Meet the Management Team Leading Apex Financial Partners

Decades of combined expertise in business, venture capital, finance, technology, and marketing.

Apex Financial Partners is guided by a team of proven leaders, entrepreneurs, and industry experts with decades of collective experience. With diverse backgrounds spanning venture capital, private equity, technology development, and legal compliance, our management team provides the vision, strategic guidance, and hands-on support to propel Apex and its portfolio companies to success.

We are committed to values-based leadership, transparent operations, and creating long-term value for our investors.

  • Richard O'Connor

    CEO/Founder

    A pioneering entrepreneur and investor with decades of experience in private equity, media, and tech, Richard drives Apex's strategic vision and capital formation. Throughout his career, he raised capital for startups. Richard’s leadership is defined by purpose and a history of overcoming adversity.

  • Thomas Heckmann

    President/Founder

    A seasoned professional in shareholder activism and hedge fund management, Thomas brings expertise in capital raising, portfolio construction, and regulatory compliance to Apex. He holds several key industry certifications.

  • Rachel Svoboda

    Chief Operating Officer (COO)/Founder

    Rachel is a visionary marketing strategist and serial entrepreneur, driving brand development and scalable growth at Apex and its portfolio companies. She has more than 20 years of experience to bring success to APEX.

  • Tim McCarthy

    Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)/Founder

    Tim is a results-oriented business development executive with a passion for building teams and driving revenue across diverse industries. His experience will be integral in the success of Apex.

  • Courtney Jade

    VP Compliance and Shareholder Relations

    Courtney Jade is known for her relentless execution and leading initiatives across sales, operations, and implementation that streamlined processes and drove measurable growth. She is passionate about turning ideas into action.

  • Hans Daerendinger

    VP International Shareholder Relations

    Hans Daerendinger applies his deep international sales and engineering experience to strengthen Apex Financial Partners' global partner network. He builds lasting relationships between technical expertise and his ability to drive action in Northern and Southern American markets.

  • Andrew C. Tice, Esq.

    Corporate Counsel

    Andrew C. Tice is a skilled attorney and business executive specializing in regulatory compliance and risk management. His expertise will assist APEX in this complicated endeavor.