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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.

At the Northeast Financial Group, we are counted on by a wide array of Corporate Retirement Plan Sponsors and their trusted advisors. Consulting with more than 70 corporate, non-profit and public institutions, we help plan participants get the education and guidance they need to face retirement realities of today. Working closely with wealthy families, our team offers all of the personal attention of an intimate practice with the strength, security and expertise of UBS, one of the largest wealth managers in the world.

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5

Advisors on the team

As of 05/31/2024

32

Years in business as a team


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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    Alan Spierer, CEPA, AIF

    Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

    Senior Portfolio Manager

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    The practice I founded 35 years ago advises on over two billion dollars of client assets comprised of over 125 families and 70 corporate clients. They include public, private and not-for-profit organizations. In addition to being an Accredited Investment Fiduciary® (AIF®) and a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®) I have created long term relationships, helping families and business understand their financial world and create comprehensive plans.

    Strategies for business owners
    Northeast Financial Group advises a select group of exceptional business owners and their families. Our UBS Institutional Consulting team supports Vistage chairs, trusted advisors to the C Suite. From launch through exit to life beyond the sale. They have the experience as well as connections to firmwide expertise and opportunities to support you at each critical transition throughout the business life cycle. As a Senior Retirement Planning Consultant, Alan also offers a comprehensive approach to wealth management. Guiding you with thoughtful planning and sophisticated investing solutions, we can help simplify your financial life so you can focus on your other family and other entrepreneurial priorities and passions.

    Collaboration and client-focus
    - Vistage Trusted Advisors Group member, executive coaching for Chief Executive Officers and their leadership team
    - President of the NY Chapter of Worldwide Employee Benefits Network (WEB)
    - WEB National Board of Directors as Vice President
    - Chair of the Retirement Advisor Council’s Government Affairs Committee
    - Member NAPA Government Affairs Committee

    Personal
    - I live in NJ with my wife Abigail and our Tibetan Terrier Noomi. We have two adult daughters. I am a first-generation son of a Holocaust survivor.
    - In 2014 I was proud to publish my father's autobiography called “I beat Stalin I beat Hitler”.
    - I am also a lifelong student of self-defense.

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    • Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors, 2018, 2019, 2020
      The Barron's rating is awarded annually in March and is based on information from the prior year Q3. 
    • Forbes America’s Top Wealth Management Teams (Private Wealth & High-Net Worth), 2022The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in November based on information from a 12 month period ending in March of the award year.
    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in April based on information from a 12 month period ending June of the prior year.
    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023, 2024The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in January, based on information from a 12 month period ending March of the prior year.
    • NAPA Top DC Advisor Teams, 2021, 2022, 2024The NAPA rating is awarded annually in March based on information from December of the prior year.
    • PLANADVISER Top Retirement Plan Advisers, 2024The PLANADVISOR rating is awarded in Q1 based on information from Q1 of the award year.

    • State University of New York at Oneonta, Economics
    • New York Institute of Finance and Chicago Mercantile Exchange
    • Senior Portfolio Manager
    • Senior Retirement Plan Consultant
    109 North Avenue
    2nd Floor
    Westfield, NJ 07090
    alan.spierer@ubs.com
    Alan Spierer, CEPA, AIF
    109 North Avenue,Westfield,NJ,07090
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    Christopher Zangari, CIMA

    Managing Director–Wealth Management

    Senior Portfolio Manager

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    Christopher has been with UBS for over 30 years and has nearly 30 years of financial services experience. He is  the Senior Institutional Consultant for the team and one of the founding partners.  Christopher's focus is on Portfolio Management.   His clients benefit from his experience constructing strong portfolios.

    Christopher received his B.A. in Finance from Georgetown University. He also holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) designation offered through the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Christopher was recognized as the 2007 Honorary Principal at New York City's High School of Economics and Finance for his exceptional commitment to support the educational experience for students.

    Christopher resides in Paoli, PA with his daughter Chloe.

    • Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors, 2018, 2019, 2020
      The Barron's rating is awarded annually in March and is based on information from the prior year Q3. 
    • Forbes America’s Top Wealth Management Teams (Private Wealth & High-Net Worth), 2022The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in November based on information from a 12 month period ending in March of the award year.
    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023, 2024The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in January, based on information from a 12 month period ending March of the prior year.
    • NAPA Top DC Advisor Teams, 2021, 2022, 2024The NAPA rating is awarded annually in March based on information from December of the prior year.

    • Georgetown University, B.A. Finance
    • Senior Portfolio Manager
    • Certified Investment Management Analyst®
    • Institutional Consultant, UBS Institutional Consulting Program
    • Senior Retirement Plan Consultant
    109 North Avenue
    Westfield, NJ 07090
    christopher.zangari@ubs.com
    Christopher Zangari, CIMA
    109 North Avenue,Westfield,NJ,07090
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    Timothy Yagasits, CFP, CRPC

    Investment Associate

    CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™

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    Tim has been with UBS for more than 25 years. As a CFP®/CRPC®, Tim possesses deep knowledge in five key areas of client planning needs: estate, insurance, investment, retirement and tax.  He has in-depth knowledge of the needs of individuals before and after retirement.  Tim ensures that the best financial plan, investment plan, and portfolio are put in place and in the best interest of the client.

    Tim received his B.B.A. in accounting from Iona College.  Tim has earned his Certified Financial Planner & Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor designations.

    Tim resides in Tuckahoe, NY with his wife Jen. They enjoy traveling, and spending time in Manhattan attending music and cultural events.

