We’re On a Mission.

About ClairFi

Modern Wealth Platform Built For Clarity And Confidence

$25,000

20

1000

Designed for Complexity

Built to Work as One

Two Professionals
Who Felt Lost About Money

What we experienced
What we realized

Founding Team

Sreenivasa Seelam

CEO

Sreenivasa Seelam

CEO

Sreeni is a technology entrepreneur and strategic advisor with 20+ years of experience across enterprise software, digital consulting, and startups. After advising Fortune 500 companies and leading large-scale initiatives, his own challenges navigating complex financial decisions inspired ClairFi. He holds an MBA from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business and brings a founder’s mindset and passion for financial empowerment.

Pradeep Bhattiprolu

Technical Advisor

Pradeep Bhattiprolu

Technical Advisor

Pradeep is a strategic data and AI leader with nearly 20 years of experience advising Fortune 500 CXOs at Google, Oracle, Informatica, and Dun & Bradstreet. A successful entrepreneur and co-founder of the SaaS startup VIP Table, he is also an active startup advisor and investor. His firsthand experience with wealth management fuels his mission at ClairFi. He holds an MBA from The University of Texas at Austin and a B.Tech in Computer Science.

Todd Gottel

Chief Investments Officer

Todd Gottel

Chief Investments Officer

Todd Gottel is a seasoned entrepreneur and Registered Representative with 30+ years of experience across finance, operations, and strategic leadership. At ClairFi, he leads investment strategy and partner sourcing, helping clients access vetted alternative investments and tax-optimized opportunities. A former Mayor of Rowlett, Texas, Todd blends public-sector leadership with private-sector expertise to drive long-term wealth outcomes.

Our Team

Ryan Munoz

Strategic Tax Partner

Ryan

Ryan Munoz

Strategic Tax Partner

Ryan Munoz is ClairFi’s lead tax strategist and founder of Trinity Tax Strategies, where he specializes in integrating advanced tax planning with long-term wealth design for high-income clients. Drawing on experience across traditional wealth management, sophisticated tax planning, and family-office-style strategy, Ryan focuses on structuring income, investments, business entities, and estate decisions before they become permanent. At ClairFi, he leads the tax architecture behind our client strategies, helping business owners and high earners reduce lifetime tax exposure while aligning their wealth with their long-term goals.

Steve Aupperle

Strategic Tax Partner

Steve Aupperle

Steve Aupperle

Strategic Tax Partner

Steve has 30+ years of experience in tax planning, compliance, and financial leadership. A CPA, CFA, and former CFO, he has advised major companies and growing businesses, and has built and sold a company himself. At ClairFi, he leads tax compliance and strategic planning, specializing in cost segregation and advanced life insurance strategies to help clients reduce taxes and keep more of what they earn.

John Cosenza

Attorney

John Cosenza

Attorney

With 20+ years of practice in Texas, John focuses exclusively on wills, revocable/irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and probate administration. He has completed 12,000+ estate plans and handled more than 1,000 probate cases, largely through referrals from satisfied families and advisors. John is Southlake-based and meets clients where they are—virtually or in person. At ClairFi: John partners with your CRM and tax strategist to align estate documents with your wealth, tax, and risk objectives—so titling, beneficiaries, and trust structures match the overall plan.

Steven Horn

Steven Horn

Steven Horn

Steven Horn

Steven has over 30 years of experience guiding clients through critical financial decisions. He began as a stock trader, later founding a mortgage company and an RIA, and went on to serve as a portfolio manager at Santander Bank and Citibank on a billion-dollar team. Now independent, he manages proprietary equity and asset allocation strategies. A fiduciary with a Master of Science in Financial Services, Steven focuses on long-term, disciplined investing through client education.

Elizabeth Chang

Investment Analyst

Elizabeth Chang

Elizabeth Chang

Investment Analyst

Elizabeth supports ClairFi’s mission by helping clients navigate complex financial decisions with clarity and confidence. Her experience spans financial analysis, advisory services, and client relations—previously serving at Lone Star Wealth Advisors and Credit Union of Texas. At ClairFi, she plays a key role in delivering our education-first approach and aligning clients with vetted strategies across tax, legal, and alternative investments. A graduate of UT Dallas with a BS in Finance, Elizabeth recharges by exploring new coffee shops, baking, and staying active with loved ones.

Rick Goodwin

Senior Investment Advisor

Rick Goodwin

Rick Goodwin

Senior Investment Advisor

With over 30 years of experience in holistic financial planning, Rick brings deep expertise in risk mitigation, tax-efficient strategies, and multigenerational wealth transfer. At ClairFi, he helps high-earning professionals protect their assets and preserve their legacies through advanced estate and legal structures. A trusted advisor to federal and public agencies for over two decades, Rick also brings his values-driven leadership from serving ministries and nonprofit boards across Texas. Outside of ClairFi, he enjoys live music, fitness, and community service with his wife and four children—all native Texans.

Michael Hutchison

Client Success Partner

Michael Hutchison

Michael Hutchison

Client Success Partner

Michael Hutchison is a seasoned financial services leader with 25+ years of experience in client relationships, investor education, and wealth strategy. As Client Success Partner at ClairFi, he guides clients through every stage of their Virtual Family Office journey, coordinating with CPAs, attorneys, and investment partners to deliver seamless, personalized outcomes. He holds an MBA in Project Management from Southeastern Oklahoma State University and a BA from the University of Michigan.

Stefani Parker

Client Concierge (Investments)

Stefani Parker

Stefani Parker

Client Concierge (Investments)

Stefani is the operational backbone behind ClairFi’s seamless wealth concierge service. With 25+ years as an Executive Assistant in financial services, she ensures our members receive responsive, white-glove support from onboarding through execution. Known for her precision, empathy, and proactive communication, Stefani bridges the gap between ClairFi’s internal advisory teams and client needs. When she’s not managing logistics and delighting members, she’s planning her next travel adventure or spending quality time with family.

Soumya Gurujala

Business Support Specialist

Soumya Gurujala

Soumya Gurujala

Business Support Specialist

Soumya Gurujala (“Lucky”) serves as ClairFi’s Business Support Specialist, ensuring our operations run seamlessly behind the scenes. She manages our CRM system, oversees onboarding workflows, coordinates customer support, and safeguards data accuracy—all with a meticulous eye for detail. With her strong process orientation and passion for organization, Soumya helps streamline internal operations, elevate client experiences, and deliver the insights our team depends on to grow.

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