Robinson Crothers

Robinson Crothers is a Financial Advisor and Managing Partner at Great South Bay Advisors, a family-run wealth management firm in Holbrook, New York. He has over 10 years of experience working alongside his father and focuses on constructing and managing client-tailored portfolios. He earned a degree in Finance from the Mario Gabelli School of Business at Roger Williams University, where he also competed on the university’s wrestling team.

Early Life and Education

Robinson was born and raised in Patchogue, New York, on Long Island. His father had an established career in financial advisory services, and he had spent nearly a decade working with him. Through this experience, he gained direct exposure to portfolio management, client communication, and long-term Financial Planning.

He attended the Mario Gabelli School of Business at Roger Williams University and completed his degree in Finance. During his time there, he was a member of the university’s wrestling team, balancing academic responsibilities with his athletic pursuits.

Early Career and Family Business

After graduating, Robinson began his career as a Consultant in the Institutional Investment space. In that role, he worked with Pensions, Endowments, and Family Offices to design portfolios that included Private Equity, Hedge Funds, and other Alternative Investments. He later joined his father at the family advisory firm, gaining nearly 10 years of hands-on experience managing client portfolios.

The firm represents more than 50 years of combined family experience. It originally operated as American Portfolios and was rebranded as Great South Bay Advisors in January 2025 under their leadership.

Areas of Expertise

His professional work centers on financial planning, retirement income strategies, and long-term investment planning. As a fiduciary, he follows a client-first philosophy and provides advice without conflicts of interest or proprietary product influence.

A key focus of his approach is managing return sequence risk, particularly for retirees who depend on consistent income. By structuring portfolios with a balance of equities and fixed-income investments, he seeks to reduce the impact of market volatility and limit the risk of portfolio depletion.

In equity investing, he evaluates dividend-paying stocks alongside growth-oriented companies. His strategy combines value and growth considerations while emphasizing risk-adjusted returns and capital preservation during market downturns.

Great South Bay Advisors

Great South Bay Advisors is a family-owned wealth management firm founded by his father, and Robinson Crothers serves as Managing Partner. As fiduciaries, the firm puts clients' interests first and delivers objective guidance without relying on proprietary products.

Services and Solutions

The firm provides Financial Planning and Retirement Income strategies designed to support long-term goals and dependable income streams. It also applies Tax-Efficient Strategies such as Roth conversions and tax-loss harvesting to improve portfolio efficiency.

Estate and Legacy Planning services are structured to support the smooth transfer of assets while minimizing estate taxes and legal complications. In addition, the firm advises on debt management, healthcare, and long-term care planning, charitable giving, and wealth accumulation.

Investment Strategy and Market Perspective

His market perspective is grounded in research and long-term economic trends. He seeks to deliver strong real returns across full market cycles while aligning each strategy with a client’s risk tolerance and objectives.

He incorporates fixed-income and municipal bonds into taxable accounts. He has shifted equity allocations toward value stocks and dividend-paying companies to pursue improved risk-adjusted returns in the current market environment.

He monitors themes such as industrial innovation, semiconductor equipment, energy production and storage, defense spending, and the expansion of the global middle class. He expects dividend growth to contribute meaningfully to total returns over the next decade. He also sees opportunity in International Markets, particularly in developed economies in Europe and the Pacific region.

The Role of Technology and Research

Robinson leverages the resources of Pershing, a BNY Mellon company and the world’s largest custodian and clearing firm, to access research, technology, and operational support.

Pershing oversees $58 trillion in assets under custody and administration and maintains 8 million investor accounts, providing clients with scale and infrastructure.

Through partnerships with the country’s second-largest independent financial services provider, he has access to specialized investment products, competitive fee arrangements, and established risk management practices.

Community Involvement and Philanthropy

Robinson is active in his local community and serves on the Patchogue Arts Council board, supporting programs that promote local artists and cultural engagement. He also leads tours for Patchogue’s MoCA Lights event, encouraging public participation in the arts.

He volunteers as a wrestling coach at Patchogue-Medford High School, contributing to youth development through athletics.

Personal Interests and Hobbies

He is a reader and book collector with interests in history, art, and economics. He continues serving on the board of the Patchogue Arts Council.

He is engaged to his longtime partner and plans to marry her on October 10th, 2026. Robinson Crothers remains committed to his clients, his community, and his family.