Robert S. Barnett, CPA, Esq., is a founding partner of Capell Barnett Matalon & Schoenfeld LLP, Attorneys at Law. His practice is highly concentrated in the areas of taxation, trusts, estates, corporate and partnership law and charitable planning. His experience includes Surrogate’s Court practice, tax dispute resolution, and Tax Court representation. Mr. Barnett frequently assists clients in structuring financial transactions and charitable gifts. Mr. Barnett applies creative and practical solutions to estate and business planning. He has served on many committees and is a frequent lecturer on numerous aspects of tax and business law. He is an active participant and serves on many professional and charitable boards. Mr. Barnett is a frequent lecturer and writer. His articles and lectures encompass a wide variety of topics, including business succession, estate planning, charitable planning, generation-skipping, stock options, effective strategies for removing tax liens, business taxation, utilization of the marital deduction and partnership elections. Mr. Barnett received his juris doctor in 1986 from Fordham University, where he graduated cum laude and was a member of the Fordham Law Review. He graduated magna cum laude from Hofstra University, where he received his Bachelor’s degree in accounting. Mr. Barnett holds a Master’s degree in taxation as the recipient of the highest dean’s award. Mr. Barnett is admitted to practice law in New York, Virginia and Washington, D.C. Member: • Board of Directors of the Long Island Community Foundation. • Board of Directors of Nassau Academy of Law • Professional Advisors Committee of the Long Island Community Foundation • Professional Advisors Committee of the American Heart Association • Past Education Committee Chairman NCCPAP • Past President of the NCCPAP Educational Foundation • Past President of Nassau Chapter NYSSCPA • Member of Nassau Academy of Law Advisory Board • CPA Journal Editorial Review Board, May 2017-2020 Awards: • 2013 Max Block Distinguished Article Award for Technical Analysis • November 2016 – Samuel A. Dyckman, Excellence in Education Award • November 2016 – Leadership in Law Award – Long Island Business News • May 2017 – Distinguished Service Award – NYSSCPAS – Nassau Chapter • Dean’s Award in Taxation – Long Island University CW Post • Fordham Law Review • Fordham University American Jurisprudence Award – Trusts and Estates

Kenneth A. Horowitz, CLU® , ChFC® , IAR® , RICP®, AEP® Kenneth A. Horowitz entered the life insurance business in 1989. He became affiliated with the Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, New York, NY as a Field Representative with the Compain Anderson Group and went on to qualify for the company’s prestigious Leader’s Club and other distinguished awards. After merging with another NYC based Guardian agency in 2000, Strategies for Wealth, Ken’s business grew more diversified providing clients comprehensive financial services. His commitment to the financial services business is exemplified by qualifying as a Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), as well as earning a Series 7 and RIA (Registered Investment Advisor) designation. In 2016, Ken earned his RICP designation as a Retirement Income Certified Planner, and AEP designation in 2022. Ken gained an initial expertise around disability income planning while conducting seminars to hospital residents. He also wrote an article on tax issues and the benefits of qualified sick pay plans entitled “Tax Trap” published in the September 1999 issue of the Journal of Accountancy, which has been reprinted in various legal periodicals. In 2007, Ken’s business continues to expand by merging his practice with National Pension Consultants II, Inc a 30-year-old pension consulting firm, based in Rye Brook, New York. Their services included administration, design and implementation of 401k, profit sharing and pension plans for small and medium size businesses. Their knowledge of pension legislation has allowed them to create a niche in this segment of financial services providing seminars to various CPA firms, CPA Societies, business owner and professional groups. Ken has had several articles published on retirement planning in Advisor Today, NJ CPA Journal, The NYS CPA Journal and their on-line publication, Taxstringer. He has also been published in the NAEPC Journal on the impact of the SECURE Act to IRA distribution planning. Ken received his MBA from Hofstra University. He and his family have lived in Bergen County, New Jersey over 30 years. He has always given his time to help various charitable and local organizations. Some of his affiliations include: Executive Board Member of Albert Einstein College of Medicine; Penn State Parents Association; Y-JCC of Bergen County; The Loomis-Chafee Alumni Association; and member and coach of the Woodcliff Lake Basketball Association. He has served on the board of the Bergen County Estate Planning Council culminating with serving as President in 2021-2022. Ken’s unique ability to motivate a group of individuals to accomplish a common goal is illustrated by taking his sons’ basketball teams through an undefeated season, two championships as well as numerous playoff and final appearances. It is with this same passion and commitment that Ken works with clients helping them maximize their personal and business financial opportunities. Ken is licensed to conduct insurance and investment advisory business in several states across the country.