Upstart Wealth Management, LLC

Youxi Liu is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed advisor with four years of industry experience. They are currently with Upstart Wealth Management, LLC, where they have worked since 2021, and previously worked at Federmann Financial Advisors Inc. for seven years. Outside of financial advising, Liu provides independent consulting to software, education, tax, and other professional service providers. Upstart Wealth Management primarily serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering investment management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs discretionary, asset-allocation strategies and utilizes derivatives and margin within separately managed accounts, distinguishing it from many peer teams.

Russell Kroeger is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Upstart Wealth Management, LLC and Paradigm Wealth, Inc. (Trayecto), where he is the Founder and CEO, focusing on designing and building technology products for financial advisors and consumers. His prior experience includes roles at Michael Powsner CPA, Paradigm Wealth Architects, LLC, and Yeske Buie Inc. Upstart Wealth Management provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs discretionary, asset-allocation strategies using model portfolios and a range of implementation vehicles, including derivatives and margin, which are uncommon among peer team firms.

Yoo Chung Chang is a financial advisor at Upstart Wealth Management, LLC in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Upstart Wealth Management, he worked at yooVIN and has a background that includes roles in the restaurant industry. He serves as a board member for the nonprofit CHAAD, where he assists with tax-related issues. Upstart Wealth Management provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs discretionary, asset-allocation strategies using model portfolios and implements them through various vehicles, including separately managed accounts and ETFs, with a notable use of derivatives and margin.

Michael Powsner is a CFP® and PFS™ with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Upstart Wealth Management, LLC since 2014 and was previously associated with Michael Powsner CPA d/b/a Powsner & Thomas CPA's and Michael Powsner, CPA. Upstart Wealth Management provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs discretionary, asset-allocation strategies using model portfolios and various implementation vehicles, including separately managed accounts and derivatives, and manages approximately $294 million across about 89 clients.