Sadis Networking Dinner
Attendee Book February 27, 2025
Paul
SADIS & GOLDBERG LLP
PARTNER
212.573.8158
pmarino@sadis.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamarino/
Paul Marino is a partner in the Financial Services Corporate groups. practice matters concerning financial services, corporate law and corporate finance. Paul provides counsel in the areas of private equity funds and mergers and acquisitions for private equity firms and public and private companies and private equity fund and hedge fund formation.
Paul works on a variety of M&A transactions, including leveraged acquisitions, divestitures of business divisions, going-private transactions, and other strategic acquisitions and dispositions, in the following industries: manufacturing, telecommunications, consumer products, hospitality, healthcare, and technology, among others. His practice also includes joint ventures and general company representation matters.
Paul has represented national and multinational corporations, ranging from telecoms to tech companies, as well as real estate syndication and financial investors and investment advisors. He has also negotiated and structured a number of U.S. domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions and joint ventures.
Robert Ansell
Opus Fund Services
DIRECTOR, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
ransell@opusfundservices.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-ansell-015aab255/
Robert Ansell has held various roles throughout his work experience. Robert was the Director of Business Development at Opus Fund Services, though the specific dates are not provided. From 2019 to 2022, he worked as the Managing Partner at Birdsong Capital Management, LLC. Prior to that, he served as a Senior Managing Director at Macquarie Group from 2005 to 2017, and also held the same position at ING Barings from 1997 to 2005. Robert started his career at ING Barings as a Director in 1994 before being promoted to Managing Director in 1997.
Robert Ansell attended Nottingham Trent University from 1990 to 1994, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in European Business.
Neil Benedict
New York Life AGENT
nbenedict@ft.newyorklife.com
linkedin.com/in/neilbenedict
As a licensed Agent of New York Life Insurance Company, I help clients with the money they never want to lose and never want to pay taxes on. I offer a variety of products that can help you meet a number of insurance and financial needs, including, but not limited to college funding, retirement, managing costs for extended periods of care and lifetime income strategies. Please contact me to help you fully analyze your needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
Neither New York Life Insurance Company, nor its agents, provides tax, legal, or accounting advice. Please consult your own tax, legal, or accounting professionals before making any decisions. Any testimonial on this site is based on an individual’s experience and may not be representative of the experience of other customers. These testimonials are no guarantee of future performance or success. I am not licensed in all jurisdictions.
Jonathan Bernstein
Sadis and Goldberg PARTNER
212.573.8030
jbernstein@sadis.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-bernstein-8765058a/
Jonathan Bernstein is a Partner in the Financial Services and Corporate groups. Jonathan focuses his practice in matters concerning mergers & acquisitions, corporate law and general corporate counseling. He serves as a trusted advisor to private equity sponsors, family offices and middle-market and familyowned businesses across industries. Jonathan has experience representing clients across the fashion, apparel, distribution, consumer products, media, manufacturing, healthcare, technology and hospitality industries, among others. He assists our clients in connection with acquisitions, divestures, sales and financing. Our clients benefit from Mr. Bernstein's knowledge of their businesses to execute transactions, along with his extensive experience executing complex transactions. As an outgrowth of the close relationships he develops with our clients, Jonathan routinely works with our clients to craft business strategies which meet their business priorities while managing risk. He also serves as an outside general counsel, advising on the full gamut of day-to-day legal issues. He takes a practical approach to deal-making that puts a premium on big-picture issues that matter to his clients.
Michael Buczynski
Peapack – Gladstone Bank
MANAGING DIRECTOR
908.524.8986
mbuczynski@pgbank.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-buczynski-69568661/
Experienced banker, business development, commercial lending, portfolio management, and general administration of client accounts. Experienced sales professional with a combination of technical expertise, creative talent, and a strong background in providing outstanding customer service.
Glen Carballo
Dime Community Bank
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR – NATIONAL DEPOSITS GROUP
Glen.Carballo@dime.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gcarballo/
At Dime Community Bank I develop customized commercial banking solutions for new and emerging alternative investment fund managers and family office investors.
