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John Gulino

Founder & CEO

John Gulino is the Founder and CEO of GK3 Capital. He is a digital visionary in financial services. His work is reshaping how financial services firms reach, engage, and win new customers.

Years of multifaceted experience are the foundation of John’s entrepreneurial leadership and the cutting-edge services of our company. John leads the firm’s efforts to transform our clients’ growth through innovative online sales, marketing, and asset gathering. John’s goal is to free asset managers and wealth managers from the outdated and costly sales and marketing approaches that hold back much of our industry.

John’s professional history reflects his journey to create a transformational model for sales, marketing, and distribution in financial services. John has hired, trained, and managed sales professionals in companies large and small, and mastered digital distribution through hands-on engagement:

• Early in his career, John built out and managed the professional development program for the internal sales desk for one of the world’s leading asset managers, Alliance Bernstein, coaching the team on the fundamentals of intermediary distribution.
• He then served as vice president of national sales and financial advisor consulting at E-Trade.
• As a sales executive and team leader at Cole Capital, an NYSE-listed real estate sponsor, John helped grow assets across multiple regions, channels, and products, culminating with the sale of the firm for $11+ billion.
• Prior to founding GK3 Capital in 2017, John served as Executive Vice President at Discovery Data, North America’s leading provider of information and analytics on financial services professionals. At Discovery Data, John led the firm’s consulting group, working with some of the largest asset managers in the US as well as up-and-coming boutiques. In the process, John discovered the power of web-based distribution for financial services.

Tess Grande

Director, Account Management

As the Director of Account Management at GK3 Capital, Tess manages the firm’s client services. She oversees the Account Management team, creating targeted action plans and ensuring diligent implementation, so that each client can reach their goals and objectives.

Before joining GK3, Tess worked for a full-service digital marketing agency that covered multiple industries and businesses of all sizes, ranging from local to global. She directed near-term and long-term initiatives applying the broad spectrum of digital tactics:

• search engine marketing
• search engine optimization
• paid social media
• organic social initiatives
• email marketing
• inbound marketing
• geofencing
• website optimization

Tess has honed her marketing and client service skills in both agency and in-house positions. She worked with diverse business-to-business, business-to-consumer, and e-commerce clients. She has deep knowledge of the digital marketing tactics needed to accomplish each client's unique goals. As a manager, Tess combines metrics and collaboration to ensure client success. Tess earned her BA magna cum laude from the University of Massachusetts Boston with a double major in English and Women’s Studies. 

Tess’s HubSpot certifications include:

• Inbound Marketing
• Growth-Driven Design

Additional certifications include:

• Google Ads Search
• Google Ads Display
• Meta Certified Digital Marketing Associate 

Tess and her husband are avid hikers. They recently climbed New England’s highest peak, Mt. Washington, gaining 4,300 feet of elevation before returning the same day.

Kevin Chabra

Director, Operations

Kevin Chabra is a Director of Operations at GK3 Capital and has successfully completed the FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam. Kevin has played a key role in building GK3 Capital over his more than four years with the company, contributing to the development and scaling of its operational infrastructure.

In his role, Kevin leads internal resourcing and project management to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of client programs, campaigns, and content that support growth and client engagement. He plays an active role in leadership-level planning, performance analysis, and operational strategy, helping guide execution across the organization. Kevin oversees operational systems and processes, with a focus on improving operational efficiency, scalability, and the performance of client-facing initiatives within structured financial services environments. He also leads and manages a cross-functional team, directing priorities, output, and execution to maintain high standards of performance.

Kevin is closely involved in evaluating project performance, ongoing retainer client relationships, and individual deliverables, using these insights to continuously refine processes and improve future outcomes. His approach is rooted in leveraging historical performance insights and operational data to inform future strategy and execution.

