The AP Difference - American Portfolios Financial Services Inc.

We create value for our people and value for our clients.

We always take the high road, even if it costs us in the short term, because we believe the things that make you richest are the things you do for others.

Mantra and Core Values
From the Chairman
The Team
Social Responsibility
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Mantra and Core Values

Our Mantra

American Portfolios must seek out the best business solutions, support and services that its financial professionals require to achieve financial freedom for their clients.

Nurture

American Portfolios’ first responsibility is to its valued employees, the men and women working for us, who provide the highest level of service to our customers—our affiliated financial professionals. American Portfolios is committed to providing a clean, safe, and orderly workplace where employees are treated with respect and dignity, and are recognized for the unique and special qualities they bring to their jobs. American Portfolios encourages equal opportunities in employment, development, and advancement. Employees should feel secure in their positions, know they will be compensated fairly and adequately, and feel free to offer suggestions or bring forth concerns.

Launch

Providing optimal service and support to the financial service professionals, their staff, and their clients as well as all others who use our services is one of American Portfolios’ core responsibilities. We must strive to meet our customers’ needs with the highest level of quality and dedicate ourselves to setting the standard of service excellence for our industry.

Give

Fostering positive social and environmental change in the communities where we live and work as well as in the global community is paramount. We must be responsible citizens through our support of good works, honest charities, civic improvements, better health, and education. We must maintain in good order the property we are privileged to use by protecting the environment and its natural resources.

Aim

Shareholder value, our commitment to stockholders, is our final responsibility. Business must make a sound profit. Therefore, we must strive to achieve a balance among the fiscal, social, and environmental responsibilities of our firm, experiment with new ideas and develop new technologies in our efforts to stay ahead of the competition, and create reserves to prepare for adversity. It is our belief that when we operate according to these principles, shareholders will realize a fair return.

From the Chairman

I thank you for the opportunity to introduce our company to you.

A Message from Lon T. Dolber

American Portfolios was conceived by a group of like minded, independent financial service professionals, committed to serving their clients by offering sound financial guidance or planning along with solid investment advice. The firm is owned and operated by individuals who have all worked with clients of their own. I started in the financial services field in 1978 when I was brought into the business by my father Hy Dolber.

As professionals, we will not tolerate or recognize any obligation to market the services or investment products produced by any single company. We understand what it means to seek out and to offer only the best products or services available, without conflict or compromise and this is the same commitment we make to our representatives.

The financial services industry is dynamic and evolving. Barriers have fallen and investors face an almost unlimited and often confusing variety of financial products and investment choices. We believe that financial professionals must have access to a diverse selection of unbiased and high quality investment products and services in order to best meet their client’s objectives.

I thank you for the opportunity to introduce our company to you. We are proud of what has been accomplished thus far and hope that our vision someday may be of benefit to you.

-Lon T. Dolber

The Team

We believe that the success of a company is made possible through the hard earned efforts of its people. By Bringing together the most expert and imaginative people in a culture that embraces technology and the courage to think independently, we create true value in our services, our recommended portfolios and our company.

Core Team

Lon T. Dolber

CEO and President, American Portfolios Holdings, INC (APH) President, American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. (APFS)

Timothy O'Grady

President of Sales and New Business Development, APFS

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Lisa DiBella

Vice President of Human Resources, APH

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Dean Bruno

Chief Operating Officer, APFS

Robert M. Dolber

Chief Technology Officer, APFS

Gary Gordon

President of American Portfolios Advisors, Inc., APA

Damon B. Joyner

Chief Financial Officer, APH

Dalchand Laljit

Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, APH

Frank A. Tauches, Jr.

Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Risk Officer, APH

James D. Goedtke

Senior Vice President, Due Diligence Analyst and Product Manager, APFS

Anne Antunovich

Vice President of Finance and Accounting, APH

Kimberly A. Branch, CFP, CLTC

Vice President of Marketing Strategy, APFS

Philip Bredow

Vice President of Operations, APFS

Andrew Dorfman

Vice President of Technology, APH

Melissa Grappone

Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Communications, APH

Jeffrey Kahn

Vice President of Surveillance, APFS

Martin Wendel

Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer, APFS

Maria Zarb

Vice President of Business Services, APFS

American Portfolios Holdings, Inc. (APH) Board Members

Lon T. Dolber

Chief Executive Officer,, President and Chairman of the Board

Damon B. Joyner

Chief Financial Officer, Director

Dalchand Laljit

Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, Director

Frank A. Tauches, Jr., Esq.

Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Risk Officer, Director

Tom M. Wirtshafter

Senior Vice President, Director

Atindra Barua

Executive Vice President of Technology Strategy, Director

APH Advisory Board Members

Arthur Goldberg

Co-Founder of Integrated Resources Inc.

Jay Lewis

Founder of Nathan & Lewis Securities

Norman Malo

Former President and CEO of National Financial Services, LLC

Steven E. Rothstein

Former Executive Vice President and CFO of AIG Advisor Group Inc.

Paul Tyler

Senior Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development of Fidelity Guarantee Life

Robert J. Moses

Former General Counsel and Senior Vice President of First Allied Securities, Inc.

Social Responsibility

Our Promise

We promise to always act with integrity, never sacrificing our advisor's or client's interests for the sake of our own. We hold ourselves responsible not only to our customers, but also to our communities.

Dome Project

The DOME (Developing Opportunities through Meaningful Education) Project provides young people with alternatives to the negative pressures they face in their communities to help them develop a healthy, positive sense of self. American Portfolios champions the Dome Project's world to empower young Americans living under difficult circumstances.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding research for blood cancer cures, distributing free information and services, and enabling blood cancer patients to live better, longer lives. American Portfolios' support of this organization is rooted in an experience that touched a valued employee, Dean Bruno, diagnosed in May 2013 with Stage 3 Nodular Sclerosis Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Today, he remains cancer-free, thanks to research funding provided by LLS.

