With a BA in Economics from Fairleigh Dickinson and an MBA from Rutgers Graduate School of Business, Alben has honed his skills to become particularly strong in quantitative analysis. His personal philosophy, to always act in the best interests of his clients, shapes his professional approach, helping to ensure that he provides reliable and trustworthy financial advice.
Alben’s career is defined by his commitment to forming lasting relationships with his clients, who he considers to be like family. His favorite aspect of the job is the daily interactions with these individuals, helping them navigate the complexities of finance with ease and confidence.
Outside of work, Alben leads a fulfilling personal life with his wife, Patricia Schaffeld. They enjoy antiquing together and Alben also spends his time playing golf and attending football games.
Education & Credentials:
- BA in Economics, Fairleigh Dickinson
- MBA, Rutgers Graduate School of Business
- Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Team Member* – 2023
Personal Life & Interests:
- Married to his wife Patricia.
- Enjoys antiquing, golf, and football
*The Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Team Member rating was presented in January 2023 using data gathered from March 2021 through March 2022 by SHOOK Research, LLC, which does not receive compensation from the advisors or their firms in exchange for placement on a rating. It uses a rating algorithm that is based on the previous year’s industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue, operational as a team for minimum of one year and other criteria. Investment performance is not a criterion. Self-completed survey was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria.
