MY PRACTICE
As a life-long resident of Pittsburgh, I know that family is important to those of us living in our region. That’s why I treat my clients as if they are extended family members. My approach is highly personalized; it includes remembering your birthday or other milestones in your life. It means developing meaningful relationships that go beyond managing wealth. I’m often the first person clients call when their family is dealing with a crisis. I’ve spent many evenings and weekends sitting at dining room tables, guiding families through difficult situations.
My family-centric approach is also reflected in my investment style. I manage my clients’ money in the same way I manage my own. I’m conservative; I don’t chase performance or trends. I believe in transparency; I’m upfront about fees and other important details. I embrace simplicity; while the financial world is complex, I will discuss your portfolio in an easy-to-understand, jargon-free manner.
I will regularly stay in touch by phone, email or video conference call – whichever you prefer. This includes during turbulent periods in the market, when I feel it’s my responsibility to keep you informed about what’s going on, as well as to ease any anxiety you may be feeling. Just like a family member would.
I invite you to learn more about me and my team, and I look forward to meeting you.
MY STORY
I am a Senior Vice President, a Portfolio Management Director and a Financial Advisor who began my career in the wealth management industry in 2010. I hold a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®) and a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®) designation. As a CEPA® professional, I advise small business owners about important matters such as succession planning, while also addressing their personal wealth management needs. With my CRPC® certification, I am better prepared to deal with the increasingly complex concerns regarding retirement planning.
I’ve been honored multiple times, including most recently being recipient of the 2025 Forbes Top Next-Gen Best-In-State Wealth Advisor Award and the 2020 Five Star Wealth Advisor Award. I graduated from the University of Pittsburgh’s College of Business Administration with degrees in Finance and Marketing. I reside in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania with my wife, Shannon and our children, Lyla and Cameron. I am an avid supporter of The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA®), and proudly volunteer as a golf coach for Special Olympics Pennsylvania.
Award Disclosures
Forbes Top Next-Gen Best-In-State Wealth Advisors (2025)
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Aug 2025) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC for the period 3/31/24 - 3/31/25.
Forbes Top Next-Gen Best-In-State Wealth Advisors (2024)
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Aug 2024) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC for the period 3/31/23 - 3/31/24.
Five Star Wealth Advisor Award (2020)
This award was issued in [2020]. The award was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by Five Star Professional based on objective criteria from the time period 9/7/2019 through 4/23/2020.
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Services Include
- Wealth Management
- 401(k) Rollovers
- Financial Planning
- Executive Financial Services
- Estate Planning Strategies
- Trust Accounts
- Corporate Bonds
- Municipal Bonds
- Annuities
- Cash Management and Lending ProductsFootnote9
- Alternative Investments
- Life Insurance
- Long-term Care Insurance
- Planning for Education Funding
- UGMA/UTMA
- Qualified Retirement Plans
Securities Agent: AL, OH, OK, ME, IL, NJ, MI, KY, KS, WV, VA, TX, MD, IN, ID, FL, CT, NC, MS, GA, TN, SC, LA, AZ, NV, CA, PA, NY, MA, CO; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1312559