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This is what showing up looks like.At Socium Advisors, client support does not stop at the office door. Steve Pitel rece...
07/17/2026

This is what showing up looks like.

At Socium Advisors, client support does not stop at the office door. Steve Pitel recently joined Brooke Tidswell at Farm Truck Brewing in Medford, NJ, because being a true partner means being present for the moments that matter, not just the meetings.

Brooke, we are so proud to be by your side as you grow your business. Watching you build something you love is exactly why we do what we do. Thank you for trusting us to be part of your journey.

This is the Socium standard. And we would not have it any other way.

This one is for our clients. We are deeply honored to announce that five of our Partners have been named to the Forbes 2...
07/17/2026

This one is for our clients.

We are deeply honored to announce that five of our Partners have been named to the Forbes 2026 Best-In-State Financial Security Professionals list.

Scott Underwood | Founder, CEO & Private Wealth Advisor
Michelle Magner, CLU®, ChFC®, CASL®, RICP® | Partner & Private Wealth Advisor
Suneel Garg, MBA, CLU® | Partner & Private Wealth Advisor
Christopher Koon | Partner & Private Wealth Advisor
Justin Boeving Sr. | Partner, President - Sports & Entertainment

But here is the truth, this recognition starts with our clients. Every referral, every conversation, every moment of trust placed in our hands is what drives us to show up better every single day. This honor belongs to them as much as it does to us.

Thank you to our clients, our team, and everyone who has been part of this journey. We do not take a single day of it for granted.

A big congratulations to everyone recognized on this year's list. Well-deserved all around! Full list linked below.

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Disclosure: (July 2026), based upon data as of December 30 the previous year. Research & ranking provided by SHOOK® Research, LLC. Northwestern Mutual and its advisors do not pay for placement on 3rd party rating lists, but do pay marketing fees to these organizations to promote the rating(s). Rankings and recognitions are no guarantee of future investment success.

Socium Advisors is growing and we're thrilled to introduce three incredible new members to our team!-Jessica Schmitt | D...
07/16/2026

Socium Advisors is growing and we're thrilled to introduce three incredible new members to our team!

-Jessica Schmitt | Director of Marketing
Jessica brings more than 25 years of financial services marketing experience to Socium, with deep expertise in brand strategy, thought leadership, and executive communications. Her leadership will be instrumental as we continue to expand our national footprint.

-Alex Timmermann | Trader
Alex brings a sharp analytical foundation and a client-first mindset, backed by a Master's in Finance and hands-on experience across portfolio management, trade settlements, and client transitions.

-Michelle Beason | Executive Assistant
Michelle joins us with more than 30 years of experience in technology within the gaming and hospitality industry, where she built a reputation for reliability, professionalism, and building trusted relationships at every level of an organization.

Please join us in welcoming Jessica, Alex, and Michelle to the Socium family — we're so excited about what's ahead!

Every quarter, we take a moment to pause and celebrate what makes Socium Advisors truly special, the people behind the w...
07/15/2026

Every quarter, we take a moment to pause and celebrate what makes Socium Advisors truly special, the people behind the work.

Our core values are not just words on a wall. They are the foundation of how we show up for our clients, for each other, and for everything we are building together. Each quarter, we see those values come to life in real, meaningful ways, and Q2 was no exception. The energy, the effort, and the heart this team brought throughout the quarter is something we do not take for granted. Every single person contributed to the momentum we are building, and that collective dedication is what sets Socium apart.

This quarter, 43 employees were nominated for core value recognitions. Let that sink in. Forty-three people, seen and celebrated by their peers for the excellence they bring every single day. That number does not happen by accident. It is a reflection of a culture where doing right by each other and by our clients is not the exception. It is the standard.

And from those 43 incredible nominees, we are proud to recognize our Q2 Award winners:

-Intense Momentum: Billy Underwood, Financial Planning Associate
-Personal Responsibility: Danielle Hayes, QPFC, Retirement Plan Operations Specialist
-Client-Centric: Emily Anderson, Client Service Associate
-Continual Innovation: Jonathan Sclafani, M&A Manager | Advisor Practices
-Collaborative Engagement: Christian Macias, Client Service Associate

A very special mention to our G.O.R.N (Greatest of Right Now) Heather Foppe, Senior Client Service Manager, whose impact on this team never goes unnoticed.

