Wealth advice for your life's goals

James Warta

With over 22 years of experience in the Financial Services Industry, James works with his clients to build comprehensive financial plans based on their needs and goals. As your personal advocate, James will provide you with advice that is tailored to your circumstances and priorities.  James starts with a detailed plan for all you'd like your wealth to achieve. Over time, he will carefully monitor and communicate about every aspect of the process that impacts your portfolio, adjusting your plan as necessary, so you can embrace your financial future with confidence.

It takes more than investment guidance to help you move forward with confidence; it takes an understanding of your entire financial life, your hopes and dreams – and a clear road map for getting where you need to go.

James and his wife Jessica currently reside in Ridgewood, NJ with their two children. He enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, fishing, skiing, and riding his mountain bike.

Registered States:
  • CA
  • CT
  • FL
  • GA
  • IN
  • KS
  • LA
  • MA
  • MD
  • MO
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NV
  • NY
  • PA
  • TX

Financial planning
Exit planning
Women investors
Retirement planning
Custom portfolios
Sustainable investing
Long-term care planning
Entrepreneurs
61 South Paramus Road
Mack Center IV, 4th Floor
Paramus, NJ 07652
  • (201) 678-2301

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    Tunde Nagy

    Client Associate

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          61 South Paramus Road
          Mack Center IV, 4th Floor
          Paramus, NJ 07652
          tunde.nagy@ubs.com
          Tunde Nagy
          61 South Paramus Road,Paramus,NJ,07652
        • Brian Formento

          Executive Director

          Philanthropy Advisory Group/Family Office Solutions Group

          Brian Formento is an Executive Director and Head of Client Solutions and Investment Strategy in Family Office Solutions (FOS). Brian works with Advisors to deliver customized advice to clients of substantial financial wealth and coordinates cross-divisional coverage to ensure UHNW clients and family offices are properly covered by a team comprising relevant FOS specialists.

          He also remains a member of the Portfolio Advisory Group specializing in asset allocation and portfolio construction advice for the family office segment, defining risk-based strategies and developing customized investment ideas for the largest clients at UBS. Brian previously was a key member of the Private Wealth Management Alternatives Advisory Board and Private Wealth Management Family Office Strategy Team.

          Prior to UBS, Brian was a Managing Director and senior investment strategist for OTC derivatives and alternatives at Deutsche Bank. He also held senior positions at several private investment advisory firms and was head of proprietary fixed income trading North America and desk head of the primary dealer at Paribas Capital Markets, now BNP Paribas.


          Brian graduated magna cum laude and with distinction, receiving a B.A. and M.A. in Economics from Boston University. He is a past chair and member of the Economic Department's Board of Advisors for the college and graduate school. Brian, a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) is a member of the Structured Products Association (SPA) and the Professional Risk Managers' International Association (PRIMA). More recently, Brian has been an industry contributor to curriculum development for the CFA program and has completed Wharton's Private Wealth Executive Education Program and Columbia University’s Earth Institute Investment Academy on Sustainability. He is a trustee for Historic Morven in Princeton, New Jersey. He currently holds the following registrations: 7,24,3,63,66,55, and Life and Health Insurance.

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          Elizabeth Cribbs

          Executive Director

          Senior Strategist - Family Advisory and Philanthropy Services

          Professional History
          As part of the UBS Family Advisory and Philanthropy Services team, Elizabeth serves as a thought partner to advisors and their client families on wealth transition, family governance, and philanthropy as families seek guidance on cohesive dialogue between generations to perpetuate their legacy.

          Prior to joining UBS, Elizabeth served in a dual capacity as President of the Neuberger Berman Foundation and Head of Corporate Social Responsibility from 2012 to 2019, leading all aspects of Neuberger Berman’s global philanthropic efforts, with a focus on education, workforce development and employee engagement. In 2018 she launched the firm’s client Philanthropic Advisory Services practice and co-chaired the firm’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Advisory committee from 2012 to 2016. She also served as a board member of the Neuberger Berman Foundation from 2009 – 2019.

          Prior to this, Elizabeth worked at Lehman Brothers as a Senior Vice President of Corporate Philanthropy with a focus on the arts and strategic community partnerships. Before this, Elizabeth spent ten years at HSBC North America, where she served in various leadership roles in strategic planning; internal consulting; and community and philanthropic services. Elizabeth began her career in the audit group at Coopers & Lybrand LLP as a Certified Public Accountant. Liz is also Series 7 and 63 licensed.

          Community Leadership
          Elizabeth serves as Vice Chair of the New York City Youth Board, which advises the Department of Youth and Community Development on its programs. She is also a member of the Executive Committee of Enterprise Community Partners New York Advisory Board, whose mission is helping families find safe, affordable housing, connected to opportunity.

          Education

          Elizabeth has a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a Master in Public Policy from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.
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          Mark Tepsich

          Executive Director

          Family Office Design & Governance Strategist

        At times, the complexity of today’s global economy may feel overwhelming. Whether you’re a working professional who is building wealth, a successful executive or business owner contemplating your next act, or the head of a multigenerational family looking to preserve your family’s future—you have questions. You expect clear answers from an advisor with worldwide experience who understands you, your family and your community.


        Our highly credentialed team offers the thoughtful perspective and proactive service your family needs to help meet their goals. With a team of advisors spanning decades of experience, we strive, relentlessly, to make sure you feel well taken care of. By putting financial planning at the core of everything we do, we offer the capabilities to help you, your business and your family unlock opportunity, preserve wealth and create continuity.

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