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Our Mission Statement
Empowering clients to live with clarity and purpose today so they can step into their future with confidence.
Our Story and Services
The Gotham Group is a team of experienced Financial Advisors who serve entrepreneurs, entertainers, athletes, media professionals and families who are busy pursuing their careers, have complex finances and are planning for the next generation.
Christina Schatz is a Morgan Stanley-credentialed Senior Portfolio Manager and one of the very few Financial Advisors in the firm to be designated a Global Sports and Entertainment Director.
Jonathan Glantz is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with more than 30 years of experience creating strategies to address complex financial challenges.
Brett Spindler brings extensive analytical skills to the table in his search for third party investment managers who have what it takes to manage our clients' hard-earned capital.
Kaitlyn Mellini brings a diverse, international sales background and commitment to providing clients with clarity, confidence, and empowerment.
The founders of The Gotham Group offer more than 70 combined years of experience to the clients we advise. That advice includes investments, of course, but it also encompasses such diverse dimensions of your financial life as lending, philanthropy, insurance, and estate planning strategies.
Together, we offer the complementary skills necessary to help you succeed in your financial life, just as you have in your career.
Awards & Recognition
2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors- Christina Schatz
2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors- Brett Spindler
2024 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
2024 Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State- Christina Schatz
2024 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors- Christina Schatz
2024 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors- Brett Spindler
2023 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors- Christina Schatz
2023 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors- Brett Spindler
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
Source: Forbes.com (2025, 2024). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Feb 2024) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC for the period 9/30/22 - 9/30/23.
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2025, 2024, 2023). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
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- Professional Portfolio ManagementFootnote1
- Wealth ManagementFootnote2
- Wealth PlanningFootnote3
- Alternative InvestmentsFootnote4
- Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote5
- Asset Management
- Philanthropic Services
- Art AdvisoryFootnote6
- Trust ServicesFootnote7
- Sustainable InvestingFootnote8
- Foreign ExchangeFootnote9
- Lending Products
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Multi-Generational Wealth Management
At Gotham Group, our wealth management approach is multi-generational, always considering legacy, estate planning, and the goals and life stage of each family member. Our clients connect with us when their lives change, so we can adjust their financial plan to ensure they are on the path to their goals.
Estate Planning Strategies
Creating an estate plan can help protect your wealth and prevent hardship for your heirs.
Cash Management & Lending
Learn more about our private banking capabilities, from mortgages, liquidity access lines, and checking accounts.
Financial Literacy for the Next Generation
Learn how to create a strong financial foundation for your children and the next generation.
Art Advisory
Considering your art collection as a key component of your financial picture and estate.
Insurance & Long-Term Care
Longer lifespans and rising health care costs are driving investors to control their financial exposure to uncovered bouts of care—particularly in retirement.
Saving for Education
With education costs rising, paying for college has become a major life expense that requires smart planning.
Entrepreneurs
Business owners, executives, entertainers – our clients couldn't be more diverse. And yet, many of them share an entrepreneurial spirit.
They are opportunistic, quick-thinking, and able to evaluate situations and make decisions without asking the immediate world for opinions. At the same time, we understand that these clients depend on us to perform the analytics so critical in creating viable financial plans and investment strategies.
We leverage Morgan Stanley's exceptional tools to establish employee retirement accounts, cash management and lending, business planning, insurance, and investments. But we also act as a conduit connecting clients with key contacts and professionals, through sponsored events or creative partnerships.
Morgan Stanley at Work
Whether an entrepreneur is in the seed stage of a new venture, or an established small business owner wants to provide employee retirement benefits, we help our clients grow, plan, and succeed.
Planning for Retirement and Other Future Goals
We help our clients determine which of the many tax-advantaged retirement planning strategies is most appropriate for their business. In addition, we research and vet third party investment managers to identify the best match for an individual's time horizon, risk profile, and interests.
Employee Stock Purchase Plans
Women are less likely to own stocks or join equity programs. Here's how companies can make equity plans more inclusive and why it matters.
