Our Team
Chuck Miller
Managing Partner is a Co-founder of Millennials123 and a third generation Wall Street professional, lifelong entrepreneur and has a long history of major business interests ranging from Wall Street to Hollywood. These interests include NYSE exchange traded funds, investment banking, hedge funds, alternative asset management, branding, investor relations, digital marketing, film finance, acting in and producing of feature films and television.
Chip Espinoza, Ph.D.
Senior Strategic Advisor & Thought Leader, is the Co-author of Managing the Millennials: Discover the Core Competencies for Managing Today’s Workforce Second Edition, Millennials Who Manage: How To Overcome Workplace Perceptions and Become A Great Leader, and Millennials@Work: The 7 Skills Every Twenty-Something Needs to Overcome Roadblocks and Achieve Greatness at Work. His books have been translated into several languages He is also Dean of Strategy and Innovation at Vanguard University of Southern California. Chip keynotes internationally and across the country on how to create an environment in which managers and young professionals can thrive. Chip is a leading expert on the subject of generational diversity in the workplace. He consults in the civic, corporate, and non-profit sectors. His client list features great organizations like The Boeing Company, Microsoft, Schneider Electric, Special Olympics and SAS. Chip is the go-to person for news agencies on the topic of integrating younger workers into organizations. He is a content expert for CNN on the subject of generational diversity in the workplace. He has also been featured on Fox News, CBS Radio, and in major publications. Chip was named a top 15 Global Thought Leader on the Future of Work by the Economic Times.
Christine Banner, MD
Sr. Director, is a board certified adult and child and adolescent psychiatrist with over 25 years of experience in clinical practice. She spent a large part of her career at a major children’s hospital helping to develop programs that promoted mental health wellness in chronically ill children, teens and young adults who suffered from childhood cancer, diabetes, cystic fibrosis and other health challenges. Child Psychiatry is a shortage specialty, with only 8300 clinicians in the USA and over 15 million youth in need of care. This led to an interest in telepsychiatry, a field in which Dr. Banner has been active over the last 2 ½ years.
Adam Sarhan
Senior Partner is a Co-founder of Millennials123 and Founder and CEO of 50 Park Investments. Adam is also the host of the SmartMoneyCircle.com show where he interviews CEOs and large money managers for timeless advice. Adam is a contributor to Forbes.com and ZeroHedge.com. Adam is well known in the world of finance and is frequently quoted in the major financial media.
Bridget K. Brown
Director has worked at three Fortune 500 companies; has coached TEDx talks and has coached major organizations within the healthcare industry to tell the story that helps them to increase their bottom line. Specializing in the areas of science and technology, her innovative use of Applied Improvisation to extract and craft the right story for the right audience out of everyone from the CEO to the Sales Team, creates a culture of creativity, introspection and fun! She is the Founder, President and Chief Storytelling Officer of StoryMatters, LLC.
Chris Hlavatovic
Director, a seasoned business professional with two decades of research and voice-of-the-customer experience. He began his career working on exit polls from US, Mexican, and Russian elections in the 1990s. Since then, he’s worked in the market research industry on both the supplier-side and client-side. Recent engagements included running VOC programs at two multibillion-dollar organizations (Pitney Bowes and Cox Automotive). Chris’ experience crosses many industries, with a common thread of researching hard-to-reach groups and in emerging markets.
Troy Anderson
Director is a Pulitzer Prize-nominated journalist, bestselling author, former Los Angeles Daily News reporter, and a regular guest on many television and radio shows. He writes for Reuters, Newsmax and many other media outlets.
Meet the M123 Group Team
Our team is composed of industry leaders, seasoned consultants, and innovators spanning finance, strategic consulting, media, entertainment, and emerging technologies. Together, we leverage decades of expertise to help clients accelerate growth, optimize processes, and shape cohesive workforce cultures.
Chuck Miller
Managing Partner & Founder
- Third-Generation Wall Street Professional & Entrepreneur: Brings a legacy of finance acumen, having rung the NYSE Opening Bell in 2010 and led investment banking, hedge fund, and ETF ventures.
- Diversified Business Interests: From alternative asset management to digital marketing and film production, Chuck’s history underscores a strategic approach to cross-industry success.
