Your Professional Financial Planning Team
A personalized, clear, comprehensive financial plan – isn’t it about time you had one?
Meet the Team
The Vantedge Wealth Management team is comprised of seasoned investment professionals, equipped
with extensive knowledge in portfolio management, financial planning, trading, operations, and analysis.
K. Brad Tedrick, CFA, CFP®
Director of Wealth Management
With almost three decades of experience in the financial services industry, Brad is a tenured and credentialed wealth manager and the owner of Vantedge Wealth Management. Whether you aim to fulfill your retirement dreams or prepare for a seamless business transition, Brad’s expertise lies in retirement income planning, investment management, business owner growth, and exit planning.
Luke Schork, CFP®
Wealth Management Service and Implementation
Luke is a crucial member of the Vantedge Wealth Team, offering unwavering service and support through life’s highs and lows. As a dedicated client service representative, he is committed to collaborating to help you navigate the complexities of your financial life so you can pursue your personal vision of financial success.
Andree Mohr
Chief Implementation Officer
In her role as Chief Implementation Officer, Andree leverages her operational expertise to optimize our processes, ensuring our models are executed with efficiency and cost-effectiveness. This meticulous approach results in exceptional service and support for our clients and paves the way for outstanding offerings.
Steve Kolano, CFA
Managing Director, Investments
Steve uses his passion and fascination with capital markets to create portfolios that support clients’ journeys across the wealth spectrum. Steve firmly believes that identifying the end objectives of clients, their needs, circumstances, and what drives them, is the cornerstone of investing and portfolio construction.
Richard E. Austin, JD*, LLM, CIMA, CEPA
Executive Director, Business Owner Solutions, Family Office
Rich’s area of expertise lies in working with business owners and Fortune 500 executives to build comprehensive strategies to support even their most sophisticated situations. By offering creative ideas for investment, estate planning, and charitable gifting strategies, he helps high-net-worth clients build legacies and create family dynasties.
Raymond J. Lucas Jr., CFP®, CRPC®
Senior Vice President of Financial Planning & Training
In his more than 30 years of experience as a financial services industry veteran, Ray works with our tax and legal consultants, as well as his team of talented colleagues, to construct comprehensive, customized plans that support our clients’ future aspirations.
Will Hackler
Director of Retirement Plans
For 24 years, Will has excelled as a retirement planning specialist, adept at crafting and overseeing diverse plans for anyone, from solo practitioners to large corporations. With a proven track record, he collaborates with companies to design, regularly assess, and maintain their retirement plans. Will’s expertise spans businesses of all sizes, ensuring tailored solutions that navigate complexities and compliance challenges effortlessly.
Peter Kaplan
Vice President, Insurance Solutions
With over 30 years of experience, Peter specializes in the design, implementation, and management of sophisticated life insurance portfolios. His mission is to deliver cutting-edge insurance solutions to safeguard your wealth and legacy that are perfectly aligned with your family values, desires, and goals.
Our Designations
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
The CFA designation is one of the most prestigious in the financial planning world. These individuals are considered specialists in a number of fields, including stocks, bonds, investment management, financial analysis, and more. According to the CFA Institute, the organization that offers this credential, only one in five candidates in the program will become a CFA charter holder.
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP®)
Those that have received their CFP® designation have completed the exam, gained some experience in financial planning, received a bachelor’s degree, and agreed to the code of ethics. These individuals have pledged to look out for their clients’ best interests in all things related to their financial health.