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Rich Zito is a CFP® Professional, a Chartered Mutual Fund Counselor, and the co-founder of Flynn Zito Capital Management, LLC, specializing in providing high-net-worth individuals and their trusts, business owners and their corporations, widows and widowers, media personalities, professional athletes and other high-profile clientele, with comprehensive financial planning, private wealth management, strategic and tactical asset allocation and full, independent investment management services.  He has been in practice since 1992.

An invaluable resource to his clients and the media, as well as tax, legal and other financial professionals, Rich has appeared on CNN as well as been interviewed by or featured in Investment News, Reuters, Yahoo! Finance, Journal of Financial Planning, Smart Money, New York Magazine, Financial Advisor Magazine, CNNMoney.com, Huffington Post, and many more.  Rich has also contributed to several personal finance books.

Rich has been active on many public and political forums, most notably as Communications Director for the election campaign of Judge W. Gerard Asher, New York State Supreme Court Justice.  His knowledge and experience has helped to enhance his skills as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and has made him a highly sought after resource for high profile organizations. 

Rich gives much of his time to charity and family.  He generously donates resources to several worthy causes and is an active advocate for cancer research.  Always a champion of financial literacy, he started a scholarship fund for finance majors at Adelphi University which awards an annual scholarship benefit to deserving students, and is recognized as a Major Benefactor for the school.

Steve joined Flynn Zito after spending nearly four years at Fidelity Investments. At Fidelity, Steve counseled and guided clients with assets ranging from $100,000 to $10,000,000. Most of his day was spent educating clients on all aspects of the market and how most efficiently to pursue their financial goals, whether that be through wealth accumulation and preservation strategies, retirement planning, income planning or 529 plans.

Prior to Fidelity Steve spent 15 years on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange for Goldman Sachs. He was a Designated Market Maker in stocks representing many aspects of the S&P 500 and totaling over $50B in market capitalization. He specialized in risk management and in overseas markets, focusing on Asia, India and Great Britain. Steve holds a Series 7, 63, and 4 Registrations with LPL Financial.

Steve grew up on Long Island and attended Hofstra University, graduating with honors in Communication Arts. He is an avid runner, hockey player, film buff and Bob Dylan fan. He is active in Kiva, a micro-financing charity that seeks to raise capital for Third World small business owners and entrepreneurs. When he is not doing any of those things, Steve’s favorite pastime is spending time with his wife, two children and his dog, Gordie. 

Tina began her financial career in 2005 as an intern for Flynn Zito Capital Management, LLC, while studying Economics and Applied Mathematics at Hunter College in New York City.  After learning many key elements of the business, she ventured off to other fields such as Real Estate and Insurance. 

In 2008, Tina returned to Flynn Zito Capital Management, LLC as a general assistant.   With dedication to her work and knowledge of account processes, she has risen to become the Operations Department Manager.  Her focus is to make our client's experience of opening new accounts and maintenance as effortless as possible.

Tina was born on Long Island and has called it home ever since.  In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her son, crocheting and writing.

Mitchell serves as a Trade Desk Operations Associate for Flynn Zito. He holds a degree in Finance from the Lubin School of Business at Pace University in New York City. He began his financial career as an intern for the firm in 2017. Mitchell is excited to utilize the skills he has learned through his college education and internship experience now as a full-time member of the firm.

​Mitchell was born and raised on Long Island and enjoys playing sports, snowboarding, painting and spending time with family.

Peyton first joined Flynn Zito as a Communications Intern in college, running our social media accounts. Today Peyton holds the title of Operations Associate. Peyton received her Bachelor’s Degree with Honors from Sarah Lawrence College in 2019. During college, she played Division III Soccer as a Midfielder and was a prominent member of the Disability Alliance. Peyton wrote our corporate sustainability practices and facilitates opening new client accounts. She brings her strong sense of initiative, skilled communication, and creative problem solving to her role at Flynn Zito. 

Cole graduated with a Master's Degree in Finance from the Graduate School of Business at Bentley University, as well as a Bachelor's Degree in Economics & Finance with Honors. He started his financial career at GraniteShares ETFs in New York City, working with innovative Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) products in US Equities, Commodities & Fixed Income.

Cole holds his Series 7 and Series 63 with LPL Financial, and Series 65 securities licenses with Flynn Zito Capital Management, as well as the Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor℠ (APMA®) designation. Additionally, Cole has published financial research with contributions to the NRHC. He is excited to continue his career as a full-time member of Flynn Zito supporting our advisors.

Outside of the office, Cole enjoys country music, playing hockey, and traveling around the world.