Our Team
Hillary Ambrose
Advisor Consulting Director
Hillary is an Advisor Consulting Director at FLX Networks, where she covers New England. Before joining FLX, Hillary was Vice President and wholesaler for wirehouses and independent channels at LoCorr Funds. Prior to that, she was Vice President/Senior Advisor Consultant in distribution at Neuberger Berman.
Hillary holds a B.A. from The Catholic University of America.
Gregg Beagle
Director, FLX Solutions
Gregg Beagle is a Director, FLX Solutions with FLX Networks. Gregg has over 20 years of investment management experience in sales, sales management, and relationship management. Previously, he worked with notable firms including MFS, Alliance Bernstein, Oppenheimer Funds, and Pacific Funds. His responsibilities have included territory sales and platform business development of different asset classes across multiple platforms including retail broker dealers, sub advised, DCIO, RIA, private client, and Bank trust.
Gregg received his BA in Political Science from the University of California, Berkley.
Andrew Berger
Platform Relationship Director
Andrew Berger is a Platform Relationship Director with FLX Networks. Andrew has over 20 years’ experience in the Investment Management industry, primarily in senior National Account roles with firms such as AllianceBernstein, Prudential Investments, and most recently as Director of Strategic Accounts at Foresters Financial. His product experience covers traditional as well as alternative mutual funds, separate accounts, DCIO and model distribution with coverage spanning the Independent Broker Dealer, Wirehouse, Bank and Regional Broker Dealer channels.
Andrew attended Syracuse University.
Andrew Berry
Director, Email Marketing
Andrew Berry is the Director of Email Marketing at FLX Networks. He brings to the firm over eight years of digital marketing experience. Most recently, Andrew was the Marketing Automation Manager at Envestnet where he was responsible for managing the marketing automation platform, email marketing, and digital engagement.
Andrew holds a B.S. in Business Administration from New Jersey Institute of Technology.
Mark Blinder
Advisor Consulting Director
Mark Blinder is an Advisor Consulting Director representing FLX in the Great Lakes region. Mark brings more than 30 years of financial services industry experience to FLX, most recently as a Senior Vice President at Voya Financial and its predecessor ING Investment Management.
Mark is a graduate of Michigan State University.
Rob Britt
Director, Head of Sales Enablement
Rob Britt is a Director and Head of Sales Enablement at FLX Networks. Prior to joining FLX, Rob worked at The Vanguard Group, including roles as Derivatives Analyst and Investment Sales Associate. He holds a BS in Business Administration from Elon University.
Nick Carnovale
Associate, Business Development
Nick Carnovale is an Associate focused on business development at FLX Networks. Prior to joining FLX, Nick served as a National Account Executive for New Tradition Media, the largest private Out-of-Home Adverting vendor in the country. He managed premium accounts as well as generated new revenue for the company.
Nick is based in New York City and graduated with honors from Stevens Institute of Technology with a B.S. in Business and Technology.
Bob Colvin
CAO
Bob Colvin is the Chief Administrative Officer of FLX Networks. Prior to joining FLX, Bob led the Human Capital Function at AMG Funds and prior to that, held several senior Human Capital and Finance leadership roles at PricewaterhouseCoopers. He has deep experience advising on strategic planning and predictive outcomes. During his nearly 30-year career, Bob has demonstrated success in creating and leading the implementation of strategies towards attracting, developing, and retaining outstanding people and has successfully helped organizations implement best practices and staff connectivity efforts designed to create a cohesive and high performing culture.
Bob earned a BA in Journalism from Indiana University and is a certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR). He is proficient in the use of various feedback and assessment tools and is certified to administer and interpret the Hogan Assessment Systems.
Jillian DelSignore
Managing Director, Head of Advisor Sales
Jillian DelSignore is Managing Director, Head of Advisor Sales at FLX Networks. Prior to joining FLX, Jillian was Head of ETF Distribution at JP Morgan Asset Management, during which time the firm’s ETF AUM grew from less than $1 billion to more than $30 billion across retail, institutional, and national accounts. Prior to that, she held roles at Barclays Global Investors / BlackRock iShares where she focused on expanding ETF distribution and growing client relationships across all channels. Earlier in her career, she held similar roles at Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Federated Investors, working with a variety of investment products.
