8th Annual Stony Brook Golf Outing Raises Over $144,000 for Sick Families

On Monday, May 19th, over 100 golfers met up at the Hamlet Golf & Country Club in Commack, NY under beautiful, blue skies as we honored Mario Molino for the 2025 Stony Brook Golf Outing. Guests and golfers enjoyed breakfast and grabbed their swag bags before heading out to the green for a 12:30 a.m. shotgun start. With the weather in our favor, the day flew by. At the dinner reception, guests treated themselves to bid on a variety of live and silent auction items, including framed and signed portrait of New York Knicks’ Jalen Brunson, golf outings and resort packages, and more. By the end of the night, guests had raised over $144,000 for RMHC New York Metro programs.

Going the Distance for Families on Long Island

The Stony Brook Golf Outing is organized by the Stony Brook Advisory Council, whose goal is to raise money for the care programs and services at RMHC New York Metro. This year, the golf outing was chaired by RMHC New York Metro Board Member, Paul Trause and event planner extraordinaire, Laura Mastriano of LA Productions. The Advisory Council works to raise awareness and to fundraise in Suffolk County, where RMHC New York Metro operates two Ronald McDonald Family Rooms. These Family Rooms support nearly 1,500 patient families a year out of Stony Brook Children’s Hospital.

Honoring Mario Molino

Mario earned a Bachelor of Science degree from St. John’s University in 2003, where he built a solid foundation in finance. In 2005, he became a Financial Advisor, Mutual Fund Counselor, and Retirement Planning Counselor. In 2012, Mario joined Pinnacle Financial Group as an Investment Advisor and later took on the role of Branch Office Manager. Since then, he has thrived in these positions, often serving as a mentor to his colleagues.

Mario is a trusted financial advisor who works closely with clients to help them navigate their financial journey. By taking the time to understand each client’s unique goals, circumstances, and risk preferences, Mario creates customized strategies for budgeting, saving, and investing. This helps his clients to make confident decisions around life milestones like buying a home or retirement.

A passionate golfer, Mario regularly takes to the golf course to participate in fundraising events supporting organizations like RMHC New York Metro. Mario has been involved in Ronald McDonald House Charities New York Metro for many years, sponsoring meals, and organizing annual wish list drives for sick children and families. For five years, Mario served on the Suffolk County Advisory Board for RMHC New York Metro, helping to advocate for families across Long Island. Around the holidays, Mario and his family can be found helping out RMHC families.

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