Meet the Team
Behind every successful BIG group is a dedicated team committed to helping members build meaningful relationships, create opportunities, and grow their businesses through trusted connections.
Facilitators
Facilitators guide the meetings and ensure every session is productive, engaging, and valuable for members. They help maintain structure, encourage collaboration, and create an environment where professionals can confidently share opportunities and referrals.
Anne Izzillo
Manhattan Co-Facilitator
Wealth Advisor - The Anne Izzillo Group
The Manhattan Territory Co-Facilitator
for BIG and as Family Wealth Advisor
and Portfolio Management Director, Forbes Magazine Best in State Wealth Advisor she bring both empathy and expertise to wealth management, guiding clients through the complexities of family dynamics and financial planning with care and precision.
Simone Vinocour
Manhattan Co-Facilitator
Life Insurance - Morgan Stanley
The Manhattan Territory Co-Facilitator for BIG and a dedicated Financial Advisor, Insurance Planning Director, and Financial Planning Specialist at Morgan Stanley. With over two decades of experience in global capital markets and banking, Simone brings her expertise to managing wealth for small businesses, foundations, and successful families.
Facilitator | Principal & Managing Attorney Law Offices of Alan J. Schwartz, P.C.
The Muttontown & Melville Territory Facilitator for BIG and the Principal & Managing Attorney at the Law Offices of Alan J. Schwartz, P.C., dedicated to providing comprehensive legal solutions. Engaging in the general practice of law, Alan serves a diverse clientele—including individuals, small and medium-sized businesses, organizations, and lenders, for whom the firm acts as trusted closing attorneys.
Limor Morgenstern
BIG – Westchester, NY Facilitator
Managing Partner - Noop Innovations
The White Plains Territory Facilitator for BIG and the Managing Partner of Noop Innovations and White Plains Territory Facilitator for BIG, Limor works at the intersection of strategy, design, and technology, helping businesses become impossible to ignore. A brand strategist, creative director, and startup advisor who builds brands from the ground up. She specializes in websites, SaaS solutions, and AI-driven marketing.
Les Kule
Melville-Lunch Group Facilitator
Co-Founder - Friendly Software, Inc.
The Melville Lunch Group Facilitator for BIG and the consultant behind Friendly Software, Inc., dedicated to helping businesses strengthen their operations and improve the way they work. With over 30 years of experience evaluating and analyzing business procedures and practices, Les helps organizations identify inefficiencies, implement practical solutions, and build systems that support long-term growth.
Michael Newman
DOB/SOB Facilitator
CEO of Standard Refrigerators inc.
The DOB/SOB Group Facilitator for BIG and a representative of Standard Refrigerators, a third-generation family-owned company dedicated to keeping homes and businesses comfortable across New York and Northern New Jersey. Since 1945, Standard Refrigerators has built a strong reputation for reliable service in air conditioning, refrigeration, heating, ventilation, ice machines, and wine cooling systems.
The strength of BIG lies in the people who lead it, facilitators and team members who foster collaboration, accountability, and a culture of paying it forward.
Meet the Team of Professionals
Our team members provide the operational support that keeps every BIG group running smoothly. From coordinating meetings and assisting with member engagement to helping schedule one-to-one connections, they ensure our members stay connected and supported.
Our Partners
In Collaboration With
Our Strategic Partners: Collaborative Network for Shared Success
At Business Impact Group (BIG), our strategic partners are vital in supporting our mission to help businesses grow through referral marketing and strong community connections. We are proud to collaborate with industry leaders who share our values of excellence, integrity, and collaboration.
Business Impact Group connects professionals through powerful relationships, strategic referrals, and collaborative opportunities that drive real business growth. Join a community built on trust, connection, and paying it forward.
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