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Waldron Private Wealth

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Client assets under management

$5,488,449,649

Clients

517

68% high-net-worth

Advisors

44

of 70 employees

Firm type

Multi-team

30-300 advisors or >$3B in AUM

Clients per advisor

12

Very Low

Average account size

$10,615,957

About

Waldron Private Wealth serves individuals (including high‑net‑worth clients), families, trusts, estates, retirement plans and business entities with discretionary and non‑discretionary investment management, financial planning, and wealth planning and consulting services. The firm also provides family office services and periodic portfolio monitoring and reporting, and can aggregate outside assets for consolidated reporting.

Its investment approach is allocation‑and behavior‑driven: Waldron sets strategic asset allocations across domestic and international equity, alternatives, real assets, fixed income and cash, selects independent managers and sub‑advisers, and rebalances and monitors portfolios on an ongoing basis. The firm may recommend or allocate to less liquid or specialized vehicles — including private investment funds, interval funds, catastrophe‑linked bond funds, and non‑discretionary cryptocurrency exposures — and serves as a sub‑adviser to customized investment options within certain Private Placement Life Insurance (PPLI) policies.

Noteworthy distinctions include a broad family office offering that covers non‑investment matters such as bill pay, personal CFO services, tax and accounting coordination, trust services through unaffiliated trust companies, and private aviation, alongside written arrangements to receive referral or commission payments for insurance products through third‑party brokers (and certain representatives who are licensed insurance agents). The firm also discloses sponsorship relationships for client events and the use of client testimonials in its materials, items the brochure notes can present conflicts of interest and are described in its disclosures.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers Insurance planning; subadviser for ppli

Expertise

Private / alternative investments Family Business Wealth management

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner

Demographic focus

Established Professionals Approaching retirement

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fee for estate planning software access (amount not specified); Family Dynamics, Governance, and Wealth Counseling services range from $5,000 to $50,000 on a project basis

Commissions

Referral fees or commission sharing arrangements from third-party insurance brokers; commissions for insurance sales by licensed representatives

Project-based

Family Office Services hourly rate negotiable; hourly financial planning fees $75 to $500

Subscriptions

Family Dynamics, Governance, and Wealth Counseling service monthly retainer approximately $5,000

Other

Fee-only: Financial planning and consulting fees negotiable, generally range from $2,000 to $250,000 (fixed fee) and $75 to $500 per hour

Main office location

Waldron Private Wealth

44 Abele Road, Suite 400

Bridgeville PA 15017, United States

Number of offices

4

Most active in

California · District of Columbia · Florida · Illinois · Maryland · Massachusetts · Michigan · Nevada · New York · North Carolina · Ohio · Pennsylvania · Rhode Island · South Carolina · Texas · Virginia · West Virginia

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Robert M

CFP®

Bridgeville, PA

Waldron Private Wealth

Robert Mainello is a CFP® professional with over 10 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Waldron Private Wealth since 2022 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Bank and SEI Investments. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a sports marketing business that arranges paid public appearances for professional athletes around the Philadelphia area. Waldron Private Wealth is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a strategic asset allocation approach with a diverse mix of investment vehicles, including alternative allocations and less-liquid strategies, supported by ongoing portfolio monitoring and rebalancing.

Private / alternative investments Family Business Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Established Professionals Approaching retirement
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Eric V

CFP®, Series 66

Bridgeville, PA

Waldron Private Wealth

Eric Vogt is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He has been with Waldron Private Wealth since 2011. Vogt serves as a board member of the Estate Planning Council of Pittsburgh and is involved in angel investing through LOBO One LLC. Waldron Private Wealth is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a portfolio construction process based on strategic asset allocation and client behavior, utilizing a mix of mutual funds, ETFs, independent managers, and alternative investments, with ongoing monitoring and rebalancing.

Private / alternative investments Family Business Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Established Professionals Approaching retirement
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Patrick E

CFA®, Series 63

Bridgeville, PA

Waldron Private Wealth

Patrick Ellsworth is a CFA® charterholder with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Waldron Private Wealth and has held prior roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, HBKS Wealth Advisors, and The Vanguard Group. Outside of his advisory work, he is also a licensed insurance agent. Waldron Private Wealth is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a portfolio construction process centered on strategic asset allocation and client behavior, incorporating a range of investment vehicles and ongoing monitoring.

Private / alternative investments Family Business Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Established Professionals Approaching retirement
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Kelly C

Series 63, Series 65

Bridgeville, PA

Waldron Private Wealth

Kelly Costello is a financial advisor at Waldron Private Wealth with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Raymond James & Associates, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Costello is also a licensed insurance agent. Waldron Private Wealth is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, employing a strategic asset allocation approach with a diverse mix of investment vehicles and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Private / alternative investments Family Business Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Established Professionals Approaching retirement
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Kevin S

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Bridgeville, PA

Waldron Private Wealth

Kevin Searfoss is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at Waldron Private Wealth. He has been with the firm since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a football referee. Waldron Private Wealth is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a portfolio construction process based on strategic asset allocation and client behavior, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with financial planning and consulting services.