Virtual Enterprises International (VEI)

VEI is a non-profit organization that offers in-school experiential learning programs for high school students to form entrepreneurial, start-up businesses within a live global simulated setting. APFS has been a fervent supporter of VEI’s mission to foster future business leaders early in their academic careers. APFS has been involved in the judging and sponsorship of VEI’s local student competitions, providing them with the backdrop of a true corporate experience. AP Also provides mentorship and internship opportunities for the entire VEI network, connecting them to its affiliated financial professionals located in more than 300 branches throughout the nation.

World T.E.A.M. Sports

World T.E.A.M. (The Exceptional Athlete Matters) Sports creates and organizes inclusive athletic events with teams of disabled and able-bodied athletes that challenge them to accomplish goals they never thought possible. American Portfolios is an active supporter of World Team Sports; our employees, affiliated advisors and business partners have been participating in events and raising money for this non-profit organization since 2006.

News

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2019

American Portfolios’ Cliff T. Walsh, CFA, RFC, Promoted to Chief Investment Officer

HOLBROOK, N.Y. (Aug. 12, 2019)—American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. (AP)—a privately-held, independent broker/dealer that services financial advisors nationwide—is pleased to formally announce that Cliff T. Walsh, CFA, RFC, has been promoted to Chief Investment Officer (CIO). In his role, Walsh will continue to lead and carry forward the investment direction of AP’s Nine Points Investment […]

American Portfolios Named WealthManagement.com 2019 Industry Award Finalist for Enhanced Customer Service Support

HOLBROOK, N.Y. (Aug. 5, 2019)—American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. (AP)—a privately-held, independent broker/dealer that services financial advisors nationwide—has been named a WealthManagement.com 2019 Industry Award Finalist for Enhanced Customer Service Support in the category of Broker-Dealers with Fewer than 1,000 Advisors. AP was selected among a record number of submissions (from 262 companies with more […]

American Portfolios Officially Launches 2019 Connections Tour

HOLBROOK, N.Y. (June 17, 2019)—American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. (AP)—a privately-held, independent broker/dealer that services financial advisors nationwide—officially launched its 2019 Connections Tour on May 13-14 in Orlando, Fla., at the upscale Marriott Grand Vista hotel. The Florida meeting was followed by two regional events that took place on May 22 at the Hyatt Regency […]

American Portfolios Sponsors and Participates in World T.E.A.M. 2019 Adventure Team Challenge in Conjunction with The Center for Discovery

HOLBROOK, N.Y. (June 10, 2019) — American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. (AP)—a privately-held, independent broker/dealer which provides services and support to financial advisors throughout the country—continues its long-standing support of World T.E.A.M. (WT) and The Center for Discovery (TCFD) through its sponsorship and participation in the 10th annual Adventure Team Challenge – New York (ATC). […]

American Portfolios Financial Services Commemorates 75th Anniversaries of D-Day and V-J Day with Reissue of Silent Strength WWII Video Series

HOLBROOK, N.Y. (June 6, 2019)—American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. (AP)—a privately-held, independent broker/dealer which provides services and support to financial advisors throughout the country—has reissued its Silent Strength online video series, created at its on-site digital media facility, Studio 454, capturing fascinating and impactful stories of Long Island’s WWII veterans and their experiences in one […]

American Portfolios Restructures Sales and New Business Development Team to Better Serve the Firm’s Advisor Community

HOLBROOK, N.Y. (June 5, 2019)—Coasting on the momentum gained from 2018, American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. (AP)—a privately-held, independent broker/dealer that services financial advisors nationwide—has restructured its sales and new business development area to better address the needs of its existing and prospective advisor relationships. Since the restructuring in late 2018 and early 2019, AP’s […]

American Portfolios Contributes $25,000 to Honor Flight Long Island and Affiliated Colleagues Accompany Military Veterans to Washington, D.C.

HOLBROOK, N.Y. (May 22, 2019)—American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. (AP), a privately-held, independent broker/dealer that services financial advisors across the country, has pledged $25,000 in charitable funds over a five-year period to Honor Flight Long Island (HFLI), a local chapter of the national Honor Flight Network—a non-profit organization that provides military veterans with free trips […]

American Portfolios Serves as Presenting Partner and Top Fundraiser for the World T.E.A.M. 2019 Face of America – Gettysburg Bike Ride

HOLBROOK, N.Y. (May 15, 2019) — American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. (AP), a privately-held, independent broker/dealer that provides services and support to financial advisors throughout the country, recently served as Presenting Partner for the World T.E.A.M. (WT) 2019 Face of America – Gettysburg (FOA) bike ride, which took place on May 3-5, 2019. This year […]

American Portfolios Places in Top 5 Medium Best Companies to Work for in New York State for 2019

HOLBROOK, N.Y. (May 8, 2019)—For the fourth consecutive year, American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. (AP), a privately-held, independent broker/dealer that services financial advisors across the country, has been ranked within the top Best Companies to Work for in New York State for 2019 by the New York State Society for Human Resources Management (NYS-SHRM) and […]

American Portfolios Gears Up as Presenting Partner for the World T.E.A.M. 2019 Face of America Gettysburg Bike Ride

HOLBROOK, N.Y. (April 22, 2019) — American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. (AP), a privately-held, independent broker/dealer that provides services and support to financial advisors throughout the country, will serve as Presenting Partner for the World T.E.A.M. (WT) 2019 Face of America – Gettysburg (FOA) bike ride, set to take place on May 3-5, 2019. WT […]

