.</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>46625H100</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>600664</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>2849</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>2849</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>J P MORGAN EXCHANGE TRADED F</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>INCOME ETF</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>46641Q159</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>359894</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>7758</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>7758</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>J P MORGAN EXCHANGE TRADED F</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>EQUITY PREMIUM</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>46641Q332</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>16541930</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>277969</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>277969</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>J P MORGAN EXCHANGE TRADED F</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>NASDAQ EQT PREM</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>46654Q203</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>16775965</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>305406</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>305406</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>JOHNSON &amp; JOHNSON</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>478160104</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>1071286</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>6610</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>6610</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>KRAFT HEINZ CO</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>500754106</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>447867</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>12756</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>12756</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>ELI LILLY &amp; CO</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>532457108</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>8519199</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>9616</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>9616</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>LOWES COS INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>548661107</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>212076</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>783</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>783</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>SPHERE ENTERTAINMENT CO</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>CL A</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>55826T102</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>1237040</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>28000</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>28000</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>MARTIN MARIETTA MATLS INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>573284106</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>1525939</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>2835</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>2835</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>MERCK &amp; CO INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>58933Y105</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>206906</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>1822</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>1822</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>MICROSOFT CORP</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>594918104</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>4461352</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>10368</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>10368</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>MICROSTRATEGY INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>CL A NEW</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>594972408</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>7915770</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>46950</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>46950</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>NVIDIA CORPORATION</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>67066G104</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>12708962</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>104652</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>104652</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>OCCIDENTAL PETE CORP</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>674599105</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>773100</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>15000</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>15000</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>OMEGA HEALTHCARE INVS INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>681936100</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>3119452</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>76645</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>76645</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>PALO ALTO NETWORKS INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>697435105</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>4205849</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>12305</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>12305</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>PEPSICO INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>713448108</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>851637</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>5008</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>5008</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>PERMIAN RESOURCES CORP</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>CLASS A COM</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>71424F105</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>925140</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>67975</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>67975</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>PHILIP MORRIS INTL INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>718172109</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>744868</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>6136</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>6136</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>PINNACLE WEST CAP CORP</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>723484101</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>1748324</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>19735</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>19735</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>PROCTER AND GAMBLE CO</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>742718109</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>307430</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>1775</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>1775</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>QUALCOMM INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>747525103</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>644490</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>3790</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>3790</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>RTX CORPORATION</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>75513E101</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>205972</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>1700</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>1700</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>ROCKWELL AUTOMATION INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>773903109</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>326179</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>1215</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>1215</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>SPDR GOLD TR</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>GOLD SHS</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>78463V107</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>753972</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>3102</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>3102</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>SCHWAB STRATEGIC TR</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>US LRG CAP ETF</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>808524201</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>1604925</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>23654</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>23654</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>SCHWAB STRATEGIC TR</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>US LCAP GR ETF</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>808524300</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>7365216</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>70697</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>70697</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>SCHWAB STRATEGIC TR</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>US MID-CAP ETF</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>808524508</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>578188</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>6959</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>6959</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>SCHWAB STRATEGIC TR</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>US SML CAP ETF</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>808524607</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>2402496</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>46650</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>46650</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>SCHWAB STRATEGIC TR</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>US DIVIDEND EQ</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>808524797</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>8651411</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>102347</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>102347</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>SCHWAB STRATEGIC TR</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>INTL EQTY ETF</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>808524805</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>2496855</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>60721</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>60721</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>SCHWAB STRATEGIC TR</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>SHT TM US TRES</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>808524862</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>349815</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>7142</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>7142</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>SEALED AIR CORP NEW</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>81211K100</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>256278</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>7060</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>7060</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>SOUTHERN CO</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>842587107</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>838313</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>9296</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>9296</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>TESLA INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>88160R101</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>3462673</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>13235</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>13235</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>883556102</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>378565</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>612</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>612</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>TRUIST FINL CORP</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>89832Q109</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>1090635</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>25500</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>25500</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>902252105</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>1355982</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>2323</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>2323</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>UNION PAC CORP</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>907818108</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>219367</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>890</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>890</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>VANECK ETF TRUST</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>MRNGSTR WDE MOAT</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>92189F643</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>1648150</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>17000</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>17000</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>VANECK BITCOIN ETF</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>SH BEN INT</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>92189K105</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>519475</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>7232</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>7232</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>VANGUARD BD INDEX FDS</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>INTERMED TERM</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>921937819</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>359483</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>4587</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>4587</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>VANGUARD INDEX FDS</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>S&amp;P 500 ETF SHS</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>922908363</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>1302817</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>2469</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>2469</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>VANGUARD INDEX FDS</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>SMALL CP ETF</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>922908751</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>1853796</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>7815</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>7815</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>92343V104</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>2367215</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>52710</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>52710</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>VISA INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM CL A</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>92826C839</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>922182</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>3354</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>3354</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>WP CAREY INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>92936U109</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>391244</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>6280</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>6280</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>WALMART INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>931142103</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>4258982</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>52743</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>52743</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>WASTE MGMT INC DEL</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>94106L109</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>200542</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>966</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>966</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>WHIRLPOOL CORP</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>963320106</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>670890</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>6270</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>6270</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>WILLIAMS COS INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>COM</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>969457100</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>3466889</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>75945</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>75945</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable><ns1:infoTable>
        <ns1:nameOfIssuer>WOODSIDE ENERGY GROUP LTD</ns1:nameOfIssuer><ns1:titleOfClass>SPONSORED ADR</ns1:titleOfClass><ns1:cusip>980228308</ns1:cusip><ns1:value>3797489</ns1:value>
    <ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamt>220272</ns1:sshPrnamt>
      <ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
    </ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt><ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion><ns1:votingAuthority>
      <ns1:Sole>0</ns1:Sole>
      <ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
      <ns1:None>220272</ns1:None>
    </ns1:votingAuthority>
  </ns1:infoTable></ns1:informationTable>
