Our team provides comprehensive designs and high-touch service to our valued clients who look to us for guidance when making impactful decisions about their family’s future. With a depth of experience and a steadfast commitment to serve our dynamic clientele, we are poised to cater to your unique needs.
Hunter Gimbel is the CEO and Managing Partner at Gaber Group. Hunter and the Gaber Group team specialize in life insurance, advanced estate planning strategies, multi-generational wealth transfer, retirement and business succession planning as well as employee benefits. Hunter has been in the financial services industry since 2005. Prior to joining Gaber Group in 2016, Hunter worked at Rosenzweig Financial Services for seven years.
Hunter is on the Board of Trustees for the Development School for Youth (DSY), a non-profit organization that helps inner city youth develop skills for future careers through paid internships and workshops.
A native of New York, Hunter graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Indiana University Bloomington. He and his wife reside in Cold Spring Harbor with their three children.
Education & Designations
• Indiana University Bloomington, B.S. in Business Management
• Registered Representative Series 6 & 63
Hunter Gimbel is not registered to offer investment advisory services.
Fred Gaber founded Gaber Group with a vision of building deep, personal relationships with clients while helping families navigate sophisticated life insurance and estate planning needs.
Throughout his career, Fred developed a reputation for his work in estate planning and life insurance architecture and for his commitment to working collaboratively with clients' legal, tax and financial advisors.
The principles established by Fred—including personal relationships, open communication, discretion and a commitment to exceptional client service—remain an important part of Gaber Group's foundation today.
Paul E. Vignone began his career with Penn Mutual in 1998 as Managing Partner of Planning Center for Professionals, Penn Mutual’s career agency in New York City. In 2012 he became an Executive Consultant to Penn Mutual. Throughout his distinguished career, he’s earned many of Penn Mutual’s awards, including its most prestigious, the National Chairman’s Award. In addition, the General Agents’ and Managers’ Association (GAMA) has consistently recognized his contributions to the industry, including honoring him with its coveted First-in-Class Award and 13 Master Agency Awards.
Prior to his work with Penn Mutual, Paul served as General Manager for Phoenix Home Life and General Manager for Prudential. From 1974 through 1977, he was a Trial Attorney for the U.S. Department of Treasury.
Active in the industry, Paul is a member and treasurer of the FINSECA Board of Directors and a member of the President’s Roundtable of the American College. He is a past president of the New York City Chapter of Financial Service Professionals, and served as a past president of the New York City General Agents’ and Managers’ Association, as well as the Northern New Jersey General Agents’ and Managers’ Association.
Paul is the recipient of multiple Penn Mutual National Chairman’s and National President’s Awards from the years 2005 through 2012. He also received the Life Sales Leader Award, the Annuity Sales Leader Award, the HTK Leader’s Award and the Life and Annuity Premium Growth Award multiple times throughout his years with Penn Mutual.
Paul graduated from LaSalle University with a bachelor’s degree in political science. He earned the juris doctorate degree from Seton Hall University Law School, graduating magna cum laude. In 1978, he was awarded a master’s degree in tax law from New York University.
A past 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army, Paul is a Vietnam Veteran and earned a Bronze Star for Valor during his service. He is Series 6, 7, 22, 24, 26, 63, 68 licensed, and holds Chartered Life Underwriter and Chartered Financial Consultant designations. Paul resides in Allenhurst, New Jersey with his wife, Dee. They have two children and two grandchildren.
Education
• LaSalle University, B.S in Political Science
• Seton Hall University Law School, JD | magna cum laude
• New York University, M.S. in Tax Law
None of the listed recognitions are indicative of the recipient’s future performance or success.
TJ Riley, Vice President at Gaber Group and Head of Personal Lines, has over a decade of industry experience in dealing with corporate executives and financial professionals. TJ joined Gaber Group in 2020 to continue to add tremendous value for individuals and families in their estate and financial planning. In 2023, TJ became the Head of Personal Lines, aiding our clients with their Home, Auto, and Umbrella insurance policies to make sure they did not have any gaps in coverage, were getting the most value out of the carriers and to increase the level of service.
TJ is originally from Moorestown, New Jersey and currently lives in Ocean, New Jersey with his wife, Becky. In his free time, he enjoys playing golf, tennis, hiking, and spending time with friends and family. TJ graduated from The College of New Jersey with a bachelor’s degree in Communications and Managerial Accounting. At school, TJ was the Captain of the Men's Tennis team and is currently in the school record books for being one of the players that accumulated the most wins in four years.
Education & designations
• The College of New Jersey, 2013
• Registered Representative Series 7 & 66
Katrina brings more than 30 years of operational leadership experience in the financial services and life insurance industries. She holds the Associate, Life Management Institute (ALMI) and Associate, Customer Service (ACS) designations, reflecting her longstanding commitment to industry knowledge and exceptional service.
Throughout her career, Katrina has built and led high-performing operations and new business teams across General Agencies and brokerage firms. Her experience spans operational strategy, process development, underwriting and case management, client service, and team leadership, with a focus on creating efficient, scalable processes and strengthening relationships with carriers and industry partners.
As Head of Operations & New Business at Gaber Group, Katrina leads the firm’s operational and new business functions, helping develop the processes, systems, and infrastructure that support both the team and the client experience. She brings a client-first approach to operations, combining strategic thinking, attention to detail, and deep industry experience to help the firm operate efficiently while continuing to grow.
Based near Nashville, Tennessee, Katrina enjoys traveling and spending time with her family and two pugs.
Megan Kennedy joined Gaber Group in 2021 and serves as Client Service Manager. With more than a decade of experience in the insurance industry, Megan brings extensive knowledge and a strong commitment to client service to her role.
Megan oversees the coordination of ongoing policy and client service, serving as a dedicated resource for clients throughout the life of their policies. Her experience, attention to detail, and knowledge of our clients and their needs help ensure they receive responsive, personalized support long after the initial planning and implementation process is complete.
Megan currently lives in New Jersey with her husband, Gerardo. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, traveling and spending time with friends and family.
Education
• Rutgers University, B.S. in Criminal Justice (Magna Cum Laude)