Meet The Team:
The (J.A.S.) team includes specialists in commercial applications for internet sales portal placements, brand management, IT platform integrations, insurance industry risk management and sales, bank financing, bank mergers and acquisitions, equity capital, bank regulatory compliance, wholesale and retail jewelry industry.
Management and Advisory Team Includes:
Peter Malnekoff:
is a fourth-generation jeweler and 40-year veteran of the wholesale and retail jewelry industry. He is the inventor of Diamond Inspector, the first internet based diamond and gemstone evaluation system based on the U.S. Patent issued to him in 2001, U.S. Patent # 6304853. Mr. Malnekoff has pioneered other financial services for the jewelry industry including Insure Jewelry Now, the first patent pending automated consumer jewelry insurance processing system. Jewelry Asset Services expands upon the original patent with new intellectual property and trade secrets that empowers high net worth important gemstone and jewelry acquisitions for high net worth investors. Commercial applications include supply chain internet jewelry sales and brand placement services, for the commercial jewelry industry and internet sales portals.
Dr. PL deSilva:
Dr. PL de Silva is an experienced international trade adviser with a global network developed over the last 25 years. He is currently, Director at the Institute for Strategic Studies and Democracy (ISSD) in Malta (2014 to the present). He is also Partner together with Lord Daniel Brennan QC, Admiral Norman Hayes (U.S. Navy - Retired) and Thomas Halikias (former UBS Managing Director) in Light Horse Partners LLC, a strategic business and security consulting firm in New York that includes trade finance, cyber security and global affairs. Previously, Dr. de Silva was Advisor to the CEO of Thani Investments LLC in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (2012-2015). He also served as First Officer, Executive Office of the Secretary General (EOSG) and Senior Adviser Global Impact for the United Nations in New York (2002-2005). Dr. de Silva serves as Adviser to Jewelry Asset Services on global sourcing, logistics and monetization of gemstones, diamonds, precious metals, and jewelry assets.
Jeffrey David:
New York diamond manufacturer and wholesaler, previously involved with WB David & Co, former DeBeers DTC sightholders and diamond manufacturers for over 30 years. Mr. David helped launch The Leading Jewelers of The World trade association. He currently consults on internet brand sales and strategic sales initiatives.
Celebrity Merchandise Collections (CMC) Team & Celebrity Ad Agency
Taylor Gaines of Social Gaines Inc.
Taylor Gaines specialty is in social media advertising and product promotion. Her company combines ad agency services with marketing trade secrets that put her in the forefront of bringing new products and services to the new market. Social Gaines sets up the marketing campaigns for our clients.
Derrick Williams of Dirrect Connect Music Agency
Derrick Williams brings over 20 years of music industry relationships to (JAS). Derrick brings studio lab music production, music finance, music distribution, celebrity endorsement marketing, and entertainment industry relationships to (JAS) Celebrity Ad Agency and the (CMC) Team
Mike (Big Mike Rob) Robinson of BmikeRob Entertainment
Mike Robinson, brings over 20 years of music industry expertise to the success of young adults and youth who desire success in the music industry. His specialty services include branding, artist development and management, marketing, music supervision, talent booking, video and stage production, special events, and CEO founder of UGMX Development studios.
David M. Szostak: Former Director of Marketing at Music Dealers
Bank Consulting, Financing, Audits
M.D.I. Investments Inc. owned by Michael Iannaccone
is a financial bank consulting company located in Oak Park, Ilinois since 1994. M.D.I. advises banks and financial institutions across the country on many aspects of the banking financial industry. www.mdiinvestments.com
Jacques Preis:
is currently CEO of Swap-O-Rama, a Chicago based United States real estate management company. Mr. Preis was a practicing tax attorney and CPA, formerly with CJBS boutique accounting firm www.cjbs.com He began his professional career with the internal revenue service followed by serving as senior tax partner in three different international accounting firms including Touche Ross and Deloitte. He brings his experience to (J.A.S.) in corporate restructuring, estate and gift tax issues, structuring business acquisistions, real estate transactions & financial agreements.
