Our team of Experts and Affiliated Advisors brings decades of experience, perspective, and resources gained through owning, managing, and growing successful businesses across a wide range of industries. We are committed to helping you avoid costly mistakes, navigate challenges with confidence, and keep your business running smoothly through practical guidance and professional insight. By leveraging our collective expertise, we provide strategic support that helps you make informed decisions, improve operations, and position your business for long-term success.
We understand what it takes to build and manage a successful business. The long hours, the sacrifices, the behind the scenes work, the never-ending task list. The weight of it all. We have been there.
ABOUT US:
OUR TEAM
Paul Sherman:
Owner, Lead Advisor
Specializes in Operations, Management, Marketing, and Growth.
Paul has been a licensed Real Estate Agent with Diane Turton Realtors since 2012. He achieved his Broker’s License is 2018, and has been the Managing Broker of Diane Turton’s Point Pleasant Beach Office since 2024.
He is also the Co-Owner of For Shore Pools, founded in 2009.
He is also the Owner of Paddy Wagon Private Transportation – founded in 2023.
Mike has been a sales and business development leader for more than 20 years, with experience in Major Account Sales, Sales Leadership, Strategy, and Growth Execution. Mike has founded, purchased, and sold businesses in the office equipment industry. He is also an Owner of Uncomyn, a skateboard accessory company with sales in the US, Canada, and Europe. He is also a minority owner of Pixelum.io, an AI and Custom Software Company.
Affiliated Advisor
Specializes in Revenue Execution & Internal Systems
Mike Baron
Anthony DeGraw spent 15 years protecting and growing businesses, from cyber insurance to managed IT & cybersecurity to the CRO seat of a $215M PE-backed platform. Now he is building Prism Advisors to help companies get AI-ready the right way: starting with strategy, fixing the data, enhancing their infrastructure, and only then adopting AI with the right partners and governance. Connect with him on LinkedIn here.
Affiliated Advisor
Specializes in Technology, Cybersecurity, & AI
Anthony Degraw
Marissa Slowinski (M.A. English: Professional Digital & Media Writing) has worked to manage and grow various social media accounts for local businesses. Through her work in content planning, creation, and execution she has helped strengthen her client’s online presence, engage their audiences, and achieve measurable growth. She combines strong writing and digital design skills with creative marketing techniques to develop content for her clients.
Her social media expertise, combined with a passion for volunteer work and community outreach aids businesses in creating a lasting impact both online and offline.
Affiliated Advisor
Specializes in Social Media Marketing & Community Outreach
Marissa Slowinski
Affiliated Advisor
Specializes in Accounting & Bookkeeping
Joanna Sherman
Joanna Sherman earned her Master’s degree in Accounting from Kean University and brings a unique blend of experience in education, governmental audits, and bookkeeping. Her background has given her a strong eye for detail, excellent organizational skills, and a passion for helping businesses stay financially organized.
Joanna enjoys building a professional relationship with her clients and believes accounting shouldn’t be intimidating. She takes the time to explain financial information in a way that’s easy to understand, helping business owners feel confident in their numbers. Her commitment to accuracy, compliance, and personalized service makes her a trusted and valuable resource for any business.