OUR EXPERIENCE
With more than 100 years of combined experience, we have earned the industry’s most respected credentials from the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute, Certified Financial Planning Board and Masters of Business Administration from private Ivy League Universities.
Philip G. Palumbo, CFP®
Founder, CEO and Chief Investment Officer
PHILIP G. PALUMBO, CFP
Founder, CEO and Chief Investment Officer
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Philip G. Palumbo is Founder, CEO and Chief Investment Officer of Palumbo Wealth Management. He is a contributor on CNBC, Bloomberg, Reuters, TD Ameritrade Network, and Cheddar News. His market insights have been quoted in such leading publications as The Wall Street Journal and Barron’s. He has authored, Make Work Optional, a book dedicated to assisting individuals and families on how to properly plan and invest their money. He served as Senior Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager at UBS before forming Palumbo Wealth Management, a full-service boutique wealth management firm.Over the past 20 years, Philip has held senior roles with several major financial institutions and he has successfully assisted families and individuals navigate some of the most challenging market environments in recent history. The leadership Philip provided for his clients during these difficult markets has helped them achieve their most important financial goals as they prepare for retirement.
Philip’s UBS practice, the Palumbo Wealth Management Group, was a premiere Long Island-based wealth management team. He has lectured and taught several thousands of families and individuals throughout his career at a major university on subjects such as retirement and investment planning, tax, estate and trust planning, family governance and asset protection.
Philip has long held a tremendous inner passion for delivering exceptional financial advice and guidance to his clients and always putting their interest first before anyone else, no matter what. He has always felt that the way financial institutions deliver wealth management can be greatly improved. For this reason, Philip registered Palumbo Wealth Management as a Registered Investment Advisor. His vision was to create an environment where the only focus was on what is best for their clients.
Philip wants clients to know that the Palumbo Wealth Management serves as legal fiduciaries on every piece of advice it gives them and the firm has unlimited access to the best in breed products, services and research that are available within the financial services industry. Palumbo Wealth Management isn’t just focused on profits, but rather on delivering an incredible world class experience and service offerings that would make clients proud.
As the firm’s Chief Investment Officer, Philip has spent countless hours researching the changing economic environments and how various investment categories have performed over a 50-year time period. His findings from this research are the foundation to the investment models he utilizes to assist his clients in achieving their financial goals. Philip has 20 years of experience managing money over some of the most difficult and volatile market periods in history and he has used this experience and research to guide his clients effectively in achieving their financial goals.
Philip feels we all get one chance at life. Putting your best self forward and doing what you feel is right based on your core values and beliefs systems, is the WHY behind forming Palumbo Wealth Management.
Philip has earned the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designation. This designation is awarded to individuals who complete two years of specialized education, pass a comprehensive two-day examination, have required experience and meet ethical and continuing education requirements. Topics covered include retirement planning, insurance, employee-benefit planning, income planning, estate and trust planning, tax planning and investment strategies.
Philip received his B.A. in finance from Towson University where he played Division I Lacrosse. He resides in Manhasset, New York with his wife Melissa and their three sons, Philip, Andrew and Matthew. In his free time, Philip has a deep passion for coaching his three boys’ lacrosse teams, reading investment books, weight training, playing golf and most importantly, spending time with his family.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, CFP® (with plaque design), and CFP® (with flame design) in the U.S., which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
Our Team
Killana Williams
Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Office
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Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer
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Killana is Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer at Palumbo Wealth Management. Killana’s roles and responsibilities are to work closely with our independent compliance partner, AdvisorAssist, to ensure the firm is in compliance with state and federal regulations. AdvisorAssist’s CEO and founder, Christopher Winn, has more than 26 years of financial services experience with a focus on regulatory compliance. His firm advises Killana on creating structured annual training, risk assessments, forensic testing, policies and procedures development and compliance technology. AdvisorAssist also independently performs mock examinations, business continuity testing, cyber security preparation, books and records review, risk analysis, forensic testing and compliance training.With 18 years of experience in the financial services industry, Killana oversees all corporate and operational aspects of the firm, providing efficiencies and scalability. She works closely with the CEO in creating and executing the company’s strategic initiatives while managing the day-to-day operations of the firm.Killana’s most recent roles at UBS Financial Inc. were as Client Service Associate (CSA) to the Palumbo Wealth Management Group at UBS and Branch Operations Administration (BOA). In her CSA role, she was responsible for enhancing the client experience by servicing clients and providing operational and administrative support. As a BOA, she was responsible for communicating and implementing firm administrative and risk management guidelines and policies, supporting and driving strategic firm initiatives and maintaining risk awareness and regulatory knowledge.
