Advisory Board

Financial Planning and Wealth Management Program Advisory Council 

The Financial Planning and Wealth Management (FPWM) Program Advisory Council plays a vital role in the life of the FPWM program and our students to ensure a better future for our graduates and their communities. The Council supports the FP leadership team by providing strategic guidance and advice on achieving its mission, enhancing the relevance of the curriculum and professional enrichment programs, and serving as ambassadors and advocates for the program to the business world.  

Council members responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

  • Serving as champions for and marketing the program to bring more visibility to the public;
  • Creating and supporting student/faculty internships/job shadowing/exchanges in coordination with the Cotsakos College of Business leadership;
  • Taking ownership of career placement for our students in coordination with the Career Development team;
  • Making suggestions to ensure the curriculum remains practical and relevant;
  • Recruitment of participants and organizations for programs related to the Financial Planning and Wealth Management Major (e.g. help in recruitment of professionals to participate in our Summer Financial Planning Academy for high school students); 
  • Working closely with the Advancement Team in the development of donor funding for the program and students.

In addition council members:

  • Serve as ambassadors and advocates of the Cotsakos College of Business and William Paterson University to key individuals and constituencies;
  • Demonstrate a record of generous personal financial support 

Team

Contact Us 

WP-FLEX@wpunj.edu

Faculty Director
Lawrence Verzani, Ph.D.

(973)720-2650