Lance F. Klima is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in leadership and business development across various institutions. Currently serving as an Advisor at Vertiqal Studios and Tigeraire, as well as Head of Origination and Marketing at STORY3 Capital Partners, Lance has held pivotal roles within organizations such as the National Blood Clot Alliance and New York Alternative Investment Roundtable. Previous positions include Business Development at Thames Capital Management, Managing Director at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and Senior Managing Director at Guggenheim Partners, where significant contributions were made to the Institutional Equity Division. Additionally, Lance's tenure at Bear Stearns & Co. involved spearheading innovative client engagement strategies. Lance holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Financial Management Services from the University of Rhode Island.