• Our Team

Experts, Collaborators and Leaders

At ACI, our team drives our success. With 20+ licensed FinOps and CPAs, over 40 years in business and a 95% employee retention rate, we bring an unparalleled depth of expertise and commitment to the broker-dealer community, providing reliable financial stewardship in a rapidly evolving environment.

Our Leadership Team

Jay Gettenberg

CEO and Managing Partner, CPA

Ilina Stamova

Partner, Accounting/FinOp

Elizabeth M. Attanasio

Partner, CPA, FinOp

Christopher Meyers

Partner, CPA, FinOp

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We’re always looking for driven professionals who want to make their mark on financial operations and compliance in a dynamic, innovative environment.
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Jay Gettenberg

CEO and Managing Director, CPA

Jay Gettenberg joined ACI in 2007. In 2016, Jay became the owner and CEO of ACI via acquisition, and has led the firm’s business development and growth efforts to service more than 150 registered broker-dealers monthly. Jay obtained a joint Bachelor/Master’s Degree of Accounting from Wake Forest University and his CPA license in 2007. Since 2007, he has acquired FINRA Series 7, Series 15, Series 24, Series 63, Series 79 and Series 99 licenses and has served as the licensed Financial and Operations Principal for over 60 FINRA member broker-dealers. He regularly speaks on industry panels and has served on FINRA’s New York Regional Committee and Small Firm Advisory Committee.
Ilina Stamova

Partner, Accounting/FinOp

Ilina Stamova earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy in 2007 and her MBA in 2009 from St. Peter’s University. For two years post-graduation, she was employed at Buchanan & Associates, a FinOp and compliance outsourcing firm for broker-dealers. During this time, Ilina gained invaluable industry experience and was successful in obtaining her FINRA Series 28 license. She joined ACI in 2009 and has since developed an extensive knowledge of the broker-dealer industry. Ilina currently serves as the Financial and Operations Principal for numerous FINRA broker-dealer member firms and assists in the supervision of ACI’s accounting and bookkeeping staff.
Elizabeth M. Attanasio

Partner, CPA, FinOp

Elizabeth Attanasio holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from St. John’s University in 2001. She is a Certified Public Accountant, Financial Operations Principal (FINRA Series 27, 99) and Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist. She has had extensive training in public accounting and auditing for over 16 years at broker-dealer-oriented firms such as Rothstein Kass, Anchin, Block and Anchin and WithumSmith+Brown.

Elizabeth is familiar with all facets of management and financial reporting and regulatory (SEC & FINRA) compliance. She has been a licensed FinOp for broker-dealers for over eight years and has acted as their outsourced chief financial officer. Elizabeth is currently an active member of the Stock Brokerage Committee of the NYSSCPA and a member of the AICPA and ACAMS. She also volunteers with Autism Speaks and is the chairperson of her local committee.

Christopher Meyers

Partner, CPA, FinOp

Christopher Meyers is a CPA and a FINRA Series 27 license holder. He started his career at ACI in 2015 as an intern in his final year at Brooklyn College, where he graduated with a double Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Business Management and Finance. After beginning his career at ACI, Chris’ passion for financial services consulting led him to take a significant role in the company, where he is now responsible for a team of consultants and oversees a significant share of ACI clients. Chris specializes in broker-dealer accounting, FinOp services and clearing firm financial and operational reporting.