Jillian has served in multiple roles for Women in ETFs (WE), the first women’s group for the ETF Industry. She holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Pittsburgh, Katz Graduate School of Business, and a BA in Communications from John Carroll University.
Ralph Divino
Platform Relationship Director
Ralph is a Platform Relationship Director at FLX Networks. He previously worked with firms including Blackrock, Voya, and Macquarie Group, where he most recently served as Managing Director responsible for client portfolio management and business development.
Ralph holds an MBA and a BS degree in Finance from the Stern School of Business at New York University. Ralph is also a FINRA registered representative and a Certified Business Coach by Marshall Goldsmith’s Stakeholder Centered Coaching.
Erica Dostoler
Managing Director, Head of Marketing
Erica Dostoler is Managing Director, Head of Marketing at FLX Networks, bringing more than a decade of investment industry experience to the role. Prior to FLX, she most recently served as Director of Membership at the Defined Contribution Institutional Investment Association (DCIIA), where she was responsible for membership growth and member engagement. Previously, Erica was Vice President, Marketing Manager, at Neuberger Berman, where she led the firm’s DC marketing efforts and prior to that held several marketing positions at Allianz Global Investors.
Erica holds a BS in Business Administration from Fordham University.
Caroline DuRant
Director, FLX Media
Caroline DuRant is a Director at FLX Media, a content division of FLX Networks, where she oversees FLX PR. Caroline brings over 15 years of brand marketing and public relations experience to FLX. Prior to joining the firm, Caroline served as SVP of the NYC headquarters of public relations agency Lou Hammond Group, overseeing premium accounts in the luxury travel and real estate sectors. Previously, she held positions in both corporate and start-up environments, with responsibilities including brand development, account management, and integrated marketing.
Caroline is based in New York City and holds a B.A. from Vanderbilt University.
Josh Eihausen
Managing Director, Head of Legal & Compliance
Josh Eihausen is Managing Director, Head of Legal & Compliance. Prior to joining FLX, Josh held a number of Legal & Compliance roles at ALPS Fund Services, most recently serving as Deputy Chief Compliance Officer overseeing the intermediary operations of ALPS’ broker/dealers. He also served as counsel to ALPS’ broker/dealer entities: ALPS Distributors, Inc. and ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc. In this capacity, he provided distribution and compliance services to mutual fund, private investment fund, and exchange-traded product clients and was also responsible for the drafting and reviewing of investment company agreements.
Josh received his J.D. and Certificate in Corporate and Commercial Law from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. He received his BS in Business Administration with an emphasis in Corporate Finance from Colorado State University. Josh is a member of Colorado Bar and holds Series 6, 7, & 24 registrations.
John Feeley
Advisor Consulting Director - RIA Lead
John Feeley is an Advisor Consulting Director – RIA Lead at FLX Networks. John has over 25 years of business development and relationship management experience in the investment management industry. Previously, he has held senior distribution positions with Conway Investment Research, Man Investments, and Pine Grove Asset Management. His responsibilities included national sales, regional sales, and key account relationship management. With a focus on alternative investment strategies, John has represented investment vehicles across many distribution channels including wirehouses, regional broker/dealers, RIAs, banks, family offices, consultants, and intermediaries.
John received his BA in Economics from Hobart College and his MBA, with a concentration in Finance, from the Leonard N. Stern School of Business at New York University.
AJ Gedwill
Advisor Consulting Director
AJ Gedwill is an Advisor Consulting Director, ETF Specialist representing FLX in the Great Lakes region. AJ has over eight years of investment industry experience, focusing on relationship management, portfolio construction, and ETFs allocation. Prior to joining FLX, AJ held ETF Specialist roles at Nuveen and Guggenheim as well as an internal consulting role at Invesco.
AJ is a CFA level II candidate and holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Marquette University. He is based out of Chicago, IL.
