The 14 th Annual Symposium & Exhibition

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1 presents The 14 th Annual Symposium & Exhibition Exhibitor Directory Advisory Tax Connect Learn Risk Network Estate Planning WHERE GREAT MINDS SPEAK AND THE TOP ADVISORS LISTEN CE Credits Friday, November 1, 2013 Crest Hollow Country Club Woodbury, Long Island

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3 Roy P. Cifuni, CFP x107 David J. Levine, CFP x109 Phone: Access Brokerage Services (ABS) is a General Agency for Life, Annuities, Disability and Long Term Care products. We are committed to serving other professionals in the industry by providing them with a broad offering of products and value added services to help them gain a competitive advantage and provide a high level of service to their customers. Advisors Asset Management Inc. Andrew Almeida Phone: opt 1 [email protected] Algren Associates, Inc. Douglas Mishkin Cell: Phone: [email protected] Algren Associates has been the Insurance Advisors Partner since 1960, helping financial advisors successfully sell life insurance, fixed annuities, LTC, and Medicare products. We specialize in helping Advisors integrate insurance into their clients retirement and estate plans. We assist in the whole sales process, from case design, to sales presentation, to underwriting negotiation and policy delivery. We also make it easy to sell term insurance through our Drop Ticket process where the advisor drops an online ticket and we do all of the work and the advisor still receives full commission! Stop by our booth to see how Algren can help you be more profitable with insurance sales. Allianz Life Financial Services, LLC Lorraine Lods Regional Vice President [email protected] Phone: A trusted provider of annuities and life insurance, Allianz Life Insurance Company of New York (Allianz Life of NY) bases each decision on a philosophy of being true: True to our strength as an important part of a leading global financial organization. True to our passion for making wise investment decisions. And true to the people we serve, each and every day. Through a line of innovative products and our network of trusted financial professionals, Allianz Life of NY helps people as they seek to achieve their financial and retirement goals. Allianz Life of NY is proud to play a vital role in the success of our global parent, Allianz SE, one of the world s largest financial services companies. While we pride ourselves on our financial strength, we re made of much more than our balance sheet. We believe in making a difference with our clients by being true to our commitments and keeping our promises. People rely on Allianz Life of NY today and count on us for tomorrow when they need us most.

4 American Funds Steve Calabria Cell: Phone: x American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. Timothy O Grady Phone: ext [email protected] The most elegant solution is often the simplest. Explore the inner workings of what s possible, because the powerhouse of thought is not burdened by complexities. In an industry subverted by multiple agendas and conflicts of interest, at American Portfolios, our transparent approach puts our affiliated financial professionals-and ourselves at ease. Let them have big business; we ll continue to champion our small business owners. For, we will never be a big company, but a growing network of little ones united by the simple thought that only the client s satisfaction measures an advisor s worth. Your independence is our AP Difference. Seek the upside of independence at americanportfolios.com Arbitrage Funds David Flaherty Cell: [email protected] The Arbitrage Funds are a series of diversified, openended mutual funds offering alternative investment strategies in a format providing transparency, liquidity, and low investment minimums. Water Island Capital, the advisor, specializes in event-driven strategies that seek return profiles with low volatility and low correlation versus the broader capital markets. We believe capital preservation in difficult markets serves as the most important litmus test for any strategy or product seeking such a return profile, and therefore strive to protect investor capital at all times. AXA Equitable Jack Cintorino, JD Cell: [email protected] Michael Savage Cell: [email protected] I help support the sales efforts of life insurance professionals through a consultative approach, offering sales ideas and strategies, best practices and practice management ideas for the benefit of you, your business and your clients.

