About Us

Sharon Gigante-Pushie

Sharon has spent her entire professional career working in the financial services industry. While working at S&P in Manhattan, she mentored women and young adults who were looking for career and advancement advice. Sharon lives in Mahwah with her husband Tom and three children, Brian, Kelly and Kevin, and their dog, Leo.

Nancy Gigante Chu

Nancy worked in the financial services industry until 2015 when she left to pursue a career in financial counseling. She lives in Ho-Ho-Kus with her husband Frank and their two children, Jessica and Abby, and their dog, Lukey.

Q& A with Sharon & Nancy

Sharon

Most inspiring thing about your work? Seeing how happy people become when they begin to improve their overall financial wellness. It’s often little things, like paying off credit card debt or finally starting to save for the future, that bring our clients joy.

What are you passionate about? It may sound corny, but I truly enjoy helping others – especially doing things that can improve their lives or make them a little bit happier.

What makes you feel financially empowered? Knowledge of key financial concepts is the number one way I feel financially empowered. And simple things, like understanding compound interest and how it makes money grow, and knowing my credit score and why it is important.

A big financial lesson you’ve learned? I learned the power of compound interest early in my career and it helped me make good decisions about saving for my retirement. I took advantage of my company’s 401k match and it paid off many years later.  

The last book you read? I joined a crew team on Greenwood Lake a couple of years ago, so I just had to read The Boys in the Boat. It’s about the State of Washington row team and their quest for Olympic Gold. It was a fabulous read!

Favorite thing to do that fits your budget? Hiking with my dog and friends. It’s free, a great workout, and a chance to really connect with people you might not get to spend quality time with otherwise.

Tropical Island, mountains, museum, or cruise? Mountains. I love hiking and being outdoors and you get both of those, and so much more, in the mountains!

Words to live by? Work hard and be nice to others.

Nancy

Most inspiring thing about your work? Knowing I’m making a difference in someone’s life by educating them on financial concepts and personal financial management – so they are better prepared to make saving, budgeting and investing decisions.

What are you passionate about? Helping people, no matter what their situation or need, to be more in control of their financial future. 

What makes you feel financially empowered? Being organized and in control of my finances.

What is your favorite book? Pride & Prejudice. It is one of the few books I own that I have read multiple times. I read it for the first time after falling in love with the 1995 A&E TV series starring Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy!

A big financial lesson you’ve learned? To keep on top of your retirement account and make sure it is invested properly – even when you are in your 20s.  Don’t be afraid to talk to a financial advisor if you are not comfortable making decisions about how to invest your money.   

Favorite thing to do that fits your budget? Getting together with friends to celebrate birthdays over lunch, dinner, or drinks.

Tropical Island, mountains, museum, or cruise? Museum. As much as I enjoy the beach and a hike in the woods, my favorite vacations have always involved exploring museums, neighborhoods and historical sites.

Words to live by? Carpe Diem.  I loved the movie Dead Poet’s Society and the message about seizing the day. That said, I’ve learned over the years that it is equally important to plan for the future.