Page 12 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • February 15, 2012 Know Your Neighborhood Businesses: MAHWAH & RAMSEY Get customized advice at Cutler Financial Services, LLC t Cutler Financial Services, LLC, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional Richard A. Cutler CFP®, and his son Craig R. Cutler, CFP® offer fee-based investment advisory services for clients. These two long-time Bergen County residents are available to guide investors so their assets will be carefully allocated and regularly monitored. “We are registered representatives with LPL Financial,” Craig explains. “LPL is the number one independent broker/ dealer in the country. (As reported by Financial Planning Magazine June 2011.) “We sit down and learn about each client and come back to them with a customized investment strategy based on each individual’s goals. We pride ourselves on traditional values, hard work, loyalty, and personal service.” He notes that the fee-based approach aligns the Cutlers’ interests with those of their clients. Richard has been a Ramsey resident since 1976 and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ ProfesRichard A. Cutler, CFP ®, left CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional sional since 1988. He is the founding and managing partner of Cutler Craig R. Cutler, CFP ®, right Financial Services, and has been CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional dedicated to assisting clients reach their financial goals for over 25 years. Richard’s specialty is retirement income planning. “Are all of your investments working together? Will you have enough retirement income? How will inflation impact your retirement lifestyle? These are crucial questions that we can help answer,” Richard adds. Craig has been a partner in Cutler Financial Services since 2001. His specialty is the development and implementation of investment policy through advanced portfolio and insurance strategies. LPL Financial is based at 48 South Franklin Turnpike, Suite 301, in Ramsey. Richard and Craig are accepting new clients. For more information, e-mail Richard.cutler@lpl.com or craig.cutler@lpl.com, or call (201) 934-6400. Securities and advisory services are offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/ SIPC and a registered investment advisor. For more information, visit www.lpl.com/cutlerfinancial.com A Celebrate Mardi Gras at MRCC’s 2nd Annual PUBLIC SPIRIT SHOWCASE February 21, 2012 6-8 p.m. 3 Executive Blvd. • Suffern, NY 10901 Crowne Plaza Hotel & Conference Center Come enjoy an evening of Mardi Gras fun and refreshments with members and non-members as we celebrate all the valuable work the region’s non-profit groups provide the community. This festive event spotlights over 25 regional non-profit organizations, as well as offering attendees great networking opportunities. SPONSORED BY s! Door Prize nts ! Refreshme g! Networkin TICKETS $20 members • $35 non-members NON-PROFIT EXHIBITOR TABLES Chamber non-profit members may exhibit at no cost. Non-profit organizations who are not current MRCC members may exhibit at this event for a $25 fee. Register online or call the chamber office for tickets and info. mahwah.com 201-529-5566 women’s Fit Flops, which received a #1 rating from Footwear News,” says owner Barbara Heschle. “We carry Uggs for children including boots, shoes, slippers, flip flops, and water stain protector.” Gibling’s carries waterproof sandals for men, women, and children, and offers a wide variety of famous footwear including Asics, Stride Rite, Saucony, New Balance, Nike, Keen, Crocs, Geox, Lelli Kelly, Pediped, Merrell, Jessica Simpson, Kenneth Cole, SAS, Aerosoles, Minnetonka, and more. Capezio dance footwear and garments are also available. “Our customers love the Barbara Heschle, Donna Spence and Sport (not new store! It’s so bright and pictured Jackie Kimmel) inviting. They love the ease of parking, too,” Barbara adds. In the 1950s, Gibling’s opened in Ramsey’s Main Street shopping district. The store quickly found its niche, taking the time to help customers find shoes with a perfect fit. The business moved into the Ramsey Interstate Shopping Center in 1958. In 1976, the original owner sold the business to Barbara, a dedicated employee. Today, Barbara, Store Manager Donna Spence, and staff continue the Gibling’s tradition of personalized customer service for every member of the family from babies getting their first pair of shoes right on up to senior citizens. Gibling’s customers receive one-on-one attention. Everyone is properly measured and fit. “We don’t sell shoes unless they’re needed,” Barbara emphasizes. “We’re very conscious about the fit. We’ll keep a size card on every child who comes in and send reminder notices.” Visit Gibling’s and experience the customer service you deserve. Hours are Monday through Thursday 9:30-6, Friday 9:30-7 and Saturday 9:30-5. Visit www. giblingsfootwear.com, follow on Facebook, or call (201) 327-0888 for information. is into its fifth spring at Ramapo Centre, 1003 Macarthur Boulevard Mahwah. Gibling’s, Bergen County’s hometown shoe store since 1954, in headingpopular “We’re excited about the new spring and summer styles, such as the Gibling’s: At home in Mahwah Meet your sales representative: Joan Wilkinson yckoff resident Joan Wilkinson joined the staff of the Villadom TIMES in 2004, selling advertising space for businesses based in the Township of Mahwah. The following year, she took on sales for Ramsey. “I like talking to people, and I had always considered going into sales,” she explains. One afternoon, while reading Villadom TIMES, her hometown newspaper, Joan spotted the ad for an advertising sales representative that led to her new career. “I enjoy having the opportunity to develop relationships with my customers,” Joan says, adding that some Joan Wilkinson clients have become friends. Before becoming involved at the newspaper, Joan lived in South Carolina, where she taught first grade. When she returned to the tri-state area, she worked as a training consultant for New York Life’s corporate headquarters on Madison Avenue. There, she offered instruction on all in-house programs, including training for new supervisors, tips on how to conduct a performance evaluation, time management, stress management, career development, and managing personal growth. She also traveled the country to present information on a corporate health benefits package. Today, Joan remains involved in training as she provides the Blood-borne Pathogen instruction for the Bergen County Department of Health Services. She regularly presents programs for emergency medical technicians, and police and fire personnel. Joan and her husband, Bob, are the parents of two daughters, Lauren, a first year college student and Tracy, who is attending high school. She and her family enjoy traveling, and have visited Hawaii, Bermuda, and several other islands, where Joan enjoys swimming and relaxing on the beach. In her free time at home, Joan enjoys trying new recipes and baking desserts for family and friends. During the warmer weather, Joan can often be seen riding by the office on her moped. Contact Joan at the main office at (201) 652-0744 or e-mail her at joan@villadom.com. W