- Founder & Board Experience: Co-founded and advised companies such as Millennials123 (now M123 Group), Teucrium Trading LLC, Virtuosity Media Group, and Garnet Capital Management, among others.
Chuck’s portfolio of ventures in both corporate finance and entertainment underscores his breadth of perspective and leadership capacity.
Arnon Mishkin
Senior Partner
- 30+ Years of Consulting Experience: Advises corporations on strategy, marketing, and human-resource decisions, drawing on a background as a former partner at The Boston Consulting Group and Mitchell Madison Group.
- Political & Media Insight: Leads the Fox News election night decision team, pioneering data models and polling tools.
- Innovation in Research: Collaborated with NORC to reformulate election-day polling methodology, adapting to changing voter behavior.
- Academic Credentials: Earned a BA in Mathematics from Yale University and an MBA (with distinction) from Harvard Business School.
Arnon’s market-research expertise equips clients with precise approaches to identify, attract, and retain critical talent in dynamic environments.
Bill King
Senior Partner
- Naval Special Warfare Expertise: Spent 32 years in Special Operations, focusing on recruiting, training, and mentoring elite performers.
- Organizational Transformation: Skilled at fostering high-performance cultures through leadership development, coaching, and program management.
- Emerging Technology Focus: Applies cutting-edge technology to enhance performance across commercial and defense sectors.
Bill brings a unique blend of operational excellence and strategic leadership, anchoring M123 Group’s advanced leadership development and training initiatives.
Samuel O.J. (“Jock”) Spivy
Senior Partner
- Media, Marketing, and Sales Entrepreneur: Co-founded Interactive Bureau, launching high-profile digital presences for Discovery Channel, USA Today, and The Guardian.
- Strategic Consultant: Advised leading publishers (Tribune, Gannett, Hearst, Rogers) and cultural institutions (MoMA) on strategic growth.
- Corporate Leadership: Held executive roles at Time Magazine, Rolling Stone, and Lorimar-Telepictures Publications.
- Academic Engagement: Served as a Mentor at the Yale Entrepreneurial Institute; lectured at Booth (University of Chicago), Columbia, and NYU.
Jock’s deep experience in media strategy and organizational scaling provides clients with innovative pathways to market positioning and profitable exits.
Eli Weisman
Senior Partner
- 20+ Years in Entertainment & Technology: Drove marketing, emerging-tech, and digital transformation projects for Apple, Spotify, Meta, YouTube, HBO, Sony, Paramount, and more.
- Award-Winning Execution: Led Emmy, Telly, and Clio-winning programs, focusing on immersive experiences (VR/AR/XR) for global enterprises.
- Metaverse & Web3 Innovator: As CGO of Talespin, guided Fortune 500 companies on leveraging XR solutions to optimize productivity and engage new audiences.
Eli’s track record at the intersection of entertainment, technology, and enterprise empowers clients to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Chip Espinoza, PhD
Senior Strategic Advisor
- Leading Authority on Generational Dynamics: Co-author of multiple books on effectively managing and integrating Millennials into the workforce.
- Academic Leadership: Dean of Strategy and Innovation at Vanguard University; keynotes internationally on intergenerational collaboration.
Consultant to Top - Organizations: Advises Boeing, Microsoft, Schneider Electric, and Special Olympics on workforce integration and culture.
- Media Contributor: Featured expert for CNN, Fox News, and CBS Radio on topics related to generational diversity and workplace transformation.
With a focus on driving multi-generational synergy, Chip equips organizations with frameworks that enhance innovation and retention.
Bridget K. Brown
Director
- Communications & Presentation Specialist: Trained at both the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science and Duarte Academy, empowering executives to refine messaging for diverse audiences.
- Corporate Training Expertise: Designs security awareness programs for Fortune 500 firms, coaches TEDx speakers, and consults in healthcare, engineering, and consumer-facing industries.
- Academic and Professional Credentials: Former Adjunct Instructor at Washington University in St. Louis, specializing in elevating presentation and storytelling techniques.
Bridget’s expertise in persuasive communication and storytelling ensures leaders can effectively align teams around strategic goals.
