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VICKY’S OF SANTA FE

PROFESSIONAL LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION

October 6, 2026

To Whom It May Concern:

It is my pleasure to recommend Kurt Phelps and the work he has done for Vicky’s of Santa Fe. From the beginning of our relationship, Kurt has brought a level of experience, professionalism, and genuine commitment that has made a meaningful difference to our business.

His knowledge of finance, business strategy, operations, acquisitions, and negotiations has been extremely valuable. Kurt has helped us better understand the value of our business, identify opportunities for growth, improve our decision-making, and think more strategically about our future.

What I appreciate most about Kurt is his honesty and integrity. He is not afraid to tell you what he really thinks, even when it may not be what you want to hear. I value that tremendously because I know his advice is always given with our best interests in mind.

Kurt also has an impressive network of professional relationships throughout the country. His connections in banking, finance, business development, and other areas have opened doors and provided resources that have been extremely helpful to Vicky’s of Santa Fe.

Most importantly, Kurt is someone I trust. He has treated our business, our financial information, and our goals with the utmost discretion and respect. He genuinely cares about the people and businesses he works with, and that comes through in everything he does.

I would recommend Kurt without hesitation to any business owner or organization looking for an experienced consultant, strategic advisor, or trusted business partner. His knowledge, experience, integrity, and personal commitment make him an exceptional resource.

We are very grateful for Kurt’s involvement with Vicky’s of Santa Fe and for the positive impact he has had on our business and our future.

Sincerely,

Marc Laliberte

Owner

Vicky’s of Santa

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WALKER’S TOTAL SOLUTIONS, LLC

Humble, Texas

PROFESSIONAL LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION

August 20, 2026

To Whom It May Concern:

It is my pleasure to provide this letter of recommendation for Kurt Phelps and his business consulting services. Our experience working with Kurt has been extremely positive, and I am grateful that we made the decision to engage him as a consultant and strategic advisor to Walker’s Total Solutions, LLC.

Kurt brought to our organization an exceptional combination of executive leadership experience, financial expertise, business strategy, negotiation skills, and practical business judgment. His extensive background in banking, finance, business development, and executive leadership was immediately evident in the way he evaluated our company and worked directly with me and our leadership team.

One of Kurt’s greatest contributions has been his ability to look at our business from both a financial and operational perspective. He counseled our leadership team on ways to streamline the company, strengthen our internal decision-making, improve profitability, and position the organization for sustainable growth. Rather than simply identifying problems, Kurt helped us develop practical solutions and strategies that management could implement.

Kurt also performed a comprehensive valuation of our company, helping us better understand the financial value of the business and the factors that could increase that value over time. His ability to analyze our financial position and translate that information into understandable strategic recommendations was extremely valuable to our leadership team.

As Walker’s Total Solutions began evaluating opportunities to grow through acquisition, Kurt developed a comprehensive business plan and acquisition strategy designed to position our company to acquire a competitor. He helped us evaluate potential transaction structures, financing considerations, valuation issues, and the strategic benefits and risks associated with an acquisition.

I have been particularly impressed with Kurt’s ability to negotiate and structure business transactions. He understands that a successful deal must work financially and strategically for the company over the long term. His ability to evaluate different deal structures, identify potential issues, and negotiate terms that protect and benefit our company has made him an important resource to our organization.

Another significant advantage Kurt brings is the depth and breadth of his professional network. I have been extremely impressed by the extensive relationships and resources he has developed throughout the country during his career. His network within banking, finance, private capital, business development, professional services, and other industries has provided our company with access to resources and relationships that would have been difficult for us to develop independently.

Beyond his technical and professional capabilities, I have tremendous respect for Kurt’s professionalism, integrity, and direct approach to business. He does not simply tell a client what he believes they want to hear. He provides his assessment honestly and directly, even when that assessment requires management to reconsider an existing strategy or make difficult decisions. I have found this quality particularly valuable because I know his recommendations are based upon what he genuinely believes is in the best interest of our company.

Kurt approaches every aspect of an engagement professionally and treats sensitive company, financial, and strategic information with the appropriate level of discretion and integrity. His willingness to challenge conventional thinking while remaining focused on solutions has earned the respect of both me and our leadership team.

Our company is stronger as a result of Kurt’s involvement. His contributions have gone well beyond traditional consulting. He has served as a strategic advisor, financial resource, business development professional, negotiator, and trusted counselor to our leadership team.

Based upon my experience working with Kurt, I would highly recommend him to any organization seeking an experienced executive, business consultant, strategic advisor, business development leader, or financial professional. His combination of senior-level financial experience, strategic thinking, negotiation ability, nationwide professional relationships, professionalism, and integrity would make him a valuable asset to an organization or leadership team.

I am extremely pleased with the services Kurt has provided to Walker’s Total Solutions, LLC and remain grateful for the positive impact he has made on our organization.

Sincerely,

Todrick Walker

Chief Executive Officer / Owner

Walker’s Total Solutions, LLC

Houston, Texas

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