5 Bluerock Real Estate Larry Milder Cell: Charles Schwab Advisor Services Andrew Magnus Business Development Officer Phone: Columbia Management Valerie Wess Cell: Phone: Bluerock is a national real estate investment firm headquartered in Manhattan. Bluerock focuses on acquiring, managing, develop and syndicating multifamily and commercial real estate throughout the United States. Bluerock and its principals have sponsored and structured real estate transactions totaling approximately $3 billion in value. Bluerock sponsors 1031 exchange programs and private placement offerings. In addition, Bluerock the Total Income+ Real Estate Fund, a listed 40 Act mutual fund that invests in private, institutional real estate REITs that have previously only been able to the nation s largest pension plans, endowment funds and institutional investors. Since 1987, Schwab Advisor Services has offered support and services to help independent investment advisors grow their businesses and help their clients reach their financial goals. As of June 30, 2013, client assets custodied with Schwab Advisor Services at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. ( Schwab ) stood at $900.4 billion. These assets, managed by the nearly 7,000 independent advisor firms Schwab currently serves, represent approximately one-third of total client assets custodied with Schwab. Schwab Advisor Services serves independent investment advisors and includes the custody, trading and support services of Schwab. Independent investment advisors are not owned, affiliated with or supervised by Schwab. Backed by more than a hundred years of experience, Columbia Management is one of the nation s largest asset managers. At the heart of our success - and, most importantly, that of our investors - are highly talented industry professionals, brought together by a unique way of working. It starts with carefully selected, specialized investment teams. While each team brings a diverse and innovative range of skills, all are grounded by a common set of core beliefs. All possess a solid conviction in the power of proprietary, bottom-up research. All look not only at generating returns, but also at the likely consistency of those returns and the risks required to achieve them. And while our culture encourages teams to operate independently and question established thinking, a rigorous investment oversight process ensures that each team stays true to its clearly articulated investment process. At Columbia Management, reaching our performance goals matters, but the way we reach them matters just as much. Crump Life Insurance Services, Inc. Michael Malinowski Cell: Phone: x [email protected] Crump Life Insurance Services is committed to providing industry-leading service to support you and your client s needs. Our valued partnership with you is the cornerstone of our success. We offer the back office support you need to make the case management process easy to handle and a universe of sales opportunities to grow your business.

6 Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management Michael A. Valeant Cell: Phone: With $1.24 trillion of assets under management globally as of 12/31/12, Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management is one of the world s largest investment organizations. We help individuals and institutions worldwide grow and protect their wealth, by offering traditional and alternative investments across all major asset classes. We also provide customized wealth management solutions and private banking services to high-net-worth individuals and families. The numbers speak for themselves: We re the largest retail asset manager in Germany, the third largest retail asset manager in Europe, and the largest insurance asset manager globally. Fidelity Investments Robert W. Gennari Cell: [email protected] With Fidelity Advisor funds, you and your clients gain access to competitive products across asset classes. Our goal is to help you meet your clients diverse investment objectives and asset allocation needs. Goldman Sachs Joseph Bilello Cell: [email protected] Halliday Financial Scott Solomon Phone: [email protected] At Halliday Financial, we provide financial solutions to serious clients who value advice and comprehensive strategies implemented with enthusiasm, intelligence and discipline. If your mission matches ours then schedule an appointment to speak to us about joining one of the fastest growing independent firms in New York. We have programs for advisors that are still growing their book of business, servicing their existing clients or even those advisors that are looking to transition into retirement. We look forward to speaking with you soon about how Halliday get assistant you in getting to the next level of your business.

7 HartfordFunds Dan Gribben Cell: The Hartford Mutual Funds offers a diverse fund line-up and access to Best in Class Investment Management, with Wellington Management Company as our sole sub-advisor. In addition to investment solutions, we offer a wide variety of resources and business ideas that can help you grow your practice. Huntington Funds Ken Fish Cell: [email protected] The Huntington Funds are a Top Down, Macro Driven, Tactical Asset Money Manager. Our tactical management incorporates the utilization of an variety of option strategies within our open end mutual fund lineup. Huntington Funds has been managing money since We ve been serving the financial needs of clients for more than 145 years, and today we managed more than $16.5 billion* for individuals, institutions, endowments, foundations, retirement plans, and municipalities across the country. Huntington Funds is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Huntington National Bank, which is the principal subsidiary of Huntington Bancshares Incorporated, a regional bank holding company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Invesco Taylor Rhett Phone: [email protected] Explore Intentional Investing with Invesco: Invesco is one of the world s leading independent global investment management firms, with a heritage that dates back to Our investors first approach is built on a philosophy we call Intentional Investing SM. This philosophy guides the way we: Manage Money Manage Risk Develop Products & Connect with You, Our Clients Investacorp Brian Kovener Cell: Phone: [email protected] It s no secret, every practice needs at least one X-Factor. Investacorp offers a unique set of X-Factors that will set you apart from your peers: 1. Investment Banking Products 2. Mobile Technology Solutions 3. Proprietary Equity Research 4. Social Media Consultation 5. Trust Company Services 6. Succession Planning 7. Practice Acquisition 8. Business Coaching 9. Brand Building Learn more at 9xfactors.com

