Dave Gentry is the author of Small Stocks, Big Money™, a Wiley-published book of interviews with the world's most successful small-cap investors. He has been a consultant to more than 1,000 public companies and assisted dozens of public companies in the up-listing and capital-raising process. In 2012 he founded a weekly cable TV financial news show broadcast in 177 million homes. He has appeared on CNBC and Fox Business News, is a member of the Forbes Business Council, and is widely known as a thought leader in the small-cap space.
Gentry has been a presenter at the New York Society of Security Analysts, Deal Flow Media conferences, and other small-cap conferences, and he has rung the NASDAQ bell on three occasions. In 2011, he was honored by Inc. Magazine as CEO of one of the fastest-growing private companies in America. In 1996, he won the Republican nomination in the 5th District of Florida for the United States House of Representatives. In 1994 he co-founded the First Amendment Coalition, an independent, nonprofit, collegiate-based student organization, and received national and international attention for his work defending free speech on college campuses. Gentry's activism led to his publication 100+ Cases of Campus Censorship, published by David Horowitz's Second Thoughts Books. Gentry earned his Master of Education from the University of Florida in 1993.
With over a decade of experience in the capital markets, Foley is an expert in fostering strong investor relationships and driving strategic initiatives. He has an innate ability to bridge the gap between corporations and the investment community, a skill honed over years of hands-on experience. Before his tenure at RedChip, Foley held various roles in leading national brokerages, including Met Life Securities, Pruco Securities, and Maxim Group. Each role gave Foley valuable insights and experiences, particularly in the small-cap markets, shaping him into the accomplished professional he is today. His comprehensive understanding of market trends, investment strategies, and corporate finance adds tremendous value to RedChip and its clients. Foley's academic background in Business Entrepreneurship from the State University of New York (SUNY) Rockland Community College (RCC) has provided a robust foundation for his career where his entrepreneurial spirit and academic knowledge have driven his innovative approach to effective investor relations strategy and execution.
With a distinguished career in the financial markets spanning nearly three decades, Paul leverages his wealth of experience to deliver measurable results for RedChip's client companies. Paul's track record of success in the field of investor relations includes roles as VP of Investor Relations at SAC and Managing Director of Lead Summit Advisers, a boutique communications consulting firm he founded. In these roles, he was the driving force behind the development and implementation of innovative investor communications programs for a diverse range of private and public companies across various sectors, including NASDAQ, NYSE Amex, and OTC-listed companies.
Paul's expertise also extends to portfolio management, having managed the equity and derivatives portfolio for a prestigious California-based family office. This experience enriched his understanding of financial markets and investment strategies, providing an important perspective that further enhances his ability to deliver effective investor relations strategies for RedChip's clients. Beyond his corporate achievements, Paul is committed to giving back to the community and serves on the board of directors of multiple nonprofits, where he contributes his expertise and resources to foster positive change. Paul graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Point Park University and earned a Public Relations Certificate from Rutgers University.
At RedChip Companies, Barrett Boone serves as Vice President, Global Markets, where he plays a pivotal role in elevating investor relations and amplifying the market visibility of small-cap and micro-cap securities. With a growing emphasis on cross-border engagement and foreign private issuer (FPI) strategy, Barrett leads programs designed to drive institutional participation, strengthen valuation narratives, and align investor messaging with key company milestones and regulatory requirements.
Barrett's expertise spans the development of high-impact investor communications, integrated media campaigns, and sustained engagement with institutional investors, family offices, RIAs, and sell-side analysts. He actively cultivates relationships in Canada, the UK, APAC, and other global markets, guiding FPIs through onboarding, SEC filings, and customized pre- and post-IPO investor relations strategies.
His career includes senior financial leadership as Chief Financial Officer at Stellar Homes, a solar startup that achieved over $1 million in adjusted EBITDA in its first year, as well as prior experience in private wealth management with SunTrust (now Truist) and JPMorgan Chase. This background provides a foundation in financial strategy and investor communications, which he now applies to advising public and emerging growth companies.
Barrett holds certifications as a Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA), Capital Markets & Securities Analyst (CMSA), and Commercial Banking & Credit Analyst (CBCA), and is pursuing the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. Through a disciplined, data-driven approach, he helps RedChip's clients achieve measurable market success by translating complex business models into compelling investment narratives that resonate with sophisticated investors worldwide.
Michael Serrano earned his Master of Business Administration in Finance with Honors (4.0 GPA) at the top of his cohort from the #1 MBA program in Florida as ranked by Forbes ten times over, the Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College. He previously earned an additional Master's degree in Music from LSU, and an active Professional Educator's Certificate in Florida, with special recognition from the Beta Gamma Sigma Business Honor Society, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, the Marion County School Board, NAfME, FMEA, and ACDA.
His expertise spans financial analytics, market dynamics, media production, and blockchain technologies. Formerly President of the Crummer Consulting Group, he's partnered with Deloitte consultants to develop innovative workshops at Crummer's School of Business. As a former Maestro, his appearances included Carnegie Hall, St. Patrick's Cathedral of Dublin, The Gresham Centre, and Walt Disney's Candlelight Choirs. He brings a distinctly creative approach to marketing and business. At RedChip, he focuses on client relations, research, and strategic outreach with professional investors.
Kunal is a seasoned media producer with a unique blend of technical knowledge and creative experience. This dual expertise enables him to effectively oversee the production of compelling content that resonates with RedChip's target audiences and supports the organization's mission to deliver concrete, measurable results for its clients. With a Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering and a degree in film production, Kunal remains dedicated to exploring the endless possibilities of media production, ensuring that RedChip stays at the forefront of the industry in delivering impactful, results-driven content.
Robert J. McLaughlin II brings a blend of financial expertise and strategic communications to RedChip's social media initiatives. With a B.S. in Economics & Finance from Florida Southern College, Robert has developed a deep understanding of capital markets, honed during his time as Consumer Staples Sector Head for a student-managed investment fund, where he employed advanced financial modeling techniques to drive successful investment strategies.
His financial acumen was further sharpened at Charles Schwab, where he earned the Schwab Excellence in Service Award and obtained his SIE, Series 7, and Series 63 certifications. At RedChip, Robert channels his experience and insights to create dynamic, results-driven campaigns for small and micro-cap companies. An Eagle Scout, Robert's leadership and commitment to excellence are evident both in his professional achievements and his dedication to fostering impactful investor relations.