American Portfolios Financial Services Hosts 2019 Virtual Enterprises International Business Plan Competition

HOLBROOK, N.Y. (March 11, 2019) — American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. (AP), a privately-held, independent broker/dealer that services financial advisors across the country, hosted the finals for the eighth annual Long Island Virtual Enterprises International (VEI) Business Plan Competition on Feb. 26, 2019. VEI is a non-profit organization that offers in-school experiential learning programs for […]

American Portfolios Assistive Technology Lab Officially Opens at The Center for Discovery’s Technology Hub and Incubator

HOLBROOK, N.Y. (Jan. 23, 2019) — American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. (AP), a privately-held, independent broker/dealer that services financial advisors across the country, is pleased to announce the official opening of the American Portfolios Assistive Technology Lab at The Center for Discovery’s (TCFD) Technology Hub and Incubator (THINC). A ribbon cutting ceremony for the next-generation […]

American Portfolios Chosen as One of the Best Companies to Work for in New York State for Fourth Year in a Row

HOLBROOK, N.Y. (Jan. 18, 2019)—For the fourth consecutive year, American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. (AP), a privately-held, independent broker/dealer that services financial advisors across the country, has been named one of the Best Companies to Work for in New York State for 2019 by the New York State Society for Human Resources Management (NYS-SHRM) and […]

American Portfolios Donates $25k to Long Island Cares for Federal Government Employees Affected by the Current Government Shutdown

HOLBROOK, N.Y. (Jan. 18, 2019)—American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. (AP), a privately-held, independent broker/dealer that services financial advisors across the country, recently donated $25,000 in support of the Long Island Cares campaign to provide various points of assistance to those federal government employees who have been affected by the current government shutdown. The donated funds, […]

American Portfolios Assistive Technology Lab Opens at the Technology Hub and Incubator (THINC) at The Center for Discovery

American Portfolios Issues Joint Press Release with The Center for Discovery: Dedicated Laboratory for the Development of New Products and Assistive Technologies for All HURLEYVILLE, N.Y. (Jan. 10, 2019) — A next-generation assistive technology lab was officially opened today at The Center for Discovery’s (TCFD) Technology Hub and Incubator (THINC) with the sole purpose of […]

2018

American Portfolios CEO Lon Dolber Named Hometown Hero by NHL’s New York Islanders

HOLBROOK, N.Y. (Dec. 26, 2018)—American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. (AP) CEO and President Lon T. Dolber has been formally recognized by the NHL’s New York Islanders as a Hometown Hero, a program presented by New York Community Bank and the NYCB Family of Banks that celebrates people who make a difference in their local communities. […]

American Portfolios Launches a Unified Managed Account, Among Other Tech Initiatives, for its Affiliated Investment Professionals

HOLBROOK, N.Y. (Dec. 3, 2018)—American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. (AP), a privately-held, independent broker/dealer that services financial advisors across the country, recently launched its Unified Managed Account (UMA)—a private investment account that is professionally managed, allowing for a combination of all asset class strategies in one account; investments may include mutual funds, exchange traded funds, […]

American Portfolios’ Studio 454 Earns Two Prominent Industry Awards in 2018

HOLBROOK, N.Y. (Nov. 15, 2018) — American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. (AP), a privately-held, independent broker/dealer that services financial advisors across the country, is pleased to announce that the firm’s media production arm, Studio 454, has recently earned two prestigious video industry awards: the 2018 Communicator Award of Distinction and the 2018 Videographer Award of […]

American Portfolios Financial Services Hosts Record-Breaking Annual National Conference at Mohegan Sun

HOLBROOK, N.Y. (Nov. 12, 2018)—American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. (AP), a privately-held, independent broker/dealer that services financial advisors across the country, recently hosted its annual national conference, Connections 2018, at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Conn. As a business solutions provider serving approximately 800 affiliated investment professionals throughout the United States, the three-day event, which began […]

American Portfolios Financial Services Named One of the Top Long Island Workplaces for 2018 by Newsday

HOLBROOK, N.Y. (Oct. 31, 2018)—American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. (AP), a privately-held, independent broker/dealer that services financial advisors across the country, has been named one of the Top Long Island Workplaces for 2018 by Newsday. Among the 74 Long Island-based, small- to large-sized companies recognized, AP ranked No. 4 out of 42 small employers with […]

American Portfolios Ascends to Presenting Partner for World T.E.A.M.’s Face of America Cycling Event for Adaptive and Able-Bodied Athletes

HOLBROOK, N.Y. (Oct. 15, 2018)—American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. (AP), a privately-held, independent broker/dealer that services financial advisors across the country, announced today that it is increasing its support for World T.E.A.M. (WT), a national non-profit organization that brings adaptive and able-bodied athletes together by empowering, enabling and engaging individuals through inclusive athletic events. Through […]

American Portfolios Proudly Participates in 2018 World T.E.A.M. Face of America Liberty Ride

HOLBROOK, N.Y. (Oct. 2, 2018) — American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. (AP), a privately-held, independent broker/dealer that provides services and support to financial advisors throughout the United States, continues its long-standing support of World T.E.A.M. (WT) by raising funds and participating in Face of America (FOA) Liberty, a one-day bicycle and hand-cycle ride to honor […]

American Portfolios Assembles its Leading and Influential Investment Professionals at the Firm’s 2018 Leaders Conference

