Wharton Club of New Jersey

10/08/2026

Group Therapy for Business Professionals? Or Networking?

What happens when you put a dozen busy Wharton alumni from different industries around a table early in the morning and let the conversation go wherever it goes?

Turns out, something pretty useful.

What may start with networking, introductions and business leads often evolves into something more: part business coaching, part brainstorming session, and part group therapy for business professionals.

A career decision. A difficult client. A business challenge. A new idea. A problem someone else at the table has already encountered. You never quite know where the conversation will go, which is half the fun.

That’s the magic of the Networking Groups. They’re small, local and intentionally non-competitive, bringing together alumni from different industries to exchange ideas, opportunities and advice.

Come for the networking. Stay for the free business therapy.

Check the Events page (https://www.whartonnjclub.com/upcoming_events) to find a Networking Group near you, and join us for a morning. The coffee may or may not be therapeutic, but the conversation usually is.

09/23/2026

Two investment giants make the case for informed but patient investing. Charlie Ellis says successful investing is “Winning the losers Game” – By this he means that at the top performance levels professionals win by making the fewest mistakes. DFA (Dimensional Funds Advisors) makes a similar point using Federer’s tennis success. And, Howard Marks, another investment giant has advised that you can either try to find consistent winners - which is hard, or avoid losers, which may be easier to do.

Winning at Tennis and Markets: https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/insights/winning-at-tennis-and-markets

www.Dorchesteradvisors.com

Stocks are like tennis: Even having just a marginal winning percentage can lead to long-term success.

09/17/2026

We have a host of new events that can help you:
- With business problems
- Build your network
- Learn something new

September 19 - WCNJ Happy Hour at High Lawn Pavilion (in person)

September 23 - WCNJ Investor Group (Zoom)

September 25 - Mercer Networking Group (in person)

September 29 - Patents, Trademarks and Copyrights Virtual Talk with Liz Jackson, the Acting Director of the US Patent and Trademark Office’s Northeast Regional Outreach Office (Zoom)

October 2 - Middlesex County Networking Group (in person)

October 2 - Bergen County Networking Group (in person and Zoom)

October 25 - Beyond the Book: An Evening of Film, Conversation & Intellectual Freedom (in person)

October 29-30 - Wharton Healthcare Alumni Association Annual Conference (in person)

Get more information and sign up at https://www.whartonnjclub.com/upcoming_events.

You should also be getting our newsletter every Thursday at 8am. If you are not receiving it, check your spam folder. If you are still not receiving it, contact us. It has information on all these events as well as other Wharton speakers.

09/03/2026

Wharton September!

As the school year starts and everyone returns from summer vacations, it is a great time to re-energize your networking. One of the best ways is through your Wharton Club of New Jersey network. It is waiting for you - through in-person events, Zoom events and on LinkedIn. It's easy, in your backyard, waiting for YOU. So look at the opportunities below and pick the ones that fit your schedule.

September 11 - Bergen Networking Group (in person and Zoom)

September 19 - WCNJ Happy Hour at High Lawn Pavilion (in person)

September 23 - WCNJ Investor Group (Zoom)

September 25 - Mercer Networking Group (in person)

October 2 - Middlesex Networking Group (in person)

Get more information and sign up at https://www.whartonnjclub.com/upcoming_events.

You should also be getting our newsletter every Thursday at 8am. If you are not receiving it, check your spam folder. If you are still not receiving it, contact us.

08/28/2026

Autumn brings lots of events to the Wharton Club of New Jersey.

September 2 - All Ivy Curated Networking Dinner
September 3 - Investors for a Better America Conference
September 11 - Bergen Networking Group
September 19 - WCNJ Happy Hour at High Lawn Pavilion in West Orange
September 23 - WCNJ Investor Group
September 25 - Mercer Networking Group
October 2 - Middlesex Networking Group

Learn more about them in our newsletter or at https://www.whartonnjclub.com/upcoming_events

08/20/2026

WCNJ Happy Hour at High Lawn Pavilion in West Orange

The Wharton Club of New Jersey is pleased to invite you to Happy Hour at the famed High Lawn Pavilion Bar & Patio. Bring a partner or spouse to enjoy dazzling views of Manhattan while enjoying delicious sliders and sushi, and half-off your favorite cocktails with your Wharton friends.

Saturday, September 19, 4-6pm.

More information and registration: https://www.whartonnjclub.com/wcnj_hh_highlawnpavilion_20260919

08/17/2026

Wharton Alum Alex Berg, Director of Investor Partnerships at Mediators Foundation, has invited fellow Wharton alumni to participate in Investors for a Better America, an exclusive nonpartisan conference on September 3 at Fordham's Gabelli School of Business (West 62nd St., NYC).

The conference will bring together roughly 200 institutional investors, family offices, and foundations alongside 20 curated civic organizations to strengthen the civic conditions — rule of law, effective government, stable institutions — that underpin long-term prosperity and sound investment returns.

You can learn more at https://www.investorsforabetteramerica.org/.

08/13/2026

All Ivy Curated Networking Dinner

The Wharton Club of New Jersey is pleased to host a lively discussion on the future of AI in conjunction with fellow alumni from the Ivy League clubs of Cornell, Harvard, and Princeton, over a sumptuous buffet of Chinese food in the historic Summit Estate of Twin Maples.

Join fellow alumni and guests for an engaging evening of thoughtful discussion as we explore some of the most consequential questions of the AI era.

Date: Wednesday, September 2, 6pm

More information and registration in the comments.

07/31/2026

Retirement income planning isn't just about how much you've saved—it's about how long your money needs to last. Research shows that wealthy retirees should:
• Plan for longevity. Living longer may require a different withdrawal strategy and spending plan.
• Avoid short planning horizons that can increase the risk of income shortfalls later in retirement.
• Build reliable lifetime income with Social Security, pensions, and annuities.
Not sure if your retirement income plan is robust? Let's talk.

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Retirement income planning isn't just about how much you've saved—it's about how long your money needs to last. Research shows that wealthy retirees should: • Plan for longevity. Living longer may require a different withdrawal strategy and spending plan. • Avoid short planning horizons that c...

07/17/2026

Registration open for our Next meeting on: Wed, Jul 22, at 6p by zoom.

We discuss investing, taxes, financial planning, and estate planning topics that are top of mind for members. Alongside peer-to-peer sharing, we’ll also benefit from insights shared by fellow club members who are accomplished professionals in these areas.

As always, our Club’s No Solicitation policy applies—we’re committed to keeping these meetings a “safe harbor” for open and respectful dialogue.

To know more: https://www.whartonnjclub.com/join_sig

Moderator: Dushyant Pandit | [email protected] | 908-608-1608