Kathy Hay

Kathy Hay is a Financial Advisor at Northeast Private Client Group, bringing extensive experience in investment management and financial planning. Based in Short Hills, NJ, Kathy is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and holds Series 7 and 66 FINRA licenses. She has built a successful career at some of the most respected firms in the industry, including JP Morgan Securities, Lehman Brothers, Goldman Sachs, and PNC Financial. At Northeast Private Client Group, Kathy specializes in developing personalized financial strategies designed to reflect her clients’ unique goals and aspirations. Known for her approachable style and ability to foster lasting relationships, she helps to ensures her clients feel informed and empowered when making important financial decisions.

Beyond her advisory role, Kathy serves on the Board of Trustees at Franklin & Marshall College, where she chairs the Investment Committee and served on the Presidential Search Committee. In these leadership roles, she has been instrumental in advancing initiatives that promote sustainability and advancement within the college community.

Kathy is also deeply committed to giving back. As President Emeritus of Family Promise of Essex County, she played a key role in securing vital funding and resources for families in need. Her earlier experience in fixed income and institutional sales at JP Morgan and Lehman Brothers further strengthened her ability to deliver thoughtful solutions for her clients.

She earned her MBA in Finance from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and holds a BA in Economics from Franklin & Marshall College. In addition, Kathy is a registered yoga teacher, embracing a holistic approach to personal growth and well-being.

With her depth of experience, leadership experience, and client-focused philosophy, Kathy is dedicated to providing sound, actionable financial guidance that creates meaningful, lasting impact in the lives of those she serves.