Michael A. Gottfried
Founder at Aspire Financial Services LLC
Network origin in Michael A. Gottfried first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
Aspire Financial Services LLC
 Aspire Financial Services LLC Investment ManagersFinance Aspire Financial Services LLC provides retirement plan solutions to small and medium sized businesses, organizations, and government entities. It leverages its proprietary technology platform to offer services to plan sponsors, third party administrators, and advisors through a web interface containing research, tools, and access to investment products. The company was founded by James J. Olson, Manish Gupta and Michael A. Gottfried in 2002 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 15 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Michael A. Gottfried via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab Annuity Portfolios | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member | |
| Schwab Capital Trust | Director/Board Member | ||
| CHARLES SCHWAB | Investment Banks/Brokers | Director/Board Member | |
| Charles Schwab Family of Funds | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member | |
| Schwab Investments | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member | |
| WATSCO, INC. | Building Products | Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | |
| MARINEMAX, INC. | Specialty Stores | Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | |
| Laudus Institutional Trust | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member | |
| MPHASE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | Packaged Software | Director of Finance/CFO | |
| EnTrust Global Emerging Markets Holdings NV | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member | |
Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
 Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Schwab Charles & Co., Inc. engages in the provision of investment products and services to retirement and other benefit participants. It offers trading, banking, small business solutions, investment tools and research. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Berkshire Capital Securities LLC
 Berkshire Capital Securities LLC Investment ManagersFinance Berkshire Capital Securities LLC operates as an independent employee-owned investment bank specializing in Mergers & Acquisitions in the financial services sector. The company has partners located in Philadelphia, Denver, London, Frankfurt and Sydney. Berkshire Capital majorly transacts in the wealth management, money management, alternatives, real estate and broker/dealer industries. The company was founded in 1983 and headquartered in New York. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
CMO Council
 CMO Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services CMO Council is a network of executives dedicated to high-level knowledge exchange, thought leadership, and relationship building among senior corporate marketing leaders. The private company is based in Palo Alto, CA, and was founded by Donovan Neale-May. The company provides insights and best practices on various marketing topics, including AI, customer experience, revenue growth, and digital transformation. The company also explore the impact of the pandemic on traditional retailers and the need for agility in recovering from it. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| VERUS INTERNATIONAL, INC. | Food: Major Diversified | Director of Finance/CFO | |
Rapid Ratings International, Inc.
 Rapid Ratings International, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Rapid Ratings International, Inc. operates as a corporate rating agency. The firm’s solutions include supplier risk management, corporate credit risk management, institutional investment, vendor risk management in financial institutions, insurance underwriting, loss avoidance and credit risk assessment, and capital markets. The company was founded by James H. Gellert, Patrick Caragata, Douglas Cameron and Jonathan Lieberman in February 2007 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member | |
| Schwab Strategic Trust | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member | |
Case Interactive Media, Inc.
 Case Interactive Media, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Case Interactive Media, Inc. operates as a private equity firm specializing in growth equity and private equity acquisition opportunities. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member | |
Janus Henderson Indices LLC
 Janus Henderson Indices LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Janus Index & Calculation Services LLC develops and distributes exchange traded products. Its products include volatility strategy, volatility tactical, metals and energy. The company was founded by Nicholas Cherney, Richard Hoge and Gregory King in 2009 and is headquartered in Darien, CT. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Director/Board Member | |
Jumio Corp.