Kevin brings over twenty years of experience in operations and systems management, with a career focused on optimizing processes and engineering continuous improvement. Prior to joining GK3 Capital, he served as a Project Manager at Americana Hospitality Group, where he oversaw operations, systems, and productivity enhancements. Earlier in his career, Kevin worked with a full-service IT solutions provider, where he managed client relationships and supported the implementation of technology solutions.

Kevin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, PA. True to his hands-on and solutions-oriented nature, Kevin personally rebuilt his family’s home. He is also a proud father and enjoys refurbishing furniture, as well as spending time outdoors during the summer working in his yard and relaxing by the pool.

Heather Gulino

Director, Business Administration

Heather Gulino is the Director of Business Administration at GK3 Capital, where she serves in a key leadership role overseeing all core business functions, including human resources, business operations, and financial administration. In her role, Heather manages the day-to-day operations of the firm, including accounts receivable and payable, while also leading strategic initiatives that support growth, efficiency, and scalability across the organization.

Heather plays a critical role in aligning operational infrastructure with business objectives, ensuring seamless execution across the firm. She also contributes to new investment product launches and leads digital strategies to generate leads and drive new business for clients.

Heather’s professional career spans financial services, compliance, digital sales, and marketing. Prior to joining GK3 Capital, she served as Vice President of Sales at FGS, where she sold print, fulfillment, and direct marketing solutions to financial services firms. In this role, she partnered with financial services and compliance teams to support marketing execution, regulatory communications, SEC filings, and large-scale investor communications and distribution.

Previously, Heather was an Account Manager at Discovery Data (now ISS Market Intelligence), a leading provider of data, analytics, and market intelligence solutions for the financial services industry. In this role, she managed client relationships and supported financial institutions in leveraging data to drive distribution strategy, advisor targeting, and business development initiatives. She worked closely with clients on onboarding, training, and ongoing utilization of data platforms to maximize value and insights.

Heather also spent nine years at Cole Capital as part of the legal and compliance team, where she supported marketing and regulatory functions for alternative investment offerings. In this role, she was directly involved in the review and approval of offering materials and investor communications, ensuring compliance with SEC and FINRA regulations. She collaborated closely with internal legal teams and external partners to support the launch of investment programs and maintain adherence to regulatory standards. Heather was part of a team that successfully launched 40 Section 1031 tax-advantaged real estate exchange programs and three REITs. During her tenure, Cole Capital grew into a nationwide real estate enterprise listed on the NYSE with $15 billion in assets.

Reflecting her expertise in digital strategy, Heather has earned multiple HubSpot certifications, including Inbound, HubSpot Marketing Software, and Inbound Marketing.

Heather is especially proud that GK3 is named after her children: Gio, Kendall, Kinsley, and Kaitlyn.

Rick Lake

Content & Investment Strategist

Rick Lake is the Content and Investment Strategist at GK3 Capital. Rick oversees communications strategy and content creation across all media and investment types for GK3’s diverse financial industry clientele. As a veteran of the investment industry, Rick seeks to make our client content compelling for allocators, analysts, financial advisors, and investors.

Rick offers decades of experience in:

• portfolio management
• alternative investments
• investment research
• wealth management
• fundraising and distribution

As an entrepreneur, Rick co-founded and helped grow the nationally recognized alternative investment consulting firm, Lake Partners, from a startup to $5+ billion in consulting and advisory assets. Rick led a global investment research team analyzing and selecting asset managers across the spectrum of alternative and traditional strategies. Rick brings his multi-asset research perspective when creating content for our clients. As a portfolio manager, Rick launched the innovative liquid alternative LASSO mutual fund that achieved a 5-Star Morningstar ranking at its peak. For nearly a decade, Rick worked closely with the fund’s national distribution team to generate $1 billion in gross inflows. As an investment thought leader, Rick has been an invited speaker at the Morningstar Investment Conference, Yale, MIT, the London Business School, the SEC Hedge Fund Roundtable, and at investment conferences across the US.