My 20 years of commercial banking experience has helped me to understand pain points and opportunities for ambitious hedge fund and private markets investment managers which I leverage to provide them with a best-inclass service, being a true partner to my clients by living and breathing the mantra of the ‘3 E’s’ – Expertise, Efficiency, and Execution.
I’m a ferocious networker which has provided me with a lengthy contact list of investors, asset managers and service providers, which I utilize to support my clients with appropriate referrals. I’m also a content sponge, staying on top of the latest trends in the alternative investment space so that I can stay pro-active, and not be re-active, with my customers.
Jesse Clinton
Snowdane Lane
PARTNER, MANAGING DIRECTOR
jclinton@snowdenlane.com linkedin.com/in/jessebclinton
We provide transparent, personalized & independent financial advice to families of wealth. The foundation of our approach is focused on financial planning and understanding the unique needs of our clients.
Our investment strategies focus on a disciplined asset allocation approach. We utilize best in class active and passive, cost effective, and tax efficient investments with the incorporation of sustainability. Our clients invest in long term strategies for wealth accumulation over multiple generations. This may include family foundation conversations or philanthropy goals or next generation education.
We are passionate about client service and helping clients by doing what we say & saying what we do.
• Originally from Westchester. Started Family in Hells Kitchen NYC. Lived there for 10+ Years.
• Currently lives in Irvington with wife, three daughters and Cavapoo - Maggie.
• Passionate about exercise, sports golf and tennis, Mets, travel, history and sustainability.
• Board member and on the investment committee at Scenic Hudson.
Corporate Services:
• Fiduciary
• Extensive Public Company Executive Compensation Experience & Concentrated Positions
• Business Sale and Liquidity Event Planning
• Trusted Adviser CPA and Attorney Coordination
• Multigenerational Financial & Estate Planning.
Peter Corritori
Catalyst Mutuals
REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT
peter.corritori@catalystmutuals.com linkedin.com/in/pete-corritori-95b68916
Investments in mutual funds involve risks. Performance is historic and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate with changing market conditions so that when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Investors should carefully consider investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses before investing.
Jonathan Demarco
Peapack Private
SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR
203.769.7050
jdemarco@peapackprivate.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-demarco-94a54a6/
Ron DeSoiza
PFK O’Connor Davies CHIEF GROWTH OFFICER
914.421.5604
rdesoiza@pkfod.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-desoiza-cpa-abv-923757a/
I am the Chief Growth Officer at PKF O'Connor Davies LLP, In addition to my business development duties, I also assist with all of the firms strategic relationships for growth. I also specializing in audit, business valuation, litigation support, and peer review services. My objective is to provide superior services to my clients and help my firm and colleagues to advance our profession and our business. We do this by bringing to market the best professionals in the New York Metropolitan area and using our vast network of contacts and resources to deliver value to our clients. Find out why PKF O'Connor Davies is one of the fastest growing firms in the country.
Outside of corporate life, I keep myself busy by applying the same leadership, operational and organizational capabilities in support of local revitalization and development as well as youth education and engagement. Through grant writing, project development and execution, and Board involvement I hope to make a substantive impact in the local community. I hold Board Leadership and coaching positions within local youth sports organizations as well as a local early childhood education center.
Nick Domino
Associate Benefit
PRINCIPAL
ndomino@associatedbenefit.com linkedin.com/in/nickdomino
Nick Domino is dedicated to working with driven professionals and family-oriented entrepreneurs to obtain financial balance and certainty. So that they can live a life of abundance and leave a legacy of generational wealth. His approach is comprehensive and personalized, focusing on thoroughly understanding each client's financial landscape to craft strategies that cater to individuals and families at different stages of life.
Beyond his commitment to financial advisory, Nick's life purpose reflects a deep-seated ambition to embody authenticity in both his professional endeavors and personal life. He aspires to a life marked by abundance, passion, and connection, achieved through aggressive discipline, active listening, and the creation of lifelong memories for his family, friends, and employees. Nick's extensive volunteer work underscores his belief in giving back to the community. His involvement ranges from serving in various capacities, including president, treasurer, and member at large, in organizations such as the Morgan Library, Boston College alumni chapters, and several social clubs. This commitment to service speaks volumes about his character and the values he brings to his professional work.
