About SkyView Partners

Scott has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. Most recently, Scott served as the Senior Director of Wealth Management for Principal Financial Group for 13 years. In 2002, Scott co-founded Locorr - a third-party national distributor of alternative investments. In 2006, Scott founded WallSteetUnites.org (WSU), a 501(c)3 that coordinates charitable events for advisors nationwide. In 2017, he received the Presidential Lifetime Volunteer Service Award from the Trump Administration. Scott received his Juris Doctorate from William Mitchell and a BBA in Finance and Business Economics from the University of Notre Dame.

Securities Exams Passed: Series 7, 26, 31, 63 and 79

Jon currently oversees SKYVIEW 1’s engineering efforts and is responsible for shaping the company’s technology and development strategy. He has over a decade of experience in software development and technology management, including Amazon leadership experience at the home office in Seattle, Washington. In addition, Jon has also consulted for top fintech and financial services companies in the Midwest, focusing on deepening client relationships.

Kayla has seven years of experience in the financial services industry. Before joining the SkyView team in 2018, Kayla worked in public relations at Thrivent Financial, followed by a service representative position at Securian Financial. She holds her Certified Digital Marketing Professional (CDMP) certification from the Digital Marketing Institute and her Professional Certified Marketer (PCM) certification from the American Marketing Association. Kayla graduated from the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities in 2016 with a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, specializing in Strategic Communication.

Michelle leads product strategy at SKYVIEW 1, building technology that empowers advisors to deepen client relationships and drive greater wealth. She has over 20 years of experience leading product innovation, including developing collaboration tools for asset managers, insurance companies, and advisors at Fugent and scaling mortgage technology at Lower.com.

Mike has over 25 years of experience in commercial banking. He has designed and implemented specialized lending programs and portfolio management platforms for both the investment advisor and insurance industries.  In 2002, Mike built the national lending program to independent insurance agents for a startup financial services firm in Indiana. In 2016, he built and rolled out a national lending program for independent financial advisors for a publicly traded commercial bank.  Most recently, he has been the portfolio manager for various loan portfolios totaling multiple billions of dollars in assets. Mike graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in finance from Indiana University and received his MBA from Butler University.

Sarah has been working in the commercial banking industry since 2014. Before starting at SkyView, she was an underwriter on commercial real estate loans that focused primarily on acquisitions, refinance, new construction, and land development. Her role later transitioned into working on the documentation side to prepare loans for closing while meeting and satisfying various regulations and compliance standards. Working on the closing side, she handled roughly 140 loan closings per year. Her prior accomplishments within her previous roles included creating and updating new procedures that focused on accuracy and efficiency. Sarah graduated with a bachelor's degree in Finance from Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Ellen joined the SkyView team in March of 2021, where she assists in the early stages of the underwriting process through document collection and completion of opportunity memorandums. Ellen also helps manage and optimize SkyView’s CRM as a System Administrator. Before her role at SkyView, Ellen worked in the customer service industry while pursuing an education at Minnesota State University, Mankato. During her time at MSU, Ellen participated in writing research essays and engaged in several volunteer opportunities, which she continues to be a part of today.

Arno Springer is a Fullstack Software Engineer at SKYVIEW 1 with 6+ years of experience in web-based solutions. Skilled in C# and JavaScript, he has built successful applications, including a cross-platform adjudication platform for a vehicle warranty company.

Ben has more than nine years of experience in the wealth management industry conducting investment research and analysis. Ben was most recently a portfolio manager and analyst at Merrill Lynch where he conducted investment research and built and managed discretionary model portfolios. He has also spent time as an equity analyst with Provenire Capital, a long/short equity hedge fund, and as a research analyst at Slocum, an institutional consulting firm where he focused on alternative investments and operational due diligence.

Ben holds the Chartered Financial Analyst^® (CFA^®) designation and is an active member in the CFA^® Society Minnesota and CFA^® Institute. He received his Bachelor's of Science from the University of Minnesota.

Securities Exams Passed: Series 7 and 66

Blake joined the SkyView team in 2024 as a summer intern before transitioning to a full-time role, where he began assisting in recruiting and onboarding financial advisors and clients to the new SKYVIEW 1 Mobile Banking App. Prior to joining SkyView, he worked as a Budget Intern for Loyola Marymount University’s Office of the Senior Vice President of Student Affairs and served as Vice President of Finance for the LMU Interfraternity Council. Blake graduated with his Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance at Loyola Marymount University. He holds certifications in Commercial Banking & Credit Analysis (CBCA) and Microsoft Excel.

Bob ensures SKYVIEW 1’s systems run securely and efficiently. Focused on reliability, scalability, and security, he brings industry experience from retail, finance, media, and academia to keep the infrastructure resilient and compliant.

With over a decade of experience in frontend and mobile development for companies like Victoria’s Secret, Starbucks, and Williams Sonoma. Brian brings best-in-class customer experiences possible with his data-driven UX development practices to SKYVIEW 1.

Danny joined the SkyView team in 2025 as a summer intern before transitioning into a full-time role. He brings additional internship experience from LoCorr Funds, a third-party national distributor of alternative investments. In 2025, Danny graduated with egregia cum laude distinction and a bachelor’s degree in economics and business from Saint John’s University (SJU). He also played for the SJU Varsity Hockey team and served as President of the CSB/SJU Pickleball Club.

Daniel Cohoes is a multidisciplinary Senior Designer who creates clear, high-impact visual stories across digital, print, 3D, motion, and animation. He partners with marketing teams to translate financial services into clear, on-brand storytelling across campaigns, digital experiences, and sales materials. With a background that includes serving as a CTO, Daniel brings a blend of creative leadership and technology-minded thinking while staying focused on design. He’s known for taking projects from concept through final delivery with a practical, collaborative approach and strong attention to brand standards.

Gabriel Escamilla is a Software Engineer with 20+ years of experience, including work at Giesecke & Devrient and Numerex. Most recently, he helped build software for Real-Time User Support and Data Analysis at CoverMyMeds, now part of McKesson.

Kim has over 30 years’ experience in the marketing/design industry. For over 20 years she has served as an independent design consultant for a variety of firms. Prior to owning her own business, Kim worked initially as an Art Director, then became Creative Director at American Express Financial Advisors, partnering with many different parts of the company to help develop their marketing initiatives. She also worked as a Senior Designer for five years at Spangler Design Team. Kim has a B.F.A., Communication Design, from College of Visual Arts.

Martin has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. Most recently, Martin served as an Investment Consultant at Scottrade. Prior to this role, he spent over 16 years as an Investment Executive at Feltl and Company where he helped clients meet their financial goals, created personalized investment portfolios, and raised start up capital for private and public companies. Martin excels in delivering a high level of customer care and service. He graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from Saint Johns University.

Securities Exams Passed: Series 7 and 66

Oshua has been in software for the past two decades. Building web and mobile applications across several industries and in different countries, including Mexico, Israel, and the United States. His latest focus is on innovating and automating processes in the fintech space.