Investment Strategy Professionals to Know 2025

I'm passionate about helping families build generational wealth through strategic retirement planning. As a retirement income strategist, I specialize in self-directed retirement solutions that give people more control over their financial future. My approach is pretty straightforward - I believe everyone deserves access to the financial strategies that the wealthy have been using for generations. I focus on showing clients how to leverage their existing assets, whether that's an old 401(k), home equity, or other resources, to create multiple streams of retirement income. What really drives me is seeing families break free from traditional financial limitations. I love educating people about options they didn't even know existed, like self-directed 401(k)s and velocity banking strategies. It's amazing to watch someone's eyes light up when they realize they have more control over their financial destiny than they thought. I take pride in sitting on the same side of the table as my clients - their success is my success. Whether we're mapping out a debt elimination strategy or creating a retirement income plan, my goal is to empower people with the knowledge and tools they need to build lasting wealth.

Portfolio manager with significant experience in asset allocation, investment strategy, securities research, manager due diligence, and economic analysis, and the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and an MBA from Columbia University. Manage two separate accounts strategies of individual common stocks at SEIA that outperformed their benchmarks, plus manage portfolios of investment grade bonds in customized accounts. Write commentary for firm's website and provide quotes in the media.Oversaw the $28 billion platform of Goldman Sachs Personal Financial Management as Vice President, Investment Oversight to identify risks to clients and the firm, evaluating individual holdings and testing for client suitability. Earlier, managed custom separate accounts of individual investment grade bonds and stocks, performing fundamental research on individual securities.Delivered an annualized performance advantage of more than 10 percentage points managing dozens of modeled strategies totaling $14 billion in assets as Director of Investments at Genworth Financial Asset Management. Created hundreds of custom portfolios with an average portfolio size of $130 million as Director, Investment Management & Guidance at Merrill Lynch in New York in Merrill Lynch's Institutional Consulting Group, a unit overseeing $350 billion in assets. Led asset allocation team of six quantitative analysts.Authored over 1,000 original thought pieces on economics in the media for 10 years at TheStreet and Seeking Alpha.Began career managing portfolios of investment grade bonds and high-quality stocks in 1989 at Oppenheimer & Co. in New York, performing credit analysis and fundamental equity research.Utilize FactSet and Bloomberg to obtain and analyze data on individual securities, markets, and economic variables, as well as BlackRock Aladdin, MSCI Barra, and Morningstar Direct to construct portfolios and evaluate investment managers. Use Monte Carlo simulation, scenario analyses, stress tests, factor models, attribution analysis, and VaR analysis to assess risk.Signature Estate & Investment Advisors, LLC (SEIA) is an SEC-registered investment adviser; however, such registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training and no inference to the contrary should be made. Securities offered through Signature Estate Securities, Inc. member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through SEIA, LLC, 2121 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1600, Los Angeles, CA 90067, (310) 712-2323. For additional information visit our website https://www.seia.com/legal-disclaimer/

With over 8 years of experience in the financial industry, I am a passionate and driven portfolio manager and podcast co-host. I specialize in family wealth management, financial planning, and investments, helping clients achieve their financial goals and dreams. I currently work as a portfolio manager at RBC Dominion Securities, one of Canada's leading full-service investment firms. I am proud to be part of a team that provides comprehensive wealth management solutions to individuals, families, and businesses across the country. In addition to my role at RBC, I also co-host a podcast called Reformed Millennials, where I share my insights and opinions on the latest trends and topics that matter to millennials and investors. I enjoy engaging with our listeners and community, and exploring the opportunities and challenges that our generation faces in the changing world. Through my podcast, I aim to educate, inspire, and empower millennials to make informed and smart decisions about their money and their future.