Nick grew up in the advanced financial planning services arena. Before joining as the third generation in the closely held firm, Associated Benefit Consultants, Nick honed his skills by apprenticing under 20 different financial advisors in the New York, CT, and Boston area. Most notably Nick worked for Clarfeld Citizens Private Wealth the top division of Citizens Private Banking.
Nick resides in New Canaan, CT with his wife and two daughters.
Steven Edney
USI Insurance Services
VICE PRESIDENT, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
914.588.5436
Steven.edney@usi.com
www.linkedin.com/in/steveedney/
I am an Employee Benefits Consultant at USI Insurance Services. USI is a leading national insurance brokerage and consulting firm delivering customized employee benefit, property and casualty, personal risk, and retirement solutions throughout the United States. My team analyzes client business issues and challenges leveraging USI One, a proprietary platform integrating analytics, networked resources and strategic planning to deliver highly customized solutions with economic impact.
USI’s employee benefit practice offers a broad and deep set of measurable employee benefit solutions that help our clients use their employee benefit offerings to attract talent and improve retention while maintaining an efficient and affordable cost structure. Solutions include: Insurance Underwriting and Analytics, HR Services, Population Health and Wellness, ERISA (Compliance/Health Care Reform) Advising, Healthcare Cost Management, Pharmacy Benefit Consulting, Ancillary Benefit Consulting Experience the USI One Advantage and learn how our employee benefits practice offers highly specialized solutions and services to drive better value for your benefit spend. To learn more about USI, our capabilities, and our resources, I also am an extensive networker, and nothing pleases me more than to help- out the great community that I belong to, whether it be from a personal or professional perspective. My mantra is give before you get. I am also an active entrepreneur via my “SE SERVICES, LLC” business, which focuses on consulting services to small businesses and a wide variety of both passive and active investments in high cash flow, “low risk” businesses that are uncorrelated to the capital markets – laundromats, accounts receivable financing, asset-backed lending, purchase order and inventory finance, and selective residential/commercial real estate investments.
Warren Finkel
Omega Systems
MANAGING DIRECTOR –NORTHEAST
wfinkel@omegasystemscorp.com
www.linkedin.com/in/warrenfinkel/
Warren is the Managing Director of Omega Systems’ Northeast region. He previously led ACE IT Solutions for more than 13 years, before its acquisition by Omega in March 2022.
Warren brings decades of experience to the company, with impressive experience across business development, marketing, customer service and IT strategy. His long-standing relationships with customers and strategic partners in the hedge fund and private equity sector make him a trusted resource and sought-after advisor.
Peter Formanek
Young America Capital
MANAGING PARTNER
peter@yacapital.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterformanek/
Entrepreneur and seasoned financial professional with over 30 years experience advising fund managers, family offices and companies.
Strong track record across investment banking with focus on originating, executing and managing debt and equity placements, mergers and acquisitions, fairness opinions and corporate finance advisory engagements.
Unique private equity expertise in deal origination, fundraising, operations and COO/CFO level engagements.
Specialties: Investment Banking, Middle Market, Mergers & Acquisitions, Capital Raising, Private Equity.
I feel privileged to work with incredible companies. I am focused on guiding companies and C-level executives towards the best approach to solve complex problems. The companies I work with need expertise on how to combine the appropriate components of our architecture in existing or new configurations to service various business units and their customers.
I'm proud to bring my 20+ years of experience in growing revenue, managing large enterprise accounts, penetrating new markets, product development, solution sales, SaaS, enterprise software sales, sales operations, entrepreneurship and executive sales to Dynamo Software. I am excited to work with a product suite that is a leading provider to the alternative space, working with an engaged, passionate team of professionals that support the platform. Solutions include CRM, Investor Relationship Management, Deal Tracking, Fund Raising, LP Communication, Partnership Accounting and custom reporting.
Howard Glynn
Tower Abstract
914-523-6172
howard.glynn@gmail.com
linkedin.com/in/howard-glynn-59802
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Merida Capital Holdings is a private equity fund targeting fundamental growth drivers which accelerate the rapid development of the cannabis industry. Our investment emphasis focuses on cultivation technologies and products and services associated with the evolution of cannabis as an agricultural product, a natural plant-based medicine, a constituent in pharmaceutical formulations, and a recreational consumer product. For more information, please visit www.meridacap.com.
