VBC Securities, LLC
. . . where Vision Builds Confidence ™
Member: FINRA, SIPC
Established 1970
The Team
Martha B. Pierce
Managing Member; Principal; Registered Representative
Licensed Stock & Bond Broker
O: 973-928-5400 x304
F: 973-928-5402
Martha is proud to have been given the opportunity to carry on the legacy of VBC Securities, LLC as its 4th Managing Member. Martha has been a financial services professional for over twenty-five years.
After starting her career on the municipal bond desk at Smith Barney, Martha gained knowledge in relationship management, product development, marketing, compliance and operations for all domestic and international investment vehicles at notable firms like Arnhold and S. Bleichroeder, Inc., The Bank of New York Mellon and American General.
Martha is a financial planning professional and brings that knowledge and expertise to VBC. Martha is a Certified Financial Planner™ practitioner and a licensed New York State and New Jersey State Life Insurance Broker.
Martha holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH and a Certificate in Financial Planning from New York University - SPS, New York, NY. Additionally, Martha is a member of the Financial Planning Association and participates in the New Jersey Chapter.
Martha holds the following securities licenses:
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Representative - Series 7
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Compliance Officer - Series 14
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General Securities Principal - Series 24
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Municipal Securities Principal - Series 53
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Agent - Series 63
Justin A. Tallaksen
FinOp; Principal; Registered Representative
Licensed Stock & Bond Broker
O: 973-928-5400 x303
F: 973-928-5402
Justin is VBC’s Financial and Operations Principal. His focus on customer relations, operations, accounting and portfolio management is essential to our business. Justin has a B.S. in Applied Mathematics and Statistics from Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY and uses those skills in developing investment strategies. From his former position as the assistant to the CFO for the Borough of Paramus he brings VBC insight into municipal pension planning.
Justin holds the following securities licenses:
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Representative - Series 7
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General Securities Principal - Series 24
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Financial and Operations Principal - Series 27
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Agent - Series 63
Peter Mastriano
Principal; Registered Representative
Licensed Stock & Bond Broker
O: 973-928-5400 x305
F: 973-928-5402
Peter has been registered with VBC since 2003. He has an extensive background in financial services that includes fixed income, structured products, equities, and derivatives markets. Peter bring his expertise to VBC in the areas of finance, operational risk management, transaction risk management, accounting and fund administration.
Peter has a BS in Accounting from Cornell University and a MBA in Finance from Rutgers University. He is licensed as a New Jersey State Life Insurance Broker.
Peter holds the following securities licenses:
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Representative - Series 7
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Registered Options Principal - Series 4
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General Securities Sales Supervision - Series 9 &10
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General Securities Principal - Series 24
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Agent - Series 63
Nicholas F. Mastriano
Registered Representative
Licensed Stock & Bond Broker
O: 973-928-5400 x300
F: 973-928-5402
Nick is our newest financial services professional. He has retail experience in mutual fund investing and equity stock selection. As VBC’s on-boarding specialist, he is an integral part of the team. Nick has a BS Accounting degree from the University of Tampa - Sykes College of Business and has expertise in tax accounting through his work with the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.
Nick holds the following securities licenses:
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Representative – Series 7
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Agent – Series 63
