Self-Directed Investing: What Is It and Is It Right for You?

Information on this page is general and educational. It is not investment, tax, or legal advice. Self-directed investing gives qualified investors more control over where their capital goes, from alternative assets to private market opportunities. This guide explains how PetroVybe’s Texas natural gas development model works, who it may fit, and what to consider before investing, including tax efficiency, asset-backed strategy, timelines, risks, and long-term income potential. PetroVybe ONE is offered pursuant to Regulation D, Rule 506(c) under the Securities Act of 1933. Participation is available only to verified accredited investors as defined under Rule 501 of Regulation D. This page does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy securities in any jurisdiction where such offer or sale is not permitted. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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Our Self-Directed Investing Services

Explore PetroVybe’s self-directed investing opportunities, tax benefits, asset strategy, risk controls, and investor support.

PetroVybe ONE

A passive Texas natural gas development project built to deliver tax efficiency, asset growth, and potential compounding income through legacy production optimization and new drilling opportunities.

Tax Advantages

PetroVybe structures projects to provide meaningful IDC deductions, with prior results showing substantial first-year deductions against active income for qualified accredited investors.

Forecasted Returns

Projected cash distributions are designed to grow over time as production scales, though all forecasts depend on operational performance, commodity pricing, and project execution.

Compound Economics

The Protect and Scale model uses legacy well optimization, new drilling, reinvested cash flow, and structured capital to pursue higher Multiple on Invested Capital.

Risk Mitigation

Projects are supported by acquired Texas wells, planned new wells, seismic data, third-party engineering, and disciplined underwriting to help mitigate development risk.

Partner Support

Investor partners receive communication, document access, tax support, and relationship management from a team focused on transparency, accountability, and long-term stewardship.

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How Self-Directed Investing Works

Understand Your Investment Objective

Begin by reviewing what self-directed investing means, how private energy development differs from public securities, and whether PetroVybe’s Texas natural gas strategy aligns with your tax profile, liquidity, risk tolerance, and long-term wealth goals.

Verify Accredited Investor Status

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Assess Tax and Timing

Invest and Monitor Progress

Investor Confidence

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The PetroVybe Difference

Why Choose PetroVybe?

PetroVybe combines energy expertise, tax strategy, and transparent investor stewardship.

Asset Access

Direct access to private Texas natural gas assets positioned for rising electricity demand.

Tax Efficiency

IDC deductions may reduce taxable active income for qualified accredited investor partners.

Validation

Independent engineering review and clean audit transparency support informed investor diligence.

Track Record

Leaders have scaled major South Texas and Gulf Coast energy assets successfully.

Meet the PetroVybe Team

Experienced energy operators, engineers, and investor relations leaders.

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Peter A Snell

Founder & CEO

Peter A. Snell is the Founder and CEO of PetroVybe, bringing extensive experience as a business fixer and strategic deal-closer in the oil and gas sector. He led a 5x year-over-year EBITDAX increase in an oil and gas development company turnaround and closed $339M in revenue over a five-year span in healthcare management. Peter also founded and led a management consulting company to 2.3x average year-over-year growth and co-founded a healthcare tech company that achieved a 4x exit. At PetroVybe, he champions Biblical Stewardship in business and serves as a thought leader on the intersection of the AI boom and energy development. His vision is to fuel the AI-driven electricity demand while building long-term legacy wealth for accredited investors across East Texas and Gulf Coast Basins. Disclaimer: these results were achieved at prior companies.

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Blaine Yeary

President & COO

Blaine Yeary serves as President and COO of PetroVybe, overseeing operational strategy and asset development across the company's East Texas and Gulf Coast Basins projects. Having scaled large-scale oil and gas assets, Blaine led the growth of a $5 billion asset from zero to 35,000 BOEPD (barrels of oil equivalent per day) over eight years. He brings deep relationships in off-market acquisition opportunities, giving PetroVybe a distinctive edge in sourcing and developing high-value development projects. Blaine's leadership supports consistent production growth and long-term asset value. Disclaimer: these results were achieved at prior companies.

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Clayton Riddle

Chief Financial Officer

Clayton Riddle is the Chief Financial Officer of PetroVybe, uniquely positioned as both a financial strategist and a petroleum engineer. He led a 9x year-over-year EBITDAX increase for an oil and gas development company and has held engineering, development, and finance roles at Halliburton, Sheridan Production Company, PEDEVCO Corp, and Odyssey Energy, among others. At PEDEVCO, Clayton grew the company's leasehold through acquisitions, increased EBITDA by 900%, and added 10 million barrels of proved oil reserves, helping earn the company the 2019 World Finance Oil & Gas Best Independent Company — North America award. He was also nominated for Oil & Gas Investor's Forty Under 40 in Energy in 2018. At PetroVybe, Clayton oversees financial modeling, capital strategy, and investor reporting to model and report MOIC and IRR for partners. Disclaimer: these results were achieved at prior companies.

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Michael Stamatedes

Chief Geophysicist

Michael Stamatedes is the Chief Geophysicist at PetroVybe, bringing a 48-year track record of identifying profitable well locations in the oil and gas industry. A former Geology leader at ExxonMobil, he has led major exploration successes including over 3 TCF of natural gas discoveries and the production of 270 BCF and 15 MMBO. At PetroVybe, Michael applies his decades of experience to development projects in East Texas and Gulf Coast Basins, supporting rigorous evaluation of every prospect. Disclaimer: these results were achieved at prior companies.

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Alicia Ammari

Director of Partner Relations

Alicia Ammari serves as Director of Partner Relations at PetroVybe, playing a central role in building and maintaining meaningful relationships with the company's accredited investor partners. In her position, Alicia serves as a key point of contact for investors, ensuring they receive timely communication, transparent reporting, and a high-quality experience throughout their partnership with PetroVybe. Her work reflects the company's core values of accountability, transparency, and stewardship, helping investors feel informed and confident in their oil and gas development positions. Alicia's dedication to partner satisfaction supports PetroVybe's mission of providing accredited investors with direct access to natural gas development opportunities across East Texas and Gulf Coast Basins.

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Luke McIntosh

VP Asset Intelligence & Performance

Luke McIntosh serves as Vice President of Asset Intelligence and Performance at PetroVybe, overseeing the monitoring, analysis, and optimization of the company's oil and gas assets across East Texas and Gulf Coast Basins. In his role, Luke is responsible for translating operational and production data into actionable intelligence that drives performance improvements and supports strategic decision-making. His work is integral to PetroVybe's commitment to compounding output over time and supporting the long-term value of its development portfolio. Luke's focus on asset performance aligns directly with PetroVybe's mission of supporting the project's targeted returns.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are self-directed investments?

Self-directed investments are assets chosen directly by the investor rather than limited to standard public-market options like stocks, mutual funds, or bonds. They often include alternatives such as private equity, real estate, energy projects, or other tangible assets. PetroVybe’s model gives accredited investors direct exposure to Texas natural gas development, with tax advantages, projected cash flow, and asset growth potential.

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