Houston, TX (October 22, 2013) - U.S. Capital Advisors LLC ("USCA") is pleased to announce it has arranged a $52.6 million capital commitment for its client, LL&B Minerals LLC, for the acquisition of oil and gas net mineral interests primarily in the Ohio Utica shale. The transaction was funded by a $32.6 million commitment from LKCM Headwater Investments I, L.P. and a $20 million co-investment commitment from USCA.

About LL&B Minerals LLC

LL&B Minerals is a subsidiary of LL&B Holdings that is focused on acquiring oil and gas mineral and royalty interests. Since 1991, the LL&B Companies have engaged in both operating and acquiring oil and gas royalties in multiple basins across the United States.

About LKCM Headwater Investments I, L.P.

LKCM Headwater Investments I, L.P. is a Texas-based private equity fund investing in a broad range of lower-middle market businesses, primarily distribution/services, energy, and finance.

About U.S. Capital Advisors LLC

Based in Houston, Texas with additional offices in Dallas and Austin, U.S. Capital Advisors (“USCA”) is an integrated financial services boutique with primary business lines in Wealth Management and Capital Markets. USCA’s Wealth Management division provides a full range of advisory services and solutions to high net worth individuals and family offices. USCA’s Capital Markets division, which includes the firm’s, Equity Research, Institutional Client, Investment & Merchant Banking, and Public Finance businesses, advises corporate, institutional and municipal clients. USCA was founded in 2010 and is privately owned. Securities offered through USCA Securities LLC, member FINRA/SIPC; investment advisory services offered through USCA RIA LLC; and municipal advisory services offered through USCA Municipal Advisors LLC.

Contact:

Michael McConnell
Managing Director
713-366-0539
mmcconnell@uscallc.com