Attract and Retain Talent by Providing Retirement Benefits
Employees want to build their wealth and be better employees. Here's how your equity program can help them get there.
Financial Benefits for Small Businesses
In an evolving workplace, new challenges are a constant. Finding the appropriate solution starts by identifying the unique problems organizations like yours are facing today.
Sports and Entertainment
Morgan Stanley Global Sports and Entertainment is a dedicated division of the firm that was created to meet the specific needs of the industry. Christina Schatz, a co-founder of The Gotham Group, is one of only a handful of Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors to earn the firm’s Global Sports and Entertainment Director designation. She works with numerous athletes, coaches, broadcasters, musicians, actors, and creatives to help them manage their finances with greater confidence and take positive steps toward fulfilling their aspirations.
Wealth Management for Athletes and Entertainers
Athletes and entertainers have unique wealth management considerations. The power of a trusted Financial Advisor relationship means they may have a better chance of meeting their goals.
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Personal Branding & NIL
How can student-athletes monetize their status to get a head start in life? How does an athlete build a strong personal brand or legacy? What should a player consider when securing brand partnerships? This playbook may have the answers.
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NFLPA Partnership
Morgan Stanley and the NFL Players Association are collaborating to help bring you the tools to build your own wealth, for generations to come. Consider it your greatest play of all time.
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The Path from Athlete to Entrepreneur
It’s never too early to think about a career after sports, and many athletes have the entrepreneurial drive to be successful. Learn how a trusted Financial Advisor can help plan for success.
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Financial Solutions for Prospective Pros
From bespoke pre-draft loans to get a player to their first paycheck, to financial literacy programs, our team is poised to help prospective pros establish their financial foundation at the onset of their career.
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5 Things to Consider when Monetizing your Music Catalog
Recording artists are tapping their catalogs for cash as the market for investible music rights grows. What should musicians know about the benefits and drawbacks?
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(212) 603-6147(212) 603-6147
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Meet The Gotham Group
Brett Spindler
Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor
Phone:
(212) 603-6151(212) 603-6151
Jonathan R Glantz
Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor, Senior Portfolio Manager
Phone:
(212) 603-6183(212) 603-6183
Kaitlyn Hogue Mellini
Financial Advisor, Financial Planning Specialist
Phone:
(212) 230-3703(212) 230-3703
Elizabeth Berstler
Client Service Associate
Phone:
(212) 603-6114(212) 603-6114
Hermine Abajian
Portfolio Associate
Phone:
(212) 603-6255(212) 603-6255
About Christina Schatz
Christina is one of only a relative handful of Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors to receive the firm’s Global Sports and Entertainment Director designation. She has a deep understanding of the unique challenges that actors, writers and other creative people face when planning for financial security. Her early experiences selling beer at Shea Stadium didn’t exactly prepare her for the advisory relationships she now enjoys with professional athletes, but her combination of financial savvy, empathy and common sense has helped her advise these individuals whose careers can be as brief as they are lucrative.
Christina began her financial services career at Merrill Lynch in 1990 before joining a Morgan Stanley predecessor firm three years later. She built her practice advising not only athletes and entertainers, but entrepreneurs, professionals and other successful people with complex finances. As a Morgan Stanley credentialed Senior Portfolio Manager, she has managed both equity and fixed income on a discretionary basis for clients who would rather not make day-to-day investment decisions. Her focus, however, goes far beyond investing to encompass virtually every aspect of her clients’ financial lives.
Born in Greece, Christina came to the US as a young girl and grew up in Queens. She received a BA from The University of Maryland and spent several years working for lobbyist organizations in Washington, DC. She still believes that people have the right to complain only if they are willing to become part of the solution. As a result, she serves on the board of The Sea Cliff Civic Association and NEO Philanthropy, an organization committed to justice, equity and dignity around the world. Previously, she was a board member and a volunteer at several women’s shelters in the New York area. That was before whatever spare time she had was taken up by her five children, ages 11-23. Christina and her husband Jim reside with their family in Sea Cliff, NY.
