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Dina Isola, President of Real$martica, Inc.

Following a successful career in marketing communications in the financial industry, Dina and her husband, Anthony, founded a registered investment adviser firm (ATI Investment Consulting, Inc.) and ultimately the idea for the educational company Real$martica, Inc. was born.  In dealing with investors and hearing their concerns, she spearheaded ATI’s investor education efforts, coordinating with local libraries and the Town of Brookhaven to offer free investor education seminars. She has volunteered her time, writing financial articles for the Suffolk Mothers’ Center and for the Budget section of Darla Shine’s Happyhousewivesclub.com. She has also conducted investor education classes geared to family financial matters.  The response from attendees proved the need for this information was great;  and gave way to the idea for Real$martica’s Centsability Program. She is dedicated to helping young adults learn responsible financial living so they can successfully set and meet their goals, and offers parents advice on how to raise financially aware children. She regularly writes a newsletter and blogs to help empower families to make informed financial and budget decisions.  She is active in her local business community and serves on the Brookhaven Business Advisory Council.  She earned a BA in English and Communications from Fairfield University. She is a registered investment adviser, and is a licensed real estate salesperson in New York State.

Anthony T. Isola, Consultant



Anthony has married his passions, investing and education, and applies them to two dynamic businesses. He is President and founder of ATI Investment Consulting, Inc. (“ATI”) a registered advisory firm. His vast knowledge in matters of finance make him an invaluable resource for Real$martica, Inc.; he brings a well-rounded perspective to all that he does. As an educator, he has a natural ability to explain complicated economic and financial concepts and make the practical application of these concepts come to life. In working with clients, and parents, he recognized how overwhelming the college selection process can be, from finding the right institution to being able to afford the tuition. The Green for Grey Matters Program combines these issues, and allows parents to manage the process. He teaches history at Plainview Old Bethpage Middle School and oversees students’ participation in The Stock Market Game. He has volunteered his time to teach financial related courses to staff members in the district, as well as to Long Island residents. He is an Accredited Asset Management Specialist and a Registered Investment Adviser; he oversees $19 million of investors’ assets through ATI. He holds New York City Junior and Senior Social Studies High School Licenses and a New York State Permanent Certification (Social Studies). He earned a BA degree in Economics from Boston University and a MS degree in Secondary Education from Hofstra University.