Frank Gregory
MANAGING
917.992.2309
frank@fmgassociates.net
https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-gregory-j-d-4254a72/
Game Changer, Disruptor, Entrepreneur & Innovator, Connector, Dynamic Leader, Strategist, Insurance, IRA & Retirement Guru, and Fiduciary Advocate, Blockchain & ICO Enthusiast, Managed Risk Taker.
I am a C-Suite executive with established, start-up & blockchain company experience in operations, sales, relationship management, product design, and legal/regulatory matters. I study people and industries, which allows me to effectively guide and motivate team members to find success. As a former attorney, I find legal, creative solutions to problems, and have learned to quickly and objectively evaluate business models and recommend strategic and tactical courses of actions.
I work as both a third-party consultant and as an in-house employee. In addition, I sit on a number of private company and not-for-profit boards and advisory committees.
Ravi Juneja
Jean martin
MANAGING
Ravi.j@jeanmartin.com
linkedin.com/in/ravi-juneja-82361661
Experienced Managing Partner with a demonstrated history of working in the Financial & Data Analytics industry. Skilled in Trading, Structured Finance, Derivatives, Collateralized Debt Obligation (CDO), and Credit Default Swap (CDS). Strong business development professional
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Frank Lazzara
Frank.Lazzara@dlallc.com
Frank Lazzara, CPA, CFE, CFF, ABV is a Partner in its Forensic Accounting, Valuation and Litigation Support practice. Lazzara brings over 30 years of diverse professional experience in forensic accounting, financial reporting, financial operations consulting, private industry, public accounting, and internal audit to the firm. Throughout his distinguished career, including key roles as a Managing Director with FTI, a telecommunications CFO, and an auditor with PwC and Goldman Sachs, he has spearheaded highstakes financial investigations, successfully navigated complex M&A transaction disputes, and delivered compelling expert witness testimony in Federal, Bankruptcy, and State court matters. Prior Work Experience
o FTI
o PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP (PwC)
o Goldman Sachs Education, Certifications & Affiliations
o Pace University – BBA, Bachelor of Business Administration and Public Accounting
o American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
o Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
o New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants
Leonard Lee
Grassi
AUDIT PRINCIPAL
llee@grassiadvisors.com
linkedin.com/in/leonard-lee-cpa-1846b994
Leonard Lee is an Audit Principal at Grassi, where he leads audits, reviews, compilations and other accounting services for businesses in a wide range of industries. Leonard specializes in public company audits conducted under the strict standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB). He also has extensive experience auditing private companies’ financial statements according to U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Leonard oversees all facets of his clients’ accounting engagements, ensuring that staffing, budgeting, planning and day-to-day operations are driving the most efficient and timely results. His clients range from middle-market companies to large multinational accelerated filers in the media, real estate, consumer product, manufacturing and technology sectors. In addition to financial statement audits, Leonard has audited businesses in the areas of ERP system upgrades, Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance, and SOX 404 internal control environments. He has experience guiding clients through complex transactions, including M&A (acquisitions, divestitures and carve-outs/spin-offs), initial public offerings (IPOs), SPACs, business combinations, debt and equity.
As a member of Grassi’s SEC & Capital Markets practice, Leonard helps private companies reach their IPOs through audit readiness and compliance strategies. He also advises public companies on ongoing compliance with SEC and PCAOB regulations. Leonard holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree from the State University of New York at Oswego and is a Certified Public Accountant in the state of New York. He is an active member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA), and the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA).
Matt Luczyk
Peapack Private Investment Fund
Senior Vice President, Investment Banking
mluczyk@peapackprivate.com
linkedin.com/in/matthew-luczyk-8b633717
Tara McCarthy
Nitorum Capital
GENERAL COUNSEL / COO
tara.lisa.mccarthy@gmail.com linkedin.com/in/tara-mccarthy-6779363
I am the General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Nitorum Capital, L.P., a multi-billion dollar hedge fund that invests in diverse and innovative strategies across the globe. I have over 20 years of experience in the investment management industry.