HOLBROOK, N.Y. (Sept. 18, 2018)—American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. (AP), a privately-held, independent broker/dealer that services financial advisors across the country, invited its top investment professionals to the 2018 Leaders Conference, held from Sept. 6-9, 2018, in Chicago, Ill. The conference is the four-time Broker-Dealer of the Year* winner’s distinctive way of recognizing those investment […]

American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. Named 2018 Broker-Dealer of the Year by Investment Advisor Magazine Four Years Running

HOLBROOK, N.Y. (Aug. 29, 2018)—American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. (AP), an independent broker/dealer that serves affiliated financial advisors nationwide, is proud to announce that it has been named Broker/Dealer of the Year in 2018 by Investment Advisor magazine for the fourth year in a row. For the past 28 years, Investment Advisor magazine’s editorial staff […]

American Portfolios Supports World T.E.A.M. by Sponsoring the 2018 Coastal Team Challenge

HOLBROOK, N.Y. (Aug. 28, 2018) — American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. (AP), a privately-held, independent broker/dealer that provides services and support to financial advisors throughout the country, continues its long-standing support of World T.E.A.M.’s (WT) mission to “change lives through sports” by sponsoring the non-profit organization’s Coastal Team Challenge (CTC), a 16-nautical-mile kayak journey that […]

American Portfolios Affiliated Investment Professional Speaks at UN Sustainable Development Forum at the Peace Boat Partnership Expo

HOLBROOK, N.Y. (Aug. 15, 2018) — American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. (AP) affiliated investment professional, and president and founder of AJF Financial Services, Inc., Andrew J. Friedman recently spoke at a forum on sustainable development at the inaugural Peace Boat Partnership Expo, which took place on July 12, 2018, in Manhattan, N.Y. The expo—which highlights […]

American Portfolios Officially Launches Client-Facing Portal Within its Proprietary Technology Platform

HOLBROOK, N.Y. (Aug. 14, 2018) — American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. (AP)—a privately-held, independent broker/dealer which provides services and support to investment professionals throughout the country—officially launched Client Access, a new investor-focused application on the company’s proprietary technology platform, HomePort. Designed with the express purpose of creating value-added services all around, AP’s affiliated colleagues may […]

American Portfolios Sponsors and Participates in World T.E.A.M. Sports 2018 Adventure Team Challenge in Conjunction with The Center for Discovery

HOLBROOK, N.Y. (June 13, 2018) — American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. (AP), a privately-held, independent broker/dealer which provides services and support to financial advisors throughout the country, continues its long-standing support of World T.E.A.M. Sports’ (WTS) and The Center for Discovery (The Center) through its sponsorship and participation in the ninth annual Adventure Team Challenge […]

American Portfolios Places in Top 10 Small Best Companies to Work for in New York State for 2018

HOLBROOK, N.Y. (May 24, 2018)—For the third consecutive year, American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. (AP), a privately-held, independent broker/dealer that services financial advisors across the country, has ranked within the Top 10 Small Best Companies to Work for in New York State for 2018 by the New York State Society for Human Resources Management (NYS-SHRM) […]

American Portfolios CEO Lon T. Dolber Honored at The Center for Discovery’s 2018 Gala

HOLBROOK, N.Y. (May 9, 2018) — American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. (AP) CEO Lon T. Dolber was formally acknowledged by The Center for Discovery (The Center) as its 2018 Honoree at the non-profit organization’s annual “Evening of Discovery Gala,” which was held May 2, 2018, at Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers in New York, N.Y, and […]

American Portfolios Supports World T.E.A.M. Sports by Sponsoring and Participating in 2018 Face of America Bike Ride

HOLBROOK, N.Y. (May 8, 2018) — American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. (AP), a privately-held, independent broker/dealer that provides services and support to financial advisors throughout the country, continues its long-standing support of World T.E.A.M. Sports (WTS) with the 2018 Face of America (FOA) bike ride, which took place April 27-29, 2018. WTS is a non-profit […]

American Portfolios Financial Services Hosts 2018 Virtual Enterprises International Business Plan Competition

HOLBROOK, N.Y. (March 13, 2018) — American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. (AP), a privately-held, independent broker/dealer that services financial advisors across the country, hosted the finals for the eighth annual Long Island Virtual Enterprises International (VEI) Business Plan Competition on Feb. 28, 2018. Students from nine VEI-participating high schools located throughout Long Island convened at […]

American Portfolios Financial Services Launches 2018 Connections Tour

HOLBROOK, N.Y. (Feb. 22, 2018)—American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. (AP), a privately-held, independent broker/dealer that services financial advisors nationwide, has officially launched its 2018 Connections Tour. On Jan. 24, 2018, AP held the first regional meeting in the Connections Tour lineup at its headquarters in Holbrook, N.Y. According to attending affiliated colleagues, focus partners and […]

American Portfolios Chosen as One of the Best Companies to Work for in New York State for Third Year in a Row

HOLBROOK, N.Y. (Jan. 25, 2018)—For the third consecutive year, American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. (AP), a privately-held, independent broker/dealer that services financial advisors across the country, has been named one of the Best Companies to Work for in New York State for 2018 by the New York State Society for Human Resources Management (NYS-SHRM) and […]

2017

American Portfolios CEO Returns Post-Fundraiser to Thame Valley to Witness Rebuilding Efforts After 2015 Nepal Earthquakes

HOLBROOK, N.Y. (Dec. 12, 2017) — Following the earthquakes of April and May 2015, American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. (AP) CEO Lon T. Dolber pledged to return to Nepal’s Thame Valley to witness first-hand the rebuilding efforts that were made possible thanks, in part, to the privately-held independent broker/dealer’s firm-wide fundraiser. Since 2015, AP has […]

American Portfolios Officially Launches HomePort, a Proprietary Technology Platform for Financial Advisors, Office Support and End Clients

HOLBROOK, N.Y. (Dec. 5, 2017) — American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. (AP), a privately-held, independent broker/dealer which provides business solutions and support to financial advisors throughout the country, officially launched its proprietary technology platform, HomePort, which has been designed specifically for its affiliated investment professionals and their clients, as well as the firm’s home office […]

Cliff T. Walsh, CFA, Joins American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc.

