Elaine Beneduci, Sr. Wealth Advisor

With more than 20 years of experience in financial planning and investment management, Elaine Beneduci has cumulative knowledge and perspective to help you maintain a steady course to your desired financial future. She is a Senior Wealth Advisor with Emerald Capital & Wealth Management Group at B. Riley Wealth Management. 

Elaine endeavors to create long-term, meaningful relationships with a select group of clients and to provide them with personalized financial planning advice by leveraging the firm’s comprehensive resources.

With an understanding of your goals and an analysis of the current financial markets, Elaine designs a customized investment portfolio based on recommendations made solely with your best interests in mind. She then takes the time to explain her recommendations and, once you are comfortable with your new plan, she puts them into action.

Elaine began her career in financial services in 2000 following over 20 years in the Fragrance industry. A native of Fair Lawn, NJ, Elaine resides in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ. Away from the office, she also enjoys going to the beach and solving word games and puzzles.

Richard Beneduci, Jr., Wealth Advisor

Richard Beneduci, Jr. is a Wealth Advisor with Emerald Capital & Wealth Management Group at B. Riley Wealth Management, in the firm’s Paramus, NJ branch office. Richard believes the cornerstone of a successful client/advisor relationship is the mutual trust and respect that develops over time. He is dedicated to managing and preserving wealth for you and your family.

Richard has over a decade of experience, including five years with Morgan Stanley and three years with National Securities Corporation. Today, Richard provides financial and estate planning through the use of equities, fixed income products, annuities and insurance, lending tools and more through B. Riley Wealth Management and its partners. His investment process takes into account each client’s risk tolerance, investment experience, and expectations of returns. 

Richard is a graduate of Babson College, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with concentrations in Finance and Computational and Mathematical Finance. In his free time, Richard enjoys skiing, fishing, and cycling. Richard is an avid traveler and enjoys discovering new restaurants. 

Boris Shabovta, Registered Client Services Associate 

Boris Shabovta began his financial services career in 2016. During this time, he has worked closely with a team of advisors to serve the financial needs of many clients. As a registered client services associate, Boris holds several industry licenses. He is an integral member of the team and works diligently to develop long-term relationships with clients and support the team’s daily operations. 

Originally from Samara, Russia, Boris graduated from Felician University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. Prior to joining B. Riley Wealth in 2022, Boris worked for JP Morgan for two years. Away from the office, Boris enjoys fitness activities as well as playing soccer. In the past, he has completed two marathons and multiple half marathons around the country.