Global Sophistication, Personal Service

As a Founding Partner of FLSV, Alan Frankel brings more than four decades of experience delivering creative, forward-looking tax solutions. He co-manages the Business Tax Services Group and Private Client Services Group, advising private equity funds, financial services firms, and their respective principals, as well as executives in music publishing, media, entertainment, middle market companies, and real estate.

Specializing in tax structuring, M&A, estate and gift planning, business formation, and succession planning, Alan has guided clients through some of their most pivotal moments. He is often brought in early to help clients think through complex transactions and strategic decisions—offering strategic insight, identifying and solving complex tax planning strategies.
A key driver in shaping FLSV’s entrepreneurial culture, Alan has grown alongside many clients as they scale from startups to billion-dollar enterprises. He understands what founders and business owners face and brings that perspective to every engagement.

Alan is a proud husband and father of two daughters and is a passionate history enthusiast and baseball fan. He earned a Certificate of Higher Education in History from the University of Oxford and is an avid reader. A lesser-known fact – Alan is a skilled Card Magician.

As a Founding Partner of FLSV, Charles Vallone brings more than 30 years of experience in tax strategy, planning, and advisory. He co-manages the firm’s Business Services Group and Private Client Services Group, where he serves a wide array of clients, including closely held businesses, investment partnerships, private equity and hedge funds, and family offices. Charles advises clients on cross-border tax planning, state and local taxes, and generational wealth strategies.

In addition to leading strategic planning for clients, Charles plays a key role in firmwide business development and executive decision-making. As one of FLSV’s founding partners, he helps cultivate a culture rooted in integrity, proactivity, and long-term relationships. He believes that the firm’s continued growth is a testament to the trust FLSV builds with every client.

Outside the office, Charles is a true family man. He enjoys traveling the world with his family, having visited over 35 countries, and has his sights set on bucket-list destinations like Antarctica and Easter Island. You will likely find him on the tennis court, often competing in local tennis leagues, or on the golf course when he’s not exploring new cultures.

As a founding partner of FLSV, Seth Starr leads the firm’s Private Client Services Group. With over four decades of experience in personal tax, estate, and wealth planning, he is a trusted advisor to high-net-worth individuals and families, including investment banking professionals, hedge fund and private equity fund managers, entrepreneurs, and multi-generational family groups.

Seth’s expertise spans complex tax planning, generational estate strategies, philanthropic and retirement planning, and representation before federal and state tax authorities. Known for his personal, proactive approach, he serves as the point of contact for many longstanding clients, guiding them year-round and coordinating with their broader advisory teams, including attorneys, investment professionals, and insurance consultants.

Seth’s leadership is deeply rooted in relationships—he’s known as more than just an advisor, but as a friend. He invests time in understanding what matters most to his clients. Seth strives to be a caring mentor, helping junior staff prioritize workloads and navigate challenges with the same care and dedication he provides tohis clients. His collaborative, team-first leadership style has helped shape FLSV’s strong culture.

Outside the office, Seth is an enthusiastic cyclist who enjoys international bike trips with his wife Laurie through Backroads Active Travel. He remains active in a local softball league and regularly plays tennis. Seth’s early lessons in connection and communication came from his family’s toy business, where he worked weekends at flea markets and watched his parents and grandparents—his greatest mentors—interact with their customers.

Prior to co-founding the Firm, Seth honed his personal tax expertise through his senior positions as Vice President and Tax Director of the Individual Tax Group at Morgan Stanley, a position he held for six years, and as a Senior Tax Manager for eight years at E&Y (Ernst and Young) LLP.

Seth received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors in Accounting from SUNY Albany and a Master of Science degree in Taxation from Pace University. He is a Certified Financial Planner and holds both the Series 7 and Series 63 Security Licenses. He is a member of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). He has been a guest on National Public Radio, a lecturer at professional tax and financial planning conferences and an Adjunct Professor at a financial planning institution.

Joe Tudisco is a Partner at FLSV and leads the firm’s Accounting Services Group. Since joining the firm in 2000, he has played a central role in expanding its outsourced accounting, family office, and private client services. He works with a range of clients, including management companies, investment partnerships, family-owned businesses, high-net-worth individuals, and professional service firms.

Joe focuses on helping clients improve financial processes, implement governance structures, and find efficient solutions tailored to their needs. By working closely with his clients’ other advisors, Joe and his team can ensure a smooth and successful engagement.

Joe values his relationships with clients. He often serves as more than just an advisor, helping clients find financial clarity through routine operations and major life events. He is dedicated to mentoring staff and guiding professional development.

Outside of work, Joe enjoys traveling—especially to Italy—is an avid sports fan, and enjoys spending quality time with the family. He’s also a founding member of a local poker league that builds friendships and fosters camaraderie in his neighborhood.