Practice Strengths

Mr. Pagano specializes in providing accounting, auditing, regulatory, and consulting services in the financial services field, including a wide range of broker/dealers, traders, and investment partnerships. Mr. Pagano has been in public accounting for over 25 years and prior to that he served as a senior examiner for the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD). Mr. Pagano has also been involved in other regulated industries including insurance companies and credit unions.

Licenses

Certified Public Accountant, New York

Certified Public Accountant, California

Certified Public Accountants, Connecticut

Education

BA in Public Accounting, Queens College, City University of New York

Affiliations

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants

Stock Brokerage Committee, Chairman (1999 - 2001) (1986 – 1988)

Accounting and Auditing Committee, Nassau Chapter

Securities Industry Association

Compliance & Legal Division

Financial Management Division

Wall Street Tax Association

Publications and Speeches

Broker Dealer Conference, NYSSCPA, May 2008, New York, NY

Broker Dealer Conference, NYSSCPA, May 2007, New York, NY

Audit Issues of Broker Dealers, December 2007, New York, NY