CHARLES A. ZABATTA - Corporate Board Profile

SIEBERT FINANCIAL CORP

Filing Date	Source Excerpt
2018-04-30	Charles A. Zabatta has served as a member of our Board of Directors since December 16, 2016. The Audit Committee of our Board of Directors consists of Mr. Schneider, Chairman, Mr. Zabatta and Mr. Cuttita. The Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors consists of Mr. Zabatta and Mr. Cuttita. The Nominating Committee of the Board of Directors consists of Mr. Zabatta and Mr. Cuttita. In December 2017, the annual fee payable to all directors for service on our Board of Directors was set at $75,000, members of the Audit Committee will receive up to an additional $50,000. Charles A. Zabatta received $105,000 in total compensation in 2017.
2019-06-19	Charles A. ZabattaAge 76Director Charles A. Zabatta has served as a member of our Board of Directors since December 16, 2016. From 2011 to 2016 he provided consulting services to StockCross acting as its head of Corporate Development. The Audit Committee of our Board of Directors consists of Mr. Schneider, Chairman, Mr. Zabatta and Mr. Cuttita. The Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors consists of Mr. Zabatta and Mr. Cuttita. The Nominating Committee of the Board of Directors consists of Mr. Zabatta and Mr. Cuttita. In December 2018, the annual fee payable to Francis V. Cuttita, Charles Zabatta, and Jerry M. Schneider for service on our Board of Directors was set at $125,000.
2020-07-07	Charles A. Zabatta has served as a member of our Board of Directors since December 16, 2016. From 2011 to 2016 he provided consulting services to StockCross acting as its head of Corporate Development. The Audit Committee of our Board of Directors consists of Mr. Schneider, Chairman, Mr. Zabatta and Mr. Cuttita. The Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors consists of Mr. Zabatta and Mr. Cuttita. The Nominating Committee of the Board of Directors consists of Mr. Zabatta and Mr. Cuttita.
2021-08-06	Charles A. Zabatta has served as a member of our Board of Directors since December 16, 2016. Charles A. Zabatta served as a consultant to StockCross from 2011 until 2016, acting as its head of Corporate Development. Mr. Zabatta has and continues to have a distinguished and successful career, predominately in the financial services industry, including holding various positions with the New York Stock Exchange, Paine Webber, Securities Settlement Corp., Josephthal Lyon & Ross, Kennedy Cabot & Co. and TD Waterhouse. Mr. Zabatta’s creative business skills have been instrumental in several acquisitions of small to midsize companies in various industries. Mr. Zabatta currently advises on capital raising, general business structure and management. Previously, Mr. Zabatta has served as a member of the board of Knight Capital and Kennedy Cabot & Co. Currently, Mr. Zabatta serves on the board of Paraco Gas Corporation, a large privately held independent energy company in the Northeast. Mr. Zabatta holds a B.A. in Industrial Psychology from Iona College. The Audit Committee of our Board of Directors consists of Mr. Schneider, Chairman, Mr. Zabatta and Mr. Cuttita. The Board of Directors has determined that Mr. Schneider, Mr. Zabatta and Mr. Cuttita is each an “independent director” within the meaning of Rule 5605(a)(2) of The Nasdaq Stock Market and within the meaning of the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Audit Committee held 5 meetings during 2020. The Board of Directors has determined that Mr. Schneider qualifies as an “audit committee financial expert” under the applicable rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors consists of Mr. Zabatta and Mr. Cuttita. The Compensation Committee reviews and determines all forms of compensation provided to our executive officers and directors. The Compensation Committee will administer an equity compensation benefit plan if and when adopted. The Compensation Committee does not function pursuant to a formal written charter and as a “Controlled Company” we are not required to comply with the NASDAQ Stock Market’s independence requirements. The Compensation Committee held no meetings during 2020. The Nominating Committee of the Board of Directors consists of Mr. Zabatta and Mr. Cuttita. The Nominating Committee does not function pursuant to a formal written charter and as a “Controlled Company” we are not required to comply with the NASDAQ Stock Market’s independence requirements. The Nominating Committee did not meet in 2020. In December 2020, the annual fee paid to Francis V. Cuttita, Charles Zabatta, and Jerry M. Schneider for service on our Board of Directors was set at $110,000.
2022-10-18	Charles A. Zabatta has served as a member of our Board of Directors since December 16, 2016. Charles A. Zabatta served as a consultant to StockCross from 2011 until 2016, acting as its head of Corporate Development. Mr. Zabatta has and continues to have a distinguished and successful career, predominately in the financial services industry, including holding various positions with the New York Stock Exchange, Paine Webber, Securities Settlement Corp., Josephthal Lyon & Ross, Kennedy Cabot & Co. and TD Waterhouse. Mr. Zabatta’s creative business skills have been instrumental in several acquisitions of small to midsize companies in various industries. Mr. Zabatta currently advises on capital raising, general business structure and management. Previously, Mr. Zabatta has served as a member of the board of Knight Capital and Kennedy Cabot & Co. Currently, Mr. Zabatta serves on the board of Paraco Gas Corporation, a large privately held independent energy company in the Northeast. Mr. Zabatta holds a B.A. in Industrial Psychology from Iona College.
2024-02-20	Charles A. Zabatta has served as a member of our Board of Directors since December 16, 2016. Charles A. Zabatta served as a consultant to StockCross from 2011 until 2016, acting as its head of Corporate Development. Mr. Zabatta has and continues to have a distinguished and successful career, predominately in the financial services industry, including holding various positions with the New York Stock Exchange, Paine Webber, Securities Settlement Corp., Josephthal Lyon & Ross, Kennedy Cabot & Co. and TD Waterhouse. Mr. Zabatta’s creative business skills have been instrumental in several acquisitions of small to midsize companies in various industries. Mr. Zabatta currently advises on capital raising, general business structure and management. Previously, Mr. Zabatta has served as a member of the board of Knight Capital and Kennedy Cabot & Co. Currently, Mr. Zabatta serves on the board of Paraco Gas Corporation, a large privately held independent energy company in the Northeast. Mr. Zabatta holds a B.A. in Industrial Psychology from Iona College. The Audit Committee of our Board of Directors currently consists of Mr. Schneider, Chairman, Mr. Zabatta and Mr. Cuttita. The Board of Directors has determined that Mr. Schneider, Mr. Zabatta and Mr. Cuttita is each an “independent director” within the meaning of Rule 5605 (a)(2) of the Nasdaq Stock Market and within the meaning of the applicable rules and regulations of the SEC. The Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors consists of Mr. Zabatta and Mr. Cuttita. The Compensation Committee reviews and determines all forms of compensation provided to our executive officers and directors. The Compensation Committee will administer an equity compensation benefit plan. The Nominating Committee of the Board of Directors consists of Mr. Zabatta and Mr. Cuttita. The table below discloses the cash, equity awards, and other compensation earned, paid, or awarded, as the case may be, to each of the Company’s directors during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, which is payable quarterly, plus reimbursements for reasonable travel expenses and out-of-pocket costs incurred on behalf of the Company. Charles Zabatta $245,000 Fees Earned or Paid in Cash, $— Stock Awards, $— Option Awards, $— Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation, $— Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings, $— All Other Compensation, Total $245,000.
2024-09-20	Charles A. Zabatta has served as a member of our Board of Directors since December 16, 2016.