Janine Bitetto holds the position of Client Relationship Manager at Semper Fortis Financial, where she fosters strong connections with clients. Originally hailing from Long Island, NY, she relocated to Myrtle Beach, SC, in 2020. Together with her husband Eric, they have been happily married since 2013 and are proud parents to their son Michael. Their two beloved dogs, Bob and Marty, complete their loving household.
Eric Bitetto, M.A., M.P.H.
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Eric is the owner and principle Financial Advisor of Semper Fortis Financial, LLC. Since 2014, he has been building a boutique style family financial practice where he has focused all of his energy into building relationships with you first while putting you in the best possible position to be successful financially and in life.
Professional
Prior to starting his own business, Eric was a Licensed Mental Health Counselor originally. He holds a Master of Public Health from CUNY Hunter College and a Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology from CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Eric earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Long Island University where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. Eric spent 10 years in the healthcare industry in various clinical and management roles throughout the behavioral health sector before transitioning into the financial industry. He always possessed the desire to be an entrepreneur and believed he could apply his genuine concern for people and his love for building relationships and use it to advise his clients in a new way – to help them achieve their financial goals.
Additionally, Eric is very active in his church & community. He serves on multiple church service teams. Eric is a member of the Horry Georgetown County Builders Association, Chicora Myrtle Beach, SC Rotary Club, F3 Nation, and Hope’s Kitchen. He earned “Rookie of the Year” honors for both the Horry Georgetown County Homebuilders Association and the Chicora Myrtle Beach, SC Rotary Club in 2023. Eric also served as treasurer for the 2023-2024 rotary year. He participates in community service projects through these organizations regularly throughout the year. Eric was also a member of the two Kiwanis Clubs and Chambers of Commerce in Garden City & Saratoga, NY before moving to South Carolina. Eric has also volunteered his time for the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) over the last few years.
Personal
Eric relocated to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in June 2020 from Saratoga Springs, N.Y. with his wife Janine, their son Michael, and their dog Baxter. Since being in South Carolina, Eric and his family rescued two puppies named Bob and Marty that are now 3 years of age. Prior he was a lifelong New Yorker. He lived on Long Island for 6 years and is originally from Queens, NY.
Eric loves spending time with his family & friends. He enjoys serving others and studying God’s word. He also enjoys politics, sports, running, biking, and being physically active. He was a collegiate baseball player at John Jay College and at LIU during his undergraduate studies. He played competitive softball for over a decade after college. Eric works out regularly with F3 Nation (Fitness, Fellowship, Faith). He has participated in adventures races, Tough Mudder & Spartan Races, and in November 2019 completed the NYC Marathon. Most importantly, Eric loves spending time with his family and friends.