Cohen and Wolf Names Dr. Kristy L. Sampieri as Director of Finance

Cohen and Wolf, P.C. is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Kristy L. Sampieri, Ed.D., as the firm’s Director of Finance. In this role, Dr. Sampieri will oversee the firm’s annual budget, provide financial analysis and reporting, and manage expenditures and assets. 

“I am truly excited to begin this next chapter as Director of Finance and to contribute to a firm with such a strong reputation for excellence. I look forward to partnering with leadership to enhance financial strategy, drive operational efficiencies, and support continued growth across all offices. It is an honor to join such a talented team, and I am eager to make an immediate and meaningful impact,” said Dr. Sampieri.

Dr. Sampieri is a seasoned financial executive, scholar, and private-public sector leader with more than two decades of experience in finance, strategic governance, and organizational transformation. She most recently served as City Controller for the City of New Haven, Connecticut, where she oversaw multimillion-dollar operating and capital budgets, strengthened internal controls, and led initiatives for modernization.

Previously, Dr. Sampieri spent 18 years at Merrill Lynch, where she built a distinguished career in wealth management and financial advisory services. She worked with ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners on comprehensive financial planning, investment strategy, retirement planning, and risk management. Dr. Sampieri’s experience at Merrill Lynch sharpened her expertise in capital markets, portfolio construction, client relationship management, and fiduciary responsibility, providing a strong private-sector foundation that continues to strengthen her executive financial leadership.

Dr. Sampieri holds a Doctor of Education from Northeastern University, where her dissertation, From the Apron to the Cape: Examining the Experiences of Women Who Rose to Leadership Positions on Wall Street, explored the leadership trajectories of women in high-finance environments. She also earned an M.B.A. and a B.S. in Finance from Southern Connecticut State University.

Currently, Dr. Sampieri serves as a member of the Board of Alumni for Southern Connecticut State University.