I lead the legal and compliance strategy for Nitorum Capital, where I negotiate a myriad of legal documents, manage and advise on business, commercial, and regulatory risks, and advise senior management on legal/compliance and corporate matters. I also assist with human resources and other operational processes at the firm. I am passionate about creating a culture of ethics, integrity, and excellence, where I collaborate with a diverse and talented team of professionals. My goal is to provide the highest level of service and value to our investors, partners, and stakeholders.
Jonathan Menna
Menna & CO Advisors LP
Managing Partner
914.449.5350
JMenna@MennaCo.co
Jonathan Menna has more than 10 years of experience providing tax and consulting services to high-net-worth individuals, operating entities and real estate partnerships. Menna specializes in entity structure advising and planning as well as income tax planning.
He serves clients in numerous sectors, including service-based industries, real estate, family-operated businesses and high-networth individuals.
Istvan Nadas
Dunes Point Capital
MANAGING DIRECTOR
istvan.nadas@dunespointcapital.com
linkedin.com/in/istvan-nadas-53b336b
Mr. Nadas joined an affiliate of Dunes Point Capital in 2015 and joined Dunes Point Capital full-time in 2017.
Prior to joining Dunes Point Capital, Mr. Nadas was a Senior Associate at Post Capital Partners and an Associate at The Riverside Company. Mr. Nadas has also worked as an investment banking professional at Stifel Nicolaus and Paragon Capital.
Mr. Nadas received a B.S. in Economics from Duke University and a Masters in Finance at Case Western Reserve University – Weatherhead School of Management.
Philip Ramacca
CFO / PRESIDENT
philip.ramacca@dlallc.com
linkedin.com/in/philip-ramaccadla
Philip Ramacca is the President of DLA, LLC. Philip has over 31 years of broad business experience, with extensive audit experience relating to real estate and asset management companies. Philip has worked extensively with all of DLA’s real estate clients, including REITs, REOCs, and Private Equity firms, and serves as the Lead Client Service Partner for numerous real estate clients. Philip has worked with dozens of companies to initially comply with SOX requirements and maintain that compliance is ongoing. Philip has extensive audit experience in all categories of real estate and has performed in-depth reviews of the operations of joint venture partners, third-party managed properties, selfmanaged properties, and hotels. Philip works closely with senior management and his responsibilities include coordinating client engagements; post engagement discussions with client executives; recognizing, researching and resolving technical accounting and auditing issues; consulting on business combinations; and assisting clients negotiating debt agreements.
Frank Restagno
SADIS & GOLDBERG LLP
PARTNER
212.573.8145
frestagno@sadis.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-restagno-a6514067/
Frank S. Restagno is a Partner in the firm’s litigation group. His extensive trial and arbitration experience includes the successful prosecution and defense of a wide range of claims before federal juries and domestic and international arbitral tribunals, including claims for breach of fiduciary duty, false advertising, and breach of contract. He has managed cases spanning all phases of litigation, from pre-complaint investigation through appeal.
Before joining Sadis & Goldberg, Frank was an associate at Winston & Strawn LLP, where he focused on federal securities class action defense, M&A and corporate governance-related litigation and advice, and breach of contract and intellectual property disputes. In law school, Frank was the Managing Editor of the Fordham Urban Law Journal and interned for Magistrate Judge A. Kathleen Tomlinson of the Eastern District of New York and Associate Justice Angela M. Mazzarelli of the Appellate Division of the New York Supreme Court, First Department.
Scott Reimer
Craft Capital Management
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
914-714-8105
sriemer@craftcm.com
linkedin.com/in/scott-riemer
Scott Riemer is a seasoned finance professional with over 30 years of experience in trading, investment, and business development. Currently a Business Development Specialist at Craft Capital Management, LLC since March 2024, Scott transitioned from a 15-year tenure at Brittlin Inc. as a Trader/Investor focused on equity market investments. Prior roles include Trader at Foster Equities, Partner at Beta Capital Group, and Vice President in Middle Market/Institutional Sales at both Deutsche Bank and Ladenburg Thalmann. Scott began their finance career as a broker at Smith Barney and holds a BS in Finance from the University of Rhode Island.