Russell Heulitt
Advisor Consulting Director
Russell Heulitt is an Advisor Consulting Director, ETF Specialist representing FLX in the Eastern U.S. Russell has over 10 years’ investment management experience, with a focus on business development, investment consulting, and portfolio construction. Prior to joining FLX, Russell held roles as a Regional Director for WBI Investments and a Sr. Hybrid Wholesaler at Foresters Financial.
Russell Holds a B.A in Multidisciplinary Studies with a focus on Business, Economics, and Communication from West Virginia University.
Andrew Lakind
Advisor Consulting Director
Andrew Lakind, CFA, is an Advisor Consulting Director, ETF Specialist representing FLX in the Western U.S. Andrew brings over 25 years’ investment management experience to FLX having held previous roles at PIMCO, Pacer ETFs, and Richard Bernstein Advisors.
Andrew holds the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation, an MBA in Finance from the Simon Business School at the University of Rochester, and a B.S. in Economics from Michigan State University. He is a member of CFA Institute and the CFA Society Orange County.
Monir Maher
Platform Relationship Director
Monir Maher is a Platform Relationship Director – Sub Advisory. He brings 25 years of financial services industry experience to FLX Networks, specializing in sourcing institutional-caliber sub-advisory mandates. Most recently, Monir was head of Sub-Advisory Sales at Carillon Tower Advisors, with additional investment sales roles held at Evergreen Investments, Liberty Funds, and the Armed Forces Benefit Association.
Monir holds a B.S. from Northeastern University and is based out of Tampa, FL.
Scott Mansfield
Advisor Consulting Director
Scott Mansfield is an Advisor Consulting Director – RIA Specialist representing FLX in the greater Northeast, bringing valuable perspective to RIAs in the areas of practice management, asset allocation, and portfolio construction. Scott brings more than three decades of financial services industry experience to FLX, most recently as a Vice President, Senior Advisor Consultant at Franklin Templeton.
Scott earned a B.A. in Economics from the University of Connecticut.
Brian Moran
CEO and Founder
Brian launched FLX in December 2019, addressing a need for the modernization in the asset and wealth management industries. Prior to founding FLX, he held multiple senior leadership roles, where he guided teams of financial professionals at Neuberger Berman and AMG to more than $100 billion in sales. During his 20 + year career, Brian has developed a broad perspective due to his numerous roles within the distribution ecosystem, including Wholesaling, National Accounts, Divisional Sales Management, Head of Broker Dealer Sales, Head of National Accounts and Co-lead of US Retail Distribution.
Brian earned a BS in Marketing from Penn State University, and an MBA in Finance from Temple University. He is a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), and is actively involved in numerous industry organizations, such as the New York Economic Club, the Money Management Institute and the Catalyst Group.
Eric Nastri
Managing Director, Head of Relationship Specialists
Eric Nastri is a Managing Director of FLX Networks and leads the Relationship Specialist team. Prior to joining FLX, Eric spent 17 years in various roles in both the Asset Management and Wealth Management businesses at UBS. With over 25 years of experience in the financial service industry, Eric’s experience includes trading, portfolio administration, product management, product development, advisory platform management. Most recently, he served as Head of the Wealth Management Americas Capability and National Account Management team at UBS Asset Management.
Eric earned his BBA in Finance from the George Washington University in Washington, DC.
Matt Novello
Managing Director, Head of FLX Media
Matt Novello is a NY/LA-based Director and Cinematographer with over 20 years of experience in the film and television industry working for a multitude of media and production companies across key outlets, bringing to FLX a deep understanding of today's visual demands and digital technology. His experience in narrative and broadcast television, documentary films, ultra-high-speed cinematography, along with direct-to-brand storytelling help transform content for asset managers and the finance industry.
Matt earned his B.S. degree in Business Administration from the University of New Hampshire's Whittemore School of Business & Economics.
James Ramirez
Platform Relationship Director
James Ramirez, CIMA, is a Platform Relationship Director, primarily with coverage of custodial RIA platforms, Insurance Broker Dealers, and Private Banks. James brings nearly 12 years of strategic account experience to FLX. Prior to joining the firm, James served as Director, National Accounts for Emles Advisors, a New York-based asset manager. Previously, he held similar positions at Northern Trust Asset Management and Nuveen.