Jonathan is the Founding Principal of Commons Capital, LLC. He has worked for many of the big Wall Street firms over his career including Smith Barney, Tucker Anthony, RBC Dain Rauscher, Advest and Merrill Lynch/Bank of America ― three of them by way of acquisition. Jonathan has an extensive background providing comprehensive wealth management advice and services to individuals and businesses. He is a member of a select group of advisors who can offer personalized, discretionary asset management services. This enables him to function as your personal portfolio manager and to construct a portfolio that is aligned with your investment objectives, time horizon, risk tolerance, and overall financial strategy. Jonathan currently holds the Series 7, 63, 65, 66 & 24 securities licenses, as well as, Life, Health & Accident Insurance licenses. He held the CSNA designation (Certified Special Needs Advisor) through the Families of Children With Disabilities (FCWD) Program while employed with Merrill Lynch. He gained key experience addressing the complex financial issues that arise when a child or other loved one has a serious disability.Jonathan received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Hartford. He is the former President of the 124 Beacon Street Association Trust, lives in the Back Bay of Boston, is an avid fly fisherman and is an active volunteer with The Jimmy Fund, Dana-Farber and local charities from his hometown.

Jeffrey Barnett is a fiduciary financial advisor with over 30 years of experience, specializing in growing wealth, tax optimization, and retirement security. Jeffrey created and manages Fintegrity , an independent, fee-only, fiduciary Registered Investment Adviser (RIA) to serve clients who reside in the United States. At Fintegrity , we create unique solutions for each client investing more than $1 million. Our personalized approach ensures precision and care toward meeting your financial aspirations.Call Jeffrey at (201) 266-6829 or email Jeff@Fintegrity.com for a complimentary consultation. Let us help you secure your financial future.

Skilled Multi-lingual/ Multi-Cultural Head of marketing, with strong strategic thinking, functional expertise, analytical skills, leadership and people skills. Experience encompasses definition of global strategies, designing national/ regional integrated marketing plans - implementation/ measurement of execution in the US, Canada, UK, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, El Salvador, Brazil, France, Guyana, Trinidad, OECS / in different languages and targeting different cultures. Respected leader of creative teams, multimedia divisions and corporate communications departments. Conceptualize and orchestrate marketing campaigns that effectively reinforce and build brand images. Expert in the technical, conceptual and content development of sales-driving collateral. Proven ability to drive high marketing campaign response rates and execute successful product launches.

Damon Paull, AWMA® - Financial Advisor, Best-Selling Author, Military Veteran As a wealth management advisor and Amazon best-selling author in Money and Business, Damon Paull brings a military precision to financial journalism. His recent collaboration with former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss on "Empathetic Leadership" shows he can take complex financial concepts and turn them into stories that resonate with everyone. With over 8 years of industry experience and a background as a Marine Corps veteran and State Department contractor, Damon writes about: • Intergenerational wealth transfer • Corporate benefit plan optimization • Investment portfolio construction • Business succession planning • Veteran financial empowerment • Global market analysis through a geopolitical lens As a Wealth Management Advisor at Cetera Investors, Damon’s expertise goes beyond traditional financial planning. He uses cutting-edge financial technology and analysis tools to bring you fresh perspectives on emerging trends and investment opportunities. His writing style is data-driven with a storyline, making complex financial concepts accessible to sophisticated investors and general audiences. Regular contributor to discussions on wealth preservation, market dynamics and financial technology. Damon welcomes opportunities to provide professional commentary and in-depth analysis for financial publications looking for expert opinions on wealth management and investment strategies. For editorial inquiries or commentary: Damon Paull, AWMA Damon.Paull@ceterainvestors.com 832.535.2286 Glen Allen, VA Available for national and international commentary Cetera Investors. Damon Paull, Wealth Management Advisor. Securities and Insurance Products offered through Cetera Investment Services LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through Cetera Investment Advisers LLC. 140 EASTSHORE DR. SUITE 105, GLEN ALLEN, VA 23059. 804-346-4670. The opinions expressed are those of the writer, not recommendations of Cetera Investment Services LLC or its representatives.

My goal is to assist clients/investors in their quest for financial freedom and creating generational wealth through one on one consultation and an abundance of online tools to educate. For the past 6 years I have been a private pension plan consultant with Self Directed Retirement Plans working directly with my partner Rick Pendykoski (owner). Through the years I have travelled across the United States speaking to tens of thousands of people at a vast amount of REI and general investment groups. I have personally supported thousands of clients with self-directing their retirement accounts. As a result, they have achieved true investing freedom to invest in what they want, when they want with 100% checkbook control.