Christina began her financial services career at Merrill Lynch in 1990 before joining a Morgan Stanley predecessor firm three years later. She built her practice advising not only athletes and entertainers, but entrepreneurs, professionals and other successful people with complex finances. As a Morgan Stanley credentialed Senior Portfolio Manager, she has managed both equity and fixed income on a discretionary basis for clients who would rather not make day-to-day investment decisions. Her focus, however, goes far beyond investing to encompass virtually every aspect of her clients’ financial lives.
Born in Greece, Christina came to the US as a young girl and grew up in Queens. She received a BA from The University of Maryland and spent several years working for lobbyist organizations in Washington, DC. She still believes that people have the right to complain only if they are willing to become part of the solution. As a result, she serves on the board of The Sea Cliff Civic Association and NEO Philanthropy, an organization committed to justice, equity and dignity around the world. Previously, she was a board member and a volunteer at several women’s shelters in the New York area. That was before whatever spare time she had was taken up by her five children, ages 11-23. Christina and her husband Jim reside with their family in Sea Cliff, NY.
Securities Agent: DE, CA, AZ, LA, WY, VT, VA, OH, KS, CT, AL, WA, NV, MT, MI, PA, NH, NC, ME, OR, MD, GA, PR, IN, WI, TN, TX, SC, NM, NJ, FL, DC, RI, NY, MN, IL, NE, MA, CO, UT; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1279285
NMLS#: 1279285
About Brett Spindler
Brett plays a critical role in The Gotham Group’s portfolio management efforts. He performs extensive analysis of the hundreds of third party investment management organizations competing for our clients’ business. Brett studies not only performance, but style consistency and organizational excellence in an effort to identify only those managers with the capabilities to achieve desired outcomes for our clients’ investment portfolios. Beyond investing, Brett helps the team formulate comprehensive plans for clients that may encompass such diverse disciplines as lending, estate planning and philanthropy.
A graduate of Arizona State University with a BS in Business Administration, Brett began his financial services career at Oppenheimer & Co. in 1995. Outside the office, he is active in his community, and enjoys skiing and tennis. Brett currently resides in Cresskill, NJ with his wife, Deborah, and their two children.
A graduate of Arizona State University with a BS in Business Administration, Brett began his financial services career at Oppenheimer & Co. in 1995. Outside the office, he is active in his community, and enjoys skiing and tennis. Brett currently resides in Cresskill, NJ with his wife, Deborah, and their two children.
Securities Agent: MN, FL, LA, TX, MI, MD, IL, GA, WA, TN, ME, MA, KS, CA, NH, AZ, RI, OR, NJ, NE, IN, CT, WY, NV, WI, DE, VT, DC, CO, VA, SC, NC, PR, PA, NY, NM; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1270055
NMLS#: 1270055
About Jonathan R Glantz
A co-founder of The Gotham Group, Jonathan brings more than 35 years of experience to the service of his clients. He began his career exporting auto parts which exposed him to foreign currency exchange. Fascinated, he entered a training program at a Morgan Stanley predecessor firm and never looked back.
During the several decades in which he’s advised clients. Jonathan has served as a branch sales manager, supervising trainees and coming up with ideas to initiate dialogue between Financial Advisors and their clients. He earned Morgan Stanley’s Senior Portfolio Manager designation that enabled him to offer discretionary investment management to his clients and relieve them of day-to-day investment decisions they preferred not to make on their own. His Certified Financial Planner designation from The College of Financial Planning provides him with the credentials to develop comprehensive plans that go beyond investments to encompass lending, estate planning and a wide variety of other key financial disciplines.
Jonathan is a graduate of Amherst College with a BA in American Literature. He and his wife reside in Manhattan where they look forward to spending as much time as possible with their new grandchild.
