Abbott Capital

Paolo ParzialeManaging Director, Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Parziale oversees the financial accounting and administration of all fund products, including the preparation of all fund financial reports and tax filings as well as Abbott’s corporate accounting function. Prior to joining Abbott Capital in 2002, Mr. Parziale was an Audit Senior at Ernst & Young, where he worked on audits of investment management firms and various types of commingled funds. Mr. Parziale received his B.S. in Accounting from St. John’s University, his M.B.A. in Finance from New York University and his C.P.A. from the State of New York.

Prior Experience:

Ernst & Young

Education & Accreditations:

St. John’s University, B.S. in Accounting
New York University, M.B.A in Finance

CPA, State of New York

Joseph C. JulianoDirector, Operations

Mr. Juliano is responsible for day-to-day oversight of several of Abbott Capital’s operational and administrative activities. In particular, he manages the team responsible for the firm’s investment recordkeeping activities, separate account reporting, and the calculation of various performance analytics.

Prior Experience:

Investec Ernst & Company

Education & Accreditations:

State University of New York at Old Westbury, B.S. in Finance
Fordham University, M.B.A.

Jennifer T. LagnadoDirector, Corporate Operations

Ms. Lagnado is responsible for the day-to-day management of Abbott Capital’s corporate accounting activities. She also manages the firm’s human resources activities, including staff recruitment, facilitation of employee training, and benefits administration.

Prior Experience:

KPMG, LLP
McGladrey and Pullen

Education & Accreditations:

State University of New York at Buffalo, B.S. in Business Administration
Hofstra University, M.B.A.

CPA, State of New York

Lisa J. ChambersManager

Ms. Chambers is a member of Abbott’s corporate accounting team.  Lisa also administers several human resources functions.

Prior Experience:

AIG, Financial Reporting
Bear Stearns, Fixed Income Products Group

Education & Accreditations:

Baruch College, B.A. in Mathematics
Baruch College, M.B.A. in Accounting

CPA, State of New York

Elaine ZuletaSenior Associate

Ms. Zuleta is a member of Abbott’s operations team which is responsible for the firm’s investment recordkeeping activities, separate account reporting and the calculation of various performance analytics.

Prior Experience:

Northern Leasing Systems, Inc.
The Tokai Bank, Ltd.
The Hokkaido Takushoku Bank, Ltd.

Education & Accreditations:

Hofstra University, B.B.A.

Alisha RogowskiCorporate Accountant

Ms. Rogowski is responsible for the preparation of the corporate accounting books and records of Abbott Capital Management, LLC and several General Partner entities.

Prior Experience:

Taconic Investment Partners
Colony Capital

Education & Accreditations:

Brooklyn College, B.A. in Accounting

Julia SaffayeStaff Accountant

Ms. Saffaye assists in the preparation of the corporate accounting books and records of Abbott Capital Management, LLC and several General Partner entities, in addition to assisting with human resources administration.

Prior Experience:

Clayton Associates

Education & Accreditations:

Rowan University, B.S. in Accounting
Rowan University, CUGS, in Arabic

Brian BirdsellAssociate

Mr. Birdsell is a member of Abbott’s operations team which is responsible for Abbott Capital’s performance analytics and reporting, working in coordination with the firm’s client relations, fund accounting, and investment teams.

Prior Experience:

Rockit Solutions, LLC

Education & Accreditations:

Western Connecticut State University, B.A. in Management