Our Team

PEOPLE WITH A PURPOSE

We strive to hire, inspire, and invest in the best talent across our respective disciplines and empower our team to thrive in an environment of respect. Our ability to celebrate different perspectives and foster a culture of inclusion leads to an exceptional client experience.

ROSS FEDENIA, CFP^® | FOUNDER & CEO

Ross Fedenia is the Founder and CEO of Atlatl Advisers, where he leads the firm’s strategic vision and serves as the primary wealth adviser for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth families. Ross established Atlatl to bring an institutional caliber of investment management to private clients, drawing on his early career experience as an analyst at a hedge fund to shape the firm’s rigorous, data-driven investment philosophy.

His professional foundation is deepened by a distinctive academic legacy. After studying at the University of Chicago, Ross became the inaugural graduate of the University of Wisconsin’s Wealth Management and Financial Planning Program, a curriculum founded by his father, Mark Fedenia, Ph.D. This combination of hedge fund discipline and specialized academic training informs his differentiated vision for the firm.

As CEO, Ross has built Atlatl into a boutique multi-family office platform that integrates complex family office services with institutional-grade investment strategies. Outside of the office, Ross enjoys the outdoors with his wife, Emily. A former collegiate soccer player, he remains active in the Madison community both as a player and a supporter of local athletics.

Mark Fedenia, Ph.D. | Director of Investments

Mark Fedenia, Ph.D. serves as Director of Investments at Atlatl Advisers, where he brings more than three decades of academic and applied investment expertise. The Baird Professor of Finance at the Wisconsin School of Business, Mark founded and directs the University of Wisconsin’s Wealth Management and Financial Planning Program, and serves as Associate Editor of the Financial Planning Review, the flagship publication of the CFP Board. His research and teaching focus on investment management and wealth planning, grounded by extensive practical experience.

For more than two decades, Mark directed the UW–Madison Applied Security Analysis Program (ASAP), through which he managed equity and fixed income portfolios for the UW–Madison Foundation and the UW System. He served as a long-tenured investment consultant to the UW System, overseeing external manager selection and investment policy, and co-managed a fund of funds and a long-short equity fund from 2000 to 2012. Mark earned his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. His work at Atlatl reflects a rare integration of institutional rigor and academic depth.

Stephanie Kaminski | Director of Operations

Stephanie Kaminski serves as Director of Operations, overseeing the operational infrastructure that supports the firm and its clients. She began her career in 2010 at UBS, where she developed deep expertise across client service and wealth management operations. Stephanie is known for the relationships she builds — with clients and colleagues alike — and brings a steady, solutions-oriented presence to every aspect of the firm’s work.

She holds a B.B.A. in Finance from the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, with coursework in both finance and accounting. Outside of the office, Stephanie is an avid waterskier and snowmobiler, a triathlete, and a committed community volunteer through Habitat for Humanity.

CYNTHIA FARNSWORTH, CFP^®, CRPS™, APMA™ | SENIOR WEALTH ADVISER

Cynthia Farnsworth is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner and Senior Wealth Adviser at Atlatl Advisers, with over 16 years of experience in personal financial planning, retirement strategy, and portfolio management. She also holds the Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist™ (CRPS™) and Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor™ (APMA™) designations, reflecting her depth across the full spectrum of wealth planning. Cynthia’s career has included significant roles at UBS Financial Services, First Horizon National, and Ameriprise Financial.

She is deeply committed to her community, contributing to Habitat for Humanity of Dane County, supporting the Foundation for Fighting Blindness through the Vision Walk, and serving as a member of TEMPO Madison, an organization that advances the influence of women in business and civic life.

JASPER VACCARO, J.D. | SENIOR WEALTH ADVISER

Jasper Vaccaro is a Senior Wealth Adviser at Atlatl Advisers, bringing over 25 years of trust and wealth management experience alongside 11 years of legal expertise. Prior to joining Atlatl in December 2023, Jasper served as Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Prairie Trust. He previously served as Regional Manager for Heartland Financial USA, Inc., overseeing wealth management services for Wisconsin Bank & Trust, Illinois Bank & Trust, Minnesota Bank & Trust, and Blue Valley Bank & Trust in Kansas City, and as Vice President at BMO Private Bank, where he managed personal trust relationships for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth families.

Jasper earned his Juris Doctor from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago and his Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Chapman College in Orange, California. He and his family reside in Waunakee, Wisconsin, and he is an active community leader, having served on several boards of directors — including terms as President or Chair of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Madison, the YMCA of Dane County, and Community Action, Inc. of Rock and Walworth Counties.

HUNTER KLUS-WEDEL | WEALTH ADVISER

Hunter Klus-Wedel joined Atlatl Advisers in 2022 as a Wealth Adviser, supporting clients across the full range of the firm’s planning and investment services. She holds a degree in Finance and Economics from the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire.