During the several decades in which he’s advised clients. Jonathan has served as a branch sales manager, supervising trainees and coming up with ideas to initiate dialogue between Financial Advisors and their clients. He earned Morgan Stanley’s Senior Portfolio Manager designation that enabled him to offer discretionary investment management to his clients and relieve them of day-to-day investment decisions they preferred not to make on their own. His Certified Financial Planner designation from The College of Financial Planning provides him with the credentials to develop comprehensive plans that go beyond investments to encompass lending, estate planning and a wide variety of other key financial disciplines.
Jonathan is a graduate of Amherst College with a BA in American Literature. He and his wife reside in Manhattan where they look forward to spending as much time as possible with their new grandchild.
Securities Agent: ME, DE, PR, AZ, DC, MA, GA, CA, VA, OR, NY, IN, PA, TX, KS, TN, WI, CO, MD, WY, IL, MN, MI, CT, RI, NH, WA, NC, NV, NJ, NM, SC, VT, FL; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1253302
NMLS#: 1253302
About Kaitlyn Hogue Mellini
Kaitlyn is committed to helping her clients live with clarity and purpose today so they can step into their future with confidence. She recognized that for the truly passionate, talented, successful people of the world, life and finances can get complicated. With the goal of giving her clients more time and confidence to do what they love, create customized financial frameworks for clients, leverage the world-class research and products of Morgan Stanley and seek to become her client’s lifelong, trusted resource.
Originally from Oregon, Kaitlyn earned her BA and MA in Art History from the University of Denver. In 2011 she heard London calling and she and her husband quit their jobs in order to build a life in Kentish Town, North London. Her varied career experiences were united by the common thread of business development, providing exceptional service to clients and stakeholders, and helping solve complex problems for high-net-worth individuals.
She became interested in becoming a Financial Advisor and working with multi-generational families, sports and entertainment executives and talent, collectors, and small business owners – because she understands the stress that can come with feeling like there are not enough hours in the day to take on the job of managing your personal finances. She finds deep fulfilment in learning the stories of her clients and helping them feel confident and empowered to pursue their dreams.
Kaitlyn is an avid theatre-goer, reader, film-lover, knitter and traveler. Most weekends, you will find her wandering through Central Park with her husband and 4-year-old child.
Originally from Oregon, Kaitlyn earned her BA and MA in Art History from the University of Denver. In 2011 she heard London calling and she and her husband quit their jobs in order to build a life in Kentish Town, North London. Her varied career experiences were united by the common thread of business development, providing exceptional service to clients and stakeholders, and helping solve complex problems for high-net-worth individuals.
She became interested in becoming a Financial Advisor and working with multi-generational families, sports and entertainment executives and talent, collectors, and small business owners – because she understands the stress that can come with feeling like there are not enough hours in the day to take on the job of managing your personal finances. She finds deep fulfilment in learning the stories of her clients and helping them feel confident and empowered to pursue their dreams.
Kaitlyn is an avid theatre-goer, reader, film-lover, knitter and traveler. Most weekends, you will find her wandering through Central Park with her husband and 4-year-old child.
Securities Agent: GA, CA, TX, SC, MI, MD, VA, DE, PR, NY, NM, IN, WY, NV, MT, CT, AZ, AL, WI, UT, NH, NC, MN, OR, OH, DC, WA, TN, PA, ME, MA, KS, IL, FL, CO, NJ, NE, VT; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
About Elizabeth Berstler
Liz began her career as an intern at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and returned full time after graduating from Rutgers University in 2008 with a degree in economics. From her years as a competitive swimmer, Liz learned the importance of discipline and attention to detail. Liz employs her operational knowledge and experience daily to help improve efficiency and identify effective solutions to almost any problem. She has many roles within the Gotham Group, focusing on high-net-worth client requests, client onboarding and overseeing client relationship management and team operations. Liz works closely with clients and their accountants, attorneys and other trusted advisors to provide customized wealth management strategies, streamline clients’ complex financial lives and deliver clients a “one firm” experience.