Ricci shares insights on the latest trends and best practices in marketing, LegalTech, strategy, and e-learning in various industry publications. His multifaceted experience allows him to discuss a broad range of topics, from both strategic and hands-on perspectives. Ricci is a seasoned marketing communications professional with over 20 years of experience helping people connect effectively with their audiences. He currently applies his expertise to learning technology and digital adoption strategy as part of the intellek.io team. Intellek provides robust and effective learning technology to support a diverse client base. Repeatedly named as the best LMS for law firms and legal professionals; alongside a broad eLearning content library, training and assessment creation tool, and a unique onboarding digital adoption platform.

My name is Dan Moyer and I'm from Los Angeles, CA by way of Hightstown, NJ, where I graduated from Rutgers University with a Bachelor's Degree in English, Arts & Sciences. As VP of Sales & Marketing at RA Fischer Co., I led Inside Sales, Treatment Specialists, and New Business Development, overseeing all revenue-generating functions across both D2C and B2B channels. I was responsible for driving national lead generation, building high-performing teams, and launching integrated campaigns across Google, Meta, Display TV, email, and SEO.I worked closely with medical professionals to align marketing strategies with patient care goals. One of my proudest achievements was leading the launch of The Fischer, an FDA-cleared iontophoresis device for hyperhidrosis. As the first metal-free iontophoresis option on the market, it modernized a 50-year-old treatment and delivered a safer, more effective, and more accessible solution for patients.During my tenure, RA Fischer quadrupled in size and achieved record-setting annual revenue. I led the Medicare launch of the PureWick system, managed cross-functional project timelines, and designed patient outreach campaigns. In parallel, I hired and trained staff, and built our internal CRM and LMS onboarding system.Formerly, as the Director of Marketing for Cal Net Technology Group, I worked with small to mid-sized organizations across the country to help them understand the important role technology plays in their future success. My core responsibilities were to manage the organization's nationwide Google Ad campaigns, execute vertically-focused email marketing strategies, demonstrate thought leadership on behalf of the Executive Leadership Team through targeted PR placement, grow the company's overall digital footprint through new platforms, and maintain a competitive edge in the MSP industry by adopting innovative marketing tools, technology, and ideas. In 2016, as the National Director of Social Media for Closet Factory, I oversaw the creation and implementation of all social, digital, and PR content across a network of 52 nationwide franchise locations.

During my time in B2B SAAS, I have focused on helping customers at different stages in their company across different verticals empower teams to provide differentiated experiences to their customers as a leader and individual contributor. As I build my own business in real estate and hospitality, I carry those same principles to ensure my teams will ask the right questions, make personalized recommendations, and deliver a great customer experience that's talked about just as much as the product we're offering.

With over nine years of experience in B2B marketing, Sheri has driven significant business outcomes using demand-generation and lifecycle strategies while owning the strategic vision and execution of business growth plans measured by sales-qualified pipeline, MQL CVR, MRR, and ROI. Channels used in execution include email, chat, webinars, live events, paid search, SEO, and Internet PR. Sheri was 1 of 5 members to lead a team of 100 HubSpot marketers, helping to advance the business function of experimentation as measured by a 28% increase in employee Net Promoter Score YoY. Campaigns led by Sheri have included setting and managing stakeholder expectations and have resulted in triple-digit percentage increases in lead-to-opportunity conversion rates. Sheri was a mentor for HubSpot employees and a recognized leader, Sales coach, and trainer in the B2B marketing industry. Her mission is to drive business growth, create new and efficient ways for contacts to convert into customers, and inspire other marketers to do their best work.

I am a U.S.-focused finance professional with over 10 years of experience in investment analysis, personal finance strategy, and accounting. I founded FinanceIdeas.org, where I publish real-world guides that help individuals and families solve complex financial problems; from retirement anxiety to market panic. My background blends academia, corporate finance, and consulting. I have served as a lecturer in accounting and as a financial analyst supporting strategic decisions in the investment sector. Today, I share my research-backed financial strategies in global media outlets and academic platforms like SSRN and ResearchGate. I specialize in topics such as investment psychology, risk-adjusted portfolio strategies, crypto investing, and behavior-driven financial planning. My goal is to translate timeless financial wisdom into actionable steps anyone can use to build long-term wealth. Need expert insights on crypto, investing, Accounting or financial panic-proofing? Contact me via FinanceIdeas.org or just e-mail me directly at kumartaposbanarjee@gmail.com

