The Needlers Foundation

2026 Annual Gala

Join us

 for our 2026 Annual Gala at 230 Fifth Rooftop located at 230 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York on Wednesday, April 29th, 2026 5:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.

Proceeds from the event will support sick and underprivileged children in need of critical neurosurgery operations.

Honoring Scott Adler

Scott Adler, Senior Executive Vice President, National Manager Merchant Financial Group

 Scott Adler is the Senior Executive Vice President and National Manager of Merchant Financial Group where he brings decades of deep expertise in commercial finance, credit management, and client relations. He joined Merchant Financial Group a Senior Vice President, Account Executive, shortly thereafter Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer, and the last 6 years Senior Executive Vice President/National Manager overseeing national operations and strategic growth initiatives.

Scott began his career at Associate Factors, then moved on to Republic Factors advancing to Senior Account Executive through consistent performance and strong commitment to client service. He later joined Wells Fargo as Senior Vice President, Account Executive, further developing his leadership in credit and portfolio management.

In addition to his professional roles Scott has been an active leader in the industry community. He is a past president of the Contemporary Credit Club and currently serves on the board of The Needlers Foundation contributing his support both professional and charitable initiatives.

Outside work, Scott enjoys playing basketball, traveling, hiking with his wife Debbie, and spending quality time with his two daughters and grandchild.

Buy Your Ticket Now!

Event Ticket: $475

Event Ticket: $375

14 event tickets and distinguished individual recognition at the event: $12,750

10 event tickets and individual recognition at the event: $7,500

8 event tickets with rotating name and logo on screens throughout the event: $6,000

I am unable to attend but I would like to donate to The Needlers Foundation

$100 per raffle

For more information, please contact:

Craig Miller, President

Lori Miller, EVP

Joseph Ferrone, Treasurer

Jack Hendler, Chairman

needlers_gala@needlers.org

Checks can be mailed to:

Needlers Foundation

c/o Joseph Ferrone, CBIZ

730 Third Avenue, 11th Floor

New York, New York 10017

Tel: (917) 969-0208

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>  Dr. Frank Cracolici - St. Luke's Hospital

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> Barbara Hiney & David Nussbaum - MJHS

>  Continuum Magazine Article

>  Dr Steven Safyer - Montefiore

>  David A Tanner - Montefiore

>  Carrie Fox - Continuum

>  Dr. Alejandro Berenstein - Continuum