Experience

Robert has worked as a financial advisor for over 30 years; 26 years with Smith Barney and predecessor companies. Prior, Robert worked in the research department at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Robert has extensive knowledge of the capital markets and his comprehensive personalized planning strategy is key to addressing his client's multigenerational financial goals.

Robert distinguished himself amongst his peers by earning UBS’s Wealth Advisor designation. The UBS Wealth Advisor program has allowed him to expand his knowledge in holistic wealth management issues and concerns that better position him to serve his client's in today's marketplace.

Robert earned his B.S. from Northeastern University and is currently a member of the New York Stock Exchange Hearing Board. Robert resides in Manhattan with his wife Ronnie. He enjoys spending time in the country, fine wine, growing world class tomatoes, and playing golf.

Jim began his career in the financial services industry in 2007 at Smith Barney and later joined UBS in 2008. In 2017, he became partner of the SCF Wealth Management Group along with my partners Tom Cavada and Robert Snyder. Jim takes the time to understand what is most important to his clients as well as their family. He considers current and future financial needs and how all aspects of their complex life can impact their goals. Jim creates customized financial plans which serve as a roadmap to help his clients pursue their life goals. The SCF Wealth Management Group tailors their advice to your needs by leveraging the global perspective and intellectual capital of UBS. Jim is committed to providing clients with a world class experience therefore he remains ever-connected to his clients and their changing needs.

Jim is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™(CFP®) certificant, a designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. along with the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®) designation from the College of Financial Planning and a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA®) a designation from The Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts. He also holds is Life/Accident & Health Insurance License.These designations allow Jim to continue to educate himself so that he is positioned to provide thoughtful advice to his clients given the complexities that they face. He is FINRA registered and holds the Series 3, 7 and 66 licenses. Jim is also a distinguished member of the UBS Advisory Council providing input about the processing and service impact of key initiatives across Wealth Management Americas.

Jim graduated from Allegheny College with a degree in Mathematics with a focus on Actuarial Science. At Allegheny, Jim was a student athlete participating all four years on the Men's Baseball team where he served as team captain. Each year, Jim fundraises for No Greater Sacrifice. No Greater Sacrifice (NGS) is dedicated to the children of our nation’s fallen and wounded Service members delivering scholarships and resources to improve their quality of life through the pursuit of higher education. He also volunteers at New York Common Pantry. NY Common Pantry is dedicated to reducing hunger throughout New York City while promoting dignity and self-sufficiency. Originally from Niagara Falls, NY, he currently resides in New York City and in his free time enjoys playing baseball, golf and rooting for the Buffalo Bills.