CEO & Managing Director

Robert Conzo, CFP®, CPA*

Robert is Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director at The Wealth Alliance.

Robert is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and former CPA with over 20 years of experience across a variety of disciplines and was most recently ranked in the list of Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors**, New York 2022. He takes both an accounting and investment perspective to help clients develop a holistic financial plan to facilitate their Retirement, Cash Flow, Insurance, College Funding, Elder Care and Estate Planning strategies. Robert has extensive experience addressing Corporate needs ranging from; developing Corporate Retirement Plans, Non-Qualified Deferred Comp Plans, Debt Restructuring, Buy-Sell Agreements and other various planning concerns.

Prior to leading The Wealth Alliance, Robert spent over 11 years at Morgan Stanley where he earned the title of Executive Director. Robert was ranked as one of the region’s top producers in his peer group, allowing him to be recognized for multiple awards within and outside the firm. Previously, he worked at UBS for 8 years. Robert began his career at KPMG Peat Marwick and moved to BDO Seidman LLC, where he rose to the manager of the Financial Services Group focusing on broker-dealers and hedge funds. Due to his exceptional service and knowledge, Robert was hired by one of his clients as the Controller of a large hedge fund.

Robert holds a Bachelor’s Degree of Business Administration in Accounting and an Associate of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering. He currently resides in Bayberry Point with his wife and daughter.

rconzo@thewealthalliance.com

*former CPA

President & Managing Director

Eric Diton, CIMA®

Eric Diton is President & Managing Director of The Wealth Alliance.

Eric brings over 30 years of experience as a financial advisor to help clients focus on their complete financial picture – and was most recently ranked in the list of Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors**, Florida 2022. Prior to leading The Wealth Alliance, Eric spent over 10 years at Morgan Stanley, where he was the founder and principal of The Diton Group and earned the title of Managing Director. Eric was also a member of the prestigious Chairman’s Club at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in all ten years. Before that, Eric spent 14 years at UBS where he was a Senior Vice President-Investments, and taught retirement planning classes for over a decade.

Eric graduated from the Wharton School of Business with a dual major in Finance and Decision Sciences. He later graduated from Columbia University’s Executive MBA Program, where he was inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma, the business school honor society. In 2004, Eric returned to the Wharton School, where he completed the Certified Investment Management AnalystSM (CIMA®) Program.

Giving back to the community is one of Eric’s strongest beliefs. He was a founding member of two not-for-profit organizations: the Long Island Association for Financial Education (LIAFE) and the National Association of Financial Advisors (NFA). He has served on fund-raising committees for the Boy Scouts of America, United Jewish Appeal (UJA), and Temple Beth Torah. Eric has organized teams to walk in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. He plays a vital role in a unique charity called Songs of Love, where he is both a songwriter and fundraiser to help uplift children who are facing life-threatening diseases. As an alumnus of the Wharton School, he has interviewed local prospective high school students on behalf of the university and has been a member of the Penn Career Network as well, providing career guidance to alumni.

Eric resides in both Boca Raton, Florida, and Commack, NY, with Lori, his loving wife for over 30 years. They have two children. He enjoys tennis, golf, playing keyboards and singing in a band.

editon@thewealthalliance.com

Chief Financial Officer & Chief Compliance Officer

William Franey, CPA

William is Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer at The Wealth Alliance.

William has been in the financial services industry for over 25 years with specific experience in the broker-dealer, exchange and lending businesses. He has a diverse background in financial statement and regulatory reporting, operational and control processes, commercial technology platforms and financial trading products. He has broad experience, working for small to very large organizations.

William was formerly a Controller at Newtek Business Services, a provider of business and financial solutions. Prior to Newtek, he was the Chief Financial Officer at AmeriMerchant Holdings, a provider of Merchant Cash Advances and Business Loans to small and midsize companies. Prior to AmeriMercant, he served as the Vice President of Finance at the NYSE Euronext (New York Stock Exchange), a global operator of financial market and trading solutions. Previously, he was the Corporate Controller at NYFIX and Controller at Tullett Prebon, with an emphasis on overseeing their broker-dealer operations. He started his financial services career as an auditor for KPMG Peat Marwick LLP, where he worked in the Financial Services Group, focusing on auditing broker-dealers and mutual funds.

William is a graduate of Long Island University – C.W. Post and holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. He is a Certified Public Accountant and member of the AICPA. He currently resides in Hicksville, NY and has two daughters.

wfraney@thewealthalliance.com

Vice President & Executive Director

Seth Cohan, AIF, CLTC

Seth Cohan is Vice President & Executive Director of The Wealth Alliance.

Seth has a true passion for people. He loves working alongside his clients in planning and achieving long-term and short-term financial goals and aspirations. He is a consummate student of personal investing and takes great pride in sharing his endless interest in the markets as an important part of addressing his clients’ needs.

