Confluence Financial Partners

Kathleen Thornhill is a financial advisor at Confluence Financial Partners with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Hefren-Tillotson for six years before joining Confluence in 2022. Confluence Financial Partners provides comprehensive wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, professionals, business owners, corporate executives, and institutional clients, including retirement plan consulting. The firm operates as a fiduciary, employing a mix of active and passive investment strategies and emphasizes asset allocation and macroeconomic analysis in portfolio construction.

Barbara Battin is a financial advisor at Confluence Financial Partners with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at CETERA Advisor Networks LLC and CashDollar & Associates, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a committee member at Cochranton Community Church, where she oversees budget, expenses, and audits financial records. Confluence Financial Partners provides holistic wealth management and financial planning to individual clients, professionals, business owners, and corporate executives, as well as retirement plan consulting to institutional clients. The firm employs a fiduciary approach with active and passive investment strategies, emphasizing asset allocation and macroeconomic analysis.

Brody Mull is a financial advisor at Confluence Financial Partners in McMurray, PA. He holds the Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Confluence, he spent four years at the University of Pittsburgh. Confluence Financial Partners provides holistic wealth management and financial planning to individual clients, professionals, business owners, corporate executives, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of services including investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, operating as a fiduciary with both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Samantha Sheetz is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor at Confluence Financial Partners with 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Waldron Private Wealth, LLC, Summit Bank, and Raymond James Financial Services. Outside of her investment advisory role, she is also licensed as an insurance agent. Confluence Financial Partners provides comprehensive wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, professionals, business owners, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored investment management, retirement plan consulting, and insurance referrals, employing a combination of active and passive strategies alongside proprietary and third-party portfolio management.

Michael Touscany is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 35 years of industry experience. He is currently with Confluence Financial Partners, where he has worked since 2024, and previously spent 12 years at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc. Confluence Financial Partners provides holistic wealth management and financial planning to individual clients, professionals, business owners, and corporate executives, as well as retirement plan consulting for institutional clients. The firm operates as a fiduciary, using a combination of active and passive investment approaches, with a notable focus on retirement plan consulting and access to third-party managers.

Brandon Beck is a financial advisor at Confluence Financial Partners with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at several firms including Blackston Financial Advisory Group, Brookstone Capital Management, and FamilyWealth Advisers. Confluence Financial Partners offers comprehensive wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, professionals, business owners, corporate executives, and institutional clients. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary account management, utilizing a blend of active and passive investment vehicles alongside proprietary managed portfolios and third-party managers.

Joseph Tabaka Jr. is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. He is currently with Confluence Wealth Services, Inc., where he has worked since 2021, and previously spent five years at Raymond James Financial Services. Confluence Financial Partners provides holistic wealth management and financial planning to individuals, professionals, business owners, corporate executives, and institutional clients. The firm offers individualized investment management and retirement plan consulting, using a fiduciary approach that combines active and passive strategies with extensive resources including proprietary portfolios and third-party managers.

Zachery Saunders is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Confluence Financial Partners since 2021. He previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services from 2017 to 2021 and spent a year at the University of Pittsburgh. Saunders is also a licensed insurance agent in related insurance and annuity products. Confluence Financial Partners provides holistic wealth management and financial planning services to individual clients, professionals, business owners, corporate executives, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, emphasizing fiduciary standards, asset allocation, and the use of both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Steven Hykes is a financial advisor at Confluence Financial Partners with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Cetera and CashDollar & Associates prior to joining Confluence. Confluence Financial Partners provides wealth management and financial planning services to individual clients, professionals, business owners, corporate executives, and institutional clients. The firm offers individualized investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, emphasizing asset allocation, macroeconomic analysis, and fiduciary best practices.

Thomas Fitzsimmons is a financial advisor at Confluence Financial Partners with a Series 65 designation and no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles at Cashdollar & Associates and Milliport Sigma, as well as academic positions at Grove City College and the University of Wyoming. He is also involved with Krummholz Holdings LLC. Confluence Financial Partners offers wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, professionals, business owners, corporate executives, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes a fiduciary approach, combining active and passive investment strategies with retirement plan consulting and utilizes proprietary managed portfolios alongside third-party managers.

Richard Wingertsahn is a financial advisor at Confluence Financial Partners in McMurray, PA, holding a Series 65 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC and BNY Mellon, N.A., as well as experience outside finance at Panera Bread Co. Confluence Financial Partners offers holistic wealth management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individual households, professionals, business owners, corporate executives, and institutional clients. The firm operates as a fiduciary, employing a mix of active and passive investment strategies, and maintains a notable focus on retirement plan consulting for ERISA plan sponsors.

Katherine Montagazzi is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently advising at Confluence Financial Partners. Her prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services and Hub International. She is also a licensed insurance agent managing insurance and annuity products. Confluence Financial Partners provides holistic wealth management and financial planning to individuals, professionals, business owners, and institutional clients, with a notable focus on retirement plan consulting and fiduciary services. The firm employs a combination of active and passive investment strategies, personalized portfolio management, and access to third-party managers to serve a diverse client base.

Kurt Kimmich is a financial advisor with Confluence Financial Partners in McMurray, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services and managing a power of attorney for his father. Confluence Financial Partners offers comprehensive wealth management and financial planning to individual clients, professionals, business owners, and institutional clients. The firm provides investment management, retirement plan consulting, and insurance referrals, operating as a fiduciary with a focus on asset allocation, macroeconomic analysis, and retirement plan services for ERISA plan sponsors.

Paul Frey is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with over 31 years of industry experience. He is currently with Confluence Financial Partners, where he has worked since 2024, and previously spent 13 years at Stifel. Confluence Financial Partners provides holistic wealth management and financial planning services to individual clients, professionals, business owners, corporate executives, and institutional plan sponsors. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and macroeconomic analysis, managing accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases using a combination of active and passive strategies and access to third-party managers.

Sophia Kann is a CFP® professional at Confluence Financial Partners with two years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Confluence Financial Partners since 2020, with intermittent periods as a student. Confluence Financial Partners offers holistic wealth management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, professionals, business owners, corporate executives, and institutional clients. The firm provides investment management, retirement plan consulting, and insurance referrals, employing both active and passive strategies supported by proprietary portfolios and third-party managers.