Rick has extensive experience in compliance and has served as a chief compliance officer. He understands the importance of regulation in sales and marketing for the investment industry. Rick is also an award-winning writer and communicator, winning national awards for writing and digital marketing. Rick was a member of the GK3 Capital team that earned a Silver Medal in 2022 at the 28th Annual Financial Communications Society Awards, alongside Prudential (Bronze) and Invesco (Gold). Rick also received double “Best Website” honors in the 2021 Internet Advertising Competition of the Web Marketing Association.

Rick is a graduate of Harvard University, where he received the David McCord Prize in the Creative Arts for his writing.

As a competitive pro/am ballroom and Latin dancer, Rick has been an invited performer across the US, as well as in Canada, Argentina, the Bahamas, and at the Kremlin Cup in Moscow.

Ben Johnson

Content Writer

Ben Johnson is a content writer at GK3 Capital, providing clients with compelling and engaging content across all communication channels. Ben is a seasoned communications, publishing, marketing, and business development professional with more than 30 years of experience as a thought leader in all facets of the global commercial real estate and financial services industries.

Throughout his career, Ben has been an influencer when it comes to pioneering content. As a Managing Director at Institutional Real Estate Inc., he led the launch of a pioneering real assets-focused publication in both digital and print formats called Real Assets Adviser. This first-of-its-kind magazine reaches 70,000 top registered investment advisors, wealth managers, family offices, and defined contribution pension plan administrators with the goal of educating them about the real estate, infrastructure, energy, and commodities segments of the Real Assets investment class.

Ben has also played key executive and communication roles with some of the top firms in both the real estate and financial services industries. He was Director of Brand and Corporate Communications at AssetMark, a leading financial services firm based in Concord, Calif., as well as Director of Marketing at Marcus & Millichap, Vice President at Cole Real Estate Funds in Phoenix, Publishing Director at American Airlines Publishing, and Publishing Director at CoStar Group, Inc., where he managed the company’s extensive news division for 65 major markets and 100,000+ subscribers across the United States. He also served as the Director of Real Estate Marketing with Atlanta-based Wells Real Estate Funds, where he was responsible for all marketing programs for the company’s $6 billion, 130+-property national portfolio of class-A assets.

Ben has extensive editorial and publishing experience, including over a decade of leading two highly respected CRE trade publications, National Real Estate Investor and Shopping Center World magazines. He also has nearly a decade of experience working within top-level marketing and creative agencies in Dallas and New York, including four years with award-winning The Richards Group.

Ben’s diverse range of specialties include: Omni-channel content production, strategic communications, publishing, marketing, public relations, b2b and retail branding, business development, and client services.

Ben holds a Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia and an Associate of Arts from Missouri Southern State University. One of his most notable professional achievements was realized when Penguin Group published his first book in 2009, the only biography written on billionaire Chicago investor Sam Zell.

Tom Venner

Creative Director

Tom Venner is the Creative Director at GK3 Capital, where he leads the creative work developed for the firm’s clients. He brings more than twenty-five years of experience as an art director and creative director, with a background in financial services, capital markets, commercial real estate, technology, and specialty retail.

Much of Tom’s career has focused on helping investment firms communicate clearly and grow with purpose. During his eight years at Provasi Capital, formerly Behringer and Behringer-Harvard, the firm’s assets under management grew to more than $11 billion. There, he led an in-house design team supporting investment strategies that included private REITs, commercial real estate, 1031 tax-free exchanges, Delaware Statutory Trusts, energy infrastructure, and collateralized loan obligations.

His experience also includes work for companies such as AT&T Business, Capital One, MGM Entertainment, and Toys' R ' Us International. At AT&T Business, he led design and art direction for U.S. and international C-suite executives, helping create technical and educational presentations and events that supported company leadership. Business-to-business design has been the throughline of his career, bringing together creativity, clarity, and information design across digital, print, video, and photography.

His work has earned multiple honors from the Financial Communications Society Portfolio Awards, with recognition in branding, print collateral, and digital collateral for business-to-business financial institutions. The AVA Awards has recognized his motion graphics, digital marketing, and display advertising designs.

