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Revolutionizing the wealth management industry with machine intelligence

WEALTHAWK stands at the forefront of revolutionizing the wealth management industry through cutting-edge technology. As a next-gen prospect sourcing and management platform, we specialize in empowering wealth managers and financial advisors with advanced AI tools. Our mission is to streamline and enhance the process of identifying and engaging potential clients, particularly in the high-net-worth (HNW) and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) segments.


In an industry traditionally bound by conventional methods, WEALTHAWK introduces a paradigm shift. The wealth management landscape in the United States is ripe for innovation. With nearly 700,000 wealth managers seeking to grow their client base and enhance service delivery, the challenge has always been the inefficiency in business development activities and client acquisition. WEALTHAWK addresses this by leveraging AI to spot critical 'money in motion' events. Our technology identifies individuals who experience significant changes in their financial status, thus becoming prime candidates for wealth management services.


By harnessing the power of AI, WEALTHAWK creates detailed prospect profiles, enabling wealth managers to tailor their approach with unprecedented precision. This technology not only saves time and resources but also increases the success rate of client acquisition. In an industry where the average cost of generating a new client can exceed $5,000, and acquiring a single $5 million prospect may cost upwards of $30,000, the efficiency brought by WEALTHAWK is a game-changer.


At WEALTHAWK, we believe that wealth managers provide a valuable service and should operate in a dignified, efficient manner. Our platform is more than just a tool; it's a way for wealth managers to elevate their practice, focusing on building relationships and delivering value, rather than getting bogged down in the time-consuming process of client prospecting. With WEALTHAWK, wealth managers are not just staying ahead of the curve; they are redefining it.

About Us

Team

Leadership

Lori Thiel
Lori Thiel
CEO
Lori Thiel

Lori has founded and run a publishing company, as well as a San Diego nonprofit that generated opportunities for more than $500M in M&A transactions. As the president of the League of Women Voters, San Diego, she grew the membership-based nonprofit to be the fifth-largest nationwide, with increased donations throughout her tenure to the highest on record. For fun she plays golf, sings in a choir, and takes her dog Calliope on daily walks.

Ethan Lerner
Ethan Lerner
Product
Ethan Lerner

Ethan has an MS in Intelligent Systems, Robotics, and Controls and a BS in Computer Engineering from UCSD. In addition to many freelance projects, Ethan has worked at General Atomics, Amazon, and Tesla as a software engineer. Outside of his academics and career, he enjoys heavy doses of old tv shows and various beach activities.

McClain Thiel
McClain Thiel
Technology
McClain Thiel

McClain is a UC Berkeley graduate and current Georgia Tech graduate student studying computers and how they learn. He was the top machine learning student at the London School of Economics in the summer of 2019, and has applied his skills in industry as a machine learning, security and software engineer for organizations including the National Institutes of Health, Hulu and Climate.AI. When not in front of a computer he enjoys basketball, chess, fantasy books, and video games.


Advisors

Paul Thiel
Paul Thiel

Lead Advisor & Co-Founder

Paul Thiel

Regional President of one of the largest national wealth management firms and former Regional Director at BNY Mellon

Ian Lerner
Ian Lerner

Technical Advisor

Ian Lerner

Serial Entrepreneur of several technology companies in the communications and IoT spaces as well as a lecturer at UCSD

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Nick Gudz
Nick Gudz

Domain Advisor

Nick Gudz

Susan H. Mallory
Susan H. Mallory

Domain Advisor

Susan H. Mallory

Director of the Board of State Farm Insurance and former National Director at Northern Trust

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Join Our Team

We're always looking for talented people to join our team. If you're interested in working with us, please send your resume to contact@wealthawk.com.