Eric Richter, AIF, MBA

Business Development Manager; Managing Director/Investments

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Phone Number

(516) 663-5404

About Me

Eric’s interest in the financial industry stems from a very young age, when he would accompany his father to work at his Wall Street office (the former Regional Firm, Gruntal & Company).  Eric began his own financial career as a Municipal Bond Broker at Cantor Fitzgerald (1995 to 1999), before shifting into Equity Trading & Supervision at Momentum-Securities/E*TRADE until 2003.

Since joining Stifel as Senior Vice President/Investments in 2007, Eric has brought his array of experiences, diversified product knowledge, and advisory skills in helping high-net-worth clients manage their assets in personal accounts, retirement accounts, and profit sharing plans.

Eric earned an MBA from Hofstra University in 1994, two years after receiving a B.A. in Management from Clark University.  Married with three children, Joshua, Samuel, and Danielle, Eric and his family live in Roslyn, New York.  Eric sits on the board of trustees for The Chemotherapy Foundation and is actively involved in FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education).

Hilary Avrutis

Senior Registered Client Service Associate

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Phone Number

(516) 663-5222

About Me

With more than 35 years of experience in the financial services industry, Hilary has a strong background in Operations, Client Service, and Management.  A part of our team for more than five years, Hilary has greatly enhanced our ability to service all aspects of our clients’ financial needs, issues, and concerns.  There is no problem or question that is too big or small that she won’t tackle and try to resolve quickly and effectively.

Hilary enjoys spending time with her menagerie of pets and children, reading a good book, listening to a variety of music genres, or anything requiring a paint brush, hammer, or power tool.

Sarah Crantz

Senior Registered Client Service Associate

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Phone Number

(516) 663-5252

About Me

Sarah began her investment industry career with Oppenheimer (formerly Fahnestock & Co.) in 1998 before moving to Stifel in 2010, hoping to embark on more of a challenge.  When Sarah joined our team in 2016, she finally found what she was looking for.  You can hear Sarah’s smile on the phone.  Her genuine love of people, parlayed with her more than 20 years of experience working with clients of all ages, professions, and financial means, has truly made her a valuable asset of our own.

Sarah resides in Long Beach with her fiancé, Tommy, where they enjoy adventuring with their dog, spending time at the beach, and bicycle riding.  In addition, Sarah loves cooking, trying new restaurants, and traveling when she’s not with her family and friends.

Danielle Arnone

Client Service Associate

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Phone Number

(516) 663-5283

About Me

Danielle’s financial services career began in 1997 at Dean Witter Reynolds, which led her to working in operations at Gruntal in 2000.  Eventually the firm was acquired by Ryan Beck & Co. in 2002 and ultimately Stifel in 2017, where she worked for the same financial advisor for almost 20 years until his retirement.  Danielle has been with the Richter Wealth Management Group since 2016. 

Danielle has a full house between her husband, Vinny, seven-year-old daughter, Alison, and two dogs, Charlie and Luigi.  In her free time, she enjoys reading and taking trips to Newport, Rhode Island, to spend time with her family and all-things Disney.