Who is Charlie Condon from Chasing the Dime: A Novel and what is their importance?

Charlie is a handsome man who appears to have a perpetual tan. Before going back to school to get his master's degree in finance, he had worked as a model in New York. He joined Amedeo Technologies under the understanding that he would help to match the firm with investors without Pierce having to sacrifice his controlling interest. In return, Charlie holds 10% of the company.