To every nominee and every winner, thank you for showing up with grit, heart, and purpose. You are the reason our clients experience something truly different here. We are so proud of each and every one of you.

This is what Socium looks like from the inside.

This is a milestone moment for Socium. We are proud to announce the addition of Travis Bearden, CFP®, as our 15th Partne...
07/06/2026

This is a milestone moment for Socium. We are proud to announce the addition of Travis Bearden, CFP®, as our 15th Partner and Private Wealth Advisor, marking an exciting expansion of Socium's footprint into Texas.

Everything we do at Socium starts with our clients, and Travis embodies that commitment completely. With over 14 years of specialized experience in financial planning for medical professionals, he has built his career around being a trusted partner to physicians at every stage of their journey — from navigating the financial complexities of residency and early practice to building long-term wealth and planning a confident succession. He understands that the people he serves have dedicated their lives to caring for others, and he brings that same level of dedication back to them. Travis's depth of knowledge, genuine care for his clients, and proven track record make him an extraordinary addition to our partnership.

Texas, we're here. And we could not have chosen a better person to lead the way.

Travis, we are proud to build this next chapter alongside you. Welcome to the partnership.

See what this partnership means for our clients — link in the first comment!

Please join us in welcoming Hannah Gunz to Socium Advisors as a Client Service Associate!Hannah brings a wonderful reput...
07/06/2026

Please join us in welcoming Hannah Gunz to Socium Advisors as a Client Service Associate!

Hannah brings a wonderful reputation for delivering exceptional, heartfelt client care, and we are so excited to have her warmth, dedication, and passion for service as part of our Texas team.

Hannah, we are beyond excited to have you — welcome to the Socium family!

Philly, we've got great news! We're thrilled to welcome Steve Pitel to Socium Advisors as a Financial Advisor!Through th...
07/06/2026

Philly, we've got great news! We're thrilled to welcome Steve Pitel to Socium Advisors as a Financial Advisor!

Through this merger, Steve brings a remarkable depth of experience to our team, from decades of senior sales leadership on a global stage to a deep passion for client-centered financial advising. His ability to build trust, cultivate lasting relationships, and deliver meaningful results for the people he serves is truly one of a kind.

Steve, we're so glad to have you here. Welcome to the team!

Get the full story — link in the first comment!

We are so excited to welcome Clinton Apodaca to the Socium family as an Associate Advisor in our Tacoma, WA office!Clint...
07/06/2026

We are so excited to welcome Clinton Apodaca to the Socium family as an Associate Advisor in our Tacoma, WA office!

Clinton brings a relationship-first philosophy to every client conversation, helping individuals, families, and business owners create personalized strategies to protect their wealth, plan for retirement, and build long-term financial confidence. His genuine commitment to education-driven advising is exactly the kind of energy we love at Socium.

Clinton, we're thrilled to have you on the team. Welcome aboard!

Exciting news! Evan Alfano has officially joined Socium Advisors as an Operations Associate. What started as a summer in...
06/01/2026

Exciting news! Evan Alfano has officially joined Socium Advisors as an Operations Associate.

What started as a summer internship turned into something much more, and we could not be happier. Evan brings professionalism and dedication to everything he does, and we are thrilled to have him on board full-time.

Welcome, Evan!

We are so excited to officially welcome Elsie Ames to Socium Advisors! Many of you may already know Elsie from her time ...
06/01/2026

We are so excited to officially welcome Elsie Ames to Socium Advisors!

Many of you may already know Elsie from her time as a summer intern with us, and we are thrilled she has chosen to join us full-time as an Operations Associate. Her dedication, positive attitude, and eagerness to make an impact are exactly what we love to see. Elsie, we’re so glad you chose to start this next chapter with us!

Welcome to the Socium family!

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