More than anything, Seth believes communication is paramount. He listens to his clients’ concerns above everything else. And with over 35 years of experience in providing independent financial and investment plans, he brings both an academic and real-world approach to every conversation. What’s more, Seth believes a fast-changing world demands financial planning be reviewed and revised time and again to keep pace, stay current, and continue to deliver investor’s goals.

His philosophies seem to be working. He is the founder of two successful financial advisory firms and today his clientele continues to include individuals and small businesses, as well as many high-net worth investors. Yet regardless of the size of their holdings, Seth believes their financial goals are of equal concern and require the same sense of importance and personal attention.

A graduate of The George Washington University with a degree focused on business, Seth is an Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF) and is certified to provide extended care planning (CLTC). He also holds several securities and insurance licenses.

Seth lives in Long Island, New York, and the Berkshires (Massachusetts) with his wife, Lori, of over 40 years. They have three daughters and enjoy spending as much time with their family as possible.

Vice President and Senior Financial Advisor

Paul Camhi, CFP®, CIMA®

Paul is Vice President and Senior Financial Advisor at The Wealth Alliance.

Paul brings over 20 years of experience in financial services. He is intimately involved in all aspects of The Wealth Alliance, and brings a diverse skill set to the firm. Paul focuses on meeting the wealth management needs for the firm’s high net worth clientele, as well as delivering exceptional client service.

Paul was formerly Assistant Vice President with The Diton Group at Morgan Stanley. He is both a Certified Financial Planner™ and Certified Investment Management AnalystSM.

Paul has a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Middlebury College where he was a member of the Division III football team. He is a sports enthusiast, an avid golfer and skier, and has completed multiple half marathons in addition to a mini-triathlon. He also serves as a Board Member for the Jericho Athletic Association, as well as a coach for various youth sports teams.

Paul has been married to his wife, Alissa, since 2007. They currently reside in Jericho, NY with their children.

pcamhi@thewealthalliance.com

Senior Financial Advisor

Peter Silber, CFP®

Peter is a Senior Financial Advisor at The Wealth Alliance.

Peter’s focus is on serving the financial needs of high net worth individual clients, as well as providing 401(k), Profit Sharing, and Pension Plan solutions to both individual and corporate clients. He has been in the financial services industry since 1981. The first twenty years of his career were spent as a Qualified Retirement Plan Consultant for several major employee benefits consulting firms. In this position, he advised plan participants and corporate plan sponsors regarding all retirement plan functions.

Peter joined UBS as a Financial Advisor in 2004 and then moved to Morgan Stanley with The Diton Group in 2009. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Finance from SUNY Albany and obtained the Certified Financial Planner™ designation in 2008.

Peter has been married to his wife Gail, since 1988, and currently resides in Holbrook, NY. They have four children.

psilber@thewealthalliance.com

Financial Advisor Associate & Financial Planner

Shawn Klotsche, CFP®, MBA

Shawn is a Financial Advisor Associate & Financial Planner at The Wealth Alliance.

Shawn specializes in Cash Flow Planning, Portfolio Management, Insurance, and Investment Analysis at The Wealth Alliance. Prior to joining the firm, Shawn was a member of one of the most successful financial planning teams at UBS for 5 years. He was an integral part of this team, assisting high net worth clients with the implementation and maintenance of their financial plans. In addition, Shawn was responsible for creating and maintaining the allocation of the team’s model portfolios. His commitment to client service is exemplary, and as such, his contribution to The Wealth Alliance is extremely valuable.

Shawn earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, as well as an MBA in Finance, from Molloy College. While maintaining his academic excellence, Shawn held a full-time job, and excelled as the captain of the school baseball team, which was a nationally ranked Division II team. His pitching talent resulted in four records at Molloy College that still stand today.

A hallmark of overall responsibility and discipline for a young person is demonstrated by achieving the rank of Eagle Scout from the Boy Scouts of America. Shawn earned this lofty honor as well. He currently resides in Wantagh, NY.

sklotsche@thewealthalliance.com

Financial Advisor

Adam Diton, CFP®

Adam is a Financial Advisor at The Wealth Alliance.

Adam is a strong believer in holistic financial planning and is passionate about helping clients accomplish their financial goals. He joined the firm in 2022, where he earned his designation as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™.

Prior to joining The Wealth Alliance, Adam held a number of positions at New York Life Investments and MainStay Funds. Most recently, as a Senior Internal Advisor Consultant, he oversaw the distribution of a wide variety of investments, including mutual funds, closed-end funds, ETF’s, separately managed accounts, and private placements. Prior to his time at New York Life Investments, Adam worked at Morgan Stanley as a Client Service Associate, where he earned his securities licenses, analyzed investments and assisted in a variety of administrative tasks.

