Marcel Miu is a CFP® and CFA® with 13 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Core Planning in Austin, TX, where he has worked since 2026, following roles at Simplify Wealth Planning LLC and Cohen & Steers. Marcel also provides project-based consulting and serves as a subject matter expert advisor to a start-up technology company. Core Planning offers fee-only financial planning and wealth management services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, along with ERISA 3(21) retirement-plan advisory services. The firm uses third-party model portfolios and automated rebalancing tools to tailor investment strategies based on client objectives, risk tolerance, and time horizons.

Justin Pullaro is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with Core Planning and Moving Worth Forward, having previously worked at firms including Provenance Wealth Advisors, Horace Mann Companies, Columbia Advisory Partners, and operated Pullaro Financial Services for over two decades. Core Planning offers fee-based financial planning and wealth management services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm customizes investment strategies based on client goals and risk tolerances, utilizing a combination of in-house advice, third-party money managers, and model portfolios.

Jared Hamann is a financial advisor at Core Planning with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Guardian Savings Bank and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of his advisory role, Jared is involved in Lilypad Daycare, contributing approximately five hours per week to general office work. Core Planning provides fee-based financial planning and wealth management services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers customized investment strategies using fundamental analysis and a combination of in-house advice, third-party money managers, and model portfolios.

Jasmine Young is a financial advisor at Core Planning with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and concurrently works as a Data Scientist and Software Engineer at Microsoft, where she develops AI agents for sales support. Core Planning provides fee-only financial planning and wealth management services primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, including ERISA 3(21) retirement-plan advisory services. The firm employs a tailored investment approach using third-party model portfolios and automated rebalancing tools.

Roberto Fortuna is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed advisor with one year of industry experience, currently with Core Planning. His prior roles include positions at Imagine Financial Security LLC and Nationwide Investment Services Corporation. Outside of advising, he provides tax preparation services as an independent contractor. Core Planning offers fee-based financial planning and wealth management to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm customizes investment strategies based on client goals and risk tolerances, using a combination of in-house advice, third-party money managers, and model portfolios.

Leon Ren is a financial advisor at Core Planning with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. He has held positions at Rice University as a Financial System Security Analyst and previously worked at XYPN. Core Planning provides fee-based financial planning and wealth management services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm customizes investment strategies based on client goals, time horizons, and risk tolerances, using a mix of in-house advice, third-party money managers, and model portfolios.

Stan Kovarik is a Series 65-credentialed financial advisor with Core Planning, bringing five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Joe Kaufman Insurance Agency and Shane Riffel Insurance Agency, alongside experience at UPS and the City of St. Paul, Missouri. Core Planning is a multi-team firm providing fee-only financial planning, wealth management, and portfolio management primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as ERISA 3(21) advisory services for qualified retirement plans. The firm uses model portfolios and automated rebalancing tools combined with tailored investment strategies based on client risk tolerance and objectives.

Michael Kirkendale Haak is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Core Planning since 2025. His prior roles include positions at Facet Wealth and The Vanguard Group. He has also held self-employed roles and worked briefly at Uber. Core Planning is a fee-only advisory firm that offers financial planning, wealth management, and portfolio management services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as ERISA 3(21) retirement-plan advisory services. The firm uses third-party model portfolios and rule-based rebalancing tools to tailor investment strategies based on client objectives and risk tolerance.

Jerome Neary III is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently with Core Planning and has previously worked at firms including Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, Wealth Enhancement Group, SVA Wealth Management, and Financial Strategies, Inc. Core Planning is a multi-team firm providing fee-only financial planning, ongoing wealth management, and portfolio management primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses model portfolios and automated rebalancing tools while tailoring investment strategies to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Christopher Miller is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Core Planning since 2024. His previous roles include positions at Facet Wealth, Charles Schwab, and Keller Williams. Core Planning offers fee-based financial planning and wealth management services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm’s investment approach is customized to client goals and risk tolerances, utilizing a combination of in-house advice, third-party money managers, and model portfolios.