Based in South Florida, James holds a B.A. from Adelphi University and is a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA).
Dody Schroth
Marketing Director
Dody Schroth is a Marketing Director at FLX Networks. Prior to joining FLX, Dody spent eight years in marketing and relationship management with various fintech firms catering to the wealth management business. Her most recent roles were as Director of Business Development and Performance Manager at Scivantage and Refinitiv, respectively. Dody has 25+ years of experience in the financial industry working at firms such as Convergex and Credit Suisse.
Dody earned a B.A. from Skidmore College.
Steve Schwanekamp
Advisor Consulting Director
Steve Schwanekamp is an Advisor Consulting Director at FLX Networks. He has more than 25 years of experience in the asset management industry, most recently at BlackRock where he served at a Vice President, Market Leader, in Ohio and Kentucky. Prior to joining BlackRock, Steve worked for Merrill Lynch Investment Managers, as Vice President, Asset Management Advisor.
Steve holds a B.S. from Xavier University and earned his Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) designation from the University of Pennsylvania. He is based in Ohio.
Zach Shaffer
Business Associate
Zach Shaffer is a Business Associate at FLX Networks having previously been an intern with firm. Prior to joining FLX, Zach gained experience as an intern for Bryn Mawr Trust Wealth Management and as a Lead Analyst for his university’s student-managed fund.
He is based in the Northeast area and holds a B.B.A. in Finance and Financial Planning from Temple University.
Mark Spina
COO and President
Mark Spina is Chief Operating Officer and President of FLX Networks and is responsible for developing and delivering cost-effective, customized solutions to FLX members. Prior to FLX, Mark was Head of Americas, Advisor & Intermediary Solutions, at Russell Investments. Prior to Russell, he was Head of US Intermediary Distribution at what is now Amundi Pioneer. Earlier in his career, Mark spent 14 years with Voya Investment Management, the final seven years as Head of Intermediary Distribution. Mark has extensive experience managing sales, national accounts, product, data, and marketing teams in the US and globally.
Mark holds a B.A. from Bucknell University and received an MBA in Finance and International Business from The Gabelli School of Business at Fordham University. Mark serves as a board member of the MMI’s Gateway to Leadership.
Jared Teach
Advisor Consulting Director
Jared is an Advisor Consulting Director at FLX Networks covering the West. Jared has more than 15 years of business development and relationship management experience in the investment management industry. Prior to joining FLX, he served as Director of Business Development throughout the West Coast for Hartford Funds and Regional Vice President at Ivy Investments. His responsibilities have included business development across multiple asset classes and investment vehicles working alongside RIA's, DCIO, bank trusts, family offices and both wirehouse and independent retail broker dealers.
Jared is based in Carlsbad, CA, and holds a B.S. from Kansas State University.
Darin Thomas
Advisor Consulting Director
Darin Thomas is an Advisor Consulting Director focused on RIA wealth advisors. Prior to FLX, Darin spent more than 14 years in various roles at Wells Fargo Asset Management in both direct client service and intermediary distribution roles, most recently as an RIA Regional Consultant.
Darin earned a B.S. in Economics and Political Science from the University of Wisconsin – Madison and is a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®).
Joseph Tramazzo
Advisor Consulting Director
Joseph Tramazzo is an Advisor Consulting Director for FLX Networks, and is responsible for sales, marketing, and client service for Florida and Puerto Rico. Prior to joining FLX, Joe spent 15 years as a Managing Director for JPMorgan Asset Management and Angel Oak Capital. Joe has more than 25 years of industry experience with leading investment firms, including AMG, AllianceBernstein, and The MainStay Funds.
Joe graduated from Boston College with a B.B.A degree in Finance and Marketing.
Chris Townsend
Managing Director, Head of Finance
Chris Townsend is Managing Director, Head of Finance. Chris has more than 25 years of experience in financial services. Prior to FLX, Chris was Head of Business Finance at AMG Funds and has held senior finance and accounting roles at Allianz Asset Management and Invesco.
Chris earned a BS in Business Administration in Finance from The Ohio State University and is a Certified Public Accountant.