Glenn P. Scharf, Neighbor

Responsible for the overall vision, direction and marketing of Scharf Group, meeting with clients and prospective clients, and strategizing with the Scharf Group team to help clients accomplish their financial goals and objectives.  

Start date at Scharf Group: Founded Scharf Group in January 1995.

Where did you work before starting Scharf Group? Prudential Securities from 1986 through 1995.

What do you like best about working at Scharf Group? Helping our clients achieve their financial goals and objectives.  Working for myself. Being able to run a company where my clients come first and where I can provide a productive, fun and friendly environment for my team.

Zodiac sign? Gemini

Favorite color(s)? Blue

Where did you go to High School? Harriton High School, 1982

Where did you go to College/University? Ursinus College, 1986, University of Madrid (two summers abroad though Villanova University and East Tennessee State University)

Organizations? President’s Council, Ursinus College, Chapter Leader, JC+1

Favorite movie(s)? Dead Poets Society. It's compelling, thought-provoking, inspirational and humorous.

Interests: Spending time with my family, working, playing volleyball, technology, reading, swimming, outdoor activities, meeting new people, food, flying trapeze, travel.

Where outside of this country would you like to travel to? Italy for the culture, food and wine and Australia and New Zealand.

Favorite food(s)? I like all types of food (except anchovies-too salty for me).  I like to try new types of cuisine.

Favorite sport(s) to watch? Football.

Favorite sport(s) to play? Volleyball.

Favorite restaurant(s)? Vetri, Philadelphia, PA – consistent quality of food, service and innovative cuisine.  410 Bank Street, Cape May, NJ – authentic, creative and good food.

Famous person(s) (alive) you would like to meet? Oprah Winfrey. I'm fascinated by her drive and determination and how many lives she touches.

Favorite Quote(s)? "To listen well is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well." - John Marshall, “I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” - Maya Angelou (American Poet, b.1928)