ACI’s Response to NYSE Closure: Keeping Clients Informed and Supported

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Today, January 9, 2025, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) will be closed for a national day of mourning declared by President Joe Biden to honor the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter.

Due to the loss of the workday, the Q4 regulatory filing deadline has been extended by one day, moving from January 27th to January 28th, 2025.

At ACI, we are committed to providing exceptional support and guidance to our clients as they navigate their regulatory requirements. As a trusted leader in broker-dealer FinOp outsourcing, we are dedicated to ensuring FINRA member firms have the resources they need to meet their obligations on time.

Our offices will remain open during normal business hours tomorrow. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

We’re here to support you every step of the way!

Kicking Off January With A Bang, We’re Proud To Unveil Our Next Exciting Milestone: Our New Corporate Headquarters

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We’re delighted to announce our summer 2025 relocation to a stunning new office located on the 9th floor of 199 Water Street. This space is owned and operated by Jack Resnick & Sons, a leader in the NYC commercial real estate market. Our new office will offer breathtaking, panoramic views of the New York City Seaport District, Dumbo Brooklyn, and the iconic Manhattan skyline. From sunrise to sunset, our team will enjoy an inspiring backdrop that will fuel creativity and innovation, perfectly complementing our dynamic work environment.

Spanning nearly 7,000 sq. ft., our new headquarters are more than 1500 square feet larger than our current space. This additional space is vital for supporting our growing team and expanding our operational and regulatory capabilities. With more space to work, we can enhance our collaborative efforts and create opportunities to engage with many more broker dealer clients.

Beyond accommodating growth, this new space enables a 35% increase in staffing capacity, as compared to our current employee headcount. This milestone is a transformative leap for ACI, laying the foundation for sustainable expansion and equipping us with the environment needed to achieve new levels of success.

Signing a 10-year lease also underscores our long-term commitment to fostering innovation and excellence and establishing ACI as the preeminent leader in FinOp outsourcing across the FINRA and broker dealer community. This move represents more than just a change of address — it’s a testament to our dedication to creating a workspace where our team can thrive and where we can continue to deliver exceptional value to our clients.

Here’s to a transformative year ahead, driven by collaboration, innovation, and opportunity!

Legacy & Leadership: ACI’s Next Chapter Begins

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After more than 40 years of leadership by the Gettenberg family, ACI is happy to announce that Ilina Stamova, Christopher Meyers and Elizabeth Attanasio, current members of our senior financial reporting and FinOp team, have been promoted as partners at ACI.

At ACI, our roots as a family-owned organization have always run deep. This transition into an expanded partnership structure has been forged from within our ranks and marks a transformative moment for our company. The commitment to investing in our team has never been greater. Seeing three of our long-standing and well deserving senior staff become the first non-family partners at ACI is an exciting moment for us all.  It is a critical stepping stone in our growth and provides us with expanded capabilities to separate ourselves as the preeminent leader in the FinOp outsourcing industry in years to come.

As an organization, ACI has never been stronger. Our sustained growth over the past decade, along with our deep aspirations to explore new business opportunities and partnerships, makes this the right time to diversify our approach.  By solidifying our commitment to our senior team, and their commitment to ACI, we are collectively poised for amplified growth in 2025 and beyond.

It is an exciting time to be a part of the ACI family.

Please join me in welcoming Ilina, Chris and Liz as formal partners at ACI as of January 1, 2025.  Their tireless commitment to results, client satisfaction and excellence are what made this new partnership a winning idea from the start.

Jay Gettenberg, Chief Executive Officer

ACI’s Jay Gettenberg, Elizabeth Attanasio, to Attend FINRA Annual Conference in Washington, DC

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ACI CEO, Jay Gettenberg, and Managing Director, Elizabeth Attanasio, will attend FINRA’s annual conference in Washington, D.C. next week to reconnect with regulators in person and gain new insights on the latest rules and trends affecting broker-dealers and the industry.

ACI is returning to the conference after the pandemic caused a two-year hiatus on live events.  ACI has been a regular presence at FINRA’s annual gatherings before the pandemic, with Gettenberg attending the event annually for the past decade. Attanasio has also been a regular attendee at the annual conference.

“ACI is very excited to return to live industry events and reconnect with our clients, colleagues and strategic partners,” Gettenberg said.  He sees these events as a way for ACI to remain up to date on issues that may affect ACI’s existing 150+ clients and continue to expand on knowledge that enables ACI to be a leading provider of outsourced FinOp registration services in the United States.

SFAC Member

Gettenberg, as a member of the FINRA Small Firm Advisory Committee (SFAC), also believes the conference is an opportunity to gain feedback and information that will help the committee better serve the industry.

FINRA’s annual conference runs from May 16 – 18 and offers a variety of sessions related to issues and trends affecting the industry, including technology, cybersecurity, risk management, and social media. Gary Gensler, chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, is a scheduled speaker, alongside FINRA CEO, Robert Cook.  For more information on the conference, click here.

ACI will continue to provide updates on our Resources page on current news regarding regulations and the industry.