Private / alternative investments Family Business Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Established Professionals Approaching retirement
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Samantha S

CFP®, Series 66

Bridgeville, PA

Waldron Private Wealth

Samantha Sheetz is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Waldron Private Wealth. Her career includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services and Summit Bank prior to joining Waldron. She is also licensed as an insurance agent, dedicating a small portion of her time to this activity. Waldron Private Wealth is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a portfolio construction process centered on strategic asset allocation and client behavior, utilizing a mix of mutual funds, ETFs, independent managers, and alternative allocations, with ongoing monitoring and rebalancing.

Private / alternative investments Family Business Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Established Professionals Approaching retirement
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Benjamin G

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Bridgeville, PA

Waldron Private Wealth

Benjamin Greenfeld is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Waldron Private Wealth since 2011. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. In addition to his advisory role, Greenfeld acts as co-trustee on client trusts. Waldron Private Wealth is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $4.5 billion in assets. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. Their investment approach includes strategic asset allocation with a diverse mix of funds and alternative investments, ongoing portfolio monitoring, and specialized advisory services such as insurance distribution and family governance.

Private / alternative investments Family Business Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Established Professionals Approaching retirement
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Nathaniel E

CFA®

Bridgeville, PA

Waldron Private Wealth

Nathaniel Ecoff is a CFA® charterholder with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Waldron Private Wealth since 2019 and previously worked at Willis Towers Watson. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an insurance agent and also provides expert technology consulting for AlphaSights. Waldron Private Wealth is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach and offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, including advice on alternative investments and less-liquid vehicles.

Private / alternative investments Family Business Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Established Professionals Approaching retirement
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Bryan W

CFP®

Bridgeville, PA

Waldron Private Wealth

Bryan Waldron is a CFP® professional with eight years of experience at Waldron Private Wealth, where he has worked since 2015. He serves as a trustee for a limited number of clients, managing trusts for their benefit. Waldron Private Wealth is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach, incorporating a range of investment vehicles and ongoing portfolio monitoring, while also advising on less-liquid investments and offering family governance and wealth counseling services.

Private / alternative investments Family Business Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Established Professionals Approaching retirement
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Spencer M

CFP®, Series 65

Bridgeville, PA

Waldron Private Wealth

Spencer Mc Kee is a CFP® professional with two years of experience currently serving as a financial advisor at Waldron Private Wealth. His prior work includes roles at Somerset Trust Company and Walmart, as well as various positions during his college years. Waldron Private Wealth is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $4.5 billion in assets for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a portfolio construction process focused on strategic asset allocation and client behavior, incorporating a range of investment vehicles and offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Private / alternative investments Family Business Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Established Professionals Approaching retirement
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Stephen K

CFP®

Bridgeville, PA

Waldron Private Wealth

Stephen Kajmo is a CFP® professional currently with Waldron Private Wealth in Bridgeville, PA. He has experience at Hirtle Callaghan & Co, Financial Independence Planning, LLC, and Ascensus. His career includes roles across financial services and public sector organizations. Waldron Private Wealth is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach with a diverse mix of investment vehicles and also provides advisory services for less-liquid assets and family governance.

Private / alternative investments Family Business Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Established Professionals Approaching retirement
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Chase C

CFP®, Series 65

Bridgeville, PA

Waldron Private Wealth

Chase Conti is a CFP® with 12 years of experience at Waldron Private Wealth, where he has worked since 2013 in various roles. He holds a Series 65 license and is also a licensed insurance agent. Waldron Private Wealth is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a portfolio construction process focused on strategic asset allocation and client behavior, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and ongoing monitoring, while also providing specialized advisory services including insurance distribution and family governance.

Private / alternative investments Family Business Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Established Professionals Approaching retirement
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Christopher P

CFA®, Series 65, Series 66

Bridgeville, PA

Waldron Private Wealth

Christopher Petzold is a financial advisor with Waldron Private Wealth, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LeafHouse Financial Advisors and CIG Capital Advisors. Waldron Private Wealth is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a portfolio construction process focused on strategic asset allocation and client behavior, utilizing a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, alternative allocations, and less-liquid strategies.

Private / alternative investments Family Business Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Established Professionals Approaching retirement
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Wade R

CFP®, CFA®, Series 65

Bridgeville, PA

Waldron Private Wealth

Wade Rashilla is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 65 credentialed advisor at Waldron Private Wealth with three years of industry experience. He has been with Waldron Private Wealth since 2022, following a brief tenure at Fort Pitt Capital Group and prior roles in education and entertainment management. Waldron Private Wealth is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a portfolio construction process centered on strategic asset allocation and client behavior, utilizing a variety of investment vehicles and offering advisory services including financial planning, portfolio management, and family governance.

Private / alternative investments Family Business Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Established Professionals Approaching retirement
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Robert W

Series 65

Bridgeville, PA

Waldron Private Wealth

Robert Wyche is a financial advisor at Waldron Private Wealth with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has been with Waldron Private Wealth since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee of a life insurance trust, overseeing policy reviews and premium payments. Waldron Private Wealth is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach using a diversified mix of investment vehicles and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and consulting services.

Private / alternative investments Family Business Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Established Professionals Approaching retirement
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