Congratulations to Howard Hook on two special honors from William Paterson’s Cotsakos College of Business.
Firm News
Shomrei Torah Honors Howard Hook at their Annual Gala
Congratulations to Howard Hook on being honored at the Shomrei Torah Annual Gala for his dedicated service and leadership.
Celebrate Earth Day with a Simple Step Toward Security and Sustainability
Earth Day is a great reminder that small actions can make a big impact. This year, we’re making it easy to protect your personal information while supporting the environment.
Celebrating National Pet Day (and the Pets Who Make Life Better)
National Pet Day is a chance to pause and appreciate the pets who bring so much joy, comfort, and companionship into our lives. Whether it’s an extra walk, a favorite treat, or simply more time together, it’s the perfect reminder to celebrate your pets, and remember those who are still waiting for their forever homes. Meet the ones who make our lives a little brighter! 🐾
Howard Hook Speaks at Temple Emeth’s 2025 “Life Hacks” Series on Investing in Independence
Howard Hook recently spoke at Temple Emeth in Teaneck as part of the 2025 Life Hacks lecture series, sharing practical retirement planning strategies and strategic approaches to charitable giving that help families preserve independence while making a meaningful impact.
Congratulations to Our 2026 Five Star Wealth Manager Award Winners
We are pleased to announce that Darren Zagarola, Howard Hook, and Howard Milove have won the 2026 Five Star Wealth Manager award.
EKS Proudly Supports the Fund for Women and Girls
EKS Associates is proud to support the Fund for Women and Girls, one of the many Grant and Scholarship Programs run by the Princeton Area Community Foundation.
Howard Hook and Darren Zagarola Offer New Course on Roth IRAs
The seminar, “Demystifying the Roth IRA,” breaks down how Roth IRAs work and why they may be a smart move for your retirement strategy.
Howard Hook Speaks to Hadassah Members About Charitable Giving Strategies
Fee-only financial planner, Howard Hook, recently spoke at a Hadassah Southern New Jersey virtual event on “Taxes and Giving Strategies with Your IRA.” He shared practical ways to use IRA distributions to support charities while reducing taxes, offering members valuable insight into aligning giving with personal values and financial goals.
Congratulations to Our 2025 Five Star Wealth Manager Award Winners
We are pleased to announce that Darren Zagarola, Howard Hook, and Howard Milove have won the 2023 Five Star Wealth Manager award.
Congratulations to Our 2024 Five Star Wealth Manager Award Winners
We are pleased to announce that Darren Zagarola, Howard Hook, and Howard Milove have won the 2024 Five Star Wealth Manager award.
Darren Zagarola Elected Treasurer of Princeton Adult School
Congratulations to Darren Zagarola on his appointment as Treasurer of the Princeton Adult School.