Adam graduated from the Kogod School of Business at American University in 2016. Adam and his wife, Alli, reside in Mineola, NY. He enjoys traveling, hiking, and is a self-proclaimed foodie, often exploring new restaurants.

aditon@thewealthalliance.com

Financial Planning Associate

John C. Greiner

John is a Financial Planning Associate at The Wealth Alliance.

An exceptionally dedicated individual, John is a welcome addition to The Wealth Alliance team. John achieved the honor of being on the Dean’s List throughout his studies at SUNY Binghamton, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Financial Economics. He recently earned his Master’s Degree in Accounting at The University of Scranton, with the goal of becoming a Certified Public Accountant. John specializes in Retirement Plan Analysis, Portfolio Management, and Cash Flow Planning at The Wealth Alliance.

Prior to joining the firm, John worked as an accounting intern at MD Sass Investors in New York, and as a wealth management intern at Morgan Stanley. John developed his customer service acumen at Enterprise Holdings and has honed these skills at The Wealth Alliance.

In his free time, John enjoys fishing, playing golf, and spending time with family and friends. He is a talented singer and saxophone player, and has performed with the Harpur Studio Jazz Ensemble at Binghamton University.

jgreiner@thewealthalliance.com

Senior Registered Client Associate

Sybil Fisher, CRPC®, CRPS®

Sybil is a Senior Registered Client Associate at The Wealth Alliance.

Sybil has over 30 years of experience in the banking and financial services industries and has cultivated long-term and trusted relationships with clients. She holds both the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor® and Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist® designations. Sybil was formerly a Portfolio Associate at the Diton Group at Morgan Stanley and has acquired diverse knowledge of both front and back office operations, in roles ranging from customer service in a local bank to Office Manager at a Wall Street firm.

Sybil enjoys kayaking, gardening and stargazing with her husband.

sfisher@thewealthalliance.com

Senior Registered Client Associate & Office Manager

Cynthia Arzt, CRPC®

Cynthia is a Senior Registered Client Associate, a Corporate Retirement Planning Consultant, and the Office Manager at The Wealth Alliance.

Cynthia brings over 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has held positions of Operations Controller, Senior Client Associate and Producing Managers Assistant at Merrill Lynch. She was in the Financial Advisor Training program at Morgan Stanley as well. Her strong operations and administrative background, as well as her positive attitude, make her a perfect fit for working with our clients.

Cynthia earned her Bachelor of Arts from Dowling College. She lives on the South Shore of Long Island, NY, with her husband, three children and two dogs.

carzt@thewealthalliance.com

Senior Registered Client Associate

Diana J. Marcin

Diana is a Senior Registered Client Associate at The Wealth Alliance.

Diana has been in the financial services industry since 1997, and brings a broad range of experience, from working on Wall Street trading desks to institutional money manager analysis.

Diana moved to the wealth management side of financial services in 2008. She joined Morgan Stanley in 2011 and was most recently a member of the Diton Group at Morgan Stanley, before joining The Wealth Alliance.

Diana has a Bachelor of Science degree from Adelphi University. She enjoys biking, hiking, fishing and vacationing with her family. Diana has been happily married to her husband, John, since 2006, and resides in Smithtown, NY, with their two children.

dmarcin@thewealthalliance.com

Senior Registered Client Associate

Regina Connelly

Regina is a Senior Registered Client Service Associate at The Wealth Alliance.

Regina has been in the financial services industry since 1983. Before joining our firm in September 2019, she worked at UBS Financial Services for 35 years in operations, management, and as a Client Service Associate.

Regina has a Bachelor of Science from CW Post University. She enjoys exercising, hiking, the beach, and spending time with her family. Regina has been married to her husband, Pete, for 35 years and has two children.

rconnelly@thewealthalliance.com

Senior Client Service Associate

Janet Tilchen

Janet is a Senior Client Service Associate at The Wealth Alliance.

Janet has been working in the investment advisory field since 2015. Prior to that, she held various positions at prestigious firms – she was an accountant at Bernstein and Freedman CPA’s, worked in the Trusts and Estates area at Morgan Guaranty Trust Company, and was a Senior Executive Assistant at a major insurance brokerage firm.

Janet uses her experience and innate skills to attend to the needs of clients. She is passionate and enthusiastic about service and understands the importance of communicating effectively with people. Janet never lets anything “sit” on her desk and works hard to get things done in a timely manner on behalf of her clients.

Janet has two children and enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and meeting new people.

jtilchen@thewealthalliance.com

Client Service Associate

Alexandra Bernard, MBA

Alexandra is a Client Service Associate at The Wealth Alliance.

