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Through Impact Investments the firm offers investments in socially and/or environmentally responsible, ethical, and impactful opportunities. In 2014 the firm was recognized with the MAP Vital Factors Solutions® Presidential Award for achieving excellence through implementing the MAP Management System™. Vanderbilt’s refreshing, unique, and progressive culture is a driving force to continue to be innovative constantly striving to positively impact their community. Find me on: ### Recent Posts ## [Vanderbilt's Commitment to SDG 10 and Reducing Racial Inequalities](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/commitment-to-sdg-10) Posted by [Vanderbilt Financial Group](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/author/vanderbilt-financial-group) on 6/19/20, 3:57 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/hubfs/SDG10Targets2.jpg)](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/commitment-to-sdg-10) To our Vanderbilt Family and our Community at large, [Read More](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/commitment-to-sdg-10) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/commitment-to-sdg-10#comments-listing) ## [The Go-Giver: Kerim Tulun](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/the-go-giver) Posted by [Vanderbilt Financial Group](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/author/vanderbilt-financial-group) on 9/17/19, 1:28 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/hubfs/Kerim.jpg)](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/the-go-giver)   *Editor’s Note: Each month [Vanderbilt Financial Group](https://www.joinvanderbilt.com) features an advisor in the Vanderbilt family who exhibits the VFG values of Gratitude, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Trust on a consistent basis. These values impact their work with clients and VFG staff, and ultimately pushes for an excellence in their business practices that is unparalleled and incredibly unique. Beyond high-level producers, these advisors offer sage advice and best practices for boosting your business on your terms according to your values. This month’s Advisor Spotlight features [Kerim Tulun](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerimtulun/). In addition to his dedication to his clients, Kerim is an active Mentor with [Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island](https://bbbsli.org/) as a consistent positive influence, supporter and friend in the lives of local children. Further showcasing his devotion to the community in which he lives and works, Kerim is also a member of the [Sysosset Woodbury Chamber of Commerce](https://www.syossetchamber.com/), an organization committed to promoting local business for the betterment of the community.* [Read More](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/the-go-giver) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/the-go-giver#comments-listing) Topics: [Financial advisor](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/financial-advisor), [Vanderbilt Financial Group](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/vanderbilt-financial-group), [The Advisor Spotlight](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/the-advisor-spotlight) ## [A Common Interest in Changing the World](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/a-common-interest-in-changing-the-world) Posted by [Vanderbilt Financial Group](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/author/vanderbilt-financial-group) on 7/26/19, 2:15 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/hubfs/MaxBob.jpg)](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/a-common-interest-in-changing-the-world) *Editor’s Note: Each month* [*Vanderbilt Financial Group*](https://www.joinvanderbilt.com) *features an advisor in the Vanderbilt family who exhibits the VFG values of Gratitude, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Trust on a consistent basis. These values impact their work with clients and VFG staff, and ultimately pushes for an excellence in their business practices that is unparalleled and incredibly unique. Beyond high-level producers, these advisors offer sage advice and best practices for boosting your business on your terms according to your values. This month’s Advisor Spotlight features* [*Bob Goellner*](https://www.linkedin.com/in/commoninterests/) *and* [*Max Mintz*](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxmintz/) *of* [*Common Interests Financial*](https://www.commoninterestsfinancial.com/)*.*  [Read More](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/a-common-interest-in-changing-the-world) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/a-common-interest-in-changing-the-world#comments-listing) Topics: [Impact Investing](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/impact-investing), [Vanderbilt Financial Group](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/vanderbilt-financial-group), [The Advisor Spotlight](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/the-advisor-spotlight) ## [The Professor and Lifelong Learner](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/the-professor-and-lifelong-learner) Posted by [Vanderbilt Financial Group](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/author/vanderbilt-financial-group) on 6/28/19, 10:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/hubfs/JackChite.jpg)](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/the-professor-and-lifelong-learner) *Editor’s Note: Each month* [*Vanderbilt Financial Group*](https://www.joinvanderbilt.com) *features an advisor in the Vanderbilt family who exhibits the VFG values of Gratitude, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Trust on a consistent basis. These values impact their work with clients and VFG staff, and ultimately pushes for an excellence in their business practices that is unparalleled and incredibly unique. Beyond high-level producers, these advisors offer sage advice and best practices for boosting your business on your terms according to your values. This month’s Advisor Spotlight features Jack Chite, President of Vanderbilt Insurance.* [Read More](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/the-professor-and-lifelong-learner) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/the-professor-and-lifelong-learner#comments-listing) Topics: [Financial Advisors](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/financial-advisors), [Retirement Planning](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/retirement-planning), [The Advisor Spotlight](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/the-advisor-spotlight) ## [An Innovative Advisor focused on Impact Investing](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/an-innovative-advisor-focused-on-impact-investing) Posted by [Vanderbilt Financial Group](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/author/vanderbilt-financial-group) on 5/31/19, 4:15 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/hubfs/Mehul.jpg)](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/an-innovative-advisor-focused-on-impact-investing) *Editor’s Note: Each month* [*Vanderbilt Financial Group*](https://www.joinvanderbilt.com) *features an advisor in the Vanderbilt family who exhibits the VFG values of Gratitude, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Trust on a consistent basis. These values impact their work with clients and VFG staff, and ultimately pushes for an excellence in their business practices that is unparalleled and incredibly unique. Beyond high-level producers, these advisors offer sage advice and best practices for boosting your business on your terms according to your values. This month’s Advisor Spotlight features* [Mehul Thakker](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mehul-m-thakker-4b238119/) of [Empowered Investments](https://www.linkedin.com/in/empowered-investments-062909123/)*.* [Read More](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/an-innovative-advisor-focused-on-impact-investing) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/an-innovative-advisor-focused-on-impact-investing#comments-listing) Topics: [Financial Advisors](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/financial-advisors), [Impact Investing](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/impact-investing), [The Advisor Spotlight](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/the-advisor-spotlight) [Previous](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/author/vanderbilt-financial-group/page/1) [All posts](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/all) [Next](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/author/vanderbilt-financial-group/page/3) ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### Recent Posts Copyright 2015 - All Rights Reserved - Vanderbilt Financial Group 125 Froehlich Farm Blvd, Woodbury, NY 11797 | Phone: [631.845.5100](tel:6318455100) Vanderbilt Financial Group is the marketing name for Vanderbilt Securities, LLC and its affiliates. 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