Benjamin Stark, CFP®
Financial Advisor and
Director of Client Experience
Ben has over eight years of experience as a financial advisor and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional. Prior to joining Vision Retirement, he was with TJP Wealth Solutions in Tarrytown, New York. He graduated from Pace University at Pleasantville, New York with a degree in Finance.
Get to Know Benjamin
If you could live anywhere, where would you call home?
Although winters are a little colder than I’d like, I’d choose Cape May, New Jersey. I enjoy having easy access to the beach and all the great restaurants. I also enjoy the golf courses and wineries, with my favorite being the Cape May Winery.
If you could eat just one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
That’s easy. Just give me a rib-eye steak cooked medium-rare. Add a side of french fries and roasted broccoli with garlic to complete my main course. Then I’d have an espresso to finish my evening.
What do you like to do in your free time?
I love spending time with my wife, Nicole, my son, Anthony, and our dog, Tesla. I also enjoy cooking for friends and family whenever we can get together. My go-to meal is grilled steak and chicken, served with garlic mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables.
Who is your biggest hero?
My grandfather. He always made me laugh but knew when to be serious and take in the moment. He was also very driven, always welcoming, and cared deeply about his relationships with other people—all characteristics which I try to emulate. He was also a great cook, and his homemade meatballs and tomato sauce were amazing.
What would you do with your Mega Millions winnings?
The very first thing I’d do is help people who have Tourette’s syndrome, like I do, by giving them access to more resources, better education, and stronger advocacy. I’d also buy myself a metallic steel ZR1 convertible Corvette and plan a long trip to Italy with my family.
What are some of your most memorable moments?
Marrying my wife, Nicole, and the birth of our son, Anthony, are among my best memories. I cherish our family trips to Cape May and enjoy watching Anthony grow each day.