Category Archives: Client Stories

Gloria was born in Brooklyn, NY. Growing up Gloria attended Woodbridge Township schools, was a member of the US Cadet Corp from 1943-45 and graduated from Norwegian Hospital School of Nursing in 1945.  Gloria later earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees … Continue reading →

Ted and Helene just celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary and are having the time of their lives. Ted is 75 and Helene 73 years young….and “young” they are! Helene began her working career while still in HS.  She worked at … Continue reading →

Caroline is a freelance illustrator, originally from London, now happily settled in Brooklyn. Before moving to New York Caroline spent several years working as a freelance set & costume designer for theaters in England.  Caroline’s move to NYC in 2007 … Continue reading →

Stephanie, a Lighthouse Financial client and daughter to Lighthouse advisor Frank, runs an urban agriculture nonprofit she founded in New York City. Get Dirty NYC! was created with the mission to connect New Yorkers to hands-on farming and gardening opportunities around … Continue reading →

As clients of Lighthouse Financial, we have all been asked to fill out that balance sheet full of circles. You know the one, it’s the one you stick in the folder and never look at. Until one day, I decided … Continue reading →

Bob was born in Jersey City, NJ and has lived in Bergen County most of his life. Maryann was born in Hackensack, NJ and has also lived in Bergen County all her life. Bob graduated from Lyndhurst H.S. and shortly … Continue reading →

Cybele’s background is in fine art photography. She received her BFA in Photography from Washington University in St. Louis, MO and her MFA in Photography and Related Media from the School of Visual Arts in New York, NY. While in … Continue reading →

Ruth’s love of bird watching has taken her across the country and around the world to such places as, Arizona, Minnesota, Grand Manan Island in Canada, Prague and many other states including of course her home state of New Jersey. … Continue reading →

This story is about our of our most adventurous clients, Jane . Many of you may have seen some of Jane’s beautiful photographs, from her various trips, that decorate our office. Since retiring, Jane has been fortunate enough to travel … Continue reading →

This story is about Allegra, daughter of clients Tanya & Frederick. A few months ago Allegra joined the Peace Corps and is currently living and helping in Malawi, Africa. Allegra’s strength, courage and adventurous spirit is an inspiration to us. … Continue reading →