The Customer Wins

David A. Perez is the CEO of Tax Maverick, a company that empowers tax professionals by providing technology and AI solutions to enhance their tax advisory services. Under his leadership, Tax Maverick has significantly expanded its reach, transitioning from individual taxpayer services to assisting tax professionals nationwide with impactful tax strategies. David is a renowned tax strategist, bestselling author, and developer of th...

​Donald Morgan is the LPL Branch Manager and an Accredited Investment Fiduciary at Independent Wealth Connections, a firm offering a comprehensive range of investment planning products and services, focusing on assisting individuals and business owners with their financial, investment, and retirement needs. With over four decades of experience in the financial services industry, he holds multiple professional registrations and lice...

Larry Shumbres is the Founder and CEO of Archive Intel, an AI-powered compliance solution designed to streamline the archiving of electronic communications for financial institutions. Under his leadership, Archive Intel secured $1.5 million in seed funding to enhance its AI-driven compliance solutions. ​Larry is a seasoned fintech entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in the financial technology sector, having held position...

​Patrick Hannon is the Vice President of SaaS Commercialization at Fidelity Labs, where he develops and implements go-to-market strategies for innovative financial technology solutions. With over 12 years in the WealthTech industry, he has held significant roles at companies such as Nitrogen (formerly Riskalyze) and Advicent (now part of InvestCloud), gaining deep expertise in enterprise wealth management. Patrick is recognized for...

Ryan Eisenman is the Co-founder and CEO of Arch, a fintech company that automates the administration and management of private investments. A Houston native, he graduated from Vanderbilt University with a degree in Human and Organizational Development, along with minors in Corporate Strategy, Financial Economics, and Economics. Before founding Arch in 2018, Ryan gained experience in business development and analysis through roles a...

Bennett Maxwell is the Founder of Dirty Dough. Beginning his entrepreneurial journey in elementary school by selling candy bars, Bennett now leads a pioneering cookie-selling franchise. Dirty Dough's innovative centralized production introduces the first-ever three-layer cookie, streamlining franchise operations by addressing challenges like waste, quality control, and supply chain at the corporate level. This unique model allows f...

Sindhu Joseph is the Founder and CEO of CogniCor, an AI-driven digital assistant platform transforming customer engagement in financial services. She holds a PhD in Artificial Intelligence and has co-authored six US patents. Recognized among WealthManagement.com's Ten to Watch in 2023, Sindhu is a member of the Forbes Technology Council. Her global background spans India, Europe, and the USA, and she is passionate about democratizi...

Nickie Froiland is the Co-founder and Chief Growth Officer of Motus9, a professional services and impact firm dedicated to helping organizations overcome challenges and achieve their goals. With a passion for guiding individuals to remove blind spots and discover new approaches, she excels in fostering personal and professional growth. Nickie's expertise spans business consulting, executive coaching, and operational advising, enabl...

Michael Todasco is a Visiting Fellow at the James Silberrad Brown Center for Artificial Intelligence at San Diego State University. He previously served as Senior Director of Innovation at PayPal and holds over 100 US utility patents. Michael earned his MBA from UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business and a Master of Fine Arts from Johns Hopkins University. His work focuses on the intersection of artificial intelligence, payments, id...

Brian Thorp is the Founder, CEO, and Editor-in-Chief of Wealthtender, the industry's first SEC-compliant online review platform for financial advisors and a leading independent financial advisor directory. Under his leadership, the company has become a vital resource for half a million consumers annually, helping them connect with knowledgeable financial advisors. Before founding Wealthtender in 2019, Brian had a successful 22-year...

Peter Dun is the Co-Founder and CEO of Feathery, a company specializing in developing form-building solutions for developers and product teams. At Feathery, he leverages cutting-edge AI and no-code technologies to provide wealth managers with flexible and personalized onboarding tools that seamlessly integrate with their tech stack. With a background that includes degrees in artificial intelligence from Stanford University and prev...

Kyle Gray is the CEO and Story Strategist of The Story Engine, a company specializing in helping coaches, startups, and executives use storytelling to improve communication and sales effectiveness. He has authored books and developed strategies that combine timeless storytelling with cutting-edge marketing techniques, ensuring that his clients can effectively present their unique value online and offline. Beyond his professional ac...

Rich Whalen is the Vice President of Technology Strategy and Execution at Equity Services Inc., a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser member company of National Life Group. Equity Services Inc. creates confidence in the financial future of its clients by supporting financial advisors with innovative technology solutions. Since joining the firm in 2018, Rich has been instrumental in enhancing its technology platform, con...

Andrew J. Evans is the CEO of Rossby Financial, which offers advisors a platform for market accessibility, digital transformation, leadership, and acquisition opportunities. Under his leadership, Rossby Financial has streamlined operations, allowing advisors to achieve net incomes as high as 95% after expenses, significantly improving their financial flexibility. With a background that includes executive roles at Tag Advisors and C...

Rob Sweas is a Certified Financial Planner at Arete Wealth, a financial advisor firm headquartered in Chicago. He began his financial planning career in 2007, working with his father until his untimely passing in 2012. Rob helps clients through significant life transitions, leveraging his personal and professional experience to offer guidance and build trust. He has led a major overhaul of his firm’s operations following a transiti...

Mike Betz is the General Manager at 11thEstate, a company specializing in processing securities class action recoveries for advisors and their clients. With over 20 years of experience in wealth management, he is a certified financial planner and has served on advisory boards for prominent financial firms like Morningstar and Orion. Known for his expertise in client relations, Mike is dedicated to simplifying the complex process of...

Rocky Lalvani is a Profit First Professional and the Fractional Chief Probability Officer at Profit Comes First, where he helps entrepreneurs and small business owners grow their companies profitably. Certified in the Profit First method, Rocky develops the strategies and models his clients need to maximize their profit potential.

Rocky is also the host of the Richer Soul podcast and the Profit Answer Man podcast. He graduated from...

Cheryl Dillon is a pioneering technology entrepreneur and Co-founder of Quik!, a leader in forms automation and productivity solutions. Her journey began in the early 80s with a passion for computers and problem-solving, leading to the launch of Efficient Technology Inc. with her son Richard Walker in 1999. Cheryl helped grow Quik! by tackling paper form inefficiencies in the financial industry, reducing tasks that took hours to mi...

Spenser Segal is the Founder and CEO of ActiFi, a company that provides premier engagement solutions for advisors in the wealth management industry. He is recognized as one of the top 25 most influential people by Investment Advisor magazine and has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. Before ActiFi, Spenser held management positions at American Express Financial Advisors, Dain Rauscher, Barrington Capita...