Ron Smith
Bernstein Private Wealth Management
WEALTH ADVISOR
ron.smith@bernstein.com
linkedin.com/in/ronsmithab
Ron Smith leads a Wealth Advisory Team at Bernstein Global Wealth. His practice focuses on the unique challenges of Founders, Family Enterprises, and Philanthropists, as well as Generational Talents in both Sports and Entertainment.
Ron’s passion for helping clients understand and prepare for the emotional complexity wealth creates is what inspired him to join Bernstein Global Wealth. He establishes Family Governance structures and formalized conflict resolutions systems that can not only stand the test of time, but our flexible enough to “live and breathe” with the generations who carry it forward. By recognizing that values and communications styles can differ vastly among different generations, Ron prides himself in his ability and dedication to ensuring each family member feels seen and heard.
Through advanced tax mitigation strategies, Ron emphasis the importance of asset location and trust structures. His approach to financial complexity begins with Investment Infrastructure Optimization. Knowing its “not what you make, its what you take,” he is hyper focused on after tax results, which not only increases the growth of client wealth, but directs the flow of wealth in a meaningful way to both the rising generation, and the causes clients care about most.
Outside of work, Ron gives back, coaching youth hockey with the Rye Rangers organization, and volunteering within his community. Ron also serves on the board of “Gilda’s Club,” the Greater NY & CT chapter of Cancer Support Community, and is active in supporting Manhattanville University Alumni & Athletics Associations. His “me” time is spent on the Long Island Sound boating with family and friends, golfing, and watching the New York Rangers. Originally from Vancouver BC, Ron holds degrees in Economics and in Philosophy from Manhattanville University. He lives with his family in Stamford CT.
Thomas Strauss
Strauss Capital Partners
MANAGING PARTNER
917. 482. 7076
tjstrauss@strausscapital.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-j-strauss-b3b6b66/
Tom Strauss, founder of Strauss Capital Partners LLC, has over thirty years of investment banking and operational experience. Tom started his investment banking career at Lehman Brothers and then joined Barclays Bank, where he was Co-Head of Mergers & Acquisitions at Barclays de Zoete Wedd, Barclay's investment banking subsidiary. Before establishing Strauss Capital in 2006, Tom was a Managing Director of Rosetta Partners LLC, a New York private investment/ merchant bank founded by several senior members of Lehman Brothers' management team. Strauss Capital specializes in smaller middle market M&A transactions, advising both sellers and purchasers, with transaction values in the $20-175m range. Many of Strauss Capital's recent transactions, which have included companies in automotive, cables & connectors and medical device, have been cross border, the result of strong relationships the firm has in France, Germany, Italy and the UK.
Tom is a graduate of the University of Rochester (Cum Laude) and received a Juris Doctor degree from American University Law School, where he served as Senior Editor of the Law Review. Tom grew up in Ossining, NY and currently lives in NYC. His wife is an art advisor and they have two children, ages 26 and 22.
Peter Tannenbaum
Ramax Search
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
212.686.1686
peter@ramaxsearch.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/petertannenbaumrecruitingexpert/
Peter Tannenbaum has dedicated thirty plus years to the executive search and staffing industry and founded Ramax Search, Inc. in 1991. As a unique recruiting firm specializing in the placement of high caliber business leaders and professionals exclusively to the financial services community, Ramax Search, Inc. continues to deliver unparalleled results to clients ranging from the world's largest companies to medium-sized businesses and entrepreneurial start-ups. Peter's expertise encompasses all areas of financial services including hedge funds, private equity firms, RIAs, Investment Partnerships, Broker Dealers, FinTech and all segments within the banking community. Ramax Search ascribes to ethical standards with a strong focus of professionalism, integrity, competence, objectivity, accuracy, avoidance of conflicts of interest, confidentiality, loyalty to the client and candidate, equal opportunity, and the public interest.
James Tunkey
I-On Asia
COO
jtunkey@yahoo.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamestunkey/
James is Chief Operating Officer of I-OnAsia, a global risk management consultancy.
James works with large publicly-listed companies, high growth companies on track to IPO, VCs, underwriters, law firm capital markets teams, and public accounting companies to identify risk. James has had a unique 30 year career translating insights gained from business intelligence and white collar investigations. James leads global investigations into allegations of fraud, bribery, corruption, sanctions violations, money laundering, intellectual property rights theft, and other compliance failures. James is adept at locating people and finding real assets.
