Long Island Networking Dinner

Sadis LI Networking Dinner

Attendee Book June 12th, 2024

Paul Marino

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 and Corporate groups. Paul focuses his practice in 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.

Mark Bahiri

Emerald Creek Capital

MANAGING PARTNER

MBahiri@emeraldcreekcapital.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/emeraldcreek/

Mark Bahiri co-founded Emerald Creek Capital and serves as Co-Chairman of its Investment Committee in addition to managing debt origination and the administration of the firm’s loan portfolio.

Prior to co-founding Emerald Creek in 2009, Mr. Bahiri spent four years at Madison Realty Capital. As a Senior Partner at Madison, he originated and managed a credit portfolio of over $350 million. Mr. Bahiri served on the Loan Committee and was responsible for analyzing, structuring and ultimately, approving each transaction. He began his career managing both family and accredited investor funds in senior secured debt financing, working at a privately held asset management firm.

Mr. Bahiri’s investment strategies and preservation of capital approach have yielded consistent, positive returns throughout his career. In total, he has been directly involved in the structuring, servicing and closing of over $4 billion in alternative debt issuance.

Mr. Bahiri graduated with honors from Champlain College with a B.S. in Business and Finance. He lives on Long Island with his wife and two children. Mr. Bahiri is a die-hard Knicks fan and enjoys playing tennis.

USI Insurance Services

VICE PRESIDENT

shawn.bernabeu@usi.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnbernabeu/

USI is a leading local and national insurance brokerage and consulting firm delivering customized property and casualty, employee benefits, personal risk, and retirement solutions throughout the United States. We are also a leading commercial insurance broker across a wide range of industries.

We leverage USI ONE™, a proprietary platform integrating analytics, networked resources and strategic planning to deliver highly customized solutions with economic impact. To learn more about USI, our capabilities, and our resources, please contact me at 732-7153977.

Glen Carballo

DIME Community Bank

DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL DEPOSITS

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-in-class 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.

David Cielusniak

Allegiant Global Solutions

CEO dave@allegiant-global.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-cielusniak-a3058b5/

Dave is a Founding Partner and Chief Executive Officer of Allegiant Global Solutions, LLC. Dave is responsible for the development and implementation of firm initiatives and for designing client-focused services. Dave was formerly the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer of TimesSquare Capital Management, LLC, where he lead the back office and operations team supporting the investment team and process. Prior to TimesSquare, Dave was the Deputy Chief Operating Officer for Credit Suisse Asset Management, Americas. He was also one of the founding partners at MoffettNathanson, an independent equity research boutique, and served as their Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel, and Chief Compliance Officer. Additionally, he served in a similar capacity at Conquest Capital Group as an investment manager/commodity trading advisor. Dave began his career as a Corporate/M&A associate for the law firm Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft. He has his B.S. in Business Administration from Georgetown University with a concentration in Finance and a minor in Economics. He also holds a J.D. from the Fordham University School of Law and is admitted to the New York State Bar.

tom@clarostrategies.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tclaro/

Lou D'Agostino

MANAGING PRINCIPAL

lou.dagostino@epicbrokers.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/loudag/

Lou D’Agostino is a dynamic senior insurance professional with over 20+ years of experience serving the financial services community. He is presently serving as a Managing Principal of EPIC Insurance Brokers. In his current role, Mr. D’Agostino oversees a group of talented insurance professionals that offer a full suite of insurance products and consulting services to some of the nation’s largest asset management firms and wealthiest families. He is dedicated to business/new product development and large account placement, resulting in a proven track record of successful negotiation of even the most challenging of claims such as Madoff, investor litigation, and SEC/DOJ enforcement. As part of his work, Mr. D’Agostino’s expertise has been called upon by a variety of industry trade groups. He has presented to the Financial Executives Alliance (FEA), the NYSSCPA, and other peer groups on a wide array of insurance related topics. He also presented at GAIMops, a leading financial services conference focusing on non-investment operations, on the topic of AIFMD and the associated insurance implications.

Russell Donath

FINANCIAL ADVISOR & AGENCY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SPECIALIST

rdonath@financialguide.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-a-donath-602/

I pride myself in getting to know each client so that I can understand their individual needs and what matters most to them. This helps me recommend products and strategies designed to meet their current, and more importantly, future needs.

