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Venn Wealth & Benefit Services, LLC

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Client assets under management

$27,516,818

Clients

130

0% high-net-worth

Advisors

4

of 4 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-4 advisors or >$200M in AUM

Clients per advisor

33

Low

Average account size

$211,668

About

Venn Wealth & Benefit Services is an independent, fee‑based Pennsylvania registered investment adviser, founded in 2002, that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals (including high‑net‑worth clients), trusts and ERISA‑qualified plans. As of December 31, 2025 the firm reported managing roughly $30.1 million on a discretionary basis and about $2.2 million on a non‑discretionary basis across approximately 188 client relationships.

The firm offers both discretionary and non‑discretionary management and frequently uses unified managed accounts and pre‑selected model allocations composed of mutual funds, ETFs, equities and other securities, with ongoing supervision, rebalancing and quarterly reviews. Venn also recommends and monitors third‑party managers when appropriate and provides ERISA fiduciary services to plan sponsors, including investment due diligence, fee benchmarking and participant education.

Venn’s brochure discloses a 2025 consent agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities, including an administrative assessment related to the firm’s procedures around leveraged/inverse ETFs, a disciplinary event that appears on its record. The firm and some of its representatives are also licensed insurance agents and Venn operates as a licensed insurance brokerage, which the brochure notes can result in separate insurance commissions in addition to advisory fees and thus creates potential conflicts that the firm discloses and says it seeks to mitigate through policies and its code of ethics.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Options & derivatives strategies

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Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $500,000: 0.20% to 1.20% $500,000 - $1,000,000: 0.20% to 1.00% $1,000,000 - $2,000,000: 0.20% to 0.85% $2,000,000+: 0.15% to 0.70%

Project-based

Hourly services provided for limited scope work; specific rates not disclosed

Other

Account minimum: $50,000 Fee-only: Financial planning fees typically range from $1,000 to $2,500 depending on complexity

Main office location

Venn Wealth & Benefit Services, LLC

210 E. Plank Road, Ste 1 C

Altoona PA 16602, United States

Number of offices

2

Most active in

Pennsylvania

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Joseph Z

Series 65

Altoona, PA

Venn Wealth & Benefit Services, LLC

Joseph Zappia is a financial advisor at Venn Wealth & Benefit Services, LLC with 9 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Venn Financial Solutions and Venn Wealth & Benefit Services since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Zappia owns and operates Zappia Insurance, an insurance business established in 2005, and runs Zappia Multi-Media, where he works as a cinematographer and video editor. Venn Wealth & Benefit Services is an independent, fee-based Pennsylvania registered investment adviser that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, and ERISA-qualified plans. The firm manages discretionary and non-discretionary accounts using unified managed accounts, model allocations, and third-party managers, