Built by Family Business Owners
for Family Business Owners
We help family business CEOs align leadership, reduce chaos, and create momentum that lasts beyond the next generation.
Take the DiagnosticOur Story. Our Vision.
Inspired by Marty Palumbos and now led by his son Michael, we serve the kind of business we know best—family businesses.
Our mission is to equip successful, middle-market, multigenerational, family-owned businesses to install a Family Business Family Office™ powered by the Family Business Flywheel™.
This isn’t about selling products or managing investments. It’s about growing, protecting & restoring what matters most: Relationships. Responsibility. Resilience.
Our Values
At TeamFWL, how we work matters just as much as what we deliver. Our values guide every conversation and decision. This is the FWL Way. And it's how we help families move forward with clarity, confidence, and intention.

Forge Ahead
Grit. Curiosity. Craft.
We stay students of our work. We challenge ourselves to do the hard things, think creatively, and pursue mastery without ego. We build better systems, ask better questions, and always find a way forward.

Win Together
Accountability. Team. Ownership.
We own the outcome, not just the task. We step up, especially when it’s uncomfortable. We show up prepared, help each other succeed, and never let our teammates or clients down.

Lead With Heart
Connection. Clarity. Care.
Business is personal. We build real relationships with clients, families, and each other by listening deeply & communicating with courage. We simplify complexity and celebrate the wins.
Meet the People Behind the Family Business Flywheel™
We’re family business people, just like you.
Our team brings decades of combined experience in business growth, wealth strategy, transition planning, and family dynamics. Led by second-generation owner Michael Palumbos, TeamFWL exists to help other families move forward with clarity, confidence, and intention.
Your Team
TeamFWL is led by a multidisciplinary team of advisors and operators who bring the Family Business Flywheel™ alignment to every family we serve. With credentials like CFP®, CPA*, and CBEC®, and strengths across strategy, tax, operations, communications and marketing, we help families move forward with clarity and coordination. Grounded in The FWL Way—curiosity, ownership, and heart.
We don’t just advise; we activate momentum.

Michael Palumbos ChFC, CBEC
Second-generation family business owner and creator of the Flywheel™ Framework, Michael helps business families align leadership, scale with intention, and build lasting legacies—without losing their identity.

Hope Maniatis
Practice Manager
Hope is the engine behind the scenes and ensures smooth operations. She delegates a white glove client experience that reflects the heart of the Flywheel™; disciplined, human, and dependable.

Kristina Rocci
Marketing Director
Kristina leads digital strategy, brand storytelling, and executive visibility, including The Family Biz Show® podcast. She ensures every message moves the mission forward and reflects the clarity at the core of the Flywheel™.

Zachary Church
Financial Planning Specialist
Zach helps families align their investment strategies and financial plans within the Family Business Flywheel™, specializing in retirement, wealth optimization, and long-term growth strategies that support success.

Steve Harper
Planner Assistant
Steve supports the planning team by helping prepare analyses, organize data, and coordinate client deliverables within the Family Business Flywheel™, ensuring every detail moves smoothly toward your family’s financial goals.

Amelia Mendez
Client Service Associate
Amelia supports families through every stage of the Family Business Flywheel™, managing onboarding, coordinating client needs, and ensuring a seamless experience with care and precision.

Dan Prisciotta
CFP®, CPA*, CBEC®
Daniel combines deep technical expertise with the Family Business Flywheel™, helping families align financial, tax, and transition strategies to create clarity, continuity, and long-term momentum.

Mark Bronfman
MBA, CPA
Mark specializes in designing innovative compensation and incentive strategies that align with the Family Business Flywheel™, helping families attract, retain, and reward top talent while driving long-term enterprise value.

Dianna Parker
CFP®, CRBC®
With over 30 years of experience, Dianna specializes in business succession, estate, and retirement planning—serving the complex needs of closely held business owners with creative, client-first solutions.

Jim Gasperatto
Family Wealth Advisor
Jim brings four decades of financial planning leadership, specializing in business succession, estate strategy, and tax-smart investment planning. He brings deep insight, powering key aspects of the Family Business Flywheel™.

Barbara Phipps
JD*, CRPC
Barbara supports national-level financial planning design and coaches advisors on holistic planning through the “Serve First” philosophy. Her legal expertise strengthens Flywheel™ strategies with thoughtful, values-aligned implementation.

Aaron Huntoon
MBA, CRPC, CBEC
Aaron brings 20+ years of experience in high-net-worth and business owner planning. As a CRPC® and CBEC®, he supports Flywheel™ design with deep expertise in charitable, agribusiness, and business succession strategies.

Phillip Blancato
Chief Market Strategist
With over 30 years in financial services, Philip brings deep expertise in portfolio construction, risk management, and macro strategy—supporting Flywheel™ clients with market insights that drive long-term financial performance.

Martin Palumbos
Founder
For over 40 years, Marty guided family business owners through succession, estate strategy, and continuity planning. A true steward of legacy, he built Family Wealth and Legacy on a mission to serve first, last, and always—helping families preserve not just wealth, but wisdom across generations.
Take the Family Business Flywheel™
Diagnostic
The Family Business Flywheel™ Diagnostic is a short diagnostic that helps you identify where your family business is thriving and where momentum is stuck. In just a few minutes, you’ll get a clearer picture of your strengths, challenges, and next steps to unlock alignment, growth, and generational clarity.
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