I offer a total financial needs analysis, including access to trust services, through a network of experienced professionals with detailed knowledge in:

• Advisory services, Retirement analysis and programs

• Estate strategies

• Employee benefit and retention services

• Business continuation strategies

I am licensed to sell securities in: NY, NJ, VA and FL. I am a registered representative of and offer securities and investment advisory services through MML Investors Services, LLC. Member SIPC.2200 Northern Blvd. Suite 200, East Hills, NY 11548, (516) 873-4646. MassMutual is a marketing designation (or fleet name) for Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) and its affiliates and sales representatives. MassMutual refers to Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company.

Eric Ende

Flagstar Bank

GROUP DIRECTOR & SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT

eric.ende@flagstar.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-ende-2849b7286/

Eric Ende is a Senior Vice President & Group Director for Flagstar Bank, currently overseeing a commercial private banking group along with his long-time partner and friend, Glenn Greenberg. Their group manages the deposits, treasury services, and loans for middle market size businesses, specializing in; 1031 Like-Kind Exchange Qualified Intermediaries, All types of Escrow and Escrow Agent accounts (e.g., M&A transactions, Private Placements, Real Estate, Class Action), Control Agreements (DACA’s), Entertainment Business Managers, Private Equity firms, Not-For-Profits, Labor Union Benefits Offices, Real Estate Developers, Property Management companies, and general Commercial & Industrial.

Prior to joining Flagstar Bank, Eric worked for Signature Bank for 17 years and prior to that, at JPMorgan Chase for 16 years. Eric held various positions to include; Business Banking Area Manager, Six Sigma Master Black Belt (business process re-engineering), Region Sales Manager, District Sales Manager, and Branch Manager.

Eric holds an MBA (Executive program) from Baruch College Zicklin School of Business (class of 1998) and a B.S. in Business Economics from SUNY Oneonta (class of 1988)

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Frank Ferrara

The Catalyst Group

FOUNDING PARTNER AND MANAGING DIRECTOR

Frank.ferrara@thecatalystgroup.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-ferrara-8954601a/

You will know this Founding Partner by his charismatic personality and charming smile, and an exacting eye for grammar and detail.

When in work mode, this native New Yorker’s focus is on strengthening the Group's private equity and alternative book of business. From steady real estate transactions to opportunistic venture deals, Frank helps clients manage liquidity and investor queries to ensure deals close and investors are happy.

Frank Ferrara began his 13-year-and-counting career at KPMG US’s audit and advisory practices. In 2017 he joined Maitland, after working for two New York-based private equity firms with global operations managing over $10 billion in AUM across various asset classes. As the funds’ Controller, Frank was responsible for venture capital and real estate fund reporting, as well as management company reporting. In 2020, he saw a life-changing opportunity and joined The Catalyst Group as one of the four founding partners.

If you would like to talk more with the man who loves competition, meet him on the course or pull on the cycling kit and make your way to the Peloton where you’ll find him leading the pack. While there, you can also check-in with him about his wife Stacey, their son Ford, and their two crazy pups.

Credentials:

 Master of Science in Taxation, Fordham University, Graduate School of Business

 Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Fordham University, Gabelli School of Business

Affiliations:

 American Heart Association, Executive Leadership Team

 AICPA

 New York State Society of CPAs

Other:

Glenn Greenberg

Flagstar Private Bank

GROUP DIRECTOR/SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT

glenn.greenberg@flagstar.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/glenn-greenberg-06621a2/

In June of 2024, Glenn celebrates his 35th year in banking…Starting as a Management Trainee for Manufacturers Hanover Trust, he navigated the mergers first with Chemical Bank and then Chase Manhattan. Along the way, he experienced all facets of Retail and Commercial Banking, acting as a Branch Manager, Regional Service Manager and Regional Manager for the RMs in the Manhattan Region.

In June of 2006, he made the decision to join Signature bank, then only 6 years old. He was enticed by the Single Point of Contact Model and lack of bureaucracy that allowed him to service his clients the way they had come to expect. Along the way, he and partner Eric Ende, grew the teams balances in excess of $3B. His clients include Qualified Intermediary’s for 1031 Exchanges, Private Equity Firms, Charter Schools, Real Estate Property Managers and Developers, Not for Profits and Construction Companies.

