Prior to beginning at TrueStone, Sol Dayan was Vice President of Originations at FM Capital, where he worked as a commercial mortgage broker for over 4 years. Before working at FM, Mr. Dayan worked in an analyst position at Skyline Capital Group. He graduated from Pace University’s Lubin School of Business with a double major in Quantitative Analytics and Finance. Notably, in just five years of experience, Mr. Dayan has closed over $250 million in loans and investment transactions. He is a licensed Real Estate Broker in NY, and NMLS Licensed Mortgage Loan Originator in NY & NJ.

Edmond is the CEO of Gina Group LLC, an industry-leading wholesale fashion apparel, accessories, and lifestyle company. As CEO, Edmond is responsible for overseeing the entire business from operations, to finances, overseas etc…. Edmond is a firm believer in balancing the micro with the macro, and is therefore able to successfully navigate through business challenges. He prides himself on his ability to manage correctly, and bring balance to everything that he does. In addition to his wholesale experience, Edmond also has a vast amount of history in commercial real estate. He has participated in LP and GP investments for over 25+ years, and has a keen understanding for assessing risk. Edmond brings immense value to every team that he is a part of, and his ability to diversify and change with the times makes him an even stronger asset to our team. With Edmond’s extensive business background, in wholesale and in real estate, he is an active partner at TrueStone where he is involved in consulting, capital raising, and assisting in new partnership structuring. Edmond graduated from Baruch College’s Zicklin School of Business in 1986 after studying international business and marketing. Edmond enjoys reading, working out, giving back to his community, and spending time with family.

Elie Chemtob is the CEO of the electronic manufacturing company Jem Accessories. As CEO, he has sold to Walmart and secured multiple big brand licensing agreements. At TrueStone, he is responsible for big picture business growth and is skilled in being quick to market and innovative, having a keen understanding of how to get deals done.

In addition to his wholesale experience, Mr. Chemtob also has a background in real estate. When he is not helping to close deals, he enjoys playing sports, watching movies, and spending time with his family.

Jack Barasch is the Controller of TrueStone and has been in the business of managing the finances of various companies for 35+ years.  He oversees the firm’s operational accounting, and leads the production of financial reports, maintains the accounting system, and overviews the cash flow. Mr. Barasch specializes in cash control and financial operations of various companies. He graduated from Brooklyn College with an Accounting Degree and later went on to get his CPA. When he isn’t running the books, he enjoys skiing, playing basketball, and hiking.

Jack A. Aini is the General Counsel and a Board Member of TrueStone. Mr. Aini has over 25 years of real estate, finance, banking, and corporate law experience. He is the founder and Managing Partner of Aini & Associates PLLC, a full-service law firm in New York. Before going into private practice, Mr. Aini served for 10 years as Vice President and CMBS Business Development Manager at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, Mr. Aini was an associate at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft.

Mr. Aini’s law practice is focused on commercial and residential real estate, investment and commercial banking, general corporate, commercial and residential mortgage-backed securitizations, re-securitizations, and other financial products. Mr. Aini received both his M.B.A. from Columbia Business School and his J.D. from Cardozo Law School with honors.

Jack A. Aini is the General Counsel and a Board Member of TrueStone. Mr. Aini has over 25 years of real estate, finance, banking, and corporate law experience. He is the founder and Managing Partner of Aini & Associates PLLC, a full-service law firm in New York. Before going into private practice, Mr. Aini served for 10 years as Vice President and CMBS Business Development Manager at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, Mr. Aini was an associate at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft.

Mr. Aini’s law practice is focused on commercial and residential real estate, investment and commercial banking, general corporate, commercial and residential mortgage-backed securitizations, re-securitizations, and other financial products. Mr. Aini received both his M.B.A. from Columbia Business School and his J.D. from Cardozo Law School with honors.

Jack Gindi is an EVP/partner at Gina Group LLC, an industry-leading wholesale fashion apparel, accessories, and lifestyle company. He oversees brand and business acquisitions, strategic planning, and marketing for Gina Group. With over 30 years of experience, Mr. Gindi has worked with some of the leading importers, owners, brand managers and retailers in the country. His extensive network of relationships positions him well as a partner and deal maker. He has leveraged these relationships to create partnerships for TrueStone’s real estate asset and property management projects. Mr. Gindi earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from Bernard Baruch College. He is also a loving husband and father of five. He is an avid athlete and passionate Zionist who is deeply involved with local community affairs and various charitable causes.

JJ Goldblatt joined TrueStone in August of 2021 and has been a vital piece of the group. Starting off as an underwriter, he has excelled in getting deals closed in time and in cultivating client relations. Mr. Goldblatt now serves as a Loan Originator. His work experience in property management and title insurance gives him an exact and invaluable feel for the industry. During his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends, as well as snowboarding on the slopes of Vermont.

Marco Chemtob is the CFO of the electronic manufacturing company Jem Accessories. He is a native businessman who currently runs 4 wholesale and servicing companies and who has over 35 years of experience in the business. As CFO, Mr. Chemtob spends most of his time handling the finances of his companies. He is skilled in finance, dealing with banks, international factories, and in making long and short-term financial projections.

Mr. Chemtob prides himself on his negotiation and deal-making skills. In addition to his wholesale experience, Marco also has a background in real estate. He began purchasing single family homes and has progressed into commercial real estate over the past 10 years. He has purchased multiple single-family homes, multifamily properties, warehouses, office buildings, and shopping centers all over the East Coast. Mr. Chemtob’s business experience, combined with his real estate knowledge, make him a valuable asset to the Truestone team. When he is not negotiating deals and handling finances, he enjoys giving back to the community.

Raymond Dayan is the President of Gina Group LLC, an industry-leading wholesale fashion apparel, accessories, and lifestyle company. As President, Mr. Dayan is responsible for the growth of the company and making sure every part of the business runs smoothly. He oversees all of the divisions and is the leader of all growth and development opportunities. In addition to his wholesale experience, Mr. Dayan also has a vast amount of history in commercial real estate. He has participated in LP and GP investments for over 20 years. This has afforded him a keen understanding of what deals are attractive,  as well as a sense of how he can add value to the project. Mr. Dayan is an integral member of every team and company that he is a part of. He has never lost sight of what’s necessary to succeed – that is, having good teams behind him to move the project forward. He is a fond believer in “There is no I in team,” and always strives to be a team player. He enjoys spending time with his family and friends and loves to give back to society and families in need.