Alexandra is a dedicated individual and welcome addition to The Wealth Alliance team. Alexandra earned her MBA from Stony Brook University. While obtaining her degree, she worked full-time at her family’s business as the Operations Manager. Her customer service expertise has been refined from managing the relations and operations side of a small business. As such, Alexandra’s experiences have allowed her to become well-rounded when it comes to client servicing. She comes from a family of entrepreneurs and financial professionals who have influenced Alexandra to pursue her career at The Wealth Alliance. In her spare time, Alexandra enjoys snowboarding, golfing, traveling, exercising, and spending time at the beach. She currently resides in Smithtown, NY with her family and kitty, Rusty.

abernard@thewealthalliance.com

Client Service Associate

Anika Vorndamme-Cajigal, MS

Anika is a Client Service Associate at The Wealth Alliance.

Born and raised in Germany, Anika moved to Long Island in 2004 to work as Director of Global Franchising for a Marketing & Consulting Firm in New York. Throughout her professional career, she has worked and gained experience in the fields of marketing, global licensing, and customer care. Bilingual in German and English, she has gained expertise across various industries, gaining insights into business customs with partners nationally and across the globe.

Anika holds a Master’s Degree of Arts and Sciences from the University of Marburg, Germany and Connecticut State University in Danbury, and has lived and worked in Australia, the U.S., and native Germany. She enjoys traveling, reading, sports, and spending time with her family. Anika has been happily married to her husband, Joe, since 2008 and resides on the South Shore with their three children, Lili, Kay, and Baily.

acajigal@thewealthalliance.com

Assistant Controller

Priya Gosain, MS

Priya is Assistant Controller at The Wealth Alliance.

Priya has gained extensive experience as a corporate accountant for over 15 years, and has worked for several Wall Street firms, including Tullett Prebon, Louis Capital Markets, and Cantor Fitzgerald. Over the span of her career, she has specialized in the areas of compensation, financial analysis, and financial reporting, and has worked closely with regulatory, compliance, and operations teams. She has also spearheaded many special projects, such as crafting and implementing company policies, formulating vital cash flow projections, and assisting with high-level corporate restructuring. Her most outstanding job qualities are her diligence in resolving technical issues, her excellent communications skills, and her high ethical standards. As the Assistant Controller, she maintains the accuracy of the firm’s books and records, while assisting with other important tasks. Priya holds both BS and MS degrees in Accounting from St. John’s University in New York.

Priya is a former dance instructor, an avid member of her church, and a health/fitness enthusiast. She currently resides in Kings Park, New York, with her family. Priya’s gregarious and uplifting personality make her well-liked and appreciated by her friends, family, and co-workers.

pgosain@thewealthalliance.com

Vice President

Maria Paolo

Maria is Vice President at The Wealth Alliance.

Maria is an innovative and driven accounting professional with over 25 years of experience in financial services, working for broker-dealer, liquidity exchanges and lending businesses. She has a diverse background in financial statement and regulatory reporting, management reporting, variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, treasury management, as well as operational and internal control processes. Maria has experience working for small to large organizations in both the private and public sectors. She helped these organizations define their strategic direction, create new business plans, and develop financial policies and procedures to improve performance and productivity.

As a Vice President, Maria works in conjunction with the Chief Financial Officer in ensuring the firm is meeting clients’ needs to the highest fiduciary, legal, and regulatory standards.

Maria was formerly a Controller at Newtek Business Services, a provider of business and financial solutions. Prior to Newtek, she was the Director of Finance at AmeriMerchant Holdings, a provider of Merchant Cash Advances and Business Loans to small and midsize companies. Prior to AmeriMerchant, she served as Vice President of Finance at ConvergEx Group, LLC, an agency-focused brokerage, and trading service provider. Previously, she was the Accounting Manager at NYFIX and Senior Accountant at Tullett Prebon, managing their broker-dealer accounting. Maria began her Wall Street career as Business Analyst at Goldman Sachs.

Maria is a graduate of St. John’s University and holds a Bachelor of Science in Management specializing in Finance and Accounting. She currently resides in Astoria, New York. Maria enjoys traveling and spending time with her family and friends.

mpaolo@thewealthalliance.com

Office Administrator & Operations Associate

Christine McKiernan

Christine is the Office Administrator and an Operations Associate at The Wealth Alliance.

Christine joined The Wealth Alliance team with an extensive background in office management. She is highly motivated, detail-oriented, and has a strong work ethic. Her determination and dedication to accomplishing goals are driving forces that make her excited to come to work every day. With 20 years of experience in the real estate and appraisal industries, she is accustomed to working with strict deadlines and being well organized in a dynamic environment.

Christine resides in Long Island, New York where she loves to spend time with her family, especially her two children, and their dog.

cmckiernan@thewealthalliance.com