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“My age is actually a strength. I assure clients that I’ll be there for decades to come, guiding them through each stage of their financial journey”
Michael Lee,
Farther
Joseph Spina is a vice president and private wealth advisor at Northeast Private Wealth Management, where he brings over 10 years of broad-based financial experience to a clientele seeking bespoke wealth strategies. Since joining the firm in 2022, he has helped expand the firm’s family office division, offering clients the personalized attention of a boutique advisory with the resources of a global institution.
Spina is known for his deep commitment to understanding each client’s personal and financial aspirations – an approach that underpins his ability to design highly customized, strategic plans. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®), he exemplifies a rigorous, credentialed dedication to excellence in wealth planning.
He also holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) designation, earned through Yale School of Management, further highlighting his expertise in advanced portfolio construction and investment theory.
Spina plays a central role on Northeast’s investment team, where he focuses on sourcing and analyzing alternative investments, including private equity and private credit, to drive innovative portfolio solutions. His insights are shaped by prior experience at BNY Mellon Investment Management, where he served as a regional investment consultant advising clients across major national firms. There, he delivered high-level guidance across equity and fixed income strategies, ETFs, SMAs, and a wide range of alternative vehicles – all grounded in a comprehensive view of macroeconomic and market trends.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Delaware, along with FINRA Series 7, 63, and 65 licenses. He is an active member of the CFP Board, the Investments & Wealth Institute, and the Exit Planning Institute.
Outside the office, Spina is deeply engaged in philanthropy and community service. He supports several organizations close to his heart, including the Army Ranger Lead the Way Fund, the Chaminade Torch Fund, the Alzheimer’s Association, and the Kids for Kids Foundation.
135 Crossways Park Dr., Woodbury, NY 11797
(516) 405 3888
joseph.spina@neprivatewealth.com
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Joseph D. Spina
Vice President, Private Wealth Advisor Northeast Private Wealth Management
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“Watching others succeed and knowing I played a role in their growth has been a bigger achievement for me than any personal milestone”
Michael Lee,
Farther
2015
2021
2022
2024
2025
Joined one of the world’s largest asset managers as an Investment Consultant
2015
Earned the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) designation through the Yale School of Management
2021
Joined Northeast Private Wealth Management as a vice president and private wealth advisor
2022
Became a Certified Financial Planner® professional
2024
Earned the Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) accreditation, aligning his planning skill set directly to business owners
2025
Assistant Vice President and Senior Broker at MJ Hall & Company since 2018
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Aug 2022
Milestones
Sept 2021
Feb 2022
Apr 2022
Jul 2022
Aug
2022
Suncorp Bank introduces Solar Home Bonus offer for customers who are choosing renewable energy for their homes
Sept 2021
Month-on-month market share growth commences
Feb 2022
Suncorp Bank wins the Canstar award for most outstanding value in investment loans
Apr 2022
Suncorp Bank wins Money Magazine’s Bank of the Year and Business Bank of the Year awards for the fifth year in a row
Jul 2022
Suncorp Bank’s turnaround times are the lowest they have ever been. The lender becomes Australia’s first certified carbon neutral bank for both its operation and transaction services
Aug 2022
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As a founding member of WOW! (Women. Opportunity. Winning.), an employee resource group created for all women of Ryan Specialty, Phillips Topping has long championed for women in the industry.
“It’s very important to set an example and to not only inspire but mentor other females,” she adds.
In addition to her sharp marketing eye, the key to Phillips Topping’s success lies in her high-energy approach and positive attitude.
“As the leader of a team, it’s important to motivate and encourage your team members. People work very hard and do their best and it’s important to recognize these efforts. For my career overall, my attitude has been one of curiosity. The more you can learn, the better you’ll understand the business, and then the deeper your knowledge will become, making you a better team member.”
Chief underwriting officer of executive risk at Chubb
President of financial insurance solutions at Kemper
Chief underwriting officer at Axis Capital
CEO of global Insurance at Endurance
CEO of global Insurance at Sompo International
With a focus on retirement planning, Lee is able to offer long-term planning solutions to clients nearing retirement.
“My age is actually a strength. Many advisors in the industry are close to retirement themselves, which can make clients nervous about starting a long-term relationship,” he notes.
“I assure clients that I’ll be there for decades to come, guiding them through each stage of their financial journey.”
To succeed in the leadership role he has undertaken at Farther, Lee was forced to learn management skills on the job, while remaining open to feedback from trusted peers around him.
Now with the chance to work as a mentor himself, he cherishes watching young advisors succeed. Leading Farther’s advisor boot camp, Lee highlights the accomplishments of two trainees who have gone on to be the top two producers at the firm.
“Watching others succeed and knowing I played a role in their growth has been a bigger achievement for me than any personal milestone,” he says.
The values learned in his first-generation immigrant household have deeply shaped Lee’s career. He often translated official documents for his family, a critical task that left no room for mistakes. Now, Lee approaches his clients with the same dedication and care.
“I approach every client and colleague with the care I would show my own family, and I think that genuine concern for their success has helped build trust and my reputation.”