Hunter is an active community volunteer and leader. She serves as President of Momentum Professional Inc., Co-Chair of Membership for Wisconsin Commercial Real Estate Women (WCREW), a member of the Young Professional Committee for First Tee Southcentral Wisconsin, and an ambassador for the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce. Outside of the office, she is passionate about outdoor activities including hiking, fishing, and hunting, and enjoys fostering dogs and spending time with family.

MARY PATCH, QKA, CPFA | RETIREMENT PLAN ADVISER

Mary Patch serves as Retirement Plan Adviser at Atlatl Advisers, bringing more than three decades of specialized experience in retirement plan consulting and fiduciary services. Her practice encompasses plan design, vendor management, request for proposal processes, compliance analysis, employee education, and ERISA §3(21) and §3(38) fiduciary guidance — supporting plan sponsors and advisers in building and maintaining high-performing retirement programs.

Mary holds the Qualified 401(k) Administrator (QKA) and Certified Plan Fiduciary Adviser (CPFA) designations from the American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA), and holds a Series 65 license. A recognized thought leader in her field, she is a published author and serves as Chair of ASPPA’s Plan Consultant Magazine. Mary has been named to the National Association of Plan Advisors’ (NAPA) list of Top Women Advisors, recognized as an MVP in 2015 and an All-Star in 2016 and 2020.

ED DRAKE, MSFP, AEP®, CFP® | FAMILY OFFICE COUNSEL

Ed Drake serves as Family Office Counsel to the Atlatl Advisers team, providing high-level guidance on multi-generational planning and complex wealth strategies. With over three decades of experience advising affluent families on estate planning, tax strategy, and integrated wealth management, Ed operates as a strategic specialist for Atlatl, helping to design personalized plans that navigate the effects of regulatory and tax change.

In addition to his role at Atlatl, Ed is the Founder and President of Compleet Family Office Solutions. His distinguished career includes serving as Executive Managing Director of Family Office Services for Baker Tilly (US) and as a Regional Managing Director and Partner at Wipfli. Ed holds a Master’s degree in Financial Planning (MSFP) and maintains the Accredited Estate Planner (AEP®) and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) designations. Based in Fulshear, Texas, he brings a grounded, integrity-first approach to wealth management rooted in his upbringing in the upper Midwest.

SENTHIL SUNDARAM, PH.D. | DIRECTOR OF SYSTEMATIC INVESTMENTS

Senthil Sundaram, Ph.D. brings over 25 years of experience at the intersection of quantitative finance and advanced technology. After earning his Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1994, Senthil transitioned to Wall Street, joining the wave of scientists who shaped the evolution of quantitative finance. His career includes significant tenures at some of the world’s largest and most successful hedge funds, most notably at Two Sigma Investments, where he advanced to the role of Chief Risk Officer, overseeing risk management for a $60 billion portfolio.

Senthil’s expertise spans algorithmic trading strategies and the application of data science and machine learning across equities, commodities, and fixed income. In recent years, he returned to Madison, where he founded Lyra Finance and Lyra AI, developing systematic investment strategies and incubating AI-driven companies. Through a partnership between Lyra and Atlatl Advisers, Senthil serves as Director of Systematic Investments, focused on delivering disciplined, technology-driven investment strategies for the firm’s clients.

DEVERE JONES | INSTITUTIONAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Devere Jones leads Atlatl’s asset management distribution efforts, bringing deep expertise in institutional sales and investment strategy. He joins the firm from Charles Schwab Asset Management, where he served as a Sales Director partnering with the Registered Investment Adviser (RIA) community to deliver complex investment solutions to advisers and clients.

With over 20 years of experience across asset management, wealth management, and investment banking, Devere has held key roles on institutional sales teams at top-tier firms including UBS Investment Bank, Franklin Templeton, and WisdomTree. His career has focused on navigating diverse asset classes and tailoring investment solutions for sophisticated markets. A native of Stamford, Connecticut, Devere is a graduate of Boston College and resides in Chicago, Illinois, with his family.

EMILY FEDENIA | DIRECTOR OF CULTURE

Emily Fedenia is a co-founder of Atlatl Advisers and serves as Director of Culture at Atlatl Advisers, where she plays a central role in shaping the firm’s internal environment and its connection to clients and community. Drawing on a background that spans client-facing industries and human resources, Emily focuses on building an organizational culture that is authentic, inclusive, and oriented around meaningful relationships — connecting the firm’s people to one another and to the work they do on behalf of clients.

Outside of the office, Emily enjoys spending time with family, practicing yoga, reading, and being outdoors.