Now part of Flagstar, Glenn and the team continue to service their clients with the level of service they have come to expect

Doug Hirsch

Sadis & Goldberg

Partner

212.573.6670

Dhirsch@sadis.com

Douglas Hirsch is a founding member and co-head of Sadis & Goldberg’s litigation department and has over 30 years of trial and appellate experience. Doug has successfully represented clients in complex securities and business litigation, including class action and derivative cases. Doug advises, litigates and arbitrates primarily for clients in the financial services and real estate industries, and therefore, has extensive experience in the areas of hedge fund, venture capital fund and private equity fund litigation, investment and securities fraud, business and partnership disputes, business divorce and dissolution, corporate governance, cross border insolvency litigation, fraudulent transfer and claw back claims, and real estate litigation.

Greg Jacobs

Capital Dimensions LLC

MANAGING MEMBER

gjacobs@capdimen.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregjacobs3/

Greg Jacobs has over 30 years of experience in investment management, capital markets, and trading. Since his early days at Salomon Brothers, Greg has developed extensive trading and risk management expertise across the assetbacked, mortgage and alternative credit, real estate, insurance, and specialty finance sectors. His entrepreneurial efforts include building and operating successful investment platforms, which include co-founding a hedge fund, launching multiple investment advisory firms, and managing Institutional trading desks at Greenwich Capital and Daiwa Securities. Greg received an MBA in Finance from the Sloan School at MIT and a Sc.B. in Engineering from Brown University.

Anil Kurian

PARTNER

anil.kurian@rsmus.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/anil-kurian-cpa-60750713/

I currently co-lead RSM's financial services practice in Connecticut which entails growing RSM's brand awareness, clients and services in the hedge fund and private equity community. Prior to joining RSM's financial services group, my roles have included working as a Manager in the financial services office at Ernst & Young, as an Assistant Vice President in the private equity group at JPMorgan and as a Controller for Roundtable Investment Partners.

While having had the opportunity over the past 15 years to work with global asset managers to local family offices and emerging managers, my experiences have given me exposure to investment companies including onshore and offshore hedge funds, private equity funds, SBICs, broker-dealers, mutual funds, exchange traded funds, fund of funds, and other investment partnership vehicles, as well as various products including complex derivatives.

In my current role, I utilize my industry experience and technical knowledge to assist engagement teams and clients in complex accounting and auditing matters along with ensuring that reports issued by the firm comply with professional standards.

RSM now serves as auditor and tax accountant for over 2,000 investment funds and over 4,000 financial services clients nationally. Our active thought leadership is demonstrated by our participation on industry committees, and numerous presentations, webinars and surveys. Our team maintains substantial experience in the financial services industry, allowing us not only to understand the industry’s accounting implications but also the industry’s business issues.

SPONSORSHIP ACCOUNT DIRECTOR

Tara.Nolan@withintelligence.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/taranolan33/

Anthony Perrone

AUDIT SENIOR MANAGER

aperrone@kpmg.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-perrone75/

Anthony is a Senior Manager in KPMG’s Northeast Commercial Audit Practice specializing in the Power & Utility (P&U) and the Technology, Media, & Telecommunications (TMT) sectors. He has over 9 years of experience providing audit services and technical accounting and regulatory advice to companies in the power & utility, renewable energy, software/SaaS, private enterprise, private equity backed, and health-tech industries. His client base has ranged from privately held emerging companies to Fortune 500 global entities.

He is an intelligent, hard-working individual with proven leadership abilities and troubleshooting skills. Detail-oriented personality with the ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues and to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Don Previti

DVP Partners, LLC

MANAGING PARTNER

dp@dvppartners.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/donpreviti/

Don has over 25 years experience in the financial industry with a specialty in technology and software integration for Hedge Funds, Banks and Alternative Asset firms. Don maintains strong and current relationships with all Prime Brokers, C- Level Executives and Key Partners in the Alternative Asset Space.

Don is Founding Partner of DVP Partners, LLC. A Specialty Business Advisory and Recruiting firm focused on the Alternative Asset and Financial services sector. DVP Partners Recruiting can place people nationally or internationally across multiple business disciplines. Specialties are, mid to senior level placements in Technology, Software Development, Business Analysts, Compliance, Operations, GC, Audit & Tax.

