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Andrew Driscoll is a financial advisor at Lake Effect Wealth LLC in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 65 designation with six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Grandview Analytics from 2015 to 2019 before founding Lake Effect Wealth, where he has been the sole advisor since 2019. Lake Effect Wealth serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporations and businesses, offering discretionary portfolio management alongside project-based and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs a passive investment strategy based on Modern Portfolio Theory, incorporating low-turnover, tax-aware portfolio construction, and distinguishes itself by providing business planning and employee benefits optimization services uncommon among independent solo advisers.

As a comprehensive financial planning firm we can assist you with your investment management, social security, debt management, budgeting, net-worth tracking, overall organization, tax planning, charitable planning, insurance review, and much more. As a flat fee firm we know the stock market isn't the only solution for your investment problems and love to brainstorm real estate, small business, private credit, and other alternative investment options that lead to the main goal. To improve your financial life and increase your net-worth. If you want a second set of eyes on your investments or financial decisions then feel free to give us a call and we'll talk through if we are a good fit for you. If not, then we will point you in the right direction.

Dana Goldfarb is the sole advisor at Goldfarb Wealth Advisors in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 65 credential with 12 years of industry experience. He has led Goldfarb Wealth Advisors since 2014. Goldfarb Wealth Advisors provides personalized investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, and small businesses. The firm employs a modern portfolio theory-based investment approach focused on globally diversified, low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, with an emphasis on long-term buy-and-hold strategies and tax-aware actions.

Patrick Sheehan is a financial advisor at Prodeo Asset Management, LLP with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Prodeo since 2017. Sheehan is also CEO of Elevation LLC, a FINRA-registered broker-dealer, and serves as a director and officer of VP Research, Inc., a firm providing global macro market commentary and trade ideas. Additionally, he manages Big Label Records, LLC. Prodeo Asset Management offers discretionary investment management through private funds and separately managed accounts, serving funds, institutional investors, corporations, pensions, trusts, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm employs a systematic, rules-based investment approach using quantitative models and proprietary indicators across multiple asset classes and tailors strategies based on client-specific profiles.

Paul Gibert Jr. is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as an Investment Advisor Representative at Kestra Advisory since 2016. He has previously worked with Kestra Investment Services, LLC beginning in 2010. In addition to his advisory role, he holds a position at NFP Corporate Services, Inc., where he is involved in insurance-related activities. Gibert is also a minor shareholder in a family-owned real estate and investment company. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a wide range of institutional and individual clients, including plan sponsors. The firm offers services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms, serving clients that include large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

Leonard Marte is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Abundant Advisors, LLC. He previously worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. for 11 years and at SmartPath, Inc. for two years. Abundant Advisors serves mass-affluent, high-net-worth, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, offering discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs investment strategies based on fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory, combining passive ETFs and active funds with attention to tax efficiency and regular portfolio reviews.