Outside of his professional work, Tom has stayed actively involved in nonprofit and civic leadership, serving in board and commission roles with ArtCentre of Plano, Collaborative Arts of Plano, the City of Plano Cultural Arts Commission, Leadership Plano, and Plano Symphony Orchestra. Photography is also an important part of his creative life, shaping the way he thinks about visual storytelling and offering a more personal creative outlet. His photography has also been featured in multiple exhibitions.

Katie Cosgrove

Associate Account Director

Kristen Komyati

Account Manager

Kristen Komyati is an Account Manager at GK3 Capital. Kristen develops digital strategies for our clients to generate leads and drive new business. She combines insight with deep knowledge of digital sales and marketing to optimize client campaigns. Kristen has over twenty years of experience in digital and traditional marketing and advertising, social media, and events. Prior to joining GK3, she successfully managed campaigns for New York University, the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Zappos.com, among many others. 

Kristen holds a BA in Communications from the University of Scranton. Kristen’s HubSpot certifications include:

• Inbound Marketing
• Growth-Driven Design
• Delivering Client Service

Kristen is a Jersey girl who enjoys spending time with her husband, two sons, and Siberian Husky. You can find Kristen on the ski slopes in the winter and on the beach in the summer.

Ryan Woelk

Account Manager

Ryan is an Account Manager at GK3 Capital, where he brings over a decade of experience in client success, project leadership, and systems optimization. He works closely with clients to ensure campaigns are executed seamlessly, timelines are met, and strategic goals are achieved. Ryan takes a hands-on approach to account management, leveraging his background in marketing operations to align efforts with measurable results and long-term client growth.

Before joining GK3, Ryan served as Director of Revenue Operations at a software company, where he oversaw growth projects, complex system implementations, CRM development, and automation strategy. He led cross-functional teams to deliver technical solutions that scaled operations and enhanced performance, including the rollout of analytics dashboards and customer journey optimization. His initiatives helped streamline internal workflows, increase conversion rates, and strengthen client engagement across the board.

Outside the office, Ryan enjoys spending quality time with his family, coaching youth sports, playing pickleball, and fishing. Whether on the court or at the lake, he values active living, teamwork, and balance. These personal passions mirror his professional ethos: focused, collaborative, and always striving for progress.

At GK3, Ryan ensures every client engagement is driven by clear communication, operational clarity, and a commitment to meaningful outcomes. His ability to combine project management, technical insight, and client service makes him a reliable partner and valuable member of the GK3 team.

Brad Goodall

Senior Account Coordinator

Brad Goodall is a Senior Account Coordinator at GK3 Capital, where he serves as the client lead across a portfolio of financial services accounts. In this role, he manages the strategy and execution of all client deliverables, leads client calls, builds long-term relationships, and directs a cross-functional team of coordinators, designers, developers, and content writers to bring each engagement to life.

What sets Brad apart is his ability to get ahead of problems before clients know they have them. Whether designing email campaigns and workflows, storyboarding video projects, or shaping a broader marketing strategy, he brings a proactive approach that clients have come to rely on.

Before joining GK3, Brad held roles at 10up and A-Train Marketing, where he managed projects across a wide range of industries, including athletic clubs, hospitals, restaurants, professional athletes, and global enterprises. He holds a degree in Business Administration and Marketing from Florida International University and is certified in HubSpot Inbound, HubSpot Email Marketing, HubSpot Growth Driven Design, Google Analytics, and Google Ads.

Outside of work, Brad enjoys staying active, discovering new restaurants with his wife, spending time with friends, and traveling to visit family in Florida and Denver. Their rescue dog Loki usually has an opinion about all of it.

