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Our mission is to provide quality strategies customized to your needs. Our goal is to be your primary source of financial advice. To this end, we concentrate our efforts on developing long-term relationships through a commitment to quality client service.

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    Richard Abrams

    Managing Director–Wealth Management

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    • Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors, 2010, 2012The Barron's rating is awarded annually in March and is based on information from the prior year Q3. 
    • Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
      The Barron's rating is awarded annually in March and is based on information from the prior year Q3. 
    • Forbes America's Top Wealth Advisors, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in April based on information from a 12 month period ending June of the prior year.
    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in April based on information from a 12 month period ending June of the prior year.
    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in January, based on information from a 12 month period ending March of the prior year.

    • Tufts University, Bachelor's of Science, Mechanical Engineering
      Financial planning
      Legacy planning
      Asset allocation
      Multi-generational families
      Professionals
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      Corporate executives
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      Eric Wagner, CRPS

      Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

      Financial Advisor

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      • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in January, based on information from a 12 month period ending March of the prior year.

      • Penn State, Bachelor's of Arts, Pre-Law Studies
      • Brooklyn Law School, Doctor of Law
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      • Retirement Plan Consultant
      Financial planning
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      Donna Martorelli

      Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

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            Eric Vishnevetsky

            Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

            CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™

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              Jena-Grace Kole

              Associate Director

              Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

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                • Iona College, Master's of Business Administration, Financial Management
                • Manhattan College, Bachelor's of Science, Finance
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                  Thomas Healey

                  Client Associate

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                    • Fordham University
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                      Jack McCombe

                      Director

                      Equity, ETF & Options Specialist

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                      Dan Scheinthal

                      Director

                      Senior Wealth Management Banker

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                      Gregg Arum, CFP

                      Executive Director

                      Structured Solutions Consultant

                      Gregg serves as a Structured Solutions Consultant for the New York City and Northern New Jersey Market Areas, and Private Wealth Management; responsible for the positioning of Structured Products across all asset classes. Gregg works closely with Financial Advisors and their clients, helping them understand the risks and rewards of structured products, and how both portfolio and tactical ideas can fit into a client’s overall portfolio strategy.

                      Professional History
                      Gregg joined UBS in 1998 and has held a variety of positions in Capital Markets. In his previous role, he served as a Municipal Bond Portfolio Specialist on the Northeast Municipal Bond Desk. Prior to that, he worked in Unit Investment Trusts as a member of the Equity Advisory Group. He has also served as a Financial Advisor in New York City.

                      Education

                      Gregg holds a B.A from the University of Florida.

                      Licenses and Certifications

                      FINRA Series 7, 63 and 65
                      CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
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                      Patrick Harrington

                      Director

                      Insurance Specialist

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                      Elizabeth Cribbs

                      Executive Director

                      Senior Strategist - Family Advisory and Philanthropy Services

                      Professional History
                      As part of the UBS Family Advisory and Philanthropy Services team, Elizabeth serves as a thought partner to advisors and their client families on wealth transition, family governance, and philanthropy as families seek guidance on cohesive dialogue between generations to perpetuate their legacy.

                      Prior to joining UBS, Elizabeth served in a dual capacity as President of the Neuberger Berman Foundation and Head of Corporate Social Responsibility from 2012 to 2019, leading all aspects of Neuberger Berman’s global philanthropic efforts, with a focus on education, workforce development and employee engagement. In 2018 she launched the firm’s client Philanthropic Advisory Services practice and co-chaired the firm’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Advisory committee from 2012 to 2016. She also served as a board member of the Neuberger Berman Foundation from 2009 – 2019.

                      Prior to this, Elizabeth worked at Lehman Brothers as a Senior Vice President of Corporate Philanthropy with a focus on the arts and strategic community partnerships. Before this, Elizabeth spent ten years at HSBC North America, where she served in various leadership roles in strategic planning; internal consulting; and community and philanthropic services. Elizabeth began her career in the audit group at Coopers & Lybrand LLP as a Certified Public Accountant. Liz is also Series 7 and 63 licensed.

                      Community Leadership
                      Elizabeth serves as Vice Chair of the New York City Youth Board, which advises the Department of Youth and Community Development on its programs. She is also a member of the Executive Committee of Enterprise Community Partners New York Advisory Board, whose mission is helping families find safe, affordable housing, connected to opportunity.

                      Education

                      Elizabeth has a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a Master in Public Policy from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.

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                    Our experience and structured planning process drives a comprehensive financial plan and customized investment strategies. Depending on where you are in your life and the priorities that matter most, our planning conversations may focus on liquidity management, your cash flow needs, asset replacement solutions such as insurance, estate planning strategies, or tax and legal structures such as trusts and philanthropic vehicles.

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