HOLBROOK, N.Y. (Nov. 30, 2017)—Independent broker/dealer American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. (AP) is pleased to formally announce that Cliff T. Walsh, CFA, has joined the firm in the capacity of vice president of asset management. In his role, Walsh will lead and carry forward the investment direction of AP’s Nine Points Investment Management (NPIM) portfolios and build […]

American Portfolios Proudly Participates in the World T.E.A.M. Sports Liberty Ride

HOLBROOK, N.Y. (Nov. 28, 2017) — American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. (AP), a privately-held, independent broker/dealer which provides services and support to financial advisors throughout the United States, continues its long-standing support of World T.E.A.M. Sports (WTS) by raising funds and participating in Face of America (FOA) Liberty, a one-day bicycle and hand-cycle ride to […]

American Portfolios Financial Services Hosts 16th Annual National Conference at Mohegan Sun

HOLBROOK, N.Y. (Nov. 3, 2017)—Independent broker/dealer American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. (AP) recently hosted its annual national conference, Connections 2017, at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Conn. As a business solutions provider serving approximately 800 affiliated investment professionals throughout the United States, the three-day event, which began on Oct. 25 and concluded on Oct. 27, provided […]

American Portfolios Launches its Nine Points Investment Management Web Site

HOLBROOK, N.Y. (Oct. 3, 2017) — American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. (APFS) has officially launched a public-facing, FINRA-approved Web site introducing Nine Points Investment Management (NPIM) to the financial advisor community, as well as to existing and prospective clients. NPIM is the investment management division of American Portfolios Advisors, Inc. (APA), the firm’s registered investment […]

American Portfolios Continues its Support of World T.E.A.M. Sports by Participating in 2017’s Adventure Team Challenge, Coastal Team Challenge and Upcoming Liberty Ride on Oct. 8

HOLBROOK, N.Y. (Sept. 28, 2017) — American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. (APFS) continues its long-standing support of the World T.E.A.M. Sports (WTS) mission through participation in two events this past summer and an upcoming one this fall on Oct. 8. Following the success of the annual Face of America (FOA) bike ride in April 2017, […]

Damon B. Joyner Joins American Portfolios

HOLBROOK, N.Y. (Sept. 11, 2017) — Damon B. Joyner, financial services executive and business leader, has officially joined American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc.’s (AP) executive management team in the capacity of Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Joyner brings his more than 29 years of financial services industry experience to the privately-held, independent broker-dealer (IBD) that services […]

American Portfolios Addresses SRI through the Launch of its Nine Points Investment Management Impact Portfolios

HOLBROOK, N.Y., Sept. 07, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. (AP) has added to its long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility—including its support of non-profit organizations such as World T.E.A.M. Sports, Virtual Enterprises International and The Dome Project—by launching the Nine Points Investment Management (NPIM) Impact Portfolios. Through Socially Responsible Investing (SRI), […]

American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. Named 2017 Broker-Dealer of the Year by Investment Advisor Magazine for the Third Year in a Row

Holbrook, N.Y., Sept. 05, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. (AP) is proud to announce that it has been named Broker/Dealer of the Year in 2017 by Investment Advisor magazine for the third year in a row. Each year since 1991, Investment Advisor magazine’s editorial staff have invited registered representatives of independent […]

American Portfolios Senior Executive Brings Thought Leadership Skills to Fifth Graders Through Poetry

HOLBROOK, N.Y.—(Aug. 25, 2017) – Vice President of Marketing & Corporate Communications Melissa Dolber Grappone of American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. (AP) recently presented 16 fifth grade students at R.D. Seymour School in East Granby, Conn., with their published poetry exchanges, which they co-authored with Grappone and Writer/Health Club Owner Don Foxe just one day […]

American Portfolios’ Studio 454 Earns 2017 Videographer Award of Distinction

HOLBROOK, N.Y. (July 27, 2017) — American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. (AP) is pleased to announce that the firm’s media production arm, Studio 454, has earned a 2017 Videographer Award of Distinction within the “Web-Based Production/Video for the Web – Event” category. The winning video submission, entitled “American Portfolios National Conference 2016 Recap,” highlights Connections […]

American Portfolios Financial Services Finalizes TrustFort Acquisition to Further Develop its Proprietary Business Technology Platform

HOLBROOK, NY–(Marketwired – June 16, 2017) – American Portfolios (AP) has officially acquired the intellectual property and developmental capabilities of TrustFort, a comprehensive IT solutions provider for the financial industry, in order to foster future strategic business initiatives that will benefit its family of investment professionals. One area within the financial services industry experiencing rapid […]

American Portfolios Assembles its Leading and Influential Investment Professionals at the Firm’s 2017 Leaders Conference

HOLBROOK, NY–(Marketwired – June 06, 2017) – American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. (APFS) invited its top investment professionals at the 2017 Leaders Conference, held from May 18-21, in Jackson Hole, Wyo. The conference is the firm’s distinctive way of recognizing those advisors and managers who demonstrated exceptional performance in business during 2016.