 Jumio Corp. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Jumio Corp. provides digital identification verification and scanning solutions. Its products include Netverify, BAM Checkout, and Fastfill. The firms solutions are used by companies in the financial services, sharing economy, retail, travel, and online gaming sectors. The company was founded by Daniel Mattes in 2010 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. | Internet Software/Services | Chairman | |
KPMG LLP
 KPMG LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services KPMG LLP engages in the provision of audit, tax, and advisory services. It serves the banking and capital markets, building, construction and real estate, consumer and retail, energy, natural resources and chemicals, financial services, government and public sector, healthcare and life sciences, industrial manufacturing, insurance, media and entertainment, private equity, technology, telecommunications, and venture capital industries. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | |
| University of California, Los Angeles | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| Berklee College of Music | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| Trinity College (Connecticut) | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| The Pennsylvania State University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
Carrier Enterprise LLC
 Carrier Enterprise LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Carrier Enterprise LLC distributes heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment. The company was founded by Willis Carrier in 1902 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL. | Wholesale Distributors | Director of Finance/CFO Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | |
Financial Technology Ventures Management Co. LLC
 Financial Technology Ventures Management Co. LLC Investment ManagersFinance Financial Technology Ventures Management Co LLC (Financial Technology Ventures) is a private equity firm founded in 1998 by Jim Hale, Bob Huret and Richard Garman. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor | |
| University of South Florida | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| CEO Council of Tampa Bay | Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
Charles Schwab Bank, SSB
 Charles Schwab Bank, SSB Regional BanksFinance Charles Schwab Bank operates as a federally chartered savings bank. It offers checking accounts, savings accounts, and mortgage services. The company is headquartered in Reno, NV. | Regional Banks | Director/Board Member | |
Kudu Investment Management LLC
 Kudu Investment Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Kudu Investment Management LLC provides capital solutions to asset and wealth managers. It offers non-invasive capital solutions that preserve independence and minimize business disruption. The company was founded by Rob Jakacki and Charlie Ruffel in 2015 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Investment Managers | Founder | |
| Laudus Trust | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member | |
Kudu Advisors, LLC
 Kudu Advisors, LLC Investment ManagersFinance Kudu Advisors, LLC provides investment advice. | Investment Managers | Chief Executive Officer | |
Asset International, Inc. (Connecticut)
 Asset International, Inc. (Connecticut) Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Asset International, Inc. owns and operates publishing, email, newsletter and education portals. The company was founded by Charles A. Ruffel and is headquartered in Stamford, CT. | Commercial Printing/Forms | Chief Executive Officer | |
Toastmasters International
 Toastmasters International Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Toastmasters International is a non-profit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs. The organization has approximately 270,000 members in more than 14,200 clubs across 148 countries. Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped people from diverse backgrounds become more confident speakers, communicators, and leaders. The American company is headquartered in an undisclosed location. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Widener University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
MidAmerica Administrative & Retirement Solutions LLC
 MidAmerica Administrative & Retirement Solutions LLC Investment ManagersFinance Midamerica Administrative & Retirement Solutions LLC engages in the provision of funding and administrative services. It offers health and welfare, and long-term financial security. The company was founded by Robert J. Georges in 1995 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL. | Investment Managers | Director of Finance/CFO | |
| University of Phoenix | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Memphis | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| Stetson University College of Law | College/University | Graduate Degree | |
The Florida Bar
 The Florida Bar Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Florida Bar operates as professional organization of lawyers. The company is headquartered in Tallahassee, FL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
McCann Erickson (Germany)
 McCann Erickson (Germany) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services McCann Erickson (Germany) provides brand communication and public relation services. The private company is based in Frankfurt, Germany. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Bluff Point Associates Corp.
 Bluff Point Associates Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Bluff Point Associates Corp (Bluff Point) is a private equity firm founded in 2004 by Thomas E. McInerney and Paula G. McInerney. The firm is headquartered in Westport, Connecticut. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor | |
Centana Management LLC
 Centana Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Centana Management LLC (Centana Growth Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2015 by Ben Cukier, Eric Byunn and Steve Swain. The firm is headquartered in New York with an additional office in Palo Alto. | Investment Managers | Founder | |
True Potential LLP
 True Potential LLP Investment ManagersFinance True Potential LLP provides investment and wealth management technology platform. The firm offers recruitment, client management, platform architecture, investment, and investment tools strategies. The company was founded by David George Harrison in 2007 and is headquartered in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, the United Kingdom. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member | |
| Stanford Graduate School of Business | College/University | Masters Business Admin |
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International
| United States | 45 |
| Netherlands | 2 |
| Germany | 2 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
Sectoral
| Finance | 14 |
| Consumer Services | 11 |
| Miscellaneous | 8 |
| Commercial Services | 8 |
| Technology Services | 4 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 27 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 26 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 13 |
| Director of Finance/CFO | 7 |
| Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | 5 |
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| Charles Ruffel | 21 |
| Robert L. Francis | 13 |
| Ben Cukier | 12 |
| Christopher Cutchens | 11 |
| Kyle Griswold | 10 |
| J. Robert Jones | 5 |
| Peter W. Kirtland | 4 |
| Jennifer Tanck | 4 |
| Shelia Reed | 4 |
| Mark A. Agustin | 3 |
| James Olson | 3 |
| Manish Gupta | 2 |
| Stephen Tague | 2 |
| Lisa Esker | 1 |
| Troy Tarr | 1 |
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