Since joining the financial institution in 2018, Jack Anastasi has restructured the Business Banking department – which now includes 12 business relationship officers – and expanded the Government Banking portfolio.

Dale Caldwell executive director of the FDU Rothman Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship; Andrew Frazier, founder of SmallBusinessLikeAPro.com; Jill Johnson, CEO of the Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership; and Wendy Oliveras, founder of Shess Global Alliance LLC participated in the virtual discussion.

Lisa Eisele was elevated to the position following an announcement last week that longtime Chief Financial Officer Greg Matuson would become chief operating officer.

Most of the major stock exchanges operate their electronic trading out of New Jersey. And a number of them are voicing opposition to a proposal to impose a levy on high-frequency trades that is gaining ground in the state.

The recently closed 11 large commercial real estate financing transactions, with a total value of $227 million.

A new report from the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants finds 2 out of 3 professionals surveyed expect legalization - should voters approve the ballot measure during November's general election - to help the state's finances.

The state has consistently been a top-performer under Linda Bowden's leadership, according to the company.

Gregory Matuson has been executive vice president and chief financial officer at the financial institution for the past 14 years.

The accounting and advisory firm is set to occupy over 39,000 square feet at Latitude from Vision Real Estate Partners and Rubenstein Partners LP.

Both companies' boards have approved the transaction, which is slated to close in the first quarter of 2021, subject to customary conditions.

Assistant Vice President and Retail Relationship Manager Debbie Kontolios oversees operations at the new location.

Jennifer Shimek, who joined the firm in 2015, will oversee more than 860 partners and professionals.