About Us

Our Advisors and Team

We are a team of industry veterans, deeply knowledgeable about the Optometry field and passionate about helping professionals within it succeed. Strengthened by a dedicated, capable support staff, our advisors are committed to working side by side with you to learn about your background, understand your goals, and implement a customized plan for a secure, successful future.

Rick Guinotte

Rick Guinotte

CEO and Advisor

Tim Merrigan

Tim Merrigan

President and Advisor

Kirk Kastens

Kirk Kastens

VP and Advisor

Teresa Stancik

Teresa Stancik

Advisor

Scott Cline

Scott Cline

VP of Advantage, Director of ACQUIOS Alliance, and Advisor

Kendall Ellis Guinotte

Kendall Ellis Guinotte

Client Account Specialist/Advisor Certified DiSC Practitioner

Michelle Bogeart

Michelle Bogeart

Advisor

Ellie Rogers

Ellie Rogers

Advisor

Deb Bacon

Deb Bacon

Strategic Partner, Advisor, and Certified DiSC Practitioner

    Dr. Haley Stefan

    Dr. Haley Stefan

    Strategic Partner and Advisor

    Holly Kudym

    Holly Kudym

    Office Administrator

    Acquios

    I do what I do because I love to see our clients succeed. As a married father of three, I’ve come to understand that success to one person may be financial growth, while to another, it’s more time with family. Whatever your goals may be, I’m confident ACQUIOS will find a plan for you.

    Rick Guinotte
    FOUNDER AND ADVISOR

    Working in this industry, I’ve been able to help children and adults improve their quality of life with better vision – and now I have had the amazing opportunity to help doctors open new practices and guide them to make positive, lasting improvements to their existing practices. My passion for my work grows every day. I can proudly say I love what I do.

    Kirk Kastens
    Founder and Advisor