joined Fitzgibbon Toigo Associates at inception.  As a Registered Principal, she handles all regulatory and administrative functions with FINRA and the SEC.  Through this role, Ms. Newman is in charge of updating, monitoring and enforcing the firm’s Anti-Money Laundering Policy and Supervisory Procedures.  She is also responsible for developing and implementing the firm’s Compliance and Continuing Education Programs.  Separately, Melissa handles all Human Resource and Accounting functions as well as maintains our extensive plan sponsor database. 

Ms. Newman was previously a Registered Representative at Salomon Smith Barney, a major brokerage firm where she earned her Series 7 and 63 registrations.  She was primarily involved in evaluating public equity investments for high net worth individuals.  She also worked closely with the firm’s asset management and consulting group departments.  Prior to this, Ms. Newman was employed by E! Entertainment Television, where she maintained client relationships in their Advertising Sales Department.  Ms. Newman received a B.A. from Lehigh University in Bethlehem, P.A.