James is a Qualified Risk Director with C-level and Independent Non-Executive Director (NED) experience, including boards of publicly listed and private companies and 501(c)3 non-profits. James is a Certified Fraud Examiner accredited by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners since 2003. He has served as Audit Committee Chair, has acted as a Court Appointed Receiver, and is Eligible as a New York State Courts Fiduciary.
James has lectured on operational risk management and fraud prevention in Beijing, Washington DC, New Delhi, Singapore, Toronto, and elsewhere. He has presented on white collar investigations topics to the American Bar Association, dozens of Association of Certified Fraud Examiners chapters, and elsewhere. He speaks regularly on global security topics at professional associations.
I have over fifteen years of experience helping clients seek returns through exceptional customer service and guidance for investment products. My team and I provide clients with proactive and keen insight into market dynamics and individual characteristics of equities, debt, and alternative investments that result in timely advice. I pride myself in anticipating needs, solving problems, and following through on commitments to clients. Here are some of the advantages of working with me:
• Through me, my clients gain access to a powerful syndicate platform which offers retail investors many of the same capabilities as institutional investors. I help clients understand and make use of proprietary platforms and trading tools
• I analyze market trends and develop strategies that seek to capitalize on market shifts and broad market moves
• I assist all of my clients with understanding appropriate investment strategies and products to pursue their long and short term goals
• I research clients standing to generate a “big picture” assessment of their holdings and goals – which allows me to best service their account
• I provide technical guidance for purchasing individual securities and investment products
• Forte Capital assists companies raise capital through private placements and public offerings through Ceros Financial
COMPANY OVERVIEW
FOCUSED ON SOPHISTICATED REPRESENTATION
The firm maintains a diverse, business-oriented practice focused on investment funds, litigation, corporate, real estate, regulatory, tax and ERISA. Drawing on the experience and depth of our attorneys in these distinct areas, we can leverage each attorney's industry specific knowledge to help our clients succeed. This collaborative approach brings to the table a collective insight that contributes to sensible, efficient resolutions, and allows us to remain attentive to the cost and time sensitivities that may be involved.
Sadis & Goldberg's clients include domestic and international entities, financial institutions, hedge funds, private equity funds, venture cap ital funds, buyout funds, commodity pools, and numerous corporate and business entities oper ating in a variety of industries around the world.
WWW.SADIS.COM
Sadis & Goldberg's Corporate group represents business entities in all stages of growth, from small startups and emerging businesses to large and long-established business entities. Our attorneys act as ongoing transactional counselors and resolve complex issues in the United States and internationally, in areas such as mergers and acquisitions; contract negotiations, technology agreements, TMT transactions (tech, media, and telecom) activist investing; derivatives; private equity, hedge funds, and venture capital; securities regulation; PIPE transactions; banking and finance; and capital markets. The broad nature of the services we render reflects the wide scope of our clients' needs and the many and varied industries in which they operate. Attorney teams drawn from the firm's related legal areas collaborate to provide the experience needed for each of these transactions, including counsel on issues related to tax, real estate, labor, ERISA, litigation and intellectual property, as the client's circumstances require.
FOCUSED ON YOU
Our passion for service, deep business and financial services experience, and our sensible billing model, provide uncommon value without compromise. See how we can help with:
• Financial Services Litigation
• Real Estate
• Family Office
• Tax
• Fund Formation
• Regulatory Compliance
• Private Equity
• Mergers & Acquisitions
Held on every other Tuesday at 8:30 a.m., these meetings are collaborative conversations on industry hot topics, hosted by Paul Marino. Please note, all meetings are first-come, first-serve and all submissions will be subject to approval and capacity restrictions. Feel free to add our business breakfast schedule to your calendar.
https://www.sadis.com/insights/business-breakfast-winterspring-2024-calendar
We're excited to announce our next event, which will be held on December 11th, at Flames Steakhouse at 7pm. If you're interested in attending, please RSVP by emailing Ashley North at anorth@sadis.com or Lauren Scott at lscott@sadis.com.
We look forward to seeing you there for another evening of networking and collaboration!
