B RILEY BOCA - Key Persons
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- Administrative & Marketing
- Senior Wealth Management Associate
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- Senior Vice President, Investments
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- Senior Accountant
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- Senior Accountant
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- Senior Accountant
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- Financial Advisor
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- Client Service Associate
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- VICE PRESIDENT, INVESTMENTS
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- Investment Services
- Senior Managing Director, Investments
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- Senior Vice President, Investments
After graduating from Carnegie-Mellon University with a B.S. in Mathematics, Eric began his career as a management consultant with firms such as Booz-Allen and Hamilton & Touche Ross, where he established the basis for his client-centric consultative process. As a financial advisor since 2002, he stresses the importance of thoroughly knowing his clients so he can most appropriately guide them to achieve their short term and life-long goals. With clients of varying ages and in all stages of life, as well as small businesses, Eric prides himself on his reliable customer service, investment knowledge and detailed planning and execution process. Working with B. Riley Wealth and B. Riley Wealth Advisors provides the resources to fully support these efforts and the independence to always put his clients' interests first.
In addition to his Bachelor's of Science, Eric earned a Master's degree in Applied Mathematics from George Washington University in Washington D.C. He is an Investment Advisor Representative and holds the series 7, 63 and 65 registrations and is licensed for life insurance, long term care insurance, and annuities. Prior to joining B. Riley Wealth, Eric was a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch and UBS Financial Services.
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- Associate
- Senior Vice President, Investments
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- Associate
- Senior Managing Director, Investments
Tom is a Senior Managing Director, Investments at B. Riley Wealth and co-owner of the Boca Raton branch with more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. Tom is an Investment Advisor Representative and has his series 7, 24, 63 and 65 licenses. He is also licensed in all forms of Insurance including Life, Health, Long Term Care and Annuities.
Throughout his career, Tom has been managing and protecting the wealth of business owners, professionals, and high net worth families. He has focused his entire career to efficiently create custom, transparent solutions that fit his clients' unique identity.
In 1987, Tom moved from upstate N.Y. to Boca Raton with his wife Anne. Since then, he has been raising his four children, Jack, Allie, Sean, and Kevin, and growing his career as a Financial Advisor.
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- Associate
- Financial Consultant
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- Client Service Associate
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- Senior Accountant
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- Senior Registered Client Service Associate
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- Financial Consultant
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- Financial Advisor
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- Senior Vice President, Investments
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- Associate
- Senior Managing Director, Investments
Kerry brings more than 25 years of experience and expertise in wealth management to the B. Riley Boca branch.
Prior to joining B. Riley Wealth, Mr. Hoffman spent nine years as Vice President of Wealth Management at Morgan Stanley, and the previous 10 years with Raymond James Financial Services. In addition to having extensive experience as a wealth manager, Mr. Hoffman brings years of expertise working with clients to meet their insurance and annuity needs.
Mr. Hoffman earned a Bachelor's in Business Administration from SUNY Oneota. He and his wife, Kim, have three daughters and reside in Boca Raton.
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- Associate
- Senior Tax Accountant
Laura is a Senior Tax Accountant with a wealth of knowledge and expertise in Corporate, Partnership and Individual Tax Returns. She is also skilled in preparing payroll and sales tax returns. Laura works out of our B. Riley Boca Raton office.
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- Managing Director, Investments
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- Financial Advisor
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- Senior Tax Preparer
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- Financial Consultant
Ryan Ratner concentrates his practice in the areas of estate planning, probate and trust estate administration, estate and gift tax planning, guardianship matters, asset protection planning, Medicaid planning, and commercial and real property matters. Ryan's practice also incorporates planning for those individuals with special needs, both for young children and grown adults. His experience expands across planning for clients starting new families and the challenges associated with minor children and the protection of their interests, through sophisticated planning for retirees and the preservation of their wealth as it transfers to and is protected for the next generation.
Ryan is a frequent community lecturer, bringing the importance of appropriate estate planning and guardianship avoidance techniques to the general public. He has also delivered lectures to numerous financial institutions, their members, and their clients. He is active in many community and charitable organizations and is a title insurance agent.
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- Associate
- Senior Registered Client Service Associate
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- Associate
- Senior Vice President, Investments
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- Associate
- Senior Vice President, Investments
Sean began his career at Raymond James & Associates where he spent eight years working for a Barron's top ranked team. In 2018, Sean decided to move his practice to B. Riley Wealth where he could properly assist his clients in meeting their objectives and long-term goals. His practice focuses on helping high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, nonprofit organizations, and endowments by developing strategies for the complexities which often accompany substantial wealth.
Sean graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a Bachelor's degree in International Business & Trade. He holds a Series 7, 66, and Life, Health and Annuity licenses. He resides in Delray Beach with his wife, Marcia, and two dogs. Sean enjoys playing golf, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
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- Senior Accountant
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- Certified Public Accountant
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- Senior Managing Director, Investments
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- Senior Vice President, Investments
Thomas joined B. Riley Wealth in 2018 after spending 20 years as a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley. Through the years, he has provided customized advice, investment management and retirement income planning strategies, along with other financial products and services to individuals, families and their businesses. He has remained committed to helping simplify his clients' investing lives and providing attentive service. One of his most satisfying moments at work is hearing the words "Thank You". His genuine desire to listen and understand his clients' needs is among his greatest strengths.
He holds a Series 7, 31, and 66 securities registrations as well as the State of Florida insurance license #D066716.
Thomas earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. He resides in Delray Beach, FL with his wife, Catia, and two children, Luca and Max. Away from work Thomas enjoys cooking for his friends and family, taking care of his 150+ orchids, golfing, and spending a beautiful day at the beach.
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- Associate
- Senior Managing Director, Investments