Sax buys Pennington firm, tops $1B ‘AUM’ mark
Sax Wealth Advisors has acquired Pennington’s GM Financial Group LLC.
The addition of group’s approximately $140 million in assets under management brings Sax Wealth Advisors’ AUM to more than $1 billion.
“Finding a firm that shares...
Spencer Savings Bank donates $30K to those affected by Marcal plant fire
Spencer Savings Bank announced recently it has made a $30,000 donation to help those who have been affected by the Marcal plant fire.
The historic Elmwood Park-based plant was destroyed in a fire in January.
“We...
Princeton to name new residential college after Mellody Hobson, class of 1991, after generous...
In recognition of a substantial gift from Mellody Hobson and the Hobson/Lucas Family Foundation, Princeton University announced Thursday that it will build Hobson College, a new residential college at the school — and the...
Latest GOP tax plan is mixed bag for N.J., experts say
President Donald Trump and Republican leaders this week unveiled a framework to overhaul federal taxes in a way that New Jersey tax experts expect will get mixed reviews from local clients.
The initial plan driving...
Pru names award-winning exec Susan Somersille Johnson its new chief marketing officer
Prudential Financial Inc. announced this week that it has named a new chief marketing officer, leading the financial services firm’s global marketing and brand strategy to help drive profitable growth for it.
Susan Somersille Johnson...
Peapack-Gladstone senior VP takes on new role
A senior-level change is happening at Bedminster-based Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corp.’s subsidiary for equipment finance and leasing, Peapack Capital.
Last week, Peapack Capital announces Senior Vice President David Santom would become responsible for all aspects of...
Veteran-owned companies said EDA grants will have big impact
Brett D’Alessandro and Alexa Modero were thrilled that veteran-owned businesses and nonprofits were eligible for phase 2 of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program.
Modero applied Tuesday morning without...
Only structural reforms — not new taxes — will save N.J. from financial crisis
The testimony on the fiscal 2020 state budget from Treasurer Elizabeth Maher Muoio to the Legislature recently was troubling, at best, and served to validate the immediate need for structural reforms versus increased taxes...
WIA continues acquisitions, adding Trenton insurance agency, Kansas group
World Insurance Associates, the Tinton Falls-based insurance agency, has made a pair of acquisitions, it announced this week.
The deals follow on the heels of another transaction, in which the agency added Walker Agency Inc....
Up to $30K in rent is available for small businesses in Essex, Ocean, Passaic
Small businesses in Essex, Ocean and Passaic counties are eligible for up to $30,000 in commercial rent assistance, thanks to Phase 2 of the Small Business Lease Emergency Assistance Grant Program, it was announced...