Liz grew up on a small goat farm in rural New Jersey and channels her love of agriculture through gardening, knitting and exploring sheep and fiber festivals. Liz’s love of the outdoors influences her extracurricular activities and travel plans centered around hiking, cycling, swimming, and fishing.
Liz grew up on a small goat farm in rural New Jersey and channels her love of agriculture through gardening, knitting and exploring sheep and fiber festivals. Liz’s love of the outdoors influences her extracurricular activities and travel plans centered around hiking, cycling, swimming, and fishing.
About Hermine Abajian
Hermine began in the financial services industry as an intern at Bear Stearns and loved the daily action and hustle of the business. After graduating from Baruch College with a degree in Marketing, she joined Bear Stearns as a full-time broker’s assistant. Hermine has been with Morgan Stanley since 2000.
As a Portfolio Associate with The Gotham Group, Hermine has many roles including operational support and trading. However, her focus continues to be the relationship with her clients and providing excellent customer service.
Hermine was born in Armenia and is a proud and active member of her local Armenian American community. Hermine resides in Roslyn, NY with her husband Nazareth, and twins Jack and Olivia. She loves living on Long Island with its many perks including the best bagels in the world, lovely beaches, and great wineries.
As a Portfolio Associate with The Gotham Group, Hermine has many roles including operational support and trading. However, her focus continues to be the relationship with her clients and providing excellent customer service.
Hermine was born in Armenia and is a proud and active member of her local Armenian American community. Hermine resides in Roslyn, NY with her husband Nazareth, and twins Jack and Olivia. She loves living on Long Island with its many perks including the best bagels in the world, lovely beaches, and great wineries.
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About Tim Golier
Tim Golier is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in New York City.
Private Bankers partner with Financial Advisors to develop a specialized approach for managing clients’ cash flow, liquidity and financing needs, leveraging our comprehensive suite of cash management and lending solutions.
Tim began his career in financial services in 2018 when he joined Morgan Stanley as an Associate Private Banker.
Tim is a graduate of Boston College, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Communications. He lives in Mendham, NJ with his family. Outside of the office, Tim enjoys playing sports, watching movies, reading, writing, and spending time with his family.
Private Bankers partner with Financial Advisors to develop a specialized approach for managing clients’ cash flow, liquidity and financing needs, leveraging our comprehensive suite of cash management and lending solutions.
Tim began his career in financial services in 2018 when he joined Morgan Stanley as an Associate Private Banker.
Tim is a graduate of Boston College, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Communications. He lives in Mendham, NJ with his family. Outside of the office, Tim enjoys playing sports, watching movies, reading, writing, and spending time with his family.
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Wealth Management for Athletes and Entertainers
Understanding the unique financial challenges of athletes and entertainers and how they differ from one profession to the next, we deliver the experience and resources you need to help create and implement a comprehensive, multigenerational wealth management plan based on your needs, values and aspirations.
- Investment Management
- Wealth Transfer & Philanthropy
- Private Banking Solutions
- Family Governance & Wealth Education
- Lifestyle Advisory
Investing
Working closely with you to guide your wealth and investments through the most challenging market cycles.
- Asset Management
- Wealth Planning
- Traditional Investments
- Alternative Investments
- Impact Investing
Tax-Smart Ways to Sell Securities
How investors can tap their portfolios in tax-savvy ways.
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Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
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- Qualified Retirement Plans
Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business
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Creating customized financial strategies for the challenges that today’s families face.
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- 529 Plans / Education Savings Planning
- Long Term Care Insurance
- Special Needs Planning
- Trust Services
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Working with you to understand your life goals and develop a personalized wealth strategy. Today and for the years to come.
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- IRA Plans
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- Retirement plan participants
- Annuities
A Simple Six-Step Retirement Checkup
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Making sure your philanthropic dollars are managed with the same high quality service as the rest of your wealth.
- Endowments
- Foundations
- Donor Advised Funds
- Impact Investing
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