Advisory Council

CT Sinha

CT Sinha

CT Sinha is a Senior Regional Consultant at MFS Investment Management, working closely with financial advisors across Wisconsin and Minnesota. In this role, he shares MFS thought leadership and value-added programs to help advisors grow their practices and better engage with clients.

CT joined MFS in January 2023 and previously spent 11 years as a Regional Vice President with PGIM Investments. He began his financial services career in 2009 with AXA Equitable.

Born and raised in New Jersey, CT earned a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Finance from Rutgers University. He serves on the advisory board of Next 18, a nonprofit that leverages golf to support the mental health transformation of veterans with disabilities and first responders.

“I support Next 18 because I deeply appreciate the sacrifices veterans have made. I believe in providing resources to help them successfully reintegrate into civilian life and address critical challenges like mental health.”

Mercy Ameyaw Aston

Mercy Ameyaw Aston

Retired Staff Sergeant (SSG) Mercy Ameyaw Aston is a distinguished veteran of the U.S. Army, having dedicated 17 years of service before retiring in 2019 due to combat injuries. Mercy enlisted in the Army at 17, inspired by the 9/11 terrorist attacks. She became a highly decorated Senior Non-Commissioned Officer In Charge (NCOIC), specializing in Special Operations Forces (SOF) intelligence targeting and signal network operations.

During her military career, Mercy served in combat operations in Afghanistan and NATO missions in Germany and Bosnia. In her last duty position, she was the Acting First Sergeant and Platoon Sergeant in an elite, selectively manned Joint Airborne Unit, deploying worldwide within 18 hours for contingencies ranging from major theater wars to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions, supporting Special Operations and Regional Combatant Commanders. Mercy’s exceptional service earned her numerous awards, including two Bronze Star Medals and a Meritorious Service Medal.

After her military service, Mercy transitioned to civilian life, starting as a Business Analyst in JP Morgan’s Global Financial Crimes department. She later joined the Anti-Money-Laundering (AML) Department at Raymond James, eventually becoming a Director in the firm’s Internal Audit department. Mercy currently serves as the Institutional Trading & Dealer Sales Director in the firm’s Fixed Income Capital Markets department. As Co-Chair of the National Veterans Inclusion Network (Valor) at Raymond James, she has played a key role in raising over $1.2 million for nonprofit organizations supporting veterans and first responders.

“As a combat veteran, I am very familiar with the mindset it takes to get through deployments, become the person you need to be to survive while you are over there, and make it back home. When you finally make it home, things are no longer the same and no longer make sense. The world has moved on while we stood still in the foreign lands we were sent to. We try to be the people we were when we left home, but that ship has sailed, and we are left stuck to our own destructive vices. That’s when a program like Next 18 steps in and makes a real difference. Next18 strives to address the root causes that have led vets/first responders to become “stuck” and strives to be the catalyst for positive change in their lives. The safe, judgement free recreational therapy environment with clinician and peer support staff available, are innovative ways to help vets/first responders with sustained trauma.”

Robert Marchant

Robert Marchant

Rob is Director of Growth at Husch Blackwell Strategies and serves as Managing Principal of its Wisconsin office. Rob has followed a unique leadership path, with nearly 30 years of experience that spans senior executive roles in the Wisconsin Legislature and state government to building a nationally recognized public affairs business with offices in multiple states and Washington, D.C., to leading a team of statisticians for the National Football League. Rob is a native Wisconsinite, born and raised in De Pere. He has varied taste in music, enjoys time in the gym, and loves visiting with people. He earned a bachelor’s from the University of Wisconsin, Madison and J.D. from the University of Wisconsin Law School.

“I choose to support Next18 because it has a chance to be the most impactful suicide prevention program in the country for first responders and veterans. I appreciate the opportunity to work with talented people in support of such an important mission.”

Marsha Malone-Thompson

Marsha Malone-Thompson

Marsha Malone-Thompson, PhD has a passion for teaching, learning, and health. She has taught all levels from Pre-School to the graduate level, in public schools, private universities, and at church. Marsha and her husband Turner shared their love of golf by putting on golf outings for their church, giving lessons to members and friends in preparation of the event for 15 years. As a recent resident of Florida, Marsha spends her days playing tennis, golf, and traveling the world.

“I am excited to be connected with Next18.org as Matthew has developed a curriculum for helping veterans and first responders that resonates with me personally, first as an educator and as one who has always searched for natural ways to heal body, mind, and spirit. Next 18, using the vehicles of golf, yoga, and group therapy as a means of healing are methods I support wholeheartedly. It is my honor to support our veterans and first responders.”

Aaron Lipski

Aaron Lipski

Fire Chief Lipski joined the Milwaukee Fire Department in 1997. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications, minoring in Africology, and a master’s degree in Public Administration, both from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee. In his tenure, he has risen through every rank, filling key roles in the Division of Construction and Maintenance and Operations, ultimately overseeing the Support Bureau prior to his assignment as Fire Chief in late 2020. Lipski sits on numerous boards, to include the American Lung Association, the American Red Cross, and the Wisconsin State Fire Chiefs Association. Happily married to his wife of 24 years, Krista, they enjoy spending time together, traveling to watch their daughter, Bella, play with her volleyball team around the nation.

“I’ve come to appreciate Next 18’s groundbreaking approach to reaching veterans, firefighters, law enforcement officers, and EMS personnel in a manner that has rarely resonated so strongly or effectively with these hard-to-crack communities. Using the equalizing yet competitive sport of golf, Next 18 creates unlikely but necessary teams of hurting individuals, deftly guiding them along on their path to healing.”

Turner S. Thompson

Turner S. Thompson

Turner S. Thompson has been mentoring people in matters of business and life for over 60 years. HIs devotion to giving back was recognized by the City of Detroit and his industry as the recipient of The Spirit of Detroit Award and The Paul E. Martin Award, respectively, both given in recognition of community service. He was co-founder of Financial Architects, LLC, an investments and securities firm in Michigan. An avid golfer, Turner has used golf to support his church, and as a vehicle to encourage others to be more active, at all stages of life.

“I look forward to working with Next18 because of their commitment to veterans and first responders using golf as a vehicle for healing. The mission of Next 18 is in alignment with how I have always tried to live my life, giving back and helping others to live their best lives possible. It is my privilege to act as advisor to Next 18 as it provides a means to continue to help those who have given so much of themselves to help others.”