Jericho, NY: First Long Island Investors, LLC (“FLII”) announced that Ralph F. Palleschi, President and Chief Operating Officer, was appointed non-executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Astoria Financial Corporation (NYSE: AF), the holding company for Astoria Federal Savings and Loan Association. Palleschi, a certified public accountant, co-founded First Long Island Investors, Inc., the Jericho-based independent employee owned wealth management firm, in 1983. FLII oversees approximately one billion dollars in assets. Mr. Palleschi continues to serve as President and Chief Operating Officer of FLII.
Ralph F. Palleschi, President of First Long Island Investors, LLC Named Non-Executive Chairman of Astoria Financial Corporation
June 28th, 2012