American Portfolios General Counsel and Affiliated Advisor Conduct Ceremony to Honor Local WWII Veteran

HOLBROOK, NY–(Marketwired – May 10, 2017) – On May 3, 2017, EVP of American Portfolios Holdings, Inc. (APH) and Chief Legal Counsel Frank A. Tauches Jr., and American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. (APFS) affiliated financial advisor William Donahue, arranged a ceremony to honor local World War II (WWII) military veteran Vincent Robert Long. Long — […]

American Portfolios Supports World T.E.A.M. Sports by Sponsoring and Participating in 2017 Face of America Bike Ride

HOLBROOK, NY–(Marketwired – May 05, 2017) – American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. (APFS) continues its long-standing support of World T.E.A.M. Sports with the 2017 Face of America (FOA) bike ride, which took place April 28-30, 2017.

American Portfolios Places in Top 5 Small/Mid-Size Best Companies to Work for in New York for 2017

HOLBROOK, NY–(Marketwired – May 02, 2017) – American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. (APFS) was recently included in the Top Five Best Small/Mid-Size Companies to Work for in New York. Ranked by the New York State Society for Human Resources Management (NYS-SHRM) and the Best Companies Group (BCG), APFS was ranked among 46 New York businesses […]

American Portfolios Financial Services Introduces FREE — A New Blog Geared Toward Investment Professionals

HOLBROOK, NY–(Marketwired – April 20, 2017) – American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. (APFS) recently launched FREE — a new blog that is designed specifically for its family of affiliated investment professionals and the financial services industry at large.

American Portfolios Financial Services Officially Launches its 2017 Connections Tour

HOLBROOK, NY–(Marketwired – April 05, 2017) – American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. (APFS) has officially launched its 2017 Connections Tour. On March 2, 2017, APFS held the first regional meeting in the Connections Tour lineup at its headquarters in Holbrook, N.Y. Attending affiliated colleagues, focus partners and home office staff members concluded that the tour’s […]

American Portfolios Financial Services Hosts 2017 Virtual Enterprises International Business Plan Competition

American Portfolios Chosen as One of the Best Companies to Work for in New York for Second Year in a Row

HOLBROOK, NY–(Marketwired – January 25, 2017) – For the second consecutive year, American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. (APFS) has been included among an elite group of top employers by being named one of the Best Companies to Work for in New York 2017 by the New York State Society for Human Resources Management (NYS-SHRM) and […]

American Portfolios Promotes Dalchand Laljit to EVP of Business Processes and Organizational Development

HOLBROOK, NY–(Marketwired – January 13, 2017) – American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. (APFS) has recently promoted Dalchand Laljit to a strategic leadership position as executive vice president of business processes and organizational development.

2016

American Portfolios Deploys Phase Two of E-Sign Functionality Within its Web-Based Business Workflow Process

American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. Celebrates 15-Year Anniversary at National Conference, Connections 2016

American Portfolios Recognizes Top-Earning Investment Professionals at Firm’s 2016 Honors Conference

American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. Named 2016 Broker-Dealer of the Year by Investment Advisor Magazine for Two Years Running

American Portfolios Financial Services Sponsors NYIT School of Management Corporate Challenge 2016

American Portfolios Supports World T.E.A.M. Sports by Sponsoring and Participating in 2016’s Face of America Bike Ride

American Portfolios Holdings, Inc. Appoints TrustFort President and CEO Atindra Barua to Its Board of Directors

American Portfolios Honors Top-Earning Investment Professionals at Firm’s 2016 Leaders Conference

American Portfolios Ranked No. 1 Best Company to Work for in New York for Small/Mid-Size Companies

American Portfolios Financial Services CEO Lon T. Dolber to Be Honored at Virtual Enterprises International 20th Annual Gala

Industry Leader Robert J. Moses Appointed to American Portfolios Holdings, Inc. (APH) Board of Directors Advisory Board

American Portfolios Develops DOL Committee to Address Impending Fiduciary Rule

American Portfolios Launches 2016 Connections Tour With Additional Meetings and Elements to Benefit Financial Advisors

American Portfolios Financial Services Hosts 2016 Virtual Enterprises International Business Plan Competition

American Portfolios Named One of the Best Companies to Work for in New York for 2016

2015

American Portfolios Makes Substantial Strides in 2015 for Advisory Platform and Technology Independence

American Portfolios Rolls Out E-Sign Functionality to Enhance Its Web-Based Business Workflow Process

American Portfolios CEO Lon T. Dolber Elected as Vice Chairman of World T.E.A.M. Sports

American Portfolios Vice President of Marketing Strategy Kimberly A. Branch Aids in Positioning Company for Growth

American Portfolios Appoints Industry Leaders Paul Tyler and Atindra Barua to the Advisory Council for Its Board of Directors

American Portfolios Appoints Industry Leaders Paul Tyler and Atindra Barua to the Advisory Council for Its Board of Directors

American Portfolios Vice President of Service Quality and Process Excellence Dalchand Laljit Aids in Positioning Company for Growth

American Portfolios Connections 2015 National Conference an Overwhelming Success

American Portfolios Financial Services Completes Silent Strength Online WWII Video Series Commemorating 70th Anniversaries of D-Day and V-J Day

American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. Named 2015 Broker/Dealer of the Year by Investment Advisor Magazine

American Portfolios Supports World T.E.A.M. Sports by 2015’s Face of America and Coastal Team Challenge Events

American Portfolios Financial Services Organizes Interview and Broadcast on News 12 Between World War II Veteran and Japanese Civilian for 70th Anniversary of V-J Day

American Portfolios’ New Relationship Management Team, Led by Keith J. Kelly, Launches Redtail University for Firm’s Financial Advisors

American Portfolios Organizes Fundraiser to Aid Earthquake-Stricken Nepal

American Portfolios Announces Deployment of Its 5-Year Growth Roadmap Charted by EVP and Chief Strategy Officer Edward Morrison

