Executive Leadership Team
Peter Tiboris CFP®, ChFC®, CAP®, MSFS, MBA
CEO and Partner
Peter grew up in Montclair, New Jersey. He graduated from Cornell University in 2002 having earned an undergraduate degree in Finance and began building his wealth management practice straight from school. He is a member of Northwestern Mutual’s Forum, the mark of a top advisor nationally. He is a multi-year Forbes Top Financial Security Professional and a Forbes Best in State Advisor (New York). Peter has been featured in publications such as the Journal of Financial Planning. Click here to read the latest articles.
Professional Designations
Peter Tiboris has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification, Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU®), and Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP®) designations through The American College.
Peter also received his Bachelor of Science from Cornell University, Master of Business Administration from Fordham University, and Master of Science in Financial Services from The American College.
The CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification is one of the most recognized financial planning marks. CFP® certification identifies to the public those individuals who have met rigorous professional standards and have agreed to adhere to the principles of integrity, objectivity, competence, fairness, confidentiality, professionalism, and diligence when dealing with clients. The certification differs from an educational designation or state license in that it is based upon requirements that have been determined by extensive job analyses of actual practitioners in the field, and therefore, continue to evolve with the profession. The CFP® certification prepares the financial services professional for a career-long commitment to meeting the ever-changing financial needs of clients.
The Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) designation focuses on the comprehensive financial planning process as an organized way to collect and analyze information on a client's total financial situation; to identify and establish specific financial goals; and to formulate, implement, and monitor a comprehensive plan to achieve those goals. The ChFC program provides financial services professionals with in-depth knowledge of the skills needed to perform comprehensive financial planning for their clients.
The Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU®) designation has long been recognized as the fundamental and foremost educational credential for life insurance professionals. Since 1927, more than 94,000 individuals have earned their CLU, helping them build a successful life insurance practice by providing clients with knowledgeable and ethical advice. For financial representatives, field management, home office personnel, and others involved in providing life insurance products to the public, the CLU designation symbolizes continuing growth and commitment to professionalism.
The Masters of Science in Financial Services (MSFS) degree is designed explicitly for financial services professionals seeking advanced financial services education. The program emphasizes analysis, planning, and implementation of strategies for individuals, families and businesses to protect, conserve, and distribute financial assets and / or economic human life values. The program further emphasizes the role of the financial services professional in synthesizing financial resources, needs, objectives, and appropriate alternative plans for achieving the economic ends desired.
The Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP®) designation is designed to assist anyone who is likely to advise clients and prospective donors about long-term planning for financial assets including attorneys, CPAs, development officers, planned giving officers, financial planners/wealth advisors, insurance professionals, brokers, investment advisors, trust officers, private bankers.
Awards and Recognition
Peter has received the following top company honors:
- Northwestern Mutual Forum, recognizing the highest level of productivity and excellence: 2010 - 2011, 2013 - 2022
- Northwestern Mutual Life Impact Award, recognizing persistency and performance: 2005 - 2022
Associations and Memberships
- Cornell Alumni Association
- Big Brothers of America
Benjamin P Feldman CFP®
Partner and Chief Growth Officer
As a wealth management advisor with Northwestern Mutual, Benjamin specializes in developing comprehensive financial solutions for his clients. Park Avenue Capital Planning embraces a holistic approach including estate planning, retirement planning, life, and disability insurance planning as well as long-term care planning. He has been advising his clients since 2003.
Benjamin believes that it is only through listening closely that he can build a relationship and work with his future and current clients to create a plan to meet their needs and achieves their dreams.
In turn, Benjamin works with the team to design plans to ensure that every clients' goals and objectives are met so that they can enjoy their life now and ensure financial security in the future.
Park Avenue Capital Planning’s goal is to enable clients to realize their goals and dreams and address their concerns about retirement and under-capitalization.
Benjamin holds his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Lehigh University where he majored in Finance and Marketing. Benjamin has been involved with the Lehigh Wall Street Council, a close-knit collection of Lehigh alumni, working within the financial sector, this cohort have crafted dynamic careers within the corridors of Manhattan.
Understanding his clients’ situations by helping them identify their needs, educating them, offering possible solutions, respecting their assets, monitoring their progress and keeping in touch is his mission.
Zachary Jason Auster CLTC®
Chief of Staff and Senior Director of Acquisition Integration
Zachary began his career in financial services in 2008 as a financial representative. In 2010, Zachary joined Ben Feldman’s team as an Associate Wealth Management Advisor and COO of the firm. In his role, Zachary is focused on the executing the firm’s vision in areas of development and strategy, ultimately resulting in each client receiving an optimal level of service.
As a registered representative with Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company, Zachary maintains his FINRA Series 6, 7 and 63 registrations.
A graduate from the Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University in 2008, Zachary holds degrees in Marketing and Finance. When he is not working, Zachary enjoys spending time with his wife, Katie and daughters Harley & Layla.
Breandan joined our team in 2019. In his role as Chief Experience Office and VP of Operations he oversees day to day activities across all aspects of the business and is charged with using his extensive background in world-class hotels to transform the experience of anyone that touches our firm. He also brings unique perspective being a client since 2012.
A seasoned hospitality executive with over 20 years in the luxury hotel industry, Breandan joined us from The Iroquois Hotel New York, where he held the position of General Manager for almost four years. During his time at The Iroquois, a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, he provided leadership and strategic planning while overseeing a full property renovation, and continuing to drive service and guest experience across all areas of the hotel. He was instrumental in the hotel achieving their AAA 4 Diamond status for the first time ever in 2017 and to The Iroquois Hotel being ranked #6 in New York City by the readers of Travel and Leisure Magazine in 2018’s “World’s Best Hotels Awards”.
Previously, Breandan was at W Hoboken Hotel, where he served as Director of Operations and Interim General Manager, The St. Regis New York, where he spent over 15 years in various senior leadership roles, and The Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin, Ireland, where his hotel career began.
Originally from Ireland, Breandan graduated with a Hotel and Catering Management Higher Diploma from the Dublin Institute of Technology, and Bachelor of Science Degree in Management from the University of Dublin, Trinity College. He is an avid soccer fan and currently lives in Brooklyn with his wife Esther, and young daughter, Saoirse.
Chris joined our team as the Director of Portfolio Research and Advisory. Previously, he spent 9 years as the Director of Private Client Services at the Northwestern Mutual home office located in Milwaukee, WI. During his tenure, Chris’ team supported the significant growth of the Private Client Service (PCS) program in assets under management (AUM). Chris served as team leader for a portfolio management and client service team responsible for day-to-day investment operations. He also traveled extensively meeting with advisors and their clients to present PCS investment solutions.
Chris has now spent much of his career in portfolio management. During this time, Chris has developed and led teams in portfolio construction, strategic asset allocation, and the ability to create a portfolio based on client’s specific investment objectives.
Prior to Northwestern Mutual, Chris worked for 8 years at Atlantic Trust, a wealth management firm, and worked for a Member of Congress on Capitol Hill, focusing on Finance and International Relations legislative agendas. Chris has a degree from Denison University and a Master’s degree from Boston University. In his free time, Chris coaches Lacrosse, shuffles his four children around to various activities, and when he can, enjoys a good history book.
Chris has his FINRA Series 7, 63 and SIE registrations.