About Our Financial Planning Team


Common Financial Sense

Who We Are

We’re an independent financial advisory firm based in Totowa, New Jersey, with deep roots in the communities we serve. Our team brings together decades of experience, a commitment to fiduciary care, and a passion for helping individuals, families, and business owners make financial decisions that truly support their goals.

We’re not part of a national chain or tied to any product provider. That means we can focus fully on what’s right for you—and explain it in a way that actually makes sense.

A Local Firm With Generational Reach.

We’ve built our practice to serve a wide range of clients, from young professionals and growing families to high-net-worth individuals and retirees. Our clients include business owners, healthcare professionals, educators, and corporate executives across North Jersey and throughout the U.S.


As a multi-generational team, we’re able to build long-term relationships that grow and adapt as your life changes. We’re proud to serve many families across multiple generations, and we believe that continuity matters when it comes to managing your financial future.

For generations, we’ve helped families like yours navigate life’s milestones with personal, relationship-driven financial guidance. Get to know the people behind the advice and the values that shape how we serve you.

MEET OUR TEAM


Gregory Makowski,

CFP®, AIF®

Founding Partner | Managing Member

Harris Nydick, CFP®, AIFA®

Founding Partner | Managing Member

Edward Swikart III,

CFP®

Director, Financial Planning

John Bartlett,

CFP®, AIF®

Director, Retirement Services

Alexandra Makowski,

CFP®, MPAS®

Financial Planner

Philip Nydick,

CFP®

Financial Advisor

Anthony Ghetian,

CFP®

Financial Advisor

Bob Jaffe,

MBA, AAMS®

Financial Advisor

Jack Swikart, CFP®

Financial Planner

Julio Fiallos, MBA

Retirement Plans Analyst

Geoffrey Makowski

Data Analyst

Alexander Paszkiewicz

Lead Trader

Christina Leavy

Client Service Administrator

Susan Sharma

Client Service Administrator

Danielle DeMio

Client Service Administrator

Our mission

Our Family – Caring for Your Family – For Generations™

We’re here to offer practical guidance, clear communication, and a trusted partnership that lasts. Whether you’re down the street in Totowa, just across the river in Bergen County, or visiting from across the Tri-State Area, we invite you to get to know us and see what makes our firm different.

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What Sets Us Apart

Independent.

We’re not brokers or product salespeople. We act in your best interest always. We’re transparent about how we’re compensated.

Experienced.

Our advisors hold advanced credentials and have helped clients navigate all kinds of markets, economies, and life transitions.

Personalized.

We listen to you first. Then we build strategies that reflect your values, goals, and concerns—not anyone else’s agenda.

Proven.

Whether you’re looking for a financial plan, retirement guidance, or investment management, we follow a disciplined, step-by-step process that keeps things clear and on track.