Founders Advisory

The Founders Advisory Table is an exclusive, high-impact in-person event designed specifically for entrepreneurs and business owners who are in their first two years of operation. Stepping into the early stages of business ownership brings a unique wave of triumphs and hurdles, often leaving new leaders navigating a maze of operational, financial, and strategic decisions alone.

This gathering bridges that crucial gap by connecting early-stage founders directly with seasoned professionals across key business disciplines, including bookkeeping, tax preparation, business strategy, marketing, and finance. Rather than sitting through a passive seminar, attendees step into an interactive, supportive environment where real-time problem-solving takes center stage.

The Founders Advisory Table is built with a long-term vision to foster genuine professional relationships, encouraging founders and advisors to stay in touch long after the event. By establishing these vital connections early in their business journey, entrepreneurs gain a trusted circle of advisors they can turn to as their companies scale, pivot, and mature. It is more than a workshop; it is the foundation for an enduring support network designed to help new businesses survive, thrive, and reach their full potential.

Founders

To qualify as a "Founder" for the event, participants must be operating a business that is two years old or younger, capturing entrepreneurs who are currently navigating the foundational challenges of early-stage growth.

Advisors

On the other side of the table, qualifying as an advisor requires a minimum of four years of dedicated professional experience in a specialized business discipline such as bookkeeping, tax preparation, business strategy, marketing, or finance. This ensures that every founder receives seasoned, expert guidance from established professionals who have a deep understanding of market dynamics and practical industry execution.

Meet the Advisory Board

Chloekae Nepomuceno

Chloekae Nepomuceno

Owner · Bookkeeping With Chloekae · Diamond Bar, California

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Advisor

Bookkeeping With Chloekae

Raymond Joel Stellhorn-Tavera

Raymond Joel Stellhorn-Tavera

Financial Advisor · AlpenWeis · Newport Beach, California

Business Summary

AlpenWeis Financial & Insurance Solutions is a boutique wealth advisory and risk management firm headquartered in Newport Beach, California. Founded by Ray Stellhorn-Tavera, a credentialed ChFC and FSCP holder, the practice operates on a straightforward philosophy: while life inevitably brings complex financial choices, individuals and families should never have to navigate them alone. By combining personalized strategy with deep industry expertise, AlpenWeis acts as a trusted copilot for client

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AlpenWeis

James Alewine III

James Alewine III

Finance & Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance · Modern Woodmen · Arcadia, California

Business Summary

I can help you review your needs and plan for your financial future throughout life. Finance & Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance I help families and business owners protect what matters most through strategic life insurance planning. By utilizing life insurance as a financial tool, I help clients create financial security, protect loved ones, preserve their legacy, and prepare for life's unexpected challenges. Whether it's income protection, estate plannin

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Modern Woodmen