Martin Rothman
CEO/Partner
As a licensed Private Investigator and certified Genealogist, Martin’s passion for finding family tree connections has been a natural extension to his expertise in helping corporations recover assets owed to them from legacy mergers and acquisitions. UPRS was the culmination of Martin’s desire to combine his proficiency in corporate structure along with Estate and Trust laws to create a company that utilizes these two segments to advise his corporate and individual clients.
Martin specializes in all industries but has developed a niche with Hospitality and Defense corporations where he represents some of the largest in each category. His main responsibilities include being the main point of contact for all corporate accounts and is especially proficient in “property mining” for all clients. His tenacity to client satisfaction is second to none.
Martin graduated from Queens College with honors, having obtained a degree in Accounting and Finance. Martin lives in Long Island, NY along with his wife and enjoys spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Joel Rothman
CFO/Partner
Joel is an accomplished Asset Recovery expert with almost two decades of experience in the field. He has cultivated an ability effectively advocate for his clients to ensure their funds are returned regardless of the obstacles involved.
Aside from possessing an intimate knowledge of the recovery process, Joel has served as an effective mediator able to broker complex intrafamily disputes that require patience and sensitivity in order to foster cooperation from all sides to retrieve their rightful inheritance. He has been able to instill confidence that parties involved will receive their rightful portion with the utmost integrity.
On the corporate side, Joel leverages his business and government relationships to establish connections in the business community and oversees the Corporate Division Finance Department.
Joel graduated Summa Cum Laude as a political science major from Queens College in New York. He is active in his community and provides volunteer security for his place of worship. Joel often commutes between his New York and Florida offices where he and his wife enjoy spending time with their children and grandchildren.
Aaron Fried
Corporate Division Lead
Since joining the UPRS Corporate Division in 2021, Aaron has been an important addition to the team and has played a crucial role in developing the Corporate Division. As UPRS has expanded its footprint in the industry, Aaron’s strategic thinking and attention to detail have contributed to the creation of new solutions to streamline the claims process and to increase the company’s capacity to take on a larger volume of clients.
Over time, Aaron has also cultivated a deep understanding of State laws and regulations related to abandoned property and has utilized this knowledge to overcome claim denials and to increase overall claims success. His proactive approach to problem-solving and willingness to take on new challenges have not only benefited the Corporate Division but have also contributed to the company’s overall success.
Looking ahead, Aaron is excited to continue his efforts in contributing to the success of UPRS and to developing positive and fruitful relationships with both current and future clients.
Lou Sbarra
Vice President Corporate Sales
Lou in his corporate finance career at AtlantiCare Health System in Southern New Jersey has gained achievements particularly in treasury management by overseeing company cash flows which includes making larger-scale decisions in the finance area and providing governance over organizational liquidity while strategizing the best use of funds. Lou also led AtlantiCare’s treasury team in the merger with Geisinger Health System in Pennsylvania.
On the asset recovery side, Lou and his team identified hundreds of thousands of dollars for AtlantiCare and other hospitals and organizations by working with CEO’s, Presidents, Vice Presidents, and Directors of Finance to recognized unpaid claims while expediting check distribution from states and reconciliation of funds for clients.
Lou graduated from Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia majoring in business management. He is heavily involved in his community sports programs. Lou spends time at the Jersey shore and in Florida where he relishes time with his wife, children, and their grandchildren.