Our People
Condor is committed to providing you with effective, personalized investment solutions, comprehensive financial planning advice, and a service based on absolute trust and integrity.
We pride ourselves on a tightly-knit and academically diverse team of investment and financial planning professionals with broad experience and expertise. Our team includes individuals who have attained the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and the Certified Financial Planner certification.
We believe the best way to build a relationship of trust is through regular contact with clients. In addition to a team of client service specialists, our portfolio managers, financial planning professionals, and the President of the company, Ken Schapiro, are always available.
- Small team with broad experience and expertise
- Committed to building relationships of trust
- Open door policy for client access to key decision makers
The Condor Capital Team
| Ken Schapiro - President
Ken Schapiro founded Condor Capital in 1988 and serves as its President. As a Chartered Financial Analyst charterholder, he manages portfolios for high net worth individuals, trust, pension plans, and corporations. Ken is a member of the Charles Schwab AdvisorNetwork and TD Ameritrade AdvisorDirect referral programs. Ken is a past President of the Counsel of Independent Financial Advisors (CIFA), a nationally recognized association of independent investment advisors, and was previously named one of the 40 under 40 by NJbiz magazine. Ken graduated Cum Laude, earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance and a Master's of Business Administration Degree in Marketing from The University of Colorado at Boulder. Ken can be seen as a frequent guest on CNBC and Bloomberg TV and has been quoted in the national press regarding stocks and markets. Ken is also a Partner and serves as the President of AAA Worldwide Transportation. Additionally, Ken is Managing Partner of Courtside Racquet Club, which recently won the 2009 USTA Outstanding Facility Award. Ken donates court time each week to Arc of Hunterdon County and The Hunterdon Outreach. Other charities that Ken participates in include Susan G Komen for the Cure of Central NJ, Leukemia Society, Safe In Hunterdon, and the Flemington Food Bank. He has also served as the Treasurer of the Hunterdon Museum of Art as well as the Head of Investments for Endowment of The Jewish Federation of Central New Jersey. |
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Stephen David Tipping - Executive Vice President, Portfolio Management Stephen D. Tipping is Vice-President of Condor Capital. He is responsible for the firm's overall portfolio management. Steve previously worked in public accounting for eight years before joining Condor Capital in November of 1994. He was a senior accountant at a regional firm located in Flemington, New Jersey, from 1990-1994. Prior to this, in 1988 and 1989 he was an accountant at a regional firm located in Somerville, New Jersey, after starting his career as an accountant at KPMG International in Short Hills, New Jersey. Steve earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting with a minor in Economics from the State University of New York at Albany and graduated with honors. Steve received an award for "outstanding student achievement" from the school of business. Steve is Series 7, 63, and 65 registered and is currently enrolled in a program to become a Certified Financial Planner. |
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Andrew Novick, Esq., CFP - Vice President, Client Service Andrew Novick is Vice President of Client Service at Condor Capital. He is responsible for meeting with prospective clients, as well as existing clients, to discuss their financial goals and to ensure Condor Capital is managing their investments appropriately. Additionally, Andrew is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP)™ and provides financial planning services and is quoted in the financial press. Prior to joining Condor Capital, Andrew was a financial advisor at Krasney Financial Inc. of Morristown, NJ and E.B. Advisory (now known as Regent Atlantic) of Morristown, NJ, providing fee-based investment management and financial planning services to high net worth individuals and small businesses. He also interned at the U.S. Department of Agriculture as a commodity analyst. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Business from Lafayette College, Easton, PA, and his Juris Doctorate from Syracuse University College of Law. Andrew also has a Series 7 securities license and is a member of The Financial Planning Association. He is an inactive member of the Bar in the states of New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. |
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Brian Bradford Slater - Vice President, Portfolio Management Brian B. Slater is the Senior Portfolio Manager at Condor Capital. Brian joined the firm in 1997 after graduating from Rider University with a B.S. in Finance & Economics. Brian is Series 7 and 65 registered. In addition to overseeing the portfolio management and trading operations of the firm, his responsibilities as part of the Condor investment committee include utilizing state-of-the-art technology to analyze investment options and provide Condor's investment team with solid research on which to base investment decisions. Brian also has frequent contact with clients, particularly those who enjoy discussing the market and their investments in detail. |