      • Iona College, B.B.A. Accounting
      • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
      • Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor
      109 North Avenue
      2nd Floor
      Westfield, NJ 07090
      timothy.yagasits@ubs.com
      Timothy Yagasits, CFP, CRPC
      109 North Avenue,Westfield,NJ,07090
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      David Sytsma, CRPS, CIMA

      Investment Associate

      Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist℠

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      David has been with UBS for over 30 years. He focuses on corporate client service and client education for the team.  David meets corporate clients on site to advise on investments, design, and legislative updates.  

      David received his B.S. in accounting from Ramapo College of New Jersey.  He holds the Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist designation through the College for Financial Planning. 

      David is very active in his community.  He volunteers with a local Boy Scout Troop and is a member of the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church in New York City. 

      David resides in Jersey City, NJ with his wife Emily and their children, William and Joanna. In his free time, he enjoys golfing.

      • NAPA Top DC Advisor Teams, 2022, 2024The NAPA rating is awarded annually in March based on information from December of the prior year.

      • Ramapo College of New Jersey, B.S. Accounting
      • Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist℠
      • Retirement Plan Consultant
      109 North Avenue
      2nd Floor
      Westfield, NJ 07090
      david.sytsma@ubs.com
      David Sytsma, CRPS, CIMA
      109 North Avenue,Westfield,NJ,07090
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      Lucas Mistretta, CRPS

      Wealth Strategy Associate

      Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist℠

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      Lucas has been with UBS for over 15 years. He specializes in the administrative needs of our clients, as well as financial analysis and management of all financial plans.

      He holds an economics degree from Rutgers-Newark University and masters in accounting from New Jersey City University. He has also earned his Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist designation .

      Lucas resides in Mountainside with his wife, Tara, and their children, Dylan and Josie.  Lucas enjoys spending time with his family and traveling.

      • NAPA Top DC Advisor TeamsThe NAPA rating is awarded annually in March based on information from December of the prior year.

      • Rutgers-Newark University, Economics
      • New Jersey City University, Masters in Accounting
      • Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist℠
      109 North Avenue
      2nd Floor
      Westfield, NJ 07090
      lucas.mistretta@ubs.com
      Lucas Mistretta, CRPS
      109 North Avenue,Westfield,NJ,07090

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    Launch. Grow. Exit your business.

    We understand that when it comes to the business you have personally built, you're going to be invested at every level. From launching to growing to ultimately exiting your company our team can help you make smarter decisions each step of the way. 

    Launch. Grow. Exit your business.

    You’re considering an exit in 5 years

    You’re considering an exit in 5 years

    You’re 3 years away from exiting

    You’re 3 years away from exiting

    You’re selling within the year

    You’re selling within the year

    • Discuss trust and estate strategies and tax and legal advisors to take advantage of strategies that may increase future net proceeds from a sale*
    • Fine-tune your business model to be most appealing to a buyer
    • Make sure business documentation and financial statements are in order
    • Put together a team to prepare the business and optimize value
    • Strengthen your management team
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    • Refine your trust and estate strategies with your tax and legal advisors to take advantage of strategies that may increase future net proceeds from a sale*
    • Begin conducting an analysis of likely buyer interest and sector outlook, trends and business cycles to help identify the right timing of the sale
    • Build the right pre-sale advisory team, including an investment banker, attorney and CPA
    • Explore gift and estate strategies to help maximize net proceeds from a sale

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    • Finalize your trust and estate strategies 
    • Work with us to interview and select the investment banker that works best for you
    • Finalize your exit plan and focus on getting the best deal for the sale
    • Coordinate with your investment banker to help create competitive tension among prospective buyers and meet potential acquirers, review offers and negotiate the sale
    • As needed, prepare employees and managers for the transition
    • Think about what’s next for you and your future, after the sale
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    For your retirement or your company retirement plan

    Approaching or entering retirement, you may fear the possibility of outliving your savings. Or you may be responsible for optimizing an increasingly complex employer-sponsored plan. We can help ease your concerns by providing custom strategies that focus on meeting the ever-growing income needs for a retirement that may last 30 years or more.

    Ready to roll over? Approaching retirement or in times of career transition, you need practical 401(k) rollover solutions that are specific to your needs. We can help evaluate your distribution options and assist you in making investment decisions that could help manage taxes while addressing your broader financial and retirement goals.

    Retirement income planning. Focusing on retirement income planning, our team can work with you to develop planning strategies that help preserve your lifestyle and livelihood in retirement. Our strategies can help ease concerns about how long you will need to draw your funds in retirement, preparing for unexpected expenses and maintaining your independence.

    Long-term care. With longevity increasing and healthcare costs rising, long-term care may have a significant impact on your finances. Long-term care should be a key part of a comprehensive financial and retirement plan. We’ll help develop strategies that can help prepare you for future care while keeping your financial goals on track.

    Helping you optimize your corporate plan. We help organizations design, implement and monitor the investment programs of their 401(k), defined benefit and nonqualified plans. We will help you evaluate indicators of plan health, maintain the most competitive cost structures, formalize investment committee decision-making and manage regulatory requirements.

    The road to a stronger plan

    Through our consulting process, we work with you on an ongoing basis to create a customized path for pursuing your objectives by assessing, implementing and improving the aspects important to the health of your plan. This process helps you establish sound fiduciary governance, and investment processes, enhance plan design and health while preparing your participants for retirement.

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    Traditional or Roth?

    For most families, a balance of Traditional and Roth contributions will provide the best results. However, this doesn’t mean that you should contribute to both types of accounts equally. The UBS Chief Investment Office (CIO) provides an overview of Traditional and Roth 401(k) accounts, highlighting key factors that you should consider when deciding where you will direct your hard-earned savings.

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    Backed by the strength of our parent company, UBS AG

    $5.8+ trn

    UBS Group invested assets
    As of 03/31/2024

    51 countries

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    UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager

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