Richard is a partner at Klein Greco & Associates LLP.  Richard brings much to the firm as his experience is long and varied.  He became a real estate attorney after having worked for several years in his family’s real estate business where he did real estate management and oversaw leasing and sales of both commercial and residential properties.

His first job after graduating from the evening division of Fordham University School of Law was working in the Real Estate Litigation Division of the New York City Law Department.  As such, he worked closely with several City agencies on various real estate matters, including the New York City Housing Preservation and Development Agency, the Human Resources Administration and the Economic Development Corporation.  As a result of his performance while at the Law Department, Richard was recognized by the Committee of Municipal Affairs of the New York City Bar Association and awarded its prize for Outstanding Achievement as an Assistant Corporation Counsel.

After that, Richard worked at a small firm on Long Island where in addition to real estate, he also practiced criminal and matrimonial law.  However, always being the entrepreneur, when an opportunity presented itself, Richard took it and bought a restaurant business in Brooklyn.  In order to better focus on the restaurant, Richard decided at the same time to go out on his own and become a solo practitioner focusing solely on real estate.  On his own, Richard’s practice included residential and commercial transactions, commercial leasing, bank representation, general governance of cooperative and condominium buildings, and real estate litigation.

While the restaurant lasted approximately four (4) years, Richard successfully maintained his solo law practice for sixteen (16) years until he was solicited to join a small Manhattan law firm as a partner to head up its cooperative/condominium department.  While there, Richard oversaw the legal representation of approximately seventy-five (75) cooperative and condominium buildings.  This representation included the preparation and/or negotiation of vendor contracts, negotiating and drafting commercial leases for retail space, refinancing of underlying mortgages, landlord-tenant litigation, and providing counsel to the boards on various issues which confront them, whether it involved updating the operative documents, deciding who is responsible for a certain repair to what constitutes objectionable conduct by a resident.

Now at Klein Greco & Associates LLP, Richard is all about building relationships with his clients and helping them navigate the New York real estate scene.  With both litigation and transactional experience, Richard helps his clients through problems with the aim of solving them expeditiously and always to his clients’ satisfaction.

When he is not working on behalf of his clients, Richard enjoys spending time with his two daughters, solving crossword puzzles and listening to music.  While Richard is a Westchester County resident, he grew up in Queens, New York and loves exploring the City.

John is a commercial real estate veteran. Since December 2017, he has been the Managing Director of the Investment Sales Division of RM Friedland. Mr. Barrett entered the real estate industry as a commercial property owner and investor, he began his brokerage career at Massey Knakal (now Cushman & Wakefield) where he spent eight years and led the top ranked firm’s expansion into Westchester County. Subsequently, John joined Admiral Real Estate as their Investment Sales Division Head. John specializes in the sale of income producing assets of all types: multi-family, retail, office, development sites, industrial and user properties Westchester, Rockland and Fairfield Counties. 

Since 2005 John has evaluated and marketed over 1 billion dollars’ worth of investment real estate in the New York Metro area specializing in Westchester and Fairfield Counties. John has been recognized by The Bronx-Manhattan North Association of Realtors as a Multi-Million Dollar Producer. Mr. Barrett has been featured or quoted in many publications including the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Crain’s New York, New York Real Estate Journal, Real Estate Weekly, The Journal News, The Westchester Business Journal, Real Estate In-Depth and the Real Deal for his expertise on commercial real estate. He regularly appears on WVOX radio, offering his analysis on the local commercial real estate market.  

Richard Flahive is the Chief Investment Officer (“CIO”) and a Partner at Hightower Westchester. He brings over a decade of experience advising high net worth clients and institutions on asset and wealth management. As CIO, Richard is responsible for leading our Investment Committee and setting the investment style and strategy for the firm. Richard provides clients, prospects, and internal staff with guidance on internal and external asset allocation strategies including equity, fixed income, and private investments. His nuanced understanding of both the investment world and relationship management makes him well suited to provide investment solutions for our clients.

Prior to joining Hightower, Richard sat on the Investment Committee for Geller Family Office Services, LLC, providing investment manager oversight and due diligence along with quantitative analysis.

Richard received a Bachelor of Science in Finance from The University of Connecticut with a dual minor in Economics and Management Information Systems. Richard received his Master of Business Administration from The University of Connecticut. Richard is a licensed insurance professional as well as an Accredited Investment Fiduciary. As a fiduciary, he strongly upholds his legal obligation to always do what is in the best interest of his clients. Richard was an Honoree at Westfair’s 2022 Millennial + Gen Z Awards and has been named one of 914Inc.’s Top Wealth Managers in Westchester in 2023.

Richard is active in the non-profit world as a member and Past President of the Rye Rotary Club. He is also a board member of SPRYE, a membership-based organization for adults 60 years and older who want to live confidently at home in the community they love.

Richard resides in Wilton, CT and enjoys an active lifestyle outside of the office with his wife Laura, his daughter Sophia, and their dog Ollie.

After graduating from Amherst College with a B.A. in Psychology, Elissa spent 10 years in the fields of education and business, earning three master’s degrees along the way. It took the joining of two individual apartments into one family-friendly space to convince her to turn her passion for interior design into a business. She was then asked to oversee another major renovation project on the Upper West Side, and thus her career began. Always an educator, Elissa studied at the prestigious New York School of Interior Design, and Parsons School of Interior Design. Celebrating 20 years of impactful design, Elissa Grayer launched in 2001 and created her namesake design firm, quickly become the go-to talent for young families transitioning from New York City to the idyllic suburbs of Westchester County. Since then, the firm has also become known for its mastery in the planning, design, and project management of grand estates, luxury apartments, and vacation retreats across New York, Connecticut, and Florida. She strives to create beautiful and functional spaces that reflect each client’s personality in an elegant and comfortable way; “Classic luxury design for modern living”.

