Key Considerations for Expanding Your Business into the United States

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One Grand Central Place

One Grand Central Place, 60 E 42nd St Suite 5100, New York, NY 10165
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Organizer: Queens Chamber of Commerce

Phone: +1 7188988500

Email: jpersad@queenschamber.org

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Thinking about bringing your business to the United States? Join us for an insightful panel discussion where industry experts break down the must-know financial, legal, and operational factors for international businesses looking to expand.

What you'll gain:

Banking & Finance: How to set up accounts, manage finances, and navigate U.S. banking as a foreign entity
Insurance Matters: The essentials of health, property, and business coverage in the U.S.
Tax Implications: Key tax laws and obligations for international businesses
Lending & Mortgages: How to secure loans and mortgages as a foreign national
Legal Structures: Business entity formation and compliance essentials

Don't miss this chance to get real-world insights and ask your questions directly to the pros! Secure your spot today.

Speakers

Kenneth Marable

Financial Advisor at Prudential Advisors - Ken Marable

Kenneth Marable

Financial Advisor at Prudential Advisors - Ken Marable

Kenneth Marable is a seasoned financial advisor with over 28 years of experience in the
financial services industry. Based in Forest Hills, New York, he currently serves as a
financial planning professional with Prudential Financial Planning Services, working in
affiliation with LPL Enterprise. Throughout his career, Kenneth has contributed his expertise
at renowned institutions including Federal Reserve Bank of New York, AXA Advisors,
Goldman Sachs, and Hornor Townsend & Kent, developing a deep understanding of
investment strategies, retirement planning, and holistic wealth management, as well as
addressing Life, Health, and Disability insurance planning needs.
Kenneth’s professional credentials are backed by his successful completion of the Series
63 , 65 and 7 examinations, plus the Life, Health and Disability insurance examinations
which qualify him to provide investment advice ,as well as offer guidance regarding life,
health, disability and long term care concerns in New York, New Jersey, and some other
states throughout USA. His approach centers on creating comprehensive financial plans
that address budgeting, portfolio management, insurance, and estate planning, ensuring
that clients can confidently navigate today’s complex financial landscape.
Beyond his technical expertise, Kenneth is committed to community engagement and
mentorship. His active involvement in professional networks and local organizations
highlights his dedication to promoting financial literacy and supporting underrepresented
communities in the industry. This well-rounded commitment not only reinforces his
reputation as a trusted advisor but also reflects his personal mission to empower
individuals to retain more of what they earn while securing their long-term financial goals.
A member of the Saint Paul Community Baptist Church and a participant in the men’s
choir, Ken is also a member of 500 Men Making a Difference. He serves as President of the
Lincoln Civic Block Association and is Chairperson of the Board of DAIS, Diversity
Awareness Initiative for Students, which is a student mentoring organization. Ken is a
member of the North Nostrand Avenue Merchant Association, as well as an active member
of both the Brooklyn and Queens Chamber of Commerce. Ken is also a member of the
Executive Board of the Dartmouth Club of New York.
Ken lives on one of the” Greenest Blocks” in Brooklyn and has been happily married for
more than 49 years to Joan. They our proud to be the parents of two caring and
compassionate children.
Kenneth Marable is a Financial Planner with, and offers securities and investment
advisory services through LPL Enterprise (LPLE), a Registered Investment Advisor,
Member FINRA/SIPC, and an affiliate of LPL Financial.
“Prudential Advisors” is a brand name for the proprietary retail sales channel of The
Prudential Insurance Company of America (“PICA”) and its insurance company and other
affiliates (collectively “Prudential”). Prudential Advisors financial professionals are
licensed insurance agents of Prudential.
Pursuant to a strategic relationship among Prudential, LPLE, and LPL Financial, Prudential
Advisors financial professionals provide securities brokerage services and/or investment
advice on securities solely as registered persons of LPLE, an affiliate of LPL Financial.
These financial professionals are permitted to brand under “Prudential Advisors.” LPLE and
LPL Financial are not affiliated with The Empire City Financial Group or Prudential.

Anthony Wilkens

Senior Vice President and Relationship Manager at Santander Bank, N.A.

Anthony Wilkens

Senior Vice President and Relationship Manager at Santander Bank, N.A.

Tony Wilkens is a Senior Vice President and Relationship Manager with Santander Bank’s Middle Market Banking division. Based out of the bank’s offices in NYC and Long Island, Tony delivers customized financial solutions to businesses across New York.

Tony has more than 35 years of commercial banking experience. Prior to joining Santander, he worked at City National Bank, and J.P. Morgan Chase’s Commercial Banking division, serving commercial banking clients, both nationally and in the New York City metropolitan area. He has been a member of, and managed, several regional and industry verticals, as well as handling portfolios of clients across diverse industries.

Tony earned his bachelor’s degree from Hofstra University and his MBA from Adelphi University. He has served on several Finance Committees, and has acted in an advisory capacity, for local industry and charitable organizations. Tony resides with his family on Long Island.

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