Gen Z advisors focused on general retirement planning in the US

Sarah Currier Barrella is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. She is currently with Santander Securities LLC and Santander Bank, NA, having previously worked at TD Bank and Citizens Securities, Inc. Barrella holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Santander Securities LLC provides investment advisory and related services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers wrap-fee advisory programs and financial planning services, delivering investment advice through the FMAX managed-account platform with discretionary portfolio management and ongoing suitability reviews.

Amanda Scheele is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Amanda is also involved with Lucky Duck, a separate business activity. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and investment recommendations, supported by research and planning tools, and serves both retail and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs.

Lori Fell is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in East Lansing, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a business focused on property management. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with over $1 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee options, tax-efficient services, and affiliated mutual funds.

Kenneth Blaschke is a financial advisor at HeadInvest in Portland, ME, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with HeadInvest since 2009. HeadInvest serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, trusts, endowments, and government entities, providing discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs a holistic, asset-allocation driven approach, combining fixed-income selection with low-cost ETFs and emphasizing tax efficiency.

Michael Ipp is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Livingston, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an independent contractor for 1792 Wealth Advisors. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth and non-HNW clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, emphasizing tailored financial plans developed through detailed client interviews and risk profiling.

Matthew Pederson is the sole advisor at MP3 Finance LLC in Cameron Park, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has one year of experience in financial advising. Prior to founding MP3 Finance, he worked at Life Time Fitness and Sutter Health. Outside of finance, he is involved with MP3 Fitness, a separate business he has operated since 2020. MP3 Finance primarily serves individual clients, focusing on pre-retirees and younger investors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, coaching, and tax optimization with an investment approach that combines fundamental and technical analysis and emphasizes long-term allocations to stocks, bonds, and ETFs.

Brent Gomer is a financial advisor at BTG Capital LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining BTG Capital in 2025, he worked at Morgan Stanley Distribution, Inc. for six years and has experience at Houlihan Lokey Capital, Inc. BTG Capital LLC is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and employer plan sponsors. The firm provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, using a mix of passive and active investment vehicles within an asset-allocation framework.

Nathan Haws is a financial advisor at Haws Financial Planning LLC in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. He has been with Haws Financial Planning since 2024. The firm provides wealth management and financial planning services primarily to individual clients, focusing on investment management, retirement planning, tax strategies, estate planning, and related financial topics. Their investment approach emphasizes passive management through asset-class-weighted portfolios using index funds and ETFs, combined with periodic account reviews and discretionary management.

Hi, I’m Jeremy Eppley, a fee-only financial planner and investment manager based in Maryland, serving clients virtually across the country. I specialize in helping individuals who have recently received an inheritance use their newfound wealth effectively, as well as helping families who are interested in leaving money to loved ones or charities tax-efficiently. After earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Towson University, I continued my education, earning a Master of Science in Personal Financial Planning from the College for Financial Planning. Beyond my formal education, I went on to become a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, a CERTIFIED PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISOR™ professional, a Chartered Financial Analyst™ charterholder, and additionally earned my AIF®, APMA®, CBDA®, CRPC®, and MPAS® designations. We serve young professionals (Gen Z, Gen Y/Millenials, and Gen X), young families, married couples, entrepreneurs, self-employed individuals, ultra high net-worth families, trusts, intergenerational families, baby boomers, entertainment industry professionals, startup founders, business owners, and small businesses. We help our clients with holistic financial planning including: retirement planning, investment planning & management, business planning, wealth management, new wealth planning, income planning, estate planning, charitable giving, portfolio management, home buying, cross-border planning, tax planning, SRI/ESG (Socially Responsible Investing/Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance), and more. We can work on an advice-only basis if desired. As a fee-only fiduciary financial planner, I enjoy helping individuals, families, and businesses by educating, advising, and preparing them for their financial futures. I hope to continue to use what I know to better the lives of others and bolster their financial confidence. I look forward to meeting you and helping you achieve your financial goals. Designations & Degrees: • CFA® – Chartered Financial Analyst™ • CFP® – CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ • CPWA® – CERTIFIED PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISOR™ • AIF® – Accredited Investment Fiduciary™ • APMA® – Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor™ • CBDA® – Certified in Blockchain and Digital Assets™ • CRPC® – Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ • MPAS® – Master Planner Advanced Studies™ • B.S., Business Administration & Investments • M.S., Personal Financial Planning

Julie Mcnulty is a CFP® and ChFC® with 16 years of experience in financial advising. She has been with Financial Compass LLC, an independent firm based in Haddonfield, NJ, since 2009. Financial Compass LLC provides personalized financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, estates, and small businesses. The firm manages approximately $66 million in client assets and offers a specialized service called milz fp focused on millennial and Gen Z clients, emphasizing long-term, diversified portfolios with low-cost, tax-efficient mutual funds and ETFs.