Gary Swiman has over 25 years of experience in evaluating, implementing and leading compliance, audit and anti-money laundering departments for some of the world’s largest financial institutions including Evercore Partners, Aberdeen Asset Management, BDO Consulting, Merrill Lynch, Eisner Amper and Nomura Securities. Advising financial institutions on regulatory matters and implementing compliance best practices, Gary’s experience includes compliance program development, policy and procedure revision, forensic testing and monitoring, onsite training, and anti-money laundering regulatory support. Gary has served as a CCO at a $400 billion Asset Manager and Fund complex as well as CCO at a publicly traded broker-dealer. He was head of a multinational financial institution's Internal Audit department and served as a Director in regulatory affairs and compliance which was the largest broker-dealer with over $3 trillion in assets under management. Gary graduated Cum Laude with a Juris Doctorate from Fordham Law School, and is also a certified public accountant, chartered hedge fund professional, certified fraud examiner and certified financial forensics specialist. He has also achieved the following registrations with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA): Series 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 24, 27, 53, 63 and 65.

Scott Steele is a results-driven Managing Director and VP of Capital Markets with over 30 years of experience in the financial industry. Throughout his career, Scott has been involved in over $2 billion in various financings for both private and public companies. His extensive expertise includes working with buy-side firms to facilitate transactions and private placements, while developing mutually beneficial long-term relationships.

Currently, Scott serves as a Managing Director at Weild & Co. in New York, NY, where he provides clients with comprehensive knowledge and expertise in capital markets, business development, and investment banking. He delivers a full spectrum of corporate finance and advisory services to public and private companies, with a focus on assisting companies in the ESG sector to achieve their financial objectives.

Previously, Scott was a Managing Director at Heritage Financial in Malvern, PA. There, he successfully worked with clientele to develop and implement capital-raising strategies, including equity-related debt and convertible transactions. He played a crucial role in guiding companies to increase revenue, profitability, costs, margins, and cash flow, while overseeing the firm's daily operations and directing all resources to implement a strategic growth plan.

As Vice President of Capital Markets at Casimir Capital in New York, NY, Scott spearheaded the sourcing of capital from hedge funds, financial institutions, and private equity firms. He developed and managed relationships with portfolio managers, directors, and managing partners in the energy and metals & mining industry. His responsibilities included sourcing, origination, and due diligence associated with debt and equity placements.

Scott's career also includes experience as a NASDAQ Market Maker at Spear Leads & Kellogg in Jersey City, NJ, and MH Meyerson, where he actively quoted two-sided markets, provided bids and offers, and traded equity securities on OTCQB, OTCQX, and NASDAQ. He was responsible for making markets in over 100 NASDAQ and OTCBB stocks, providing liquidity and depth to ensure orderly markets.

Scott's strengths include delivering results, being organized and self-disciplined, and being a team player who enjoys working closely with others while also being capable of working independently. He holds FINRA Series 7, 55, 63, and 79 certifications, and his industry expertise spans ESG, natural resources, and EV sectors.

Scott holds a strong commitment to his professional responsibilities while maintaining a balanced personal life, enjoying quality time with his family at home.

As a CPA with over 28 years of experience in accounting, tax, financial advisory, and consulting services, Craig Cohen uses his financial experience in the financial advisory and lending business. As an entrepreneur, Craig understands the need for capital and advisory services. Craig created Bilanx Capital, LLC, to fund entrepreneurs and aid their respective businesses to reach their goals. Alpha2 Ventures looks to Craig for guidance on an array of financial matters

As a longtime advisor for Alpha2 Ventures and its predecessors, Stacey Ross is a Residential Real Estate expert. Currently at E Mortgage Capital, she has vast experience in all residential investment property matters, including financing large-scale residential developments. Stacey has always had a keen sense of where the market is, in addition to forecasting future trends within the residential real estate sector, and has been an invaluable resource to A2V, who often leans on her for her expertise

Charles Rotblut, CFA, is a vice president and financial analyst at AAII. He is the editor of the AAII Journal, created VMQ Stocks and co-created AAII Dividend Investing. He is also a former Wall Street Journal expert panelist. Charles holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and has analyzed both publicly traded and privately held companies. His experience includes working for Zacks Investment Research, an investment research firm; Investools, an investment education company; Curian Capital, a money management firm; and McClure, Schumacher & Associates, a business valuation firm.