JAKE WEDVICK | WEALTH MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATE

Jake Wedvick is a Wealth Management Associate who supports the advisory team in delivering a seamless client experience across all aspects of the planning and investment process. He assists with the onboarding of new clients, account maintenance, and ongoing service needs, ensuring every relationship begins with a strong foundation and continues with personalized attention.

Jake graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater with a degree in Finance, where he developed a strong foundation in investment strategy and financial planning. His detail-oriented approach and commitment to service make him a valuable resource for both clients and colleagues. Outside of work, Jake enjoys staying active and spends his free time playing a variety of sports, bringing the same energy and teamwork to his personal pursuits as he does to his professional role.

TYLER PIOTROWSKI | WEALTH MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATE

Tyler Piotrowski is a Wealth Management Associate at Atlatl Advisers, where he supports client relationships and the delivery of the firm’s integrated wealth management services. A Madison, Wisconsin native, Tyler holds a degree in Finance from the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse and brings prior experience working with accredited investors in the investment industry. He is actively pursuing his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) designation.

Tyler’s professional approach reflects a genuine commitment to service and development — values he also carried into his time as an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Madison Memorial High School, where he had previously played football and later returned to mentor student-athletes. Outside of the office, Tyler enjoys the outdoors and has a longtime passion for cars.

RITHWIK BABU | WEALTH MANAGEMENT INTERN

Rithwik Babu is a Wealth Management Intern at Atlatl Advisers, contributing a strong background in software engineering and data systems to support the firm’s investment research and portfolio operations. He holds a B.S. in Computer Science and Data Science from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, earned with distinction.

Rithwik has designed and built end-to-end data and trading systems in both academic and professional settings. At CapitalFund, a student-run global managed futures fund, he architected the core trading, data, and research platform supporting live capital. His industry experience includes work on an OTC commodities data platform at Spotlight and real-time analytics systems for large institutional clients at Capital One.

TYLER NORDSTROM | WEALTH MANAGEMENT INTERN

Tyler Nordstrom is a Wealth Management Intern at Atlatl Advisers. A junior at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, he is studying Economics, Mathematics, and Data Science, and applies his quantitative background to assist with day-to-day operations and analysis at the firm.

Outside of the office, Tyler is a dedicated Badger fan who rarely misses a Saturday at Camp Randall. He stays active through strength training and makes the most of Wisconsin winters with regular downhill skiing trips out west.

THOMAS STEWART III | WEALTH MANAGEMENT INTERN

Thomas Stewart III is a Wealth Management Intern at Atlatl Advisers. A junior at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, he is studying Finance, Investment, and Banking with an emphasis on earning his CFP® designation, and is building a strong foundation in both quantitative financial analysis and client communication.

Growing up in small-town Wisconsin, Thomas is an avid Badgers and Packers fan. Outside of the office, he enjoys the outdoors — whether hiking in the mountains out west, fishing, or hunting.

TIM PRICE, CFA | INVESTMENT STRATEGIST

Tim Price serves as Investment Strategist at Atlatl Advisers, with a focus on digital assets and blockchain technology. Prior to joining Atlatl, Tim was Principal of RiverRock Investors, a consulting firm specializing in algorithmic investing models. His career has also included senior positions at two quantitative hedge funds, a role as Chief Investment Officer for a $1 billion registered investment adviser, and experience as a financial analyst at a boutique private equity firm. Tim holds an MBA from the University of Wisconsin and is a CFA charterholder. He and his wife, Cara, enjoy spending their free time at their Montana cabin exploring the greater Yellowstone ecosystem — ideally with a fly rod in hand.

RAVI KAZA | STRATEGIC PARTNER

Ravi Kaza serves as a Strategic Partner to Atlatl Advisers, contributing deep expertise in disruptive technology investing and digital assets. Ravi graduated from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania with a B.S. in Finance, summa cum laude, at age 19. He began his career in Silicon Valley investment banking before entering asset management as a Vice President at Pequot Capital Management, one of the world’s largest alternative asset managers at the time.

Ravi was subsequently hired by Stanley Druckenmiller to serve as Managing Director at Duquesne Capital Management, with primary responsibility for long/short equity strategies in the technology sector. In 2003, he founded Seasons Capital Management, a multi-billion-dollar SEC-registered investment manager overseeing multiple technology, media, and telecommunications strategies. Ravi has maintained a concentrated focus on digital assets since 2014, investing across Bitcoin, Ethereum, early-stage crypto venture funds, and the broader digital asset ecosystem. He brings this deep domain expertise to his partnership with Atlatl, particularly in support of the firm’s digital asset strategy.

Diversity, Equity
& Inclusion

We value diversity, equality, and inclusion. We have a deep appreciation and recognition for our teammates, and extend our approach to our clients and communities.