Michael brings a 30-year background in luxury goods to his real estate practice. His jewelry stores were nationally recognized and introduced some of the most important new jewelry designers to the American market over 20-plus years of operation. His highly regarded wine and spirits boutique specializes in unique and hard-to-find bottling and has been recognized by both consumer and trade publications for its selection and store design.

Michael is an expert in Manhattan neighborhoods especially the Upper East Side where he has run businesses and lived for 25 years. He brings a unique perspective to real estate by having a true inside view of the market through his extensive interactions with his broad client base. This insight makes him uniquely qualified to find you your next home.

Ross Arnel, LUTCF is the founder and president of Arnel Associates LLC. He was educated at Widener University and lives in Edison, New Jersey.

Teri Axel is President of Herricks Travel, American Express. For over 50 years, Herricks Travel has provided travel services including leisure vacations, cruises, honeymoons and multi-generation travel. Herricks Travel has a fully integrated corporate travel department. With a staff of over 25 consultants, Herricks Travel is a full service travel agency.

Bea is a commercial real estate attorney specializing in the acquisition, development, sale and leasing of commercial real estate as well as joint venture representation for the investment in commercial real estate.  After practicing in big firms, Bea formed Drechsler & Drechsler LLP, a boutique law firm and focuses on all asset types, including office, hotel, retail and multi-family.

Matt is the president and second-generation owner of West Side Movers a full service moving and storage company founded by his father and mother in 1972. Matt manages the day to day activities at West Side Movers and he is your point of contact from the initial estimate leading up to moving day.

Matt was born, raised and presently lives on the Upper West Side. Matt earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Syracuse University. When he is not busy makin’ moves Matt enjoys traveling, learning to play golf and attending live sporting events.

Amy Fletcher is the owner and sole proprietor of A. E. Fletcher Photography. She was educated at Ohio Wesleyan University and lives in Brooklyn.

Abby began her career working in Connecticut for a local television show as a project coordinator and soon made her way to New York where she was responsible for coordinating, managing and planning live shows and tours throughout the United States for MSNBC.  Abby has since taken her talents to working with various companies, large and small, helping them project manage, plan and execute their events and ensure all details are met with precision and accuracy creating the perfect event. Whether it be a small corporate dinner or a fundraising dinner, Abby ensures her clients always get the attention they deserve.

Michael is a New York licensed CPA and member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), New York State Society of CPAs (NYSSCPA), and a Diamond Level QuickBooks Pro Advisor. He has a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Master of Science in Business Economics from Brooklyn College – City University of New York, where he is an Adjunct Professor.

At Goldfine & Company, started by Michael’s father in the 1950’s, Michael supervises a team of accountants, directing set-up and maintenance of computerized accounting systems for business clientele. He represents and negotiates with the IRS, NYS Sales Tax, and various government agencies.

The company consults on a variety of tax and general accounting issues. Specific services provided for individuals and businesses include tax preparation, accounting, financial statement audits, QuickBooks bookkeeping, financial statement preparation and projection, business formation, and payroll. The firm also provides direction in compliance for sales and payroll tax returns and insurance audits (labor, workers’ compensation, disability).

David Goldstein is the owner of DMG Consulting. David has over 20 years experience supporting small business with the technology it takes to keep their business up and running. David started DMG Consulting in 2002 from a very convenient mid-town location.

DMG Consulting is a full-service Technology consulting company providing outsourced tech support and network design for small and mid-sized businesses in and around New York City. We specialize in supporting companies with multiple locations. Our client list covers a broad range of industries and professions with staffs as small as one and as large as 350.

Our mission with each service client is to provide behind-the-scenes tech support so proactive in maintenance, backup and software updates that our clients rarely have to call us for troubleshooting network issues. We strive to eliminate the ‘problem-fix’ cycle many businesses feel trapped in with their tech company.

Gavin Grusd is a seasoned corporate and securities attorney. He is a Partner and Shareholder in Ruskin Moscou Faltischek P.C.  He counsels entrepreneurial, family and institutional businesses and their owners in all material aspects of their business lives, ranging from early-stage through growth and maturity to exit.

Practice areas include:

• Business formation, owner and investor relationships, deal structure and strategy, and business succession.
• Business mergers, acquisitions, and sales.
• Capital formation and financing through angel, venture and institutional investments; private placements and public offerings of equity and convertible securities; and loan financing.
• Commercial relationships including, manufacturing, distribution, licensing, e-commerce, technology and joint ventures.
• Advising company boards of directors and managers on their duties and responsibilities, and on corporate governance issues.
• Representing public companies in all facets of securities regulation compliance and reporting.
• Executive compensation and equity incentives.

Gavin is a member of the New York, Connecticut and Washington D.C. bars.

Neville Grusd is the president of the Merchant Financial Corporation in Manhattan. He was educated at the University of Cape Town and is the author of Advanced Accounting.

J. Michael Leffler, “Mike” is with New York Community Bank and is active in lending to middle-market companies located in New York City and the Tri-State area.