American Portfolios Hosts 2014-15 Long Island VEI Business Plan Competition

2014

American portfolios Financial Services, Inc. is Major Sponsor and Participant in CanAm Veterans Challenge

American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. Participating in Annual Face of America Bicycle Ride

American Portfolios CEO Lon T. Dolber Attends Client Appreciation Event for Top Producer Theresa Hannon Honoring 30 Years in Financial Services

American Portfolios Financial Services Supports Non-Profit Organization Virtual Enterprises International and the Next Generation of Big Thinkers

American Portfolios CEO Lon T. Dolber Honored at the Thirteenth Annual David Awards

2013

American Portfolios Selects Global Relay for Compliant Message Archiving and Supervision Solution

American Portfolios Announces Promotions for Several Staff Members

American Portfolios Implements Broadridge’s Forefield Suite of Education and Communication Tools for Advisors and Shareholders

American Portfolios Financial Services Appoints Industry Leader Steven E. Rothstein to the Advisory Council for its Board of Directors

2012

American Portfolios Earns Distinction as One of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

American Portfolios CEO Lon T. Dolber Participates in Leg of World Team Sports 2012 Sea to Shining Sea Cross-Country Bike Ride

American Portfolios is Major Sponsor and Participant in 2012 Sea to Shining Sea Cross-Country Bicycle Ride

2011

APFS Pays Tribute to September 11, 2011

American Portfolios Financial Services Rolls Out Social Media Program

Affiliated Colleage Andrew Friedman Awarded for Involvement with the Sean Kimerling Testicular Cancer Foundation

Socialware Interviews Lon T. Dolber on Future of Social Media in Financial Services

American Portfolios Financial Services Invites Seven Influential Keynote Speakers to Connections 2011

American Portfolios Financial Services Participates in the Second Annual Frost Valley Adventure TEAM Challenge

Affiliated Colleague Bill Donahue Escorts World War II Veteran to D.C.

American Portfolios Financial Services Participates in Annual Kidney Walk

American Portfolios Featured in Wall Street and Technology Magazine for Embracing Cloud Computing

American Portfolios Financial Services a Driving Force in 2011 Face of America Bike Ride

Future Business Leaders of America Invites APFS to Speak

CEO Lon T. Dolber Featured in Investement News for Inspiring Courage and Community Involvement

American Portfolios Schedules 2011 Assistants Day

American Portfolios Financial Services Introduces Advisors4Advisors

Careers

For those who seek freedom of choice, we're the employer of choice.

Working At American Portfolios

Employees at American Portfolios are dedicated, competent individuals, who provide the highest level of service to the firm’s affiliated financial representatives, located in hundreds of branch offices throughout the country. Every employee plays a critical role in meeting this fundamental and core commitment. As a proud recipient, ranking No. 1 in the 2016 New York State’s Best Companies to work for of small to medium-sized firms and ranking in the Top 5 for 2017, American Portfolios provides a pleasant work environment that encourages collaboration, self-initiating work practices and creative thinking for new ideas and ways of doing business. American Portfolios values and nurtures this relationship; the success of our business depends on it.

Key Benefits

Employees at American Portfolios are dedicated, competent individuals, who provide the highest level of service to the firm’s affiliated financial representatives, located in hundreds of branch offices throughout the country. Every employee plays a critical role in meeting this fundamental and core commitment. As a proud recipient, ranking #1 in the 2016 New York State’s Best Companies to work for of small to medium-sized firms, American Portfolios provides a pleasant work environment that encourages collaboration, self-initiating work practices and creative thinking for new ideas and ways of doing business. American Portfolios values and nurtures this relationship; the success of our business depends on it.

Other Benefits

American Portfolios provides several other amenities to full-time employees through generous programs for paid-time off, education tuition reimbursement, completion of FINRA securities license bonuses, committee participation and the opportunity to earn awards and recognitions throughout the year.

Marketing Associate

Would you like to have an impact on the future growth and profitability of a competitively strong financial services firm? At American Portfolios, we operate in a team-based environment, made up of diverse associates who are passionate, innovative and focused. We’re proud of our history, stability and proven track record of success. American Portfolios has made the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing, privately-held firms in the U.S. seven years in a row, was awarded the 2015, 2016 and 2017 Broker/Dealer of the Year by Investment Advisor magazine, and named one of the best companies to work for in 2016, 2017 and 2018 by the New York State Society for Human Resources Management and the Best Companies Group.

Sound like a company you’d like to join? American Portfolios (AP) has an immediate need for a marketing associate. In this role, the individual will assist the firm’s marketing and corporate communications team with various tasks and initiatives ranging from providing investment professionals (IPs) with marketing support via available social media and digital marketing content tools, to assisting with AP’s physical and digital corporate and marketing communications (i.e. digital newsletters and blogs, bi-annual magazine, etc.), and doing graphic design work. Additionally, this role will handle daily or monthly tasks such as press releases and welcome gifts for new IPs, as well as acting as the liaison for corporate social responsibility events.

