Access Wealth is pleased to share that Howard Milove, CPA, PFS; Howard Hook, CFP®, CPA, CAP®; Darren Zagarola, CFP®, CPA, PFS; and Leo Chubinishvili, CFP®, have been recognized as 2026 Five Star Wealth Managers!

Milove, Hook, Zagarola, and Chubinishvili will be formally recognized in the January issue of New Jersey Monthly magazine, as well as in a special section in the February issue of The Wall Street Journal.

Earning this honor is indicative of the outstanding commitment these advisors show their clients every day.

Five Star Wealth Managers are selected using an in-depth methodology that includes ten objective criteria. Five Star Professional’s independent research team evaluates candidates from across major markets annually. Award winners must demonstrate a nonwavering commitment to clients and strong industry credentials, and are evaluated on the quality of their practice.

Howard Milove is an eight-year Five Star Wealth Manager (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026). Howard Hook is a twelve-year Five Star Wealth Manager (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026). Darren Zagarola is a fourteen-year Five Star Wealth Manager (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026). Leo Chubinishvili is a three-time Five Star Wealth Manager (2024, 2025, and 2026).

Learn more about these senior wealth advisors by visiting their profiles:

Howard Milove, CPA, PFSHoward Milove, CPA, PFS

Howard Hook, CFP, CPAHoward Hook, CFP, CPA

Darren Zagarola, CFP, CPA, PFSDarren Zagarola, CFP, CPA, PFS

Leo Chubinishvili, CFP®Leo Chubinishvili, CFP®