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Michael Walliser - Vice President, Corporate Services Michael Walliser is the Vice President of Corporate Services at Condor Capital. Michael has been a member of the Corporate Services team since July 2003. He spends most of his time analyzing mutual fund choices within deferred compensation and 401(k) plans while providing general investment advice to corporate clients as well as 401(k) participants. As a member of the investment committee, Michael also presents research on current and existing stocks to be considered by the group. Michael joined Condor Capital after graduating Summa Cum Laude from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics with a minor in Political Science. |
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Angelica Weber - Operations Manager Angelica Weber is the Operations Manager at Condor Capital and a member of the Client Service Department. She provides key interfaces with new and existing clients to ensure their short and long term goals are met while maintaining a high level of client satisfaction. To make sure our clients receive world class customer service, Angelica acts as the liaison between Condor, our clients, and outside brokerage firms. Angelica graduated from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ, earning her Bachelor of Arts degrees in History and Communication with in a minor in Psychology. |
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Rahul Shah - Manager, Corporate Services Rahul Shah is the Manager of Corporate Services at Condor Capital. His chief responsibility involves writing reports after researching and analyzing the various mutual fund choices within the 401 (k) and deferred compensation plans under Condor’s umbrella. Rahul is also a member of the investment committee, where he shares his research on current holdings and potential picks for inclusion into the company’s portfolio. Rahul had been an intern at Condor Capital from March 2005 to May 2006, at which point he became a fulltime employee upon graduation from Rutgers University-Rutgers Business School, New Brunswick, NJ. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. Rahul is Series 65 certified. |
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Jeanette Korygoski - Senior Portfolio Manager Jeanette Korygoski is a Portfolio Manager at Condor Capital. She is responsible for trading and rebalancing all client portfolios. Jeanette also works in portfolio administration, including the daily reconciliation of portfolios and quarterly reporting for our clients. Additionally, as a member of the investment committee, Jeanette provides input and conducts research on potential ideas for Condor’s investment models. Jeanette graduated from Rutgers College in New Brunswick, earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Finance with a minor in Psychology. Jeanette is Series 65 certified. |
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Tanya Shivdat - Portfolio Manager Tanya Shivdat is responsible for the daily reconciliation, web upload, and quarterly reporting of client accounts. In addition, she supports the Portfolio Management team with trading and rebalancing of client portfolios. Tanya also contributes to the investment committee by researching and presenting potential investment opportunities and also conducts qualitative mutual fund analysis. Tanya graduated from The University of Maryland in College Park, MD with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and a minor in Spanish Language. Tanya is Series 65 certified. |
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Andrew Fahy - Financial Analyst Andrew Fahy is a Financial Analyst at Condor Capital, where he works in the Corporate Services department. His chief responsibility involves writing reports after researching and analyzing the various mutual fund choices within the 401 (k) and deferred compensation plans under Condor’s umbrella. Andrew is also a member of the investment committee, where he presents his research on current holdings and potential picks for inclusion into the company’s portfolio. Andrew joined Condor Capital after graduating Cum Laude from Ramapo College of New Jersey – Anisfield School of Business, Mahwah, NJ. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in both Management and Finance. |
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Brooke Policastro - Operations Assistant Brooke Policastro is the Operations Assistant at Condor Capital. As member of the Client Service Department, she ensures client requests are prepared expeditiously with the utmost importance and confidentiality. Her keen attention to detail and communication proves valuable in not only the maintenance of accounts, but in the brokerage/client relationship as well. Brooke comes to Condor Capital with extensive experience as a Logistics Billing Specialist. |
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Andrea Mantell - Administrative Assistant Andrea Mantell is the Administrative Assistant at Condor Capital. Her pleasant disposition will greet you on the phone as well as in person. Along with maintaining the office, she is a valued member of the Client Service Department, assisting with our client’s requests. Andrea is currently earning her Associates Degree in Marketing from Raritan Valley Community College. |
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