Responsibilities

Administer and manage AP’s social media program, providing setup and basic usage training for enrolled IPs according to industry regulations
Promote AP advisors’ adoption of social media through the firm’s communication channels, working closely with the firm’s social media data capture and digital marketing provider, as well as internal departments, to handle requests for program education and usage
Fulfill enrollment requests from the field to join AP’s social media program
Maintain, update and develop associated enrollment, training and procedural social media documentation
Stay abreast of social media site changes and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) social media regulations to keep IPs compliant by industry and firm standards
Manage and provide training and guidance to advisors on practice management, digital media and content tool provided by Broadridge/Forefield
Daily promotion of AP on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter, eventually gaining enough experience to take over all social media advertising
Maintain and manage AP’s recommended digital media provider solutions
Serve as backup with regard to posting and editing content to the firm’s two digital newsletters, The Independent and Shop Talk
Assist the managing editor of FREE—AP’s bi-annual, in-house magazine—with gathering and editing content
Manage and maintain the AP Holdings, Inc. shareholder/noteholder lists
Produce digital assets using Adobe Creative Suite and flipping book tools of AP communication, marketing and practice management publications, posting to AP’s private and public Web sites, and/or incorporating into digital campaigns, and/or passing off to the digital marketing associate for the marketing machine
Create banner ads for trade publications and backdrops for the studio using InDesign or Photoshop
Assist with any digital/graphical/animation creation of gator boards, advertisements and/or flyers on a regular basis, promoting AP events
Strive to eventually replace firm’s SEO consultant with expertise in Web site SEO strategies
Conduct due diligence to assess current new software programs
Gain proficiency with the full functionality of Adobe Acrobat, including but not limited to, creating fillable pdfs
Conduct mailings of physical copies of brochures and publications, as well as digital needs, such as uploading e-versions, and creating and ordering article reprints for distribution to advisors for business use
Perform monthly welcome tasks for the firm’s newly-affiliated IPs, inclusive of setting up mailings, ordering welcome kits, and initiating and preparing press releases
Serve as the point person for the firm’s corporate stationery requirements, maintaining supplies and processing orders
Maintain the online staff directory and department contacts area of HomePort, the firm’s main operating platform
Assist with regular digital mailings through online distribution service
Reconcile department’s monthly credit card expenses
Maintain Weekly Tool Tips for multiple online notifications
Be available to perform delegated miscellaneous tasks

Requirements

Ability to communicate articulately, both in written and verbal forms
Perceptive and observant in understanding the needs of people
Proven project management with ability to complete tasks and responsibilities independently with limited or no supervision at all
Highly organized and proactive
Ability to multitask and prioritize duties under pressure, and deliver quality results
Possess positive attitude, sound judgement and top-level professionalism
Possess team spirit and the ability to interact professionally with team members within and outside of the department
A hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves mindset and work style
Ability to embrace company-wide internal technology solutions
Possess advanced-level Internet proficiency, including use of several social media platforms
Proficiency with Web services, CMS system, and basic desktop and cloud-based applications (i.e. Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, HTML, Sharepoint and InDesign)
Proficiency with Google ads, Facebook campaigns, and LinkedIn and Twitter extended marketing tools

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in business, communications and/or marketing
Minimum of three years working experience in a business-related and/or marketing field
Minimum of two years working with social media and SEO
Minimum of two years graphic design work
Proven project management experience from inception to implementation
Experience in the following preferred: Salesforce platform, financial services sector (more specifically, in the securities industry and/or an RIA firm)

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. American Portfolios provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at will” basis.

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Advisor Administrative Associate

Would you like to have an impact on the future growth and profitability of a competitively strong financial services firm? At American Portfolios, we operate in a team-based environment, made up of a diverse group of associates who are passionate, innovative and focused. We’re proud of our history, stability and proven track record of success. American Portfolios has made the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing, privately-held firms in the U.S. for seven years in a row from 2007 to 2014, was awarded Broker/Dealer of the Year* four straight years in a row from 2015 to 2018 by Investment Advisor magazine, and also for four consecutive years was named one of the best companies to work for from 2016 to 2019 by the New York State Society for Human Resources Management and the Best Companies Group.

Sound like a company you’d like to join? American Portfolios (AP) has an immediate need for an advisor administrative associate within the operations department.

Responsibilities

Perform administrative tasks for advisors enrolled in AP’s Virtual Administrative Services Program, including assisting in keeping the AP queues up-to-date, entering NAFs, opening accounts, updating accounts, filling out paperwork, answering VAS e-mails, blottering business and communicating with vendors
Assist investment professionals in the navigation of AP’s internal and external processes
Give support in the preparation for client meetings for investment professionals enrolled in AP’s Virtual Administrative Services Program
Act as the subject matter expert on all business processes, as well as all Web services platforms
Conduct on-demand and scheduled training sessions via webinar for new and existing investment professionals and administrative assistants on a multitude of AP platforms
Actively call investment professionals to follow-up on comprehension of new system updates, including the concierge advisors
Conduct routine surveys to seek feedback and continuously improve the training process
Solicit and log all requests for technology or process enhancement

Requirements

Go the extra distance to always serve the customer
Possess excellent interpersonal and social skills, as well as a high-energy, positive approach
Ability to understand how a customer does business and effectively deliver training to align within the customer business construct
Possess excessive knowledge of Web meeting and e-learning tools/methodologies
Ability to take direction based on the goals of the broker/dealer and RIA
Strong sense of initiative and a self-motivated, self-starter who can work independently and anticipate needs, as well as work well with team members
Must be able to multi-task and work under tight deadlines
Excellent organizational skills and ability to problem solve
Ability to understand and present complex technical information to technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to adapt to changing assignments and multiple priorities
Strong presentation, speaking and writing skills, as well as the ability to communicate information clearly
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Technically proficient with digital media and Web-based communications system

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree (or currently working on one) with a focus in business administration, management, accounting or finance
Two years’ experience in the financial industry required; knowledge of all registrations, account types and investment products, as well as how each security works, preferred
Call center, customer service, training and/or education experience preferred
Knowledge of AP’s offered Web-Services—Salesforce, ETI Quik, Albridge, XTIVA—preferred