Cole Snell is the Founder and CEO of infineo, a forward-thinking technology company dedicated to digitizing the $3T+ Life Insurance industry through the strategic use of Blockchain and AI technologies.

Cole is an author & serial entrepreneur with a diverse background spanning multiple industries, from food to fintech. His most recent exit was in 2012, where he sold Provincial Fine Foods to Saputo International.

James has built a career focused on disruptive start-ups and corporate turnarounds. A skilled operator, James' background in finance and corporate strategy has helped him scale multiple ventures in both the private and public markets.

He has been a blockchain enthusiast since 2016 having co-founded and exited one of Canada’s largest publicly traded digital asset companies at the time. He also co-led the restructure and rebrand of one of the world's most recognized online dating platforms, and helped guide an e-sports innovator, through a successful acquisition by a Canadian entertainment giant.

Eric grew up in rural Northwest Ohio with his extended farming family and claims to have started in the family’s financial services business while learning the alphabet by filing client folders. Since graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Quantitative Economics, Eric has been providing solutions to credit unions, healthcare institutions and non-profit clients for over 20 years. First licensed in the financial services industry in 1997 with Northwestern Mutual Life, then transitioning to a consulting career in hospital revenue cycle management and patient medical records, Eric has consistently delivered value added strategies to client organizations. Taking an opportunity to follow a passion, Eric became the president and general manager of a regional ski and snowboard resort. After working himself out of a job by turning the resort around into a sale of the business, Eric decided to pursue an MBA in Corporate Finance and Strategy at his alma mater The University of Rochester’s Simon School of Business. (Re)Joining the family business in 2009 in an analyst role, 2012 in a representative role, and as president and CEO starting in 2017, Eric has successfully moved Stearns Financial Group into a leader for custom retention and retirement solutions for high performing non-profit organizations. 

Eric now resides in Cincinnati, Ohio with wife Portia, their sons Elliott and Griffin, and the company canine mascots Vinny and Mouse.

Jeff is a former Systems Engineer for NASA, with his primary project now generating power on the Perseverance Mars rover that landed in February 2021. He is now an entrepreneurial executive with extensive finance and operations experience working with dozens of venture-backed startups from pre-launch through exit.

He started by working on behalf of private investors to evaluate and execute startup deals, and later transitioned to working with venture backed companies to guide them through funding, forecasting and managing cash flow, and M&A.

Born in Kingston, Jamaica as the son of Missionaries, Jay shortly thereafter moved to the States where he grew up between Boston, Massachusetts and Greenville, South Carolina. Jay attended Emmanuel College and Boston College where he received a bachelor’s degree in Economics and Theology. Upon his graduation in 2010, Jay became a Financial Advisor with a focus on estate planning and investment advising. Jay has been with Stearns Financial Group since 2015 and enjoys working with executives, committees and boards to create customized solutions that drive retention, attraction and yield.

Jay lives in Boston with his wife Alex, their daughters Caroline and Raegan, son James, and their dog Dabo.

Dr. Robert P. Murphy is a leading American economist in the tradition of the Austrian School, who holds his PhD in economics from New York University. He has taught at Hillsdale College and Texas Tech. Dr. Murphy has authored several economics books for the layperson, while his technical papers concentrate on money, banking, capital, and interest theory.

In addition, Dr. Murphy is an expert in the economics of Whole Life insurance, and helped design a training program for financial professionals on the proper way to use such policies for cash flow management.

Dr. Murphy has also interviewed with notable public figures, such as Jordan Peterson and others, across a variety of realms including financial philosophy and economics. His all-rounded invaluable experience and wisdom ensures that Infineo's execution is as carefully crafted as it is sound.

Jesse was born and raised in central Massachusetts. He moved to Boston to attend Northeastern University and earned a bachelor’s degree with a dual concentration in Finance and Management Information Systems. Upon his graduation in 2010, Jesse joined Wellington Management Company, a large private Investment Management firm in Boston, to work closely with portfolio managers and traders to oversee the compliance of their Institutional Portfolios. In 2015, Jesse became an Investment Advisory Representative and joined Vaucluse Partners, a Massachusetts based Hedge Fund, as the Senior Vice President of Operations. Jesse managed the launch of the Hedge Fund and utilized his strong background in data analytics to design customized solutions for each client. Jesse joined Stearns Financial in 2021 to support the current Stearns portfolio as well as the planned expansion into the CCRC space.

Jesse and his wife, Jenna, live south of Boston with their son Carson and daughter Mikenna.

Christian completed his PhD in machine learning and optimization at Carnegie Mellon University. He holds a Master of Science from ETH Zurich and has an MA in Christian Apologetics from Biola University. He was previously an AI researcher for a Fortune 50 Company.

Tony is an accomplished cybersecurity leader with over 20 years of experience in technology and security. His diverse roles have ranged from consultant and strategist to CISO in the US defense industry, working with notable organizations such as Deloitte, Microsoft, British Telecom, Toyota, and Mr. Cooper Group. Tony holds numerous top industry certifications—CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CCSK, ITIL—and a master’s in cybersecurity and information assurance. A published author and respected speaker at events like Gartner and RSA conferences, Tony advocates for leveraging security as a strategic business advantage.

Jackson Blau is an esteemed professional focusing on economics, entrepreneurship, and new technology, boasting an impressive career trajectory. He began his career in various positions in real estate. His experience continued to grow as a Venture Fellow for Detroit Venture Partners, where his research surrounded the Tokenization of Commercial Real Estate. After becoming enthralled with secondary markets for alternative investments, Jackson worked as Community Manager at Security Token Market where he was instrumental in researching and analyzing the emerging world of security token. Jackson has a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Entrepreneurship from the University of Michigan.

As the VP Education, Jackson is responsible for engaging the community and overseeing strategic partnerships, public relations, social media, and more. He is committed to professional excellence and his unique ability to combine analytical skills, critical thinking, and innovative thought processes. His extensive background in various sectors reflects a dynamic and adaptable professional who continues positively impacting those around him.

Steve grew up in Old Town, Maine, and obtained a BBA degree from Husson College in Bangor, Maine. Out of college, Steve worked for a short time in Cash Control at Disney World in Florida, then as a Computer Systems Analyst at Pepsi-Cola. He shifted into workers compensation insurance and ran the largest claims TPA in Bangor, then became an Account Manager for CUNA Mutual Group for several years.

Steve then went on to serve as the President / CEO for Penobscot County Federal Credit Union for 19 years, where he drove their healthy growth from a small to mid-sized Credit Union and was awarded the Maine Credit Union CEO of the Year in 2019. He retired as President and CEO in 2020 and “retirement” has included consulting, management, and operational roles.

Steve joined Stearns Financial in 2023 as an Executive Benefits Consultant to help clients understand the newly reinvented opportunities with SERP retirement plans, both old and new. He then opted to take on the Chief Operations Officer role in 2024 to help steer the rapid growth of the organization.

Steve currently resides in Otis, Maine with his wife, Stephanie. He enjoys reading a good science fiction book, but prefers outdoor activities such as boating, skiing, and hiking. He also enjoys spending winter months as a snowbird with daily walks on Manasota Key Beach in Florida.