Don previously served as the Director of Business Development and Marketing at Richard Fleischman & Associates (RFA) and was responsible for all new business development and account management for over 400 funds. Don managed all key business partnerships and Prime Broker relationships. Don is quoted in many notable alternative asset publications such as Institutional Investor, Hedge Fund Week, Hedge Fund.net, Alternative Universe and Forbes. He is a frequent speaker on preferred industry panels

Don is Current Co-Chair of Hedge Funds Care Golf Committee. Board member of TAAAP’s The Alliance of Alternative Asset Professionals. Member of the Bond Club of New York. Don is also member of CORENET (Corporate Real Estate Network, NY Chapter).

EisnerAmper

SENIOR MANAGER

john.regan@eisneramper.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-regan-cpa-a79ab777/

Maria M. Sanjurjo

maria.sanjurjo@outsourcedimensions.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-m-sanjurjo-3794608/

Jeff Solomon

Paddock Capital Markets

CO-FOUNDER & MANAGING PARTNER

jeff@paddockconsultancy.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsolomon1/

Jeff is one of two Co-Founders of Paddock Capital Markets, a middle-market investment bank. Paddock’s clients include fund and corporate service providers, as well as FinTech businesses serving financial institutions and corporations. Jeff has more than 15 years of experience in investment banking and management consulting, having previously worked at Moelis & Company, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and Accenture. Today, and in each of his prior roles, Jeff has been instrumental in driving M&A transactions to completion by providing founders and CEOs guidance in navigating the deal-making process. To date, Jeff has advised on over 45 completed M&A transactions, totaling more than $65 billion in transaction volume since 2011.

Ajai Thomas

Hollis Park Partners LP

MANAGING PARTNER

jathomas@hollisparkpartners.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajaithomas/

After a long tenure at global investment banks and asset managers, Ajai helped launch a structured products focused alternative investment manager in 2014 - Hollis Park Partners LP ("Hollis Park"). Hollis Park's strategy focus is U.S. government agency MBS securities, TBAs, mortgage derivatives, and structured credit which includes private label CMBS, CLOs, CLO equity, RMBS, private credit/direct lending, and warehouse financing. He has created and managed the investor relations and business development vertical for Hollis Park which has raised over $1.25 billion in capital. Subsequent to the capital raise, Ajai has been the relationship manager covering public and private pensions, sovereign wealth funds, foundations and endowments, the ecosystem of gate-keepers which includes consultants and trustees, multi-family offices, and the HNW individuals space across the United States, the Middle East, and Japan. Ajai has led the new and existing investor sales initiatives and helped with product development. He has also led or was the point person on multiple facets of Hollis Park's business such as building out two offices from the ground up, helping start a Middle Eastern office in Abu Dhabi Global Markets (ADGM) with FSRA license, and implementing a data warehouse and CRM system to standardize investor tracking and for creating a database.

National Association of Investment Companies (NAIC) 2019 Rising Star Award Recipient – Hedge Funds and Private Equity Specialties: Sales and relationship management, investor relations, consulting for hedge funds and fund of hedge funds to achieve operational efficiency and finding suitable partners, fund derivatives, fund of funds financing, managed account operations and sales

John Watras

Cowen Prime Services LLC

MARKETING & SALES DIRECTOR

jwatras@gmail.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-watras-8040a4b/

Cowen Prime Services

Director & Head of RIA Entities

● Hedge Funds (Prime Brokerage)

● Capital Introduction to RIAs, Foundations, Endorsements, Family Offices, Consulting

Beth Weiner

Marcum LLP

beth.wiener@marcumllp.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-wiener-25a5a014/

Beth M. Wiener is Partner-in-Charge of Marcum’s national Alternative Investment Group practice. She oversees a team of experts dedicated to serving the unique audit, tax and consulting needs of hedge funds, private equity funds, funds of funds, management companies, and their principals.

Ms. Wiener consults with clients on industry best practices, including GAAP compliance and internal controls, and counsels advisors on new fund launches and SEC and CFTC registration matters.

The group’s expertise includes auditing, fund structuring, financial reporting, accounting services, tax planning, tax return preparation and consulting for funds of all sizes, structures, strategies and domiciles. In addition to traditional long/short equity funds and commodity pools, the group has in-depth knowledge of complex and hard to value financial products, including PIPEs, life settlements, derivatives, and credit-linked instruments.

THE EARNOUT

Financial Service Industry Publication Advertising Opportunities

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

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.

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