MANAGEMENT TEAM BIOS. Frank P. Marzano, CFP, CPA, CIMA. Emily Alessio. Managing Principal. Director of Operations

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1 MANAGEMENT TEAM BIOS Frank P. Marzano, CFP, CPA, CIMA Managing Principal (516) ext 20 Frank joined GMAG in the mid-1990s with a vision to create an integrated financial services organization specializing in serving the unique needs of high net-worth individuals, corporate executives, and family-owned businesses. Today, as the firm s managing principal, Frank works with clients to design financial planning and wealth management strategies that help them achieve their aspirations and objectives. His extensive background in financial planning, accounting, and investing allows him to offer the type of comprehensive advice that best builds and preserves client assets. Frank holds several important professional designations, including certified financial planner (CFP ), certified public accountant (CPA), and certified investment management analyst (CIMA ), along with academic degrees in taxation and accounting. He also belongs to numerous professional financial associations. Under Frank s leadership, GMAG has been named as one of the nation s top financial advisory firms, and he has been featured in publications such as Barron s, Wealth Manager, Business Week, Money Magazine, Investment News, and Financial Advisor Magazine. Emily Alessio Director of Operations ealessio@gmadvisorygroup.com (516) ext 13 Emily joined GMAG in 2008 with over a decade of experience in the finance industry. As Director of Operations for the firm, Emily has responsibility to oversee the day-to-day office operations and to supervise the staff in accordance with company policies and procedures. She strives to find ways to increase operational efficiencies to allow the team to continually make exceptional client service their priority. As GMAG grows and continues to seek ways to offer market-leading client service, Emily is a critical component to the overall infrastructure and growth process. She is a dedicated individual who is supportive of each and every staff member within GMAG. Prior to joining GMAG, Emily was the Administrative Director of Glenrock Asset Management. She received a B.B.A. in International Business from James Madison University. 30 Main Street Port Washington, NY Tel: (516) Fax: (516)

2 INVESTMENT TEAM BIOS Frank P. Marzano, CFP, CPA, CIMA Managing Principal (516) ext 20 Frank joined GMAG in the mid-1990s with a vision to create an integrated financial services organization specializing in serving the unique needs of high net-worth individuals, corporate executives, and family-owned businesses. Today, as the firm s managing principal, Frank works with clients to design financial planning and wealth management strategies that help them achieve their aspirations and objectives. His extensive background in financial planning, accounting, and investing allows him to offer the type of comprehensive advice that best builds and preserves client assets. Frank holds several important professional designations, including certified financial planner (CFP ), certified public accountant (CPA), and certified investment management analyst (CIMA ), along with academic degrees in taxation and accounting. He also belongs to numerous professional financial associations. Under Frank s leadership, GMAG has been named as one of the nation s top financial advisory firms, and he has been featured in publications such as Barron s, Wealth Manager, Business Week, Money Magazine, Investment News, and Financial Advisor Magazine. Edward L. Vallar, CFA Director of Strategy and Research evallar@gmadvisorygroup.com (516) ext 33 Ed Vallar joined GMAG in 2001, and has over 20 years of experience in the investment industry. Ed leads the firm s research and investment strategies. He scans the market for attractive investment opportunities and stays keenly aware of market conditions to incorporate into our overall investment philosophy and into each portfolio. Ed s ability to identify market trends and to understand the impact of market changes on the investment portfolios is highly valued by the firm s investment team. Ed has been a featured speaker at industry events, including most recently the 2009 Inside ETFs Conference in Boca Baton, Florida, sharing his knowledge about market conditions and investment strategy. GMAG clients benefit from Ed s depth of experience in the investment industry, and especially his ability to take research and theory and translate it into workable, actionable portfolio solutions. Ed is a CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) charterholder, which is considered to be a top designation in the investment profession. He has been a CFA charterholder since Main Street Port Washington, NY Tel: (516) Fax: (516)

3 Bruno J. Fellin, CFA Director of Portfolio Management (516) ext 35 Bruno joined GMAG in 2010, with over 20 years of prior experience in institutional and private banking with firms such as U.S. Trust and Wachovia Private Bank. Bruno leads the firm s portfolio management process, which includes implementing investment strategies into client portfolios, execution and continued monitoring of all client portfolios. His responsibility is to ensure that each client portfolio is invested consistent with the firm s outlook and in accordance with each client s stated goals. Bruno offers effective and timely communication to clients on such issues as portfolio holdings, allocations and investment changes. Bruno s focus includes creating and overseeing the rigorous investment process at GMAG to ensure consistency in the investment approach. His past experience brings structure, quality control and thoroughness to the firm s investment area. Bruno is a CFA charterholder. He has been a CFA charterholder since He also holds a BSBA from SUNY Albany and an MBA in Finance from Baruch College. Frank J. Lavrigata Research Analyst flavrigata@gmadvisorygroup.com (516) ext 45 Frank joined GMAG in Frank supports the investment team by conducting market research and analysis in concert with a review of client portfolios and individual positions. He communicates findings on earnings reports and other pertinent information to the investment team for use in managing client portfolios and holdings. Frank also proactively communicates his research to clients on a daily basis. He is an integral part of the investment staff, providing support, insight and informed research for the investment professionals to use in their day-to-day decision-making process. Frank received a B.S. in Finance from St. John s University, and he is a current candidate for the CFP (Certified Financial Planner) certification.