Killana holds a bachelor of science degree in business with a concentration in finance from the New York Institute of Technology (NYIT). She resides in Rosedale, New York with her husband Alvin and their two children, Andrew and Aaron.
Peter Dizdar
Senior Private Wealth Advisor
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Senior Private Wealth Advisor
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Peter joined Palumbo Wealth Management as Senior Private Wealth Advisor in February 2021. He brings more than 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, specializing in structured finance and wealth management. He has held senior roles at some of the nation’s largest financial institutions. Peter serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, helping them to understand their risk exposures and build a comprehensive plan.
With a passion for finance combined with leadership ability, affable personality and a strong desire to achieve, Peter has attained the skill set required to help individuals and families implement a sound financial plan. His career experiences have led him to see how most households suffer from limited planning and financial literacy.
Peter brings years of experience and focus in structured finance and wealth management that include various roles at the rating agencies, trust shops and one of the largest issuers of prime/Alt-A securities. Having held primary responsibility for closing billions in securitizations, he understands the pressures of time sensitivity and the duties required to succeed.
During his career, Peter has learned complex financial structures, raised institutional and retail equity, provided advanced motivational leadership and conducted strategic planning. He successfully launched a New York City office and expanded a Dallas-based private equity/commercial real estate firm’s footprint to the Northeast. Peter marketed the company, its funds and single property assets, and he garnered new investments while exploring potential expansion into wealth management.
Having obtained his Series 7, 66, 24 and life/health insurance licenses, Peter served as a Financial Advisor at AXA Advisors where he quickly excelled and received the company’s Rising Star Award three out of four times in the first 12 months of production. As a result, Peter was nominated to enter the firm’s management program and he completed the prestigious financial certification program offered by the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Peter managed and led large global teams and developed bench strength by training and mentoring junior advisors. He guided them in growing their book of business while maintaining his current clients and increasing his personal sales for his broader team. Peter’s drive and dedication enabled him secure his place as Managing Director at TrueNorth Financial Solutions, to serve as a member of its Executive Leadership Committee, and to lead the growth and development of the firm’s New York City office.
In his spare time, Peter enjoys watching any of his three children, Nicholas, Dylan and Juliana, participate in their sports and activities. He is active in his community by serving on the local board for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and helping to raise awareness and find a cure to end childhood cancer. Peter supports the LUNGevity Foundation as well as other charities that are dear to the family. He is a strong advocate for promoting financial literacy in underserved communities as well as exposing young students to the benefits of investing and planning. Peter and his wife Elissa enjoy their date nights as well as reading, hiking and working around the house when time permits.
Doug Augenthaler, CFA®
Chief Portfolio Strategist
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DOUG AUGENTHALER, CFA®
Chief Portfolio Strategist
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As a CFA® charterholder, Douglas is Chief Portfolio Strategist at Palumbo Wealth Management. He has spent his entire career engaged in investment research of both fixed income and equity securities. Douglas’ broad industry experience includes research ranging from basic industry manufacturing and services to energy and software. His fixed income experience includes credit analysis and ratings for municipal and corporate issuers.
Douglas has often been cited as a top investment analyst for the accuracy of his forecasts and the performance of his security selections. He earned a place on the Institutional Investor “All-American” research team eight times and was recognized as a top analyst in The Wall Street Journal annual survey on several occasions. In 2000, Douglas was featured in a story on thestreet.com entitled, “The Analyst Who Saved My Life.”
After 9/11, Douglas reviewed his career objectives and professional goals. In the early 2000s, he partnered with a former Oppenheimer colleague to co-manage a fund of a hedge funds portfolio at Highbrace Capital, a multi-family office. While at Highbrace, Douglas founded Highbrace Advisors to address individual investors’ needs. He has been an independent financial advisor and planner ever since.
