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Ridge Financial Group is comprised of a dedicated group of professionals who specialize in providing expert guidance to both private clients and institutional investors. With a deep understanding of the unique needs and goals of each client, our team offers personalized financial strategies and investment solutions. We are committed to delivering comprehensive and tailored advice to help our clients achieve their financial objectives and secure their long-term prosperity. Our collaborative approach and in-depth market knowledge enable us to effectively serve a diverse range of clients, from high-net-worth individuals to large organizations, with the highest level of professionalism and integrity.

A focus on personalized access and service

Working with diverse clients with specific needs, our team sees it as our top responsibility to understand each aspect of your unique and often complicated financial life. At Ridge Financial Group, we offer tailored financial strategies and comprehensive solutions, to help business owners, credit unions, and high net-worth clients understand each aspect of their unique and often complicated financial life.

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Comprehensive planning for significant wealth

When you have created or inherited significant wealth, you have opportunities to pursue bold and meaningful undertakings. How do you make decisions that will guide you successfully forward, no matter what your goal? Your life and priorities are multidimensional. We understand how each can impact the others—not only today but for years and generations to come.

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Advice for business owners & entrepreneurs

Our process takes you from the initial stages of exit or succession planning all the way through the transaction close. We develop a personalized strategy to help manage the proceeds and achieve your future financial goals—and life goals after you step away.

The proof is in our numbers

$6.7bn

Assets under management

+150

Collective years of experience

10 person

seasoned team


Your primary source for financial advice

We are here to provide quality strategies customized to your needs. We concentrate on developing long-term relationships through a commitment to quality client service. You can rely on our personalized advice, first-class solutions, and extensive wealth management experience.

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    Gary Tantleff

    Managing Director–Wealth Management

    Financial Advisor

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    With over 38 years of experience in the financial industry, Gary has worked extensively with credit unions, banks and many institutional investors assisting them in investing their excess cash to achieve attractive returns. His expertise in this specialized niche is truly exceptional. Throughout his career, Gary has adeptly guided his clients through various economic environments and interest rate conditions. As the leader of The Credit Union Advisory Group at UBS, Gary and his team are renowned for their ability to identify incremental yield opportunities that align with each client's investment policy and portfolio structure.

     Gary's commitment to meticulously searching the market for the right opportunities has consistently yielded positive results for his clients. Gary's genuine care for his clients is evident in his longstanding relationships, with many clients having been with him for his entire career. A key factor in Gary's success is his team's unwavering dedication to service. They prioritize responsiveness, ensuring clients' questions and concerns are addressed within 24 hours, and maintain regular communication with each client, regardless of account size.

     Understanding his clients' evolving needs and portfolio requirements is a point of pride for Gary. His goal is to always have his client's best interests at heart, providing them with a sincere commitment to their financial well-being.

    Outside of work, Gary enjoys spending time outdoors, particularly playing golf and hiking. He has a deep appreciation for being out on the water, whether fishing, kayaking, or boating. Gary and his wife, Dee, are proud parents to four sons, Jordan, Matthew, Ryan, and Jackson, with Matt and Ryan both currently working at UBS.

    • Barron's Hall of Fame, 2022
      The Barron's rating is awarded annually in June/July based on Barron's ratings received over the prior 10 years.
    • Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors, 2010, 2012, 2013The Barron's rating is awarded annually in March and is based on information from the prior year Q3. 
    • Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
      The Barron's rating is awarded annually in March and is based on information from the prior year Q3. 
    • Barron's Top 100 Financial Advisors, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024The Barron's rating is awarded annually in April and is based on information from the prior year Q4.
    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 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.

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        184 Liberty Corner Road
        Suite 101
        Warren, NJ 07059
        gary.tantleff@ubs.com
        Gary Tantleff
        184 Liberty Corner Road,Warren,NJ,07059
      • James Dill

        James Dill

        Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

        Financial Advisor

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        James is a Senior Vice President at UBS, where he has been serving a diverse range of institutional and individual clients for over 15 years.

        He provides tailored solutions to meet the unique financial needs and goals of his clients, leveraging the global capabilities and resources of UBS. He specializes in credit union investment portfolio management and funding solutions, institutional fixed income cash management, personal financial planning services, customized private client investment portfolio management, estate and trust planning, insurance solutions, charitable gifting services, and retirement income solutions. James is passionate about delivering exceptional value and service to his clients, and helping them achieve their financial aspirations.

        James resides in Gillette, New Jersey with his wife and four daughters. He is an avid golfer and enjoys staying active. 

        • Forbes America’s Top Next-Gen (Generation) Wealth Advisors, 2018, 2020, 2021The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in August based on information from a 12 month period ending in March of the award year.
        • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 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 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.
        • Forbes Top Next-Gen (Generation) Wealth Advisors Best-in-State, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in August based on information from a 12 month period ending in March of the award year.

            184 Liberty Corner Road
            Suite 101
            Warren, NJ 07059
            james.dill@ubs.com
            James Dill
            184 Liberty Corner Road,Warren,NJ,07059
          • Terry M

            Terry McMahon

            Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

            Financial Advisor

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            • 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.

