Reuben Askowitz joined Smith Barney in 2008 after a long and distinguished career at IBM in sales and management. He partnered with his father, Marty, a veteran of Wall St with over 50 years in financial services industry. Reuben is focused on delivering a client-focused approach which he honed at IBM.
Reuben’s holistic approach to financial planning seeks to ensure that the recommended programs encompass each client’s financial goals, time frames and risk tolerance. His clients are range from emerging affluent to ultra-high net worth individuals. They are typically doctors, lawyers, senior executives, multigenerational families and foundations. Mr. Askowitz focuses on bringing balance to financial planning. Financial success creates increasingly difficult wealth management challenges. Investment strategy becomes more sophisticated. Trust and estate structures grow more complex. Reuben works closely with clients to develop customized financial strategies that incorporate asset allocation, financial management, liability management, and retirement planning.
Helping people, whether it’s planning for retirement, life post-divorce or college expenses, is truly Reuben’s passion. In addition to developing a custom financial strategy for each client, he conducts regular meetings with clients to review performance, reconfirm financial goals and make adjustments as economic or lifestyle conditions warrant.
In 1983, Reuben earned his Bachelor of Science in Computer Applications and Information System from NYU, Stern School of Business. While at IBM, he was promoted and recognized for many awards and achievement which included numerous 100% Clubs and Golden Circles for Top Echelon performers.
Reuben enjoys spending time with his wife and family. His passions include golf, skiing and gardening.
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