Douglas began his investment career at Moody’s Investors Service in 1978. He joined E.F. Hutton as a research analyst in 1980 and advanced to the role of First Vice President. Douglas moved to Dean Witter Reynolds for two years and then joined Oppenheimer & Co. where he was named a Managing Director.
Douglas is a CFA® charterholder and a Certified Financial Planner®. He is a graduate of Boston College with a bachelor’s degree in finance and he holds an M.S. degree in investment management from Pace University. In his free time, Douglas teaches finance classes at a local university and adult education classes on investing. He is on the advisory board of Hope Funds for Cancer Research where he serves on the Finance and Investment Committees.
CFA® and Chartered Financial Analyst® are registered trademarks owned by CFA Institute. Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, CFP® (with plaque design), and CFP® (with flame design) in the U.S., which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
William L. Gordon
Senior Advisor
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Senior Advisor
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Bill Gordon serves as Senior Advisor and Consultant to Palumbo Wealth Management, working directly with the CEO to assist in firm strategy, investment oversight and the potential incorporation of alternative investments and other family office services.
Bill brings extensive leadership, knowledge and experience to the firm with more than 37 years in financial services. He started his career at Merrill Lynch Capital Markets advising corporations, pension funds and institutions regarding cash and pension management across all asset classes, including private equity, hedge funds, real estate and other alternative investments. He went on to serve as Managing Director, Prime Brokerage. In 1995, Bill moved to the buy-side as Managing Director of the Institutional Division at PaineWebber’s Mitchell Hutchins Asset Management. He then founded Dix Hills Partners, LLC, an alternative global fixed income strategy, serving as CEO and CCO and growing the firm from $1 million to 1.2 billion in seven years.
Bill holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School. Bill currently serves on the M.S. Programs Alumni Board for the Lally School of Management at Rensselaer. He resides in Peconic on the North Fork of Long Island with his wife Victoria. He is a life-long boater, plays golf and remains active with several not-for-profit activities across Long Island.
Stephen J. Engel
Senior Private Wealth Advisor
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Senior Private Wealth Advisor
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Stephen J. Engel is a Senior Private Wealth Advisor at Palumbo Wealth Management. He serves as a personal CFO to his clients and assists them in any financial situation that arises. Steve’s focus is on investment management, trust and estate planning, risk management, incapacity planning and income planning. He also serves as a fiduciary when assisting clients through the planning process.
Steve has worked in the financial services industry for nine years and most recently held the role of Wealth Management Advisor at TIAA where he provided his clients with detailed financial analysis and advice related to retirement, investment strategies, risk management, estate planning, insurance and lending. He holds the Series 7, 63 and 66 certifications.
A 2009 graduate of Hofstra University, Steve obtained a bachelor’s degree in finance and business administration from the university’s Frank G. Zarb School of Business. Steve, his wife Rachel and their son Jack reside in Plainview, New York with their dog Lucas. He volunteers for the Thanksgiving Warm Meal & Coat Drive Event and spends his free time with his immediate family, a niece and a nephew. Steve also enjoys going to the beach, skiing, hiking and playing golf.
Matthew J. Davie IV
Private Wealth Executive
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Private Wealth Executive
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Matthew J. Davie IV is our Private Wealth Executive, focusing the majority of his time on financial planning implementation and assisting in building our business development efforts.Matthew joins us from Hudson Insulation of NY after twelve years in several roles across his family’s building materials and construction businesses. Starting in operations, he grew to assume a variety of management roles in client and operations management, as well as sales across several of the entities. He brings a deep understanding of delivering a great client experience and managing client relationships.
Matthew’s leadership skills were apparent in his rise to Board Member for the Queens-Bronx Building Association, a 50-year-old association devoted entirely to protecting the interests of all involved with the region’s building community.
A 2011 graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Matthew was a Communications Studies Major, B.A. with an undergraduate focus in Economics. While attending school, Matthew excelled on the Men’s Division 1 Lacrosse team as a four-year letterman for UNC’s perennial top 10 program and earning ACC Academic Honors in his time.
Matthew resides in Huntington, New York with his wife Erin and their son Luca. He has a passion for coaching lacrosse, playing golf, running 5K’s and half-marathons, and spending quality time with his family and friends.