4 CLIENT SERVICE TEAM BIOS Dorothy Piccirillo Client Relationship Manager Transition Management and Custodian Relations (516) ext 34 Dorothy joined GMAG in 2009 with over 20 years of financial services industry experience in a variety of roles. Dorothy is responsible for the smooth, efficient and accurate transition of new client accounts to GMAG. Dorothy makes new clients feel welcome, and her attention to detail and proactive approach give clients an immediate sense of the value of the GMAG client experience. Clients find that Dorothy offers an exceptional level of individualized client service in every exchange. She ensures things run well from an operational perspective, but just as importantly, she focuses on developing relationships with each client and meeting their specific needs. Prior to joining GM Advisory Group, Dorothy was an Executive Assistant at Icahn Associates and HSBC Bank, NA in New York, NY. Dorothy graduated summa cum laude from State University of New York (SUNY) with a B.S. in Business Marketing. Lyndsey Gorham Client Relationship Manager lgorham@gmadvisorygroup.com (516) ext 38 Lyndsey joined GMAG in As a daily contact for clients, Lyndsey is responsible for managing and delivering an exceptional client service experience. Lyndsey works hard to ensure that client questions are answered in a thorough and timely manner. She is a team player and works closely with her colleagues so that clients receive the best information and attention the firm can provide. Lyndsey exemplifies the team-oriented and personalized approach clients experience at GMAG. She continually seeks proactive ways to reach out to clients and communicate with updates and information. Lyndsey also prepares the monthly account balance summaries and ensures distribution to clients in advance of their receipt of the monthly statements from Pershing. She holds a B.B.A. in Marketing from Towson University and is a candidate for CFP (Certified Financial Planner) certification.

5 Kristine Saoulidis Client Relationship Manager (516) ext 37 Kristine joined the firm in 2009 with 12 years of industry experience. Kristine is responsible for managing and delivering the client service experience, and is responsible for ensuring the highest quality reporting to clients. Having worked in a large firm environment, Kristine exemplifies the team-oriented and personalized approach clients experience at GMAG. Kristine continually seeks proactive ways to reach out to clients and communicate with updates and information. She is always available to respond to client inquiries. Kristine s role also includes preparing the monthly account balance summaries and ensuring distribution to clients in advance of their receipt of the monthly statements from Pershing. Her quest is to continue to find ways to effectively implement systems and tools to improve GMAG s efficiencies and the overall client experience. Kristine spent over a decade at Smith Barney, most recently as a Regional Administrative Manager. She holds the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Series 7, 63, 9 & 10 securities licenses. She received a B.B.A. from Hofstra University with a Specialization in Banking and Finance, and is a candidate for CFP (Certified Financial Planner) certification. Nellie Chu Client Relationship Manager Fund Services nchu@gmadvisorygroup.com (516) ext 29 Nellie joined GMAG in 2010 with over 13 years of financial industry experience. Nellie is responsible for the administration and operation of the GMAG Diversified Opportunity Fund, L.P. She delivers the client service experience for investors in the fund. Nellie manages the fund reporting and is the liaison for the fund administrators, accountants, auditors, lawyers, brokers, and prime broker. Prior to joining GMAG, Nellie spent 7 years with Hanseatic Corporation where she was the Portfolio Administrator for the Asterion Portfolio L.P. fund. She received a B.B.A. with Honors from Baruch College in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and will complete her Masters in Taxation and Accounting at Baruch College in She also completed the CFP Executive Program in Financial Planning in 2007 and plans to achieve the credentials in 2011.

6 Danielle Siano Client Service Specialist (516) ext. 36 Danielle was part of the GM Advisory Group team in 2003, and she returned to GM Advisory Group in Danielle is responsible for assisting the Client Relationship Managers in the delivery of exceptional client service. She prepares client reports such as monthly account balance summaries and personal financial statements. In addition, Danielle contributes to the enhancement of client service by strategizing with the management team on creative ways to improve operational efficiency that will ultimately enrich the client experience. Danielle received a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Sociology from Providence College. Later, she decided to pursue her passion for Nutrition and received her Master s degree in Nutrition at New York University. With her education and professional background, Danielle provides a unique perspective to the GMAG team and especially on client service, as client service is her priority in both her professional pursuits. During the time she built her private nutritional counseling practice, Danielle remained at GM Advisory Group part-time to keep abreast of the corporate dynamic, always with an emphasis on client relations. In both finance and health, she focuses on client needs and goals through individual support. She also believes that health is true wealth, and her mission is to lead all clients in this direction. Dana Larson Administrative Assistant dlarson@gmadvisorygroup.com (516) ext 10 Dana joined GMAG in Dana s role includes extending warmth and care to all clients who come to GMAG, either by phone or in person. She strives to create relationships with each and every client and to provide exceptional support and customer service in every interaction. Dana supports the client service team by helping to organize client data, ensure quality control, and respond in a timely fashion to client inquiries. Prior to joining GMAG, Dana worked at North Shore LIJ University Hospital where she focused on the preparation and execution of various fundraising events. Dana received a B.S. in Business Administration from Marist College.