Russell Benaroya is the COO and Managing Director of Private Capital at Timberlane Partners, a private multifamily real estate investment and development firm based in Seattle. With over two decades in investment banking, private equity, and entrepreneurship, he has led the firm’s acquisition and development of more than $1 billion in assets across key West […]
Peter Madlem is the Chief Investment Officer at Avalan Wealth Management, a comprehensive wealth management firm specializing in personalized financial, business, and investment planning. With over 35 years of experience in high-net-worth and institutional investment management, Peter has held senior leadership roles at Northern Trust and Montecito Bank & Trust, where he rebuilt investment research […]
Derek Kneeland is a veteran NASCAR Spotter and the Owner of Kneeland Klean, a pressure and soft washing company serving homes and businesses. Derek grew up in Windham, Maine, racing go-karts from the age of eight and later transitioned into Late Model and Super Late Model racing. As a spotter, he works for top teams, […]
Austin Lampson is the Branch Manager and Licensed Mortgage Professional at OriginPoint, a company that helps clients achieve homeownership through innovative mortgage solutions. With over two decades of experience, she is known for guiding individuals through the loan process with clarity and care. An eight-time Best of Santa Barbara winner, Austin is recognized as a […]
Robert C. Kulle, Jr. is the Founder and CEO of Heritage Capital Strategies, Inc., a boutique firm offering life insurance and wealth-transfer solutions for businesses and high-net-worth families. He leverages his analytical acumen and partnership with M Financial Group to oversee more than $1.5 billion in death benefit coverage, delivering customized, tax-efficient insurance strategies. Based […]
Chase Fiscus is the Founder and CEO of Fiscus Commercial Insurance Services (FCIS), which specializes in tailored risk management solutions for businesses. At just 19 years old, Chase started FCIS and has since grown the company to a team of 16 across two offices, earning industry recognition for his expertise and client-focused approach. FCIS has […]
Dustin Soulliere is the Owner and CEO of Elite Robotics, an automation services company specializing in robot programming, system layout, simulation, and controls for industries from automotive to powertrain applications. Since founding the business in 2017, he has grown it to around 100 employees with consistent 50% annual growth. Drawing on diverse entrepreneurial experience, Dustin […]
Eric Castelblanco is the Founder and Managing Attorney of Castelblanco Law Group, APLC, an LA-based firm exclusively representing tenants in housing habitability cases. Since founding the firm, he has represented over 10,000 tenants and secured more than $300 million in verdicts and settlements against negligent landlords in California. Originally from Bogotá, Eric is widely recognized for […]
Peter Madlem is the Chief Investment Officer at Avalan Wealth, a Santa Barbara-based firm that specializes in personalized financial, business, and investment planning for entrepreneurs and affluent individuals. With nearly 40 years of experience in investment management, Peter held key leadership roles, including Regional CIO at Northern Trust and CIO at Montecito Bank & Trust, where […]
The Magnificent 7, AI, and Concentration Risk
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Current AI trends offer both opportunities and risks to investors. Financial success is not about picking winning stocks, but maintaining an appropriate portfolio balance aligned with long-term goals. Click here to read the full article