Clara Martin

Senior Account Coordinator

Clara is a Senior Account Coordinator at GK3 Capital, where she has implemented omnichannel marketing strategies for clients since joining the firm in November 2023. Her work spans paid LinkedIn, programmatic advertising, Google Ads, and organic campaigns. She manages SEO and AEO projects and develops content, including blogs, emails, and campaign materials. Drawing on a deep understanding of each client's products, funds, and firm objectives, she translates strategy into programs that drive measurable results.

Prior to joining GK3 Capital, Clara gained hands-on experience through marketing internships and freelance web design work, building a foundation in digital marketing, e-commerce, social media, and website development.

Clara holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing with a minor in the Business of Digital Media from the University of Rhode Island, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. Her certifications include HubSpot Inbound Marketing, HubSpot Email Marketing, HubSpot Social Media, HubSpot Growth-Driven Design, Google Ads Search, and Google Ads Display.

Outside of work, Clara enjoys drawing and painting, and spends her free time traveling and hiking.

Taylor Orendac

Account Coordinator

Taylor Orendac is an Account Coordinator at GK3 Capital, where she supports marketing campaigns and initiatives that drive client growth through inbound strategies. Her work spans social media, video production, SEO, SEM, and HubSpot, bringing a well-rounded, data-informed approach to every client engagement. In addition to her client work, Taylor plays a central role in GK3 Capital's internal marketing efforts, contributing to the campaigns and initiatives that shape the firm's brand and presence.

Taylor graduated from the College of Business at James Madison University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing, concentrating in Professional Sales. During her time at JMU, she was an active member of the campus chapter of the American Marketing Association, participating in networking events, workshops, career fairs, and community outreach projects. Taylor was also involved in the Sales Club and volunteered with her sorority, Sigma Kappa.

Outside of work, Taylor enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, going to the beach, exploring new restaurants, taking cycling classes, and watching football games.

Emily Reagan

Account Coordinator

Emily Reagan is an Account Coordinator at GK3 Capital, where she manages marketing strategy and execution for asset managers, ETF firms, and investment funds. Her work spans paid media, content production, CRM management, and client onboarding across the financial services space.

Emily joined GK3 as an intern in May 2024, continuing through her final semester at Rutgers Business School, and was brought on full-time in February 2026 following her graduation with a B.S. in Marketing, completed in 3.5 years. In that time, she has taken on growing responsibility across client accounts, supporting everything from paid media strategy and content production to CRM buildouts and campaign execution. She holds HubSpot certifications across email, social, inbound, and content marketing, and is currently pursuing her Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) certification.

Outside of work, she is the second of four sisters and has traveled extensively with her family across Europe, the Caribbean, and beyond.

Megan Josephs

Account Coordinator

Megan Josephs is an Account Coordinator at GK3 Capital.  She is able to implement meaningful marketing techniques using her experience in content production and strategic marketing. She has experience working with brand teams, social media teams, and working cross-functionally across multiple departments.

During her time at Iona University, where she achieved her BBA in Marketing, MBA in Marketing, and a second Master's degree in Sports Communication & Media, she was also a decorated Division I Swimmer & school record holder.

Prior to GK3, Megan was a marketing intern and a graduate marketing and communications assistant. She has gained valuable skills in client relations, media management, and organizational skills. Outside of the office, Megan likes to spend time with her family and pets and likes to stay active outdoors. 

Colby Connor

Business Development Associate

Colby Connor is the Business Development Associate at GK3 Capital, where he manages the full relationship-building and sales process from initial outreach to close. He works with a wide range of financial services firms, including asset managers, RIAs, family offices, advisory firms, wealth managers, and fintech companies, to identify their needs and match them with the right solutions based on products, firm structure, target audience, and budget.

Since joining GK3, Colby has grown from running client accounts as an Account Coordinator into a business development role focused on establishing new firm relationships. He takes a consultative approach, helping prospective clients think through what they actually need before recommending a path forward.

Before GK3, Colby was part of a 200-person team at the regional office of a national firm offering fee-based wealth management, estate planning, and insurance. His background spans both traditional and digital marketing.