Roger Tran is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as an investment advisor representative at Core Planning in Pittsburg, CA. His previous roles include positions at Facet Wealth, Wells Fargo, and Ginsburg Financial Advisors, among others. He has also been affiliated with the Oakland Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce. Core Planning provides fee-only financial planning and wealth management services primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account management through tailored investment strategies and the use of third-party model portfolios and automated rebalancing tools.

John Smutniak is a financial advisor at Core Planning with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has managed an IT consulting and data analytics business, Quantitative Language LLC, since 2017. His work there involves data collation, analysis, interpretation, and quality assurance, separate from his investment advisory role. Core Planning offers fee-only financial planning, wealth management, and portfolio management services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as ERISA 3(21) retirement-plan advisory services. The firm uses model portfolios and automated rebalancing tools while tailoring investment strategies to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Guy Penn is a financial advisor at Core Planning with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Rush Penn LLC from 2015 to 2018. Penn has been with Core Planning since 2010. Core Planning provides fee-only financial planning, wealth management, and portfolio management services to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as ERISA 3(21) retirement-plan advisory services. The firm uses third-party model portfolios and automated rebalancing tools while tailoring investment strategies based on client objectives and risk tolerance.

Joseph Powell is a financial advisor at Core Planning with a Series 65 designation. He has been with Core Planning since 2026 and has prior experience at Bubble Rock Advisors, Windham Brannon PC, Brady Ware, and Schell & Hogan. Core Planning provides fee-only financial planning, ongoing wealth management, and portfolio management primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party model portfolios and automated rebalancing tools to tailor investment strategies based on client objectives, risk tolerance, and time horizons.

Korinne Sugasawara is a financial advisor at Core Planning with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Core Planning, she held roles at Guiding Wealth Management, East Rock Financial, and NextGen. Her background also includes several years of public service in various capacities within the California State Assembly and Senate. Core Planning provides fee-based financial planning and wealth management to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, tailored financial planning, and advisory support for qualified retirement plans, using a customized investment approach that incorporates fundamental analysis and a combination of in-house advice, third-party managers, and model portfolios.

Emily Scott is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with five years of industry experience. She currently works at Core Planning, having joined in 2023, and previously held roles at OneAscent Financial Services and the Billy Graham Evangelism Association. Outside of her advisory work, she is an independent beauty consultant with Mary Kay. Core Planning is a multi-team firm that provides fee-only financial planning, wealth management, and retirement-plan advisory services primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm utilizes third-party model portfolios and automated rebalancing tools to tailor investment strategies based on client objectives and risk tolerance.

Maria Stalter is a CFP® with 10 years of experience in financial advising, currently with Core Planning in Albuquerque, NM. Her background includes roles at Boldin Advisors, H&R Block, Blue Marlin Advisors, and Prosperity Source Advisors. In addition to advising, she owns Your Money Media, LLC, where she writes freelance financial content for U.S. News & World Report and TheStreet.com. Core Planning provides fee-only financial planning and wealth management primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, offering services ranging from one-time engagements to ongoing portfolio management. The firm uses third-party model portfolios and automated rebalancing tools to tailor investment strategies based on client objectives and risk tolerance.

Shai Lin Gothreau is a financial advisor at Core Planning with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Core Planning, Shai Lin worked at Infinity Financials, LLC, where they provided financial coaching, budgeting, and goal setting services. They also hold a position in Business Process Management at Travelers Insurance. Core Planning is a multi-team firm offering fee-only financial planning, wealth management, and portfolio management primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, along with ERISA 3(21) retirement-plan advisory services. The firm uses model portfolios and automated rebalancing tools to tailor investment strategies based on client objectives and risk tolerance.

Jacob George is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with four years of industry experience. He is currently with Core Planning and previously worked at Cooper Eagle, LLC and J.B. Hunt Transport. Core Planning provides fee-based financial planning and wealth management services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm customizes investment strategies based on client goals and risk tolerances, utilizing a combination of in-house advice, third-party money managers, and model portfolios.