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As Institutional Consultants, we take the time to fully understand your organization, leadership, employees and culture. With our comprehensive platform of industry-leading corporate services and solutions, we provide a proven process that can help deliver a customized benefits plan. Talk to us about how our experience, resources and industry longevity can contribute to your company’s success today and in the future.

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225+

Collective years of experience

12

Investment professionals on the team


Institutional Consulting Services

We design, implement and monitor the investment programs of public and private companies, endowments, foundations, and municipalities, as well as defined benefit and Taft Hartley plans. Our Institutional Consulting team has more than 35 years of practical experience serving the needs of retirement plan sponsors and their employees.

Working with our team offers all of the personal attention to detail of a boutique firm without having to give up the strength, security and resources of one of the world’s largest financial services companies.

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    Linda Modico

    Managing Director–Investments

    Senior Institutional Consultant, UBS Institutional Consulting Program

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    From its toughest challenges to its greatest successes, financial services has been Linda’s career and passion since 1985. Linda is skilled at integrating her disciplined, methodical approach and focus in order to problem solve on behalf of her clients. As a Senior Institutional Consultant who joined UBS in 1996 from Oppenheimer & Co., Linda offers unique insight and expertise—as well as a specialized focus on advising multi-jurisdictional pension plans—to institutional clients; both domestically and abroad, including pension plan fiduciaries, corporate investment committees, foundations and endowments. She also works closely with private clients in helping them plan and develop their philanthropic legacies.

    Outside of UBS Linda serves as a mentor for American Corporate Partners (ACP) which assists veterans and eligible spouses on their path towards long term careers. In her spare time, Linda enjoys traveling, reading, wine collecting, and bicycling.

    The credentials that help build confidence:

    • Certified Investment Management Analyst®
    • UBS 401(k) Investment Committee member
    • UBS Institutional Consulting Advisory Council member
    • UBS Manager Research Advisory Committee member
    • Investments & Wealth Institute® member
    • Investments & Wealth Institute® Foundations and Endowments certificate holder
    • Barron's Top 100 Institutional Consultants, 2021, 2022, 2023The Barron's rating is awarded annually in April and is based on information from the prior year Q4. 
    • Forbes America’s Top Women Wealth Advisors, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in February based on information from a 12 month period ending September of the prior year.
    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023The 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 Women Wealth Advisors, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in February based on information from a 12 month period ending September of the prior year.
    • NAPA Top DC Advisor Teams, 2021, 2022The NAPA rating is awarded annually in March based on information from December of the prior year.
    • Working Mother Magazine/SHOOK Top Wealth Advisor Moms, 2019The Working Mother Magazine/SHOOK rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in October based on information from a 12 month period ending in March of the award year.

      • Senior Institutional Consultant, UBS Institutional Consulting Program
      • Chartered SRI Counselor℠
      299 Park Avenue
      New York, NY 10171
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      David Sears, CFP, CIMA, CRPS

      Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

      Senior Institutional Consultant, UBS Institutional Consulting Program

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      David has more than 11 years of experience working with a wide array of institutional clients and high net worth families. David supports the Princeton Investment Consulting group with portfolio construction, asset allocation, risk management, investment manager research, equity and fixed income trading, portfolio reporting and financial planning.

      David is a member of the UBS Institutional Consulting Advisory Council, a group of 12 Institutional Consultants from around the country who advise the firm on all aspects of the institutional business. He joined UBS in 2007 as part of a select group chosen nationally to complete a focused wealth management and institutional consulting program.

      The credentials that help build confidence:

      • UBS Institutional Consulting Advisory Council Member
      • Certified Financial Planner® Professional
      • Certified Investment Management Analyst®
      • Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist®
      • CIMA Certification Commission Member
      • Corporate Sponsored Financial Planner
      • B.S. degree in finance and economics from Rutgers Business School, Phi Beta Kappa

      Outside of UBS

      David resides with his wife and three children in Wall, New Jersey.

      • Barron's Top 100 Institutional Consultants, 2021, 2022, 2023The Barron's rating is awarded annually in April and is based on information from the prior year Q4. 
      • Forbes America’s Top Next-Gen (Generation) Wealth Advisors, 2017, 2020, 2021The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually between June and September based on information from a 12 month period ending in March of the award year.
      • Forbes America’s Top Next-Gen (Generation) Wealth Advisors Best-in-State, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually between June and September based on information from a 12 month period ending in March of the award year.
      • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2023The 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, 2023The 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, 2022The NAPA rating is awarded annually in March based on information from December of the prior year.
      • PLANADVISER Top Retirement Plan Advisers, 2016The PLANADVISOR rating is awarded in Q1 based on information from Q1 of the award year.

        • Senior Institutional Consultant, UBS Institutional Consulting Program
        100 Overlook Center
        Suite 303
        Princeton, NJ 08540
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        Joseph Papandrea

        Associate Director

        Financial Advisor

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        Joe focuses on assisting clients with investment analysis and portfolio construction for the Park Avenue Institutional Consulting Group. Joe joined UBS in 2015 as a member of the Graduate Talent Program, a two-year analyst program designed to give exposure to all of the different resources at UBS. He then worked as a financial planner where he developed personalized plans to help clients meet their long-term financial goals, and most recently as the Assistant Market Head, where he helped Financial Advisors utilize the vast capabilities of UBS to best serve their clients. Joe graduated from Villanova University with a Finance and Accountancy double-major and a Real Estate minor and is currently a Level III Chartered Financial Analyst ® (CFA) candidate.

