Michele Irby

Hi! My name is Joe Forish and I started Fortrove Partners to help technologists deal with challenges of company ownership / equity compensation. From a young age, I learned about maximizing hard work and doing what you do best while working at my father’s auto dealership. I also saw first-hand both the rewards and challenges of running a business. Prior to Fortrove, I honed my expertise investing in public and private equity. I graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a B.S. in Finance and International Business, and from the Harvard Business Analytics Program, with Distinction. In my free time you will find me skiing an evergreen tree-lined run or longboarding when it’s cloudy and glassy. I live in New York City with my wife Linda.

Cyrus Eslami is a financial advisor with Eslami & Co. Wealth Management, LLC, holding the Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to founding his own firm, he worked at Betterment and developed AI-powered software for financial advisor workflows as the founding engineer at Warmer. He also conducts independent development of automated and semi-automated trading strategies in U.S. futures markets. Eslami & Co. is a fee-only, single-advisor registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary investment management and financial planning. The firm combines diversified asset allocation with quantitative and alternative strategies, including futures trend-following and merger arbitrage, and employs a distinctive two-sleeve overlay structure involving third-party Sub-Advisors for tax-aware, model-driven overlays.

Eric Schwartz is a Senior Financial Advisor and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with over seven years of experience supporting clients through retirement planning and broader financial decision-making. His work spans retirement income planning, insurance planning, estate considerations, tax-aware strategies, and comprehensive financial planning. Before joining Retirable, Eric held planning and leadership roles at several financial firms, including Drucker Wealth Management and Mid Atlantic Retirement Planning Specialist. Across these roles, he worked closely with individuals and families to develop and monitor long-term financial strategies, with a particular focus on retirement transitions and ongoing planning needs. Eric earned a bachelor’s degree in Financial Planning and Finance from the University of Delaware. He obtained his CFP® certification and Accredited Investment Fiduciary® (AIF®) designation in 2022, reflecting his commitment to professional standards, fiduciary responsibility, and ongoing education. Eric takes a holistic approach to financial planning, working with clients to understand their goals, concerns, and financial circumstances so they can move forward with clarity and confidence as they plan for the next stage of life.

Treva Nostdahl is a Fiduciary Financial Advisor who focuses on helping clients plan for retirement with clarity and confidence. She specializes in retirement income planning and goals-based financial planning, working closely with individuals to build strategies that align with their long-term priorities. Before joining Retirable, Treva worked at Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., where she supported financial advisors and their clients with retirement planning, account management, and ongoing financial guidance. Her experience spans both client-facing work and behind-the-scenes planning, giving her a well-rounded perspective on the financial planning process. Treva holds a B.S. in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance and a minor in Communication from Regis University in Denver. She is known for her clear, thoughtful approach and her ability to explain complex financial topics in a way that helps clients feel informed and supported as they plan for retirement.

Zachary Hilty is the sole advisor at Hilty Wealth Management LLC in Brooklyn, NY, with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked in talent development and photography roles at the Billy Farrell Agency alongside his advisory practice. Hilty Wealth Management provides discretionary portfolio management and investment advice to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and other registered investment advisers. The firm focuses primarily on equities, exchange-traded funds, and equity options strategies, using both fundamental and technical analysis within documented client risk frameworks.

Christopher Mittleman is the principal of Mittleman Value Partners LLC, an independent investment advisory firm based in New York, NY. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Aimia Am Holdings Inc., Aimia Inc., and leadership at Mittleman Brothers LLC and Mittleman Investment Management LLC. Mittleman Value Partners provides discretionary investment management for high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients, including private funds, endowments, and retirement accounts. The firm employs a concentrated, long-term value strategy focused on domestic and foreign equities, with notable features such as managing performance-based fees, use of leverage within separately managed accounts, and serving a significant non-U.S. and institutional client base.