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Meet Our Stellar Crew

A diverse constellation of professionals, each bringing unique expertise to our networking galaxy.

Executive Leadership

Laura Cook

Laura Cook

President
Residential Real Estate - Manhattan
LC|NYC Team at Keller Williams

A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Laura combines her New York City drive with her strong midwestern values. With a background in customer service, sales, marketing, and administration, she is motivated to help her clients achieve their goals in an efficient and timely manner. Founder of the LC|NYC Team at Keller Williams, Laura possesses a strong grasp of the real estate market in New York City and is passionate about educating her clients on the emerging market trends.

Contact

lauracook@kw.com 917-935-8140 https://www.lcnycteam.com
Sean McBride

Sean McBride

VP
Financial Advisor
Wells Fargo Advisors

Managing Director- Investments at Wells Fargo Advisors. Sean specializes in private wealth management, financial planning, and investment management. As a wealth accumulation specialist, he helps clients build and preserve their wealth through comprehensive financial strategies and personalized investment solutions.

Contact

sean.mcbride@wfa.com 212-916-8810
Deborah Schaub

Deborah Schaub

Treasurer
Treasurer
C&B Accounting

Debbie Schaub is a CPA who built her career at Fortune 500 companies—including Price Waterhouse and IBM—before founding C&B Accounting to provide year-round financial guidance with a personal touch. Today, C&B Accounting serves small businesses, nonprofits, and individuals, focusing on tax planning, compliance, and financial clarity. As a trusted partner, Debbie helps clients make sense of their numbers so they can make informed, confident decisions.

Contact

cfo@deborahschaub.com 201-787-6542 https://www.cnbaccounting.com
Anna Livshits

Anna Livshits

Membership Committee
Personal Injury Attorney
Law Office of Anna Livshits, PLLC

Anna Livshits is a New York personal injury attorney with nearly a decade of experience representing clients in motor vehicle, construction, and premises liability cases. She has secured numerous settlements near policy limits and earned recognition for one of the Top 100 Jury Verdicts in New York State in 2022.

Contact

anna@allawoffice.com 646-450-4123 https://allawoffice.com
Ellen Z. Wright

Ellen Z. Wright

Social Media Coordinator
Interior Designer
Apartment Rehab NYC, LLC

Whether your goal is to refresh your current space, raise your property value or you’re starting over somewhere new, our full service interior design and decorating package offers a white glove experience from beginning to end, so our clients can stay focused on their busy schedules.

Contact

ellen@apartmentrehabnyc.com (646) 284-7631
Michelle Marie Adams

Michelle Marie Adams

Education Coordinator
New Jersey Real Estate
Keller Williams

I’m Michelle Maire Adams, a top-producing real estate agent serving Northern New Jersey’s most sought-after communities. Based in Morristown, I help clients buy and sell in towns like Livingston, Chatham, Madison, and Montclair—anywhere within 45 minutes of the area’s cultural and commuter hubs.

Contact

Michelle.Adams@kw.com 973-714-0133

Core Members

Chris Lickman

Chris Lickman

General Contractor
CS Scott Enterprises

Chris Lickman is a trusted general contractor serving Manhattan and Brooklyn, known for his craftsmanship, reliability, and attention to detail. From full renovations and kitchen or bath remodels to smaller repair projects, Chris approaches every job with professionalism and pride. He collaborates closely with clients, architects, and designers to deliver beautiful, lasting results—on time and on budget. His hands-on approach and commitment to quality have earned him a loyal following across New York City.

Contact

chris@csscott.com 718 797-9555
James Wolff

James Wolff

Business Attorney
Warshaw Burstein, LLP

James Wolff, Esq. is a seasoned business attorney who helps entrepreneurs, professionals, and growing companies navigate the legal side of running a business. From entity formation and contract drafting to partnership agreements and risk management, James provides clear, practical guidance that protects clients’ interests while supporting their long-term goals. His approach is thoughtful, proactive, and rooted in a deep understanding of how smart legal structure fuels business success.

Contact

wolff.james.anthony@gmail.com 9176876045
Cassandra Hendricks

Cassandra Hendricks

Life Insurance
New York Life Insurance Company

Cassandra is a Registered Representative of New York Life Insurance Company. She provides her clients with customized strategies that address asset protection, retirement planning and wealth accumulation using life insurance. She serves her clients with care and compassion to gain a deep understanding of each individual or business and delivers personalized planning solutions.

Contact

cahendricks@ft.newyorklife.com (516) 515-0276
Rick Bier

Rick Bier

Estate Planning
Independent Practice

Rick Bier specializes in estate planning, helping individuals and families protect their assets and ensure their legacy is preserved according to their wishes. With expertise in comprehensive estate planning strategies, Rick provides personalized solutions that address the unique needs of each client.

Contact

rick71847@gmail.com (973) 868-2628
Michael Gardner

Michael Gardner

Property and Casualty
Marsh McLennan Agency

My goal is to help people navigate the world of insurance. I strive to educate and inform my clients of all appropriate options and work with them to provide the best policy and coverage options through detailed risk management. Specialties: Risk Management for high net worth individuals, families & business. Creating bespoke programs you can’t buy off the shelf. Ability to work with affluent to ultra high net worth individuals to assess their exposure to risk with care and attention to their lifestyle using the industries most prestigious companies.

Contact

Michael.Gardner@marshmma.com 914-384-3948
Mark Richard DiConzo

Mark Richard DiConzo

Photography & Videography - Creative Marketing
KMDECO Creative Solutions

We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional results across three core areas of expertise: Photography, Videography, and FAA Commercial Drone Operations. We capture moments with precision and artistry, creating stunning visual narratives that leave a lasting impression.

Contact

info@kmdecocreativesolutions.com
Daniel Levine, Esq.

Daniel Levine, Esq.

Real Estate Attorney
Levine Law

Daniel Levine, Esq. is the principal and managing attorney at Levine Law and has been providing personalized counsel to purchasers and sellers of real estate for his entire career. Daniel and his team understand how complex and overwhelming the legal process can be.

Contact

daniel@levineclosings.com 917-929-7396 https://levineclosings.com
Kenny Bollin

Kenny Bollin

Supplemental Insurance
Aflac

My name is Kenny Bollin. I work at Aflac in voluntary benefits, where I provide cancer and critical illness insurance. I do this to ensure that when people have medical needs they do not put themselves into financial ruin trying to meet them.

Contact

kenny_bollin@us.aflac.com
Katia Conte

Katia Conte

Non-Profit
Daniela Conte Foundation

Katia Conte is a proud mother to 4 beautiful children. One who lives up in Heaven. She and her husband Anthony have been married for over 16 years. Before becoming a mother Katia was an Executive Assistant at Pfizer for 18 years. She resigned from the company in 2015 to become a stay-at-home mom after having twin boys.

Contact

katia@danielacontefoundation.org (718) 781-2156
Melissa Louie Young

Melissa Louie Young

Mortgage Specialist
Guard Hill Financial

Melissa has been in the mortgage industry for over 18 years, where she first started her career in Canada. Within this timeframe, she has assisted and closed over half a billion in mortgage sales. She has been awarded for her outstanding contributions in client experience, productivity, collaboration, realtor development, and colleague care.

Contact

mlouieyoung@guardhill.com 250-217-8782 cell / 646-519-7693 office

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