                184 Liberty Corner Road
                Suite 101
                Warren, NJ 07059
                terry.mcmahon@ubs.com
                Terry McMahon
                184 Liberty Corner Road,Warren,NJ,07059
              • Justin R

                Justin Raho, CFP, CEPA

                Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

                Financial Advisor

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                Prior to becoming a Financial Advisor, Justin spent several years at UBS as an analyst partnering with Financial Advisors and their clients on financial planning, asset allocation, and investment management. His CFP® (CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™) and Wealth Advisor designations help provide guidance with some of the more complex aspects of our clients lives. Justin's roles include developing personalized financial plans, collaborating with other advisors (tax, estate, insurance, liability, etc.), investment management and client reviews.  Having spent over 15 years at UBS, his focus is on optimizing the tax efficiency within our clients' portfolios and throughout various aspects of their financial plan.

                Justin is a graduate of Saint Joseph's University.  He currently lives in Basking Ridge, NJ with his wife Missy and their sons Tommy and Danny.

                • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 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 Top Next-Gen (Generation) Wealth Advisors Best-in-State, 2022, 2023, 2024The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in August based on information from a 12 month period ending in March of the award year.

                    500 Campus Drive
                    Florham Park, NJ 07932
                    justin.raho@ubs.com
                    Justin Raho, CFP, CEPA
                    500 Campus Drive,Florham Park,NJ,07932
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                    Michael Raho

                    Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

                    Financial Advisor

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                    Michael has been a Financial Advisor for over 45 years, having started his career at PaineWebber in 1977.  Michael has managed wealth successfully through various market cycles.  He believes in taking a risk-management approach when constructing investment allocations and portfolios for our clients.  As he has for the past four decades, Michael continues to take a holistic approach to wealth management for our clients and their families.  Michael's roles include investment management, client reviews, and trusted advisor coordination.

                    Michael is a graduate of Ithaca College and currently lives in Alexandria Township, NJ with his wife Deborah.

                          500 Campus Drive
                          Florham Park, NJ 07932
                          michael.raho@ubs.com
                          Michael Raho
                          500 Campus Drive,Florham Park,NJ,07932
                        • Bill K

                          William Kurdyla

                          Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

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                          William has gained invaluable experience during his career. He has held positions with several well-known financial organizations, including Wachovia Securities and Morgan Stanley. He earned a B.S. in economics and finance from Fairleigh Dickinson University and subsequently obtained Series 7, 31 and 63 securities licenses, as well as life and health insurance licenses. He is a member of the CFA Institute and New York Society of Security Analysts. William and his wife live in Wood Ridge, New Jersey, with their two daughters.

                                184 Liberty Corner Road
                                Suite 101
                                Warren, NJ 07059
                                william.kurdyla@ubs.com
                                William Kurdyla
                                184 Liberty Corner Road,Warren,NJ,07059
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                                Christopher Reicen

                                Client Associate

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                                Chris joined the team in 2012 as a registered client service associate. He also brings a strong background in branch technology, and is a key individual in technology updates and enhancements to the Warren branch. Chris lives in West New York, NJ with his wife Ana, and their three children.

                                      184 Liberty Corner Road
                                      Suite 101
                                      Warren, NJ 07059
                                      christopher.reicen@ubs.com
                                      Christopher Reicen
                                      184 Liberty Corner Road,Warren,NJ,07059
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                                      Marisel Almanzar

                                      Client Associate

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                                        Marisel began her career at UBS Financial Services in 2008 and has over 12 years of experience. She joined The Tantleff Group in 2020 and brings her knowledge, dedication, and exceptional client services skills to the team. She is a seasoned professional who continues her commitment to understanding each client need and provides resolutions. Her tailored approach to each situation enables her to provide clarity and confidence and maintain strong client relationship.

                                        Marisel resides in New Jersey with her son Jonathan, Outside the office, she enjoys traveling, reading and spending time with her friends and family. 

                                              184 Liberty Corner Road
                                              Suite 101
                                              Warren, NJ 07059
                                              marisel.almanzar@ubs.com
                                              Marisel Almanzar
                                              184 Liberty Corner Road,Warren,NJ,07059
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                                              Ashley Buhl

                                              Senior Client Associate

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                                                    184 Liberty Corner Road
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                                                    Ashley Buhl
                                                    184 Liberty Corner Road,Warren,NJ,07059
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                                                    Vera Lotocky

                                                    Senior Client Associate

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                                                      Vera is a Senior Client Service Associate handling all administrative and operational needs along with a variety of other areas for our clients. Vera has been with UBS since 2002 holding various roles at the firm during her tenure, including a number of positions in operations, new accounts and her most recent roles as Branch Technology Liaison and Client Service Associate. Her prior knowledge and experience in those areas allow her to effectively help our clients in a variety of ways. Her vast experience and her attention to detail has proven invaluable to our clients. Vera lives in Cedar Knolls with her husband Taras and their two sons Nicholas and Lukas.

                                                            500 Campus Drive
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                                                            vera.lotocky@ubs.com
                                                            Vera Lotocky
                                                            500 Campus Drive,Florham Park,NJ,07932

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