Experience

Makes all the difference

At Northeast Financial Group, we are an experienced team of professionals with clearly defined roles and a specific set of skills. Whether we’re working with a retirement plan sponsor, a senior executive or a multigenerational family, we are passionate about providing insightful and proactive guidance. We are committed to understanding your goals and priorities and seek to build meaningful client relationships that span generations.

Alan Spierer, CEPA, AIF

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Senior Portfolio Manager

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.

CA License #0B93402

Registered States:
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • KY
  • MA
  • MD
  • MI
  • MS
  • NC
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NY
  • OH
  • OR
  • PA
  • PR
  • RI
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • WI

Recognized as an industry leader:

  • 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.

Eligibility is based on quantitative factors and is not necessarily related to the quality of the investment advice. For more information on third party rating methodologies, please visit ubs.com/us/en/designation-disclosures

Education

  • State University of New York at Oneonta, Economics
  • New York Institute of Finance and Chicago Mercantile Exchange

Credentials

  • Senior Portfolio Manager
  • Senior Retirement Plan Consultant
109 North Avenue
2nd Floor
Westfield, NJ 07090

Email Me

alan.spierer@ubs.com
Alan Spierer, CEPA, AIF
109 North Avenue,Westfield,NJ,07090

Christopher Zangari, CIMA

Managing Director–Wealth Management

Senior Portfolio Manager

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.

Registered States:
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • KY
  • MA
  • MD
  • MI
  • MS
  • NC
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NY
  • OH
  • PA
  • PR
  • RI
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • WI

Recognized as an industry leader:

  • 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.

Eligibility is based on quantitative factors and is not necessarily related to the quality of the investment advice. For more information on third party rating methodologies, please visit ubs.com/us/en/designation-disclosures

Education

  • Georgetown University, B.A. Finance

Credentials

  • Senior Portfolio Manager
  • Certified Investment Management Analyst®
  • Institutional Consultant, UBS Institutional Consulting Program
  • Senior Retirement Plan Consultant
109 North Avenue
Westfield, NJ 07090

Email Me

christopher.zangari@ubs.com
Christopher Zangari, CIMA
109 North Avenue,Westfield,NJ,07090

Timothy Yagasits, CFP, CRPC

Investment Associate

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®

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.

Registered States:
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • IL
  • KS
  • KY
  • MA
  • MD
  • MI
  • MS
  • NC
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NY
  • PA
  • PR
  • RI
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • WI

Education

  • Iona College, B.B.A. Accounting

Credentials

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
  • Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor
109 North Avenue
2nd Floor
Westfield, NJ 07090

Email Me

timothy.yagasits@ubs.com
Timothy Yagasits, CFP, CRPC
109 North Avenue,Westfield,NJ,07090

David Sytsma, CRPS, CIMA

Investment Associate

Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist℠

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.

Registered States:
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • IL
  • MA
  • MD
  • MI
  • MS
  • NC
  • NJ
  • NY
  • PA
  • RI
  • TN
  • TX
  • VA
  • WA
  • WI

Recognized as an industry leader:

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

Eligibility is based on quantitative factors and is not necessarily related to the quality of the investment advice. For more information on third party rating methodologies, please visit ubs.com/us/en/designation-disclosures

Education

  • Ramapo College of New Jersey, B.S. Accounting

Credentials

  • Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist℠
  • Retirement Plan Consultant
109 North Avenue
2nd Floor
Westfield, NJ 07090

Email Me

david.sytsma@ubs.com
David Sytsma, CRPS, CIMA
109 North Avenue,Westfield,NJ,07090

Lucas Mistretta, CRPS

Wealth Strategy Associate

Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist℠

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.

Registered States:
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • IL
  • KS
  • MA
  • MD
  • MI
  • MS
  • NC
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NY
  • PA
  • PR
  • RI
  • SC
  • TX
  • UT
  • WI

Recognized as an industry leader:

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

Eligibility is based on quantitative factors and is not necessarily related to the quality of the investment advice. For more information on third party rating methodologies, please visit ubs.com/us/en/designation-disclosures

Education

  • Rutgers-Newark University, Economics
  • New Jersey City University, Masters in Accounting

Credentials

  • Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist℠
109 North Avenue
2nd Floor
Westfield, NJ 07090

Email Me

lucas.mistretta@ubs.com
Lucas Mistretta, CRPS
109 North Avenue,Westfield,NJ,07090