Hylan’s motivation to pursue a career in wealth management derived from his long-standing interest in the financial markets, his enduring passion for investing, and the desire to improve the understanding and financial lives of others. He joined the financial services industry later in life. He followed a rather non-traditional path from a 25-year scientific career in brain research as a medical school professor to becoming an independent financial advisor. He initially served as a financial advisor with a large, nationally recognized firm but left a few years later to practice independently after seeing how their product-centric approach to wealth management tended to promote company int