Colby earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Cum Laude from the Zeigler College of Business at Bloomsburg University, with a concentration in Business Management. He served as Professional Development Chair for his university's American Marketing Association chapter and held the roles of President, Treasurer, and Community Service Chair for Theta Chi Lambda. He and a teammate earned an Honorable Mention and tied for 5th place out of 75+ universities at the AMA International Collegiate Conference Marketing Strategy Competition.

Outside of work, Colby trains in jiu-jitsu, stays active at the gym, and has a soft spot for comedy.

Ben Lee

AI & Technology Systems Manager

Ben is the AI & Technology Systems Manager at GK3 Capital, where he serves as the go-to resource for AI and technology across both the internal team and client accounts. He builds and deploys AI-driven solutions, leads HubSpot implementations and platform strategy, and develops data-informed processes that improve how GK3 and its clients operate. His work spans everything from AI template development and marketing analytics to full platform buildouts, making him a central resource across nearly every function at the firm.

Before GK3, Ben worked as an AI Integration Engineer focused on embedding AI into client sales and marketing functions, and spent time in revenue operations and marketing analytics, running CRM integrations and optimizing data pipelines. He graduated from the University of Maryland with a B.S. in Marketing and completed a full-stack development bootcamp with App Academy, a combination that shapes how he approaches both the technical and strategic sides of his work.

Outside of work, Ben plays ultimate frisbee and is usually tinkering with the latest AI models.

Tanner Kazio

Graphic Designer

Tanner is the Graphic Designer and Videographer at GK3 Capital, where he brings client stories to life through compelling visuals that connect with key audiences.

With a background spanning both digital and traditional design, Tanner brings a versatile creative toolkit to his work, including illustration, vector art, branding, logo design, and digital storytelling. Before joining GK3, he worked as a freelance graphic designer and art instructor, taking on a wide range of projects while also teaching drawing to students of all ages.

Tanner holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts, Magna Cum Laude, from the Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University. During his time there, he served in leadership roles within the campus chapter of Phi Sigma Pi, a national honors fraternity with a focus on academics and community service. He is proficient across the Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Premiere, as well as Procreate.

Outside of work, Tanner is a passionate fan of movies (dramedies and animation) and music (pop, punk, and R&B), two worlds where great art and great storytelling meet.

Ryan Carmon

Social Media Manager

Brett Johnson

Digital Media Manager

Brett Johnson oversees all paid media initiatives for GK3 Capital. Brett serves as a resource for GK3 clients utilizing paid digital media to reach their target investor profiles, as well as users actively searching for related investment opportunities.

Brett has years of experience managing paid media budgets, small and large, with specialized expertise in:

• Google pay-per-click advertising
• LinkedIn lead generation
• Programmatic advertising
• Facebook advertising
• Display advertising

Brett applies his years of experience across the paid media campaign process, which includes research, strategy, setup, launch, ongoing budget monitoring, and campaign optimization.

Brett’s expertise encompasses digital marketing strategy and website design in addition to paid media. His multifaceted background enables him to collaborate closely with the GK3 Capital account and content teams to optimize the return on investment for the advertising budgets of our clients. The goal is to increase client website traffic and convert leads into prospects and investors.

Prior to joining GK3 Capital, Brett worked for marketing and design agencies in New York City, Boston, and Rhode Island. As an entrepreneur, Brett launched a consulting practice advising agencies on digital growth strategies.

Brett earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration summa cum laude from Gordon College, where he earned “Student-Athlete of the Year” honors. He was also captain of the college’s NCAA Division III swim team.

Brett also earned his Master of Business Administration in Marketing summa cum laude from Providence College, where he earned “Student of the Year” honors.

Brett is a fan of new businesses. He produced and hosted a podcast, “Chasing Goliath,” highlighting the everyday stories of small business owners and entrepreneurs. Brett is also a co-founder of Fire Drops, a provider of organic throat lozenges and natural remedies made with cayenne pepper.