Wise Guides

Dave is originally from Long Island, NY and went to college at the University of Vermont.  He later obtained his PhD in Organic Chemistry at the University of Virginia and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. His professional career began as a group leader at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) where he worked for nearly 10 years, co-authoring over 100 peer-reviewed papers before embarking on his entrepreneurial career by co-founding Veralox Therapeutics in 2017, where he currently serves as the Chief Scientific Officer. 

While Dave has been physically active all his life, it was during the stressful times of pursuing his dream of starting a biotech that really sharpened his focus on the importance of integrating other aspects of health and wellness into daily life.  Since that time, he has used his scientific background and interests to explore biohacking modalities (e.g. supplementation, breathwork, cold therapy, red light therapy, biometrics) for personal improvement. He’s also taken interest in stoicism and the importance of “getting outside” and social connection in our daily happiness.  This led him to discover the Wisemen Project towards the end of 2021 when he came across their website and noticed the breadth of knowledge of the Wiseman co-founders and shared passion for increasing social connection. Dave immediately signed up for the inaugural retreat held in the Spring 2022.  

The retreat was so impactful on Dave’s own personal optimization journey that he wanted to help get the word out to other men who would undoubtedly benefit from being a part of the Wisemen Community.  He has since become a Wisemen ambassador and an active contributor on the Wisemen online community. He looks forward to being a frequent attendee and occasional contributor at Wisemen retreats.  Dave currently lives in Maryland with his wife and son.

Following the social isolation of pandemic lockdowns, Dennis reemerged for one of his first social interactions to participate in a seminar hosted by The Wisemen Project. Even as someone who has invested heavily in his own personal improvement over the previous decade, Dennis was profoundly struck by what he learned and experienced at the seminar. Feeling that more men in his life could benefit by The Wisemen Project’s teachings and community, Dennis became an early advocate and ambassador.

A husband, father, and co-founder of wHealth Advisors, Dennis helps others utilize money to optimize their lives and realize their full potential. When discussing money’s role in life, Dennis regularly shares that prudent money management can be the sharpest tool in the toolkit for improving our lives… or the number one thing holding us back.

With the pre-requisite acknowledgment that no amount of money can purchase a calm mind, a fit body, or a home full of love, Dennis helps clients align their money to their lives and make the most of the twists, turns, and tax planning opportunities along the way. Dennis is an active member in the online community, the “Wisemen Tribe,” and a regular participant (and occasional speaker) at the retreats.