8 ireverse Home Loans Robert D. Tollin Cell: Phone: Robert Tollin is a certified reverse mortgage consultant with ireverse Home Loans a Subsidiary of Hopkins Federal Savings Bank. Robert welcomes all professionals to contact him if you wish to learn more about the reverse mortgage product. It is truly a wonderful program for seniors with the minimum age of 62 who wish to access a portion of their homes equity, tax free, without having to make payments. Please ask me about Reverse for Purchase, Yes you can purchase a new home utilizing reverse for purchase financing! Jackson Stephen D. Burke Cell: Phone: x [email protected] Lincoln Financial Christopher Lynn Phone: [email protected] Live In Reverse Frank Melia, CMPS Cell: Phone: [email protected] Frank Melia, CMPS, specializes in educating financial advisors regarding reverse mortgages, purchase loans, & refinance loans. A financial services marketing firm recently surveyed over 100,000 taxation, & financial planning firms, whose primary clientele are retirement age and above, and one question asked was; in conversation with your clients, does the topic of mortgage lending ever come up? 2 of 3 responded YES Who do you consider to be an expert in mortgage lending? I personally have helped over 1500 New York homeowners with their mortgage needs.

9 Lord Abbett Jennifer L. Chase Cell: Phone: A singular focus on the management of money MoneyGuidePro Tom Roberts Phone: [email protected] MoneyGuidePro makes sophisticated, Goalbased planning fast and easy. Because MGP is smart, easy-to-use and adaptable, each Advisor can provide a personalized planning experience for each client. MGP includes retirement and college planning, asset allocation, insurance needs analysis and estate planning. Morningstar Investment Services, Inc. Todd Schaul Cell: Phone: x7 [email protected] For more than a decade, Morningstar Investment Services has made partnering with fee-based financial advisors the centerpiece of their business, offering portfolios designed to help you take your practice to the next level. Each mutual fund, stock, active/passive, and ETF portfolio is built the Morningstar way. Built using objective, rigorous research, the portfolios are created to help deliver superior risk-adjusted returns. Ready to learn more? Be sure to visit the booth! Mutual of Omaha Oliver Schulz Phone: [email protected] 401(k) and Defined Benefit Solutions for Small to Mid-Size Businesses.

10 Nationwide Susan O Connor Cell: Phone: [email protected] Nationwide provides a comprehensive, needsbased approach to planning for retirement. We help with income planning, legacy planning, health care planning, non-qualified tax planning and planning beyond the individual investor. We offer annuities, life insurance, retirement plans and mutual funds. NCCPAP Kathy Casey Phone: x3 [email protected] NcCPAp and the Long Island Tax Professionals Symposium (LITPS) Long Island s Premier Tax Event for Practicing Tax Professionals - Each November, more than 700 practicing tax professionals gather to network, update their knowledge, solve tax questions with peers and the IRS, renew friendships and visit with current and prospective vendors. CPAs, Enrolled Agents, Corporate Tax Executives, Financial Planners and Attorneys are all invited to join us November 20, 21 & 22nd where Practicing Tax Professionals.. Learn, Network and Grow. New York Life MainStay Investments Michael A. Bosi Cell: [email protected] MainStay Funds #1 Barron s Fund Family over 10 Years for 2012 New York Long Term Care Brokers, Ltd. Robert Vandy Cell: Phone: [email protected] Our policy is taking care of you. So you can take of your clients. LTCI, Life and Disability Insurance and Fixed and Indexed Annuities from 35+ of the top carriers in the industry. Objective research to find the best fit for you and your client. Is their retirement PROTECTED?

11 One Reverse Mortgage Mike Vernon Cell: One Reverse Mortgage is the nation s premiere reverse mortgage originator and a Quicken Loans Company. Michael Vernon has helped hundreds of homeowners 62 and older to meet their financial objectives with the government insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgage. He works with homeowners, their families and financial advisors to design and implement programs that improve their cash flow and provide added protection in declining real estate and financial markets. My clients enjoy the added security and flexibility that our programs offer. Next Financial Group, Inc. Casey Morris Phone: [email protected] The eight-time winner of Investment Advisor Magazine s Broker-Dealer of the Year Award, built upon the simple idea that a broker-dealer should be beholden to the needs of its own representatives. Prestige Acquisitions wmarie Schulte Phone: [email protected] Expert support in providing your road map to a successful transition, on your terms! Oppenheimer Funds Wendy Ehrlich Cell: [email protected] For over 20 years, Wendy Ehrlich has been helping Long Island s independent financial advisors differentiate themselves in a crowded marketplace. Whether it s consulting on a specific client case, articulating complex economic and market concepts in a investor-friendly manner, or providing suggestions on asset retention strategies, she is just a phone call away. Wendy s cell # is (516) Her partner, Dan Massetti, can be reached directly at (212) Prudential Annuities Carrie Short Cell: [email protected] Prudential Annuities specializes in helping clients meet the challenges of retirement income. Our Highest Daily benefits help protect your clients retirement income against market downturns with daily opportunity to take advantage of market upswings. Prudential Financial is an American based insurance company well known for instilling client confidence for over 135 years. Advisors who partner with us also gain access to our Advanced Planning department as well as the knowledge of our Industry Research Analysts who consult on building retirement income strategies for your clients.

