Ethan is a Partner and Advisor at Rialto Wealth Management. He is responsible for portfolio construction and implementation. Prior to starting Rialto, he worked for 8 years in finance, three on Wall Street in New York City and five at a Registered Investment Advisor in Syracuse. 

Education & Credentials:

  • B.S. Applied Economics & Management, Cornell University 
  • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) 
  • Certified Financial Planner (CFP) 

Community Involvement:

  • Big Brother in Big Brothers Big Sisters of Onondaga County and on the BBBS Advisory Council 
  • Board member of the Onondaga Community College Foundation 

Personal Life:

  • Ethan lives in Dewitt with his wife Aleks Zak and their daughter Ellie. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, hiking, chess, and rooting for the Bills and the Orange.  


Rialto Wealth Management is a fee-only, fiduciary, advisory firm based in Syracuse, NY. From financial planning to investment management, we help families across New York and beyond. We can be reached by phone at (315) 992-9129 or via email through our website’s secure and confidential contact page.