Owner of Northwind Advisors, LLC, Lori Schiaffino has more than 20 years of experience providing operational management and cost-saving consulting services for high net-worth families. Ms. Schiaffino works closely with families and their trusted wealth management advisors, building long-term relationships while always exercising the highest level of confidentiality and discretion that allow necessary improvements to be assessed and implemented. One of Lori Schiaffino’s primary value-added services involves overseeing construction and relocation projects, which many businesses do not have the knowledge and resources to effectively manage. Ms. Schiaffino’s construction monitoring services include value engineering, which stresses the importance of clients achieving high quality and excellent returns on capital investments. Lori Schiaffino attends all design and construction meetings, facilitating the integrated efforts of the construction manager, sub-contractors, and architects. Through continuous on-site construction inspections, she assesses quality at each stage of construction, recommending improvements as necessary. Ms. Schiaffino also monitors itemized punch lists that contractors and special service providers develop. Before approving pay draws, she confirms that all relevant project milestones and goals have been met satisfactorily and documents those results. Lori Schiaffino’s duties as owner’s representative extend to community relations, and she maintains project compliance with all relevant local, state, and federal regulatory authorities and government entities. Ms. Schiaffino consults with special service providers, planning and managing the installation of electrical wiring, IT services, security systems, and other necessary infrastructure. In cases of relocations and moves, Ms. Schiaffino schedules and prepares the entire process internally, coordinating preparedness with human resources staff. She also oversees the business relocation bid process. Lori Schiaffino obtained her New York State Real Estate Broker license in the mid-1990s, and has since gained FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) certification as a Series 63 and Series 7 licensed registered representative. Ms. Schiaffino enjoys travel as well as outdoor activities such as hiking, running, and cross-country skiing.