Janet Levitt is a managing director at iQ Venture Advisors LLC, based in Manhattan. She was educated at Barnard College, Harvard University and Columbia Business School and currently lives on the Upper East Side.

Melora Love is a highly experienced residential mortgage originator who helps individuals and families achieve their dreams of home ownership.

With over 23 years of experience in the mortgage industry, she has worked for two of the most reputable banks in the country: Chase and Wells Fargo. During her time at Chase, Melora ranked 5th in the nation as a top producer, and at Wells Fargo, she consistently remained part of the elite Leader’s Club, which is reserved for the top national producers. Throughout her career, Melora successfully closed more than $2 billion in mortgage volume.

In November of 2023, Melora joined Cross Country Mortgage, the third-largest lender in the nation, which offers a wide range of nearly 200 mortgage loan options. Melora prides herself on keeping her clients informed through every stage of what can be an intimidating process.

Committed to ensuring that her clients feel valued and cared for, she views her work as more than a transaction. Melora never loses sight of the real people and the real dreams that are at stake.

Chris Min currently serves as the Chief Medical Officer and interim Chief Executive Officer of Longeveron, Inc, a biotechnology company specializing on the development of regenerative therapies for a rare pediatric condition, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, as well as two disease of the elderly: Aging-related Frailty and Alzheimer’s Disease. He

 joined Longeveron in April 2022. He is a board certified neurologist and has over 20 years of experience in research in neuroscience, biochemistry and structural biology. He has had clinical development experience in both big pharma, having spent 8 years in early clinical development, as well as in biotech startups since 2018. While at Merck, he conducted the pivotal Phase 1 clinical safety trial that led to the 2015 approval of Bridion™, a drug indicated for the reversal of neuromuscular blockade induced by rocuronium or vecuronium, typically during surgery.  Bridion® was the first novel anesthesia product in over two decades. He has served in increasingly senior roles at BlueRock Therapeutics, Cerevel Therapeutics and Enterin Inc. previously conducting trials in Phase 1 and Phase 2 across multiple neurologic indications including Alzheimer Disease, Parkinson Disease and migraine headaches. Prior to his industry experience, Dr. Min served as a research clinician, faculty member, and attending physician at Columbia University Irving Medical Center and Harlem Hospital. Dr. Min earned an M.D. from the Weill Medical College of Cornell University, a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from The Rockefeller University and a B.A. in Biochemical Sciences from Harvard University.

A leader in the NY architecture community, Ronnette Riley brings a commitment to
design quality and an ability to translate clients’ goals into successful, effective solutions.
The work of her 25-person namesake firm, founded in 1987, has been featured in
numerous publications and won over 60 design awards. The firm has an impressive
range of institutional, corporate, hospitality, retail and residential projects. The firm has
been recognized for multiple retail stores, including: the first Apple Store and the recently
completed John Barrett Salon, as well as several Park Avenue apartments. RRA has
successfully completed over 700 residential projects including, condos, co-ops,
townhouses, new construction projects and offices for various banks, law firms and tech
companies. In addition to retail and offices, projects for public clients include fire
stations, courthouses, schools, universities and transportation agencies.
Before founding Ronnette Riley Architect in 1987, Ms. Riley spent eight years in the
architectural practice of Philip Johnson and John Burgee. She served as Project
Architect for the “Lipstick Building” at 53rd and Third in Manhattan, responsible for
design through final construction, and Republic Bank, now the Bank of America Center
in Houston. She is an active member and a former chair of the National AIA Committee
on Design and former advisory group member of the Retail and Entertainment
Knowledge Community. Ronnette is the Director at Large for the National Association of
Women Business Owners in NYC and has been an adjunct professor at NYU’s
SCHACK Institute of Real Estate and the School of Visual Arts.

Jan Roda, PhD, is a practicing psychiatrist based in Manhattan.

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Laurie Shahon is the president of the Wilton Capital Group. Educated at Wellesley College and at Columbia University, she lives in Brooklyn.

Aaron Shelden is a Financial Services Professional with NYLIFE Securities LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC, a Licensed Insurance Agency, 777 Westchester Ave, White Plains, NY and an agent with New York Life Insurance Company helping to provide protection with life insurance, long-term care insurance and income annuities*. He was educated at Brooklyn College and at New York University.

*Issued by New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation.

Malka Treuhaft is a principal at Truision Inc., a web services and business intelligence firm based in New York.

Internet technology: marketing, strategy, software, design and hosting since 1994. https://www.dppl.com

Jay Zimner (’03), the founder and principal of Zimner Law, P.C., is a skilled problem solver who represents individuals and businesses in a wide variety of legal matters and proceedings. Jay has particular interest in real estate transactions, contract negotiations, and civil litigation. He has appeared in various courts in New York and Connecticut, and he has been successful in appeals before the Appellate Term and the Appellate Division.

Born and raised in Arizona, Jay earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Arizona and his J.D. from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. He is admitted to practice law in New York, Connecticut, and the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.