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              New York, NY 10171
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              Ryan Iannuzzo, CRPS

              Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

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              Ryan Iannuzzo has been with Princeton/Park Avenue Investment Consulting for over seven years and acts as a vital part of our Institutional Consulting business. Passionate about constantly challenging himself and our team, Ryan is our point person for strategic business development, performance reporting and investment research. He provides our clients with a unique and enhanced perspective through diligent attention to financial planning, goal setting and market awareness.

              Ryan holds the Series 7, 63, 66 and NJ Insurance Producer’s licenses as well as the Chartered Retirement Plan Specialist (CRPS®) designation. He received his bachelor's degree in finance and marketing with a minor in philosophy from Manhattan College.


              Outside of UBS Ryan resides in East Brunswick, NJ with his wife Samantha and daughters Grace and Lily. He’s active in the community as an American Red Cross of Central New Jersey, Board Member, St. Joseph High School Hall of Distinction Selection Committee, Founding Member, St. Joseph High School, Class Chair, St. Bartholomew Parish, Vincentian, and Greater Middlesex/Somerset County Estate Planning Council, Member.

                  • Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist℠
                  100 Overlook Center
                  Suite 303
                  Princeton, NJ 08540
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                  Gail Hefferen

                  Investment Associate

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                  Gail began her financial services career with the Park Avenue Institutional Consulting Group in 1997 as an Investment Associate. Today as an Investment Analyst, she works closely with the team to provide performance reporting, manager research and analytics to foundations, endowments, retirement plans and private clients. Gail has earned the Certified Investment Management Analyst Designation (CIMA®). She received a B.A. in public relations from Oswego University in 1996.

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                        New York, NY 10171
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                        Craig Leiderman

                        Managing Director–Investments

                        Financial Advisor

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                        Craig M. Leiderman is a Managing Director and has been with UBS for 24 years. His expertise includes the analysis of fixed-income and equity portfolios and recommending strategies to improve and optimize portfolio performance. Craig runs UBS’s proprietary bond optimization and portfolio analytics system. His educational qualifications include a CIMA® from the Wharton School of Business, an MBA with high honors from Fordham University, with majors in finance and accounting. He also holds an undergraduate degree with honors from Syracuse University, specializing in finance.

                        • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023The 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, 2021The NAPA rating is awarded annually in March based on information from December of the prior year.
                        • PLANADVISER Top Retirement Plan Advisers, 2016The PLANADVISOR rating is awarded in Q1 based on information from Q1 of the award year.

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                            Alison Lee

                            Client Associate Senior

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                            Alison graduated from Baruch College in 2003, magna cum laude, with a bachelor's degree in finance and a minor in English literature. She began her career at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in 2003, where she focused on equity derivatives and joined UBS in 2012. Alison holds her Series 7 and 66 securities licenses, insurance license, and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM practitioner. Her hobbies include running and volunteering with the New York Junior League.

                                • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
                                299 Park Avenue
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                                Diana Moy

                                Client Associate Senior

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                                Diana brings more than 20 years of industry experience to the Park Avenue Institutional Consulting Group, as well as an extensive background in risk and operations management. She works closely with the team on servicing the accounts of foundations, endowments, retirement plans and private clients. Diana received a B.B.A. in finance from Baruch College in 1992. She also holds the Series 7 and 66 securities licenses.

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                                      Lisette Hernandez

                                      Client Associate Senior

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                                      Lisette Hernandez is a 23 year industry veteran and the first point of contact for incoming client and prospect requests for Princeton Investment Consulting.  An integral part of the business, Lisette's patience, understanding of the financial services industry and ability to connect well with others makes her the ideal fit to be our lead CSA for all inquiries, new account openings and to act as our liaison between the team and branch operations/home office.  Lisette also assists the team with security trading, margin reporting and scheduling.

                                      Her passion for helping our clients has been consistent for over 23 years.  She focuses on what's needed and then pools knowledge, advice and resources to arrive at the best solution.  Listening is important during this process and Lisette excels at attention to detail.  Her understanding of UBS processes enables her to quickly and accurately accomplish all tasks at hand.

                                      Lisette holds both the Series 7 and 66 licenses.

                                            100 Overlook Center
                                            Suite 303
                                            Princeton, NJ 08540
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                                            Teresa Treanor

                                            Team Administrator

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                                            Teresa Treanor joined Princeton Investment Consulting in 2018 as our new Team Administrator.  In this role, Terri works with our administrative staff to deliver exceptional client service and assists the team with preparing for client meetings, fixed income and equity trading and coordinating marketing and business development efforts.  Throughout a successful 25 year career, she has filled many roles within the branch office, from branch cashier to Operations Manager, branch manager's assistant, senior registered client service associate & wealth strategy associate. Using the knowledge and experience she's gained throughout the years, Terri has proven herself to be a great addition to our team.

                                            Terri understands the value personal connections bring to the financial services business.  Her understanding of the markets and the needs of our clients as well as her ability to quickly adapt to changes make her the perfect person to oversee our day-to-day business.

                                            Terri has her Series 7, 63, 65 and NJ Insurance Producer's licenses.  In addition to being our Team Administrator, Terri is the CSA Coach for the Princeton, NJ office, setting objectives and helping other staff members drive results across the firm.

                                             

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