Elissa subscribes to the belief that creating a home should be a partnership between the designer and homeowner. Educating her clients and exposing them to the exclusive access that only an expert can bring, Elissa Grayer Interior Design creates smart solutions that fit within the homeowners’ budget and lifestyle.

Elissa has just been named President-Elect for the ASID NY Metro Chapter and looks forward to becoming a staunch advocate for the New York design community.

Murphy Brothers Contracting is known throughout the Westchester, lower Hudson Valley, southern Fairfield region for our award-winning commercial & residential projects. Highlighted by our attention to detail and customer service, we consistently provide our clients with the highest level of quality and professionalism in the construction industry. The Murphy Brothers Team excels at working with your people, your schedule, and your budget, delivering outstanding results, regardless of the size or complexity of your project. Since 1979, Murphy Brothers Contracting continues to build a Tradition of Quality. www.murphybrothers.com

• Residential Renovations & Custom Homes

• Private Club Renovation & New Construction

• Commercial

o Equestrian Facilities

o Mid-Rise Multifamily

o Commercial Build-outs

• Construction Management

Experienced, Professional, Quality-Conscious, Competitively Priced.

Murphy Brothers Contracting Celebrating 45 years| Building A Tradition of Quality Since 1979

Members of the following:

• Business Council of Westchester,

• Building & Realty Institute of Westchester

• Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Fairfield County

• New York Self Storage Association

• Mamaroneck Chamber of Commerce

• Industrial Area and Business Coalition

• Sound Shore St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee

Benjamin J. Palancia joined the Albert Palancia Insurance Agency in 2001 after achieving a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science & Spanish from the University at Albany. Ben specializes in general liability and workers compensation insurance for contractors, restaurants and commercial buildings and is also an expert in professional liability insurance.

Ben holds licenses in many states as a Property & Casualty Insurance Agent & Broker and is also licensed as a Life & Health Broker.

As a long-standing and devoted member of the community, Ben remains active in many charities. He is a Past President of the Mount Kisco Rotary Club and is a founding member of the Mount Kisco Rotary Foundation. In 2012, Ben received the honor of being named a Rotary Paul Harris Fellow. Ben is also the President of the Country Children’s Center board of directors, based in Bedford Hills, NY and serves on the executive board of the Board of Directors of the Boys’ & Girls Club of Northern Westchester. Located in Mount Kisco, NY.

Locally, Ben coaches two American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) soccer teams and one Somers Youth Sports Organization (SYSO) football team.

Additionally, Ben was named as one Westchester’s “Forty under Forty” Rising Stars in 2013 by the Business Council of Westchester.

Ben resides in Somers, NY with his wife, Joanna and children, Benjamin, Jr, Nicholas and Julianna.

Francie Malina is more than an award-winning, top-producing agent, she's a powerful force in the Westchester market and a highly sought-after industry thought leader.

As the No. 1 agent in the Rivertowns and consistently ranked among the top 5 in all of Westchester County, Francie brings unparalleled energy, knowledge, commitment and professionalism to everything she does. Her list of awards is impressive, but as her numerous, glowing client testimonials make clear, her reputation for honesty and integrity is far more important. As the leader of The Francie Malina Team, she insists on making client satisfaction the group's highest priority and espouses a simple but compelling philosophy — professional, hassle-free service with a smile. Francie provides every buyer and seller with the same exceptional attention and loyalty that she expects when hiring a professional.

Francie is also a formidable industry presence and dynamic presenter with a nationwide reputation for her expertise and insights. Through her involvement as a Women of CompassWestchester Leader, co-founder of the Women of Compass Clubhouse and a founding member of Realm Global, a worldwide luxury real estate think tank, Francie keeps her finger on the pulse of issues affecting the market.

A successful Westchester realtor since 2010 and an active resident of the Rivertowns for over 28 years, Francie's comprehensive knowledge of the market and all things Westchester gives her clients a tremendous advantage. Moreover, the financial savvy she gained through years at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York makes her a uniquely qualified partner and collaborator for buyers and sellers throughout the Rivertowns of Hastings, Dobbs Ferry, Irvington, Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow and Ardsley.

Originally from Connecticut, Francie earned a bachelor's degree in managerial economics from Union College and attended the NYU Stern School of Business. Married with two children, she transitioned from New York City to the Rivertowns in 1992 and has immersed herself in community life ever since. In her free time, Francie enjoys skiing, hiking and spending quality time with her family.

Jordan Linkowski is a Vice President of Mortgage Lending at Guaranteed Rate with over 7 years of lending experience.

Before joining Guaranteed Rate in June 2023, Jordan spent over five years at First Republic Bank where he was responsible for serving client's Private Banking and Private Business Banking needs as a Relationship Manager. Jordan focused on delivering exceptional client service by utilizing all of First Republic's offerings to a broad range of clients, from recent graduates to ultra-high net worth individuals.

Prior to joining First Republic, Jordan spent two years at Webster Bank as a Senior Universal Banker/Licensed Banker helping oversee branch operations and serve client's banking needs.

Before his work at Webster Bank, Jordan spent over three years in the U.S. Navy where he completed Naval Special Warfare's Preparatory Course and participated in Basic Underwater Demolition School for SEALs (BUD/S). Following BUD/S, Jordan was stationed aboard the USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) where he spent over two years serving as a Work Center Supervisor, deploying to the Africa region in support of the Global War on Terror.

Jordan earned a MS in Finance from Pennsylvania State University where he graduated with honors and a BA in Business Administration from Saint Leo University.