Stephen J. Perrone
Chairman/CEO
Steve started his financial career in 1980 with Merrill Lynch and completed their highly coveted training program. He remained with Merrill as an account executive for seven years. After that Steve founded Northeast Securities, Inc. in 1989 and served as CEO for 27 year until he sold his firm in 2017.
Steve is heavily licensed in the financial services industry with the following securities designations:
- Series 4 General Options Principal
- Series 7 General Securities Representative
- Series 15 General Foreign Currency Principal
- Series 24 General Securities Principal
- Series 27 Financial and Operational Principal
- Series 53 Municipal Securities Principal
- Series 63 Uniform Securities Agent State Law Exam
- New York State Life and Health
Steve served as President of the Long Island Broker Dealer Association which had over one hundred members. He kept this position for two years. This position helped other financial professionals deal with complex industry issues. Steve also served for two years on the NASD Nomination Committee which gave a voice to small broker dealers.
Before starting his financial career, Steve graduated from Arizona State University in 1978 with a Bachelor's of Science degree in marketing.
Most importantly, Steve loves being a grandfather. Along with spending time with his grandchildren, he enjoys bass fishing and golfing. Steve has taught Sunday School for children for over 10 years and served as an elder at his church for five years.