If you’re here, you’re probably curious about who I am and what we do at spectup. Let me fill you in. I started my career with a banking apprenticeship, thinking I’d spend my life crunching numbers. But then I discovered startups—and everything changed. At N26, the fintech unicorn, I got my first taste of the fast-paced world of innovation. I fell in love with the chaos, creativity, and energy. After that, I joined Civey, where I dove into digital market research, business models, and marketing strategies. Then came Deutsche Bahn, where I worked on international expansion, competitor analysis, and market strategies. I learned how to make sense of complex industries (global transport markets, anyone?) and drive growth. At diffferent (yes, that’s how it’s spelled), I helped brands like Audi and Zalando identify growth opportunities and design innovative business strategies. And at Deloitte’s Innovation & Ventures team, I worked on building future-proof businesses with cutting-edge tech. One highlight? Leading 30+ projects at the BMW Startup Garage, helping startups find their place in the world of mobility. That’s where I saw the real power of connecting startups with the right partners. Now, I’m building spectup. We work with growth-stage companies and select early-stage startups, helping them raise capital, connect with the right investors, and position themselves for long-term success. We also work with investors—PEs, VCs, angels, and family offices—helping them find promising, vetted companies to invest in without spending countless hours on due diligence. Why? Because startups fail too often, and investors waste too much time looking for the right opportunities. We’re here to bridge that gap. Whether you’re a founder looking for investors or an investor seeking quality opportunities, spectup is about making those connections—and making them work.

With over 15 years of experience in software engineering, I am passionate about building forward-thinking, data-driven applications, services, and distributed systems that solve complex problems and create positive impact.

Matt Jude is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER practitioner and Equity Compensation Associate at Rebalance, a fee-only SEC-Registered Investment Adviser (RIA) that provides in investment management and comprehensive financial planning services.Areas of service: Financial Planning, Investment Management, Retirement Planning, Cash Flow Planning, Equity Compensation Planning, Tax Planning, Estate Planning, Education Funding, Insurance PlanningCertified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the certification marks CFP , CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER , and CFP (with plaque design) in the United States, which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.

I’m P. Blake Renda—entrepreneur, investor, and co-CEO of Veedor Holdings LLC based in Naples, FL, with a satellite office in Santa Monica, CA. Veedor Holdings LLC, in addition to making strategic investments, owns and operates Dragon Horse Agency, Dragon Horse Publishing, and Moxie Creed. My professional journey began while attending the University of Southern Calfornia as an intern at NBC Studios, which led to a full-time position upon graduating. I then pivoted to law and then finance which ultimately lead me to Wall Street in 1996, where I was part of small team in Palo Alto, CA managing over $20 billion in technology-sector assets at J. & W. Seligman & Co. and in 2000 I earned recognition as one of Institutional Investor Magazine’s “Best of the Buy Side.” In 2006, I joined the New Dimensions Growth Team of American Express Asset Management in La Jolla, CA, as the T/M/T manager across six growth funds with $40 billion plus in AUM. In 2004, I was nominated for Institutional Investor Magazine's "Best of the Buy Side." Those years instilled in me the importance of rigorously vetting opportunities and leading with foresight—skills that I have consistently applied to every entrepreneurial venture. From 2011 to 2015, I helped transform a boutique Florida skincare startup into a nationally recognized, multi-award-winning brand, culminating in its public listing via SPAC. I exited that company and launched Veedor Holdings LLC with my Co-Founder, Julie Koester. Today, we own and operate Dragon Horse Agency, a multi-award-winning, bi-coastal agency serving global clients known for delivering business strategy and marketing under one roof. We also own Dragon Horse Publishing, an award-winning publishing company, and Moxie Creed, a wellness lifestyle e-commerce company. Beyond the accolades, successes, challenges, and failures, I live with a deep belief in resilience, mentorship, and shared success. I’m a proud father, a former youth volleyball coach, and a passionate advocate of Ubuntu—"I am because we are." Whether scaling startups, navigating global markets, or building culture, I bring the same competitive spirit and collaborative ethos to every endeavor. Success isn't about accolades—it’s about legacy, community, and the courage to keep moving forward. As Winston Churchill said, “Success is not final; failure is not fatal; it is the courage to continue that counts.”