Our Management
John Neppel
QUINCY WELLS CAPITAL
Managing Partner | Principal
John has dedicated a majority of his career to service those seeking efficiency. As the Principal and Managing Partner for Quincy Wells Capital, he oversees the broker-dealer and all aspects of its operations. Moreover, John leads the subsidiary while directing overall visions for the rest of the Quincy Wells companies. Prior to working in alternative investment strategies, John earned his BA in Economics from the University of Iowa. In his off time, John is either shooting hoops in a local basketball court or reading about late 19th-century economics.
Cell: (312) 356-4871 Email: jneppel@quincywells.com
Keegan De Silva
PANORAMA FINANCIAL GROUP, QUINCY WELLS GROUP
Managing Partner | Senior Analyst
Before the inception of Quincy Wells, Keegan joined our team as an intern in 2017 and accepted a full-time role as an analyst in 2018. Eight years later, he now manages the due diligence process of alternative investments for all QWG companies, directs all of our operational processes, and advises on strategy as it relates to the growth of all our subsidiaries. In addition to his BA in Economics from Elon University, Keegan also has his MBA and an MS in Business Data Analytics from Loyola University Chicago. Additionally, he is a Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst (FMVA) as well as a Certified Digital Asset Advisor (CDAA).
Cell: +1 (443) 895-0259 Email: kdesilva@quincywells.com
Email: nsickler@quincywells.com
Nick Sickler
QUINCY WELLS GROUP
Chief Financial Officer
With over 25 years of experience in public accounting, Nick manages Quincy Wells’ finance operations and oversees the accounting department. Furthermore, he conducts internal financial compliance for Quincy Wells Capital, our non-issuing broker-dealer. Additionally, his responsibilities include conducting internal financial compliance for QWC, corporate and individual tax preparation, planning, and mitigation. He received his BS in Accounting from Purdue University, and subsequently became a member of the Illinois CPA Society. A self-proclaimed “bad golf enthusiast,” Nick also roots for Chicago and Purdue sports.
Peter Karnowski
Managing Partner | Marketing Director
QUINCY WELLS GROUP
Pete is a Managing Partner at Quincy Wells Group, where he leads marketing and helps drive advisor growth across the platform. He began his career on the floor of the Chicago Board Options Exchange before trading at a proprietary firm and later transitioning to wealth management at Morgan Stanley. Prior to Quincy Wells, he led business development at Great Point Capital, recruiting advisors and helping build many of the relationships that underpin the Quincy Wells platform. He earned a BA in Psychology from DePaul University and has spent his career in Chicago.
Email: pkarnowski@quincywells.com
Operations
Quincy Wells Group’s Operations team serves as the backbone of efficiency across all subsidiaries, overseeing workflows, vendors, and technology. With a strategic focus on innovation and collaboration, they streamline implementation, ensure compliance, and propel sustained operational effectiveness.
Finance
Marceline Azem
Operations Manager
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Celine runs the Operations department for Quincy Wells Group and works on optimizing efficiency through various technologies and systemized workflows. Her primary responsibilities include the continuous enhancement of company processes and policies, managing resources, and assuring that long-term strategic goals are met. Additionally, she has a BA in Political Science from Loyola University Chicago. A lover of the outdoors, Celine takes any excuse to dive in Lake Michigan—no matter the temperature.
Email: mazem@quincywells.com
Eliza Handley
Operations Analyst
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In her role, Eliza supports our Operations Manager in monitoring and improving operational processes across the Quincy Wells Group subsidiaries. She works diligently to collect, analyze, and report on operational metrics and KPI trends to inform company-wide decision-making. Audits and assessments are conducted with her assistance in order to identify gaps or inconsistencies throughout internal workflows, and are resolved with timely support as a result. Furthermore, Eliza graduated from Michigan State University with a BA in Journalism. In her free time, one can find Eliza book-in-hand, indulging in her favorite hobby.
Email: ehandley@quincywells.com
Carlos Orduño
Accounting Associate
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Carlos is responsible for the management of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, ensuring precise financial transactions and recordkeeping with his duties. Moreover, he assists with bookkeeping functions such as bank reconciliations, expense tracking, and the preparation of journal entries. With the addition of his day-to-day accounting operations support, Carlos actively ensures that Quincy Wells Group’s financial records are organized, promoting accurate reporting and operational efficiency. In addition, Carlos holds a BS in Accounting from DePaul University. Outside of the office, he enjoys watching hockey and training for triathlons.
Email: corduno@quincywells.com
Marketing
From content creation to website curation and everything in-between, Quincy Wells Group’s Marketing team are the keystone for our subsidiaries’ branding efforts––both at the company and individual level. In addition, they spearhead all event coordination for our representatives.
Suzanne Ngo
Head of Marketing
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Suzanne leads firmwide marketing strategy, brand positioning, and advisor visibility across the RIA and broker-dealer platform. Since entering financial services in 2016, she has held roles spanning national accounts, internal sales, capital markets, and marketing leadership within alternative investments and independent broker-dealers. Suzanne specializes in advisor visibility, LinkedIn strategy, website and content development, and compliance aligned digital communications. She partners with advisors, leadership, compliance, and operations to design and oversee scalable marketing systems that drive consistency, execution, and measurable engagement. Suzanne holds the SIE, Series 7, and Series 63 licenses.
Email: sngo@quincywells.com
Sofie Karnowski
Creative Marketing Coordinator | Events Marketing Coordinator
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Sofie is an accomplished creative professional with a proven track record in all aspects of the creative process: conceptualization, planning, execution. She joined our team in July 2022 as our Marketing Associate. She graduated from DePaul University in 2020 with a Bachelors in PR & Advertising and a double minor in Photography and Event Planning. She has six years of experience with social media and marketing working both freelance and with companies. Sofie developed her eye for photography at a very young age, and worked her way from the dark room to digital throughout high school and college. She is happiest when she is able to work on creative projects involving various mediums such as photography, graphic design, and collaging.
Email: skarnowski@quincywells.com
Angela Ramírez
Marketing Coordinator | Events Marketing Coordinator
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Angela started as an intern for our marketing team in June 2025. Now, under Quincy Wells Group as a Marketing Coordinator, her skills are used to create deliverables while extending her strengths in Associated Press editing style, copywriting, and web design. In addition, she creates promotional and social media content for hosted events to enhance visibility and encourage engagement. At her alma mater, Loyola University Chicago, Angela studied Multimedia Journalism and worked as a deputy editor for their student-run newspaper, The Loyola Phoenix. Whether it be creating birthday posts for her coworkers or writing the newest edition of The QWeekly, you can always find Angela with some kind of fruity sparkling water in-hand.
Email: aramirez@quincywells.com
Ryan Neppel
Marketing Operations | Events Coordinator
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Ryan joined our team in 2024 as a diligence analyst before moving into Marketing Operations in 2025. He draws on his background in financial strategy and small business consulting to lead brand development and streamline campaign execution. Focused on analytics, efficiency, and engagement, Ryan helps optimize systems and elevate the firm's marketing impact. In addition, he coordinates and plans events for our representatives.
Email: rneppel@quincywells.com
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