12 Realty Capital Securities Anthony Ziniti Cell: Phone: Realty Capital Securities is an open architecture wholesale distribution platform for public and private real estate investment programs, business development companies, and other alternative investments. We have 75 wholesalers working directly with registered representatives and Registered Investment Advisors all over the country. SEI Investments Harley Nager Phone: SEI Advisor Network provides financial advisors with turnkey wealth management services through outsourced investment strategies, administration and technology platforms, and practice management programs. SEI Advisor Network has served the independent financial advisor market for over 16 years, has over 4,900 advisors, and $31.7 billion in advisors assets under management. Visit us at Steadfast Capital Markets Group Brad Coustan, CIMA Cell: Phone: Contact me to hear about the Steadfast Income REIT, a public, non-listed REIT focused on investing in established, stable apartment communities with operating histories that have demonstrated consistently high occupancy and income levels across market cycles. Steadfast believes with strong demand, improving occupancy and increasing rental rates, the U.S. apartment sector is experiencing unrivaled investment opportunities for investors. SQN Securities Lori Richofsky Cell: Phone: [email protected] SQN, headquartered in New York City specializes in alternative investments. Our investment strategy is focused on businessessential, revenue-producing and costsaving assets. Historically, SQN has invested in the agricultural, energy, environmental, medical, manufacturing, technology, and transportation assets. Our current offering, SQN AIF IV will invest in hard assets that are not correlated to the stock, bond or real estate markets.

13 SunAmerica Brian P. Taggart Cell: Mike Brescia Cell: Transamerica Morris Glazer Cell: Celebrating My 32 nd Year of Pension Excellence Proud Past Bold Future Transamerica Capital, Inc. Ken Junge Cell: Adam Engelhardt Cell: A quarter century ago, Transamerica entered the mutual funds business with a simple understanding. No single investment process, style or investment manager will outperform all the time. That s how we became one of the pioneers of the subadvisory business, working to identify some of the best money managers in the world. TD Ameritrade Institutional Josh Reich Cell: Phone: [email protected] TD Ameritrade Institutional is a leading provider of comprehensive brokerage and custody services to nearly 4,500 fee-based, independent Registered Investment Advisors and their clients. Our advanced technology platform and outstanding personal support allows advisors to run their businesses more efficiently and optimize time spent with clients. TD Ameritrade Institutional, Division of TD Ameritrade, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC/NFA

14 Vanguard Funding Melissa Jedlicka Cell: Phone: Vanguard Funding LLC is a nationwide mortgage banker devoted to providing the highest standard of service for all residential mortgage banking needs. Since its inception in 2004, Vanguard Funding LLC sustains strict adherence of compliance to all mortgage rules and regulations. Honesty, integrity, transparency, and long-term customer satisfaction are pillars of our success. With a growing nationwide footprint, the company continually shows growth in its mortgage transactions of home purchase and refinance products including conventional, FHA, Reverse, HECM, Jumbo, HARP, 203(K), condo, co-ops, commercial and more. We welcome the opportunity to serve your client s financing needs. Walton International Group Jessica Perez Cell: [email protected] The Walton Group of Companies (Walton) is one of North America s leading land-based real estate investment and development groups, currently managing $3.6 billion in assets, including nearly 78,000 acres of land. 1 Walton employs leading industry experts to ensure quality asset acquisition and management along every step of the land investment process and makes a long-term commitment to the communities in which it operates in order to create sustainable and livable environments. Walton is well positioned to execute its all-cash 2 acquisition model in the current economic environment with a focus on path of growth investments in strategic submarkets. 1 Approximate as of June 30, Value is at cost. Includes land and reserves. 2 No acquisition indebtedness. In the event reserves are depleted, indebtedness may be incurred to cover administrative and concept planning expenses only. Wells Fargo Advantage Funds Steven Futoran Cell: [email protected] I work closely with advisors and coach them on how to differentiate themselves as experts in specific investment areas. I am an experienced business consultant who can provide insights into the ways in which other advisors have successfully built more productive, profitable businesses, and I provide proprietary tools that can help them move their businesses to the next level. W. P. Carey Brian Conneely Cell: [email protected] CPA :18 Global is a non-traded REIT sponsored by W. P. Carey Inc. that strives to acquire, own and manage a global portfolio of income-generating commercial property and real estate-related assets.

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