The Social Scene
SOCIALSTUDIES
Great Food, Great Wine, and Sound Financial Advice Photos by Nick Valinote
Matt and Tom Reynolds of CRA Financial organized a delightful evening for some of their clients on Thursday, May 16th at Luke Palladino restaurant, where Chef Luke prepared his signature Italian cuisine. Clients mingled with other clients, their advisors and the whole CRA team over great food and wine. Also in attendance was special guest speaker from Goldman Sachs, Immanuel Tan, who provided a great overview of the market. According to Matt and Tom, “These type of less formal events are a great chance to see clients outside of the office setting.”
Thomas Reynolds catching up with his clients, W. Leah and A. Michael Barker
Brett and Shannon Balsley (foreground) and Frank and Lina Lomangino (background)
L to R: Thomas Reynolds, Luke Palladino and Matthew Reynolds
Luke Palladino speaking with some of the CRA team
Joan and Donald Neukranz showing off their raffle winnings – Phillies Diamond Club Tickets
Stoloff Wins Leaders in Literacy Award Local celebrity and longtime advocate for health literacy Robin Stoloff recently received an award for Leaders in Literacy by the Literacy Volunteers Association (LVA). Stoloff, who is the executive producer and host of NBC 40’s Health Update, the longest running health feature in NJ, was selected for her contributions to the community in literacy. Also honored was Wendel White, Stockton Distinguished Professor of Art and Award Winning Photographer. According to the New Jersey Health Literacy Coalition (NJHLC), health literacy “empowers the public and health-related personnel to find, understand, evaluate, communicate, and use health information effectively.” LVA is attempting to reach both the public and health-related personnel through several initiatives: First, through Health Literacy classes funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation in partnership with AtlantiCare. Second, with funding from the Horizon Foundation for New Jersey, the organization offers training for tutors and medical professionals on the profound impact of limited L to R: Roseann Kobialka, President of the Board of LVA health literacy, and ways to improve their ability to Cape Atlantic; Robin Stoloff, NBC40 Health Reporter; communicate effectively with patients and clients. Sheila McLaughlin, Executive Director, LVA Cape Atlantic 54
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Robin Stoloff with her husband Attorney Richard Stoloff and their two children.