Community Involvement

The company that Arthur Kaplow founded in 1955 was put in the skilled hands of Stuart Applebaum in 1978.

Applebaum belongs to the National Association of Life Underwriters, and is a securities dealer licensed by the National Association of Securities Dealers.  He is a past board member of the Essex County Association of Independent Insurance Agents.

The strong commitment to service that defines Kaplow & Co.'s approach to business is also reflected in its president's deep involvement in community activities.  This personal dedication has earned Applebaum honors from The Star-Ledger as the newspaper's "Jerseyan of the Week".

Applebaum has devoted considerable energy to the Association fro Retarded Citizens of Essex County.  He has served in several capacities with ARC/Essex, and was the organization's first two-term president.  In recognition of his efforts on behalf of persons with mental retardation, Applebaum was named the association "Volunteer of the Year" in 1990.

A leader in civic and religious affairs as well, Applebaum is a former president of the Springfield (NJ) Board of Education, a past president of the Millburn-Short Hills Chamber of Commerce, a former director of the Millburn Rotary and newly elected Vice President of the Springfield Rotary.  He also has been a trustee of the United Way of Millburn-Short Hills, and vice president of Temple Sha'arey Shalom in Springfield (NJ).  He currently serves on Springfield's Board of Adjustment and is an adjunct professor at Union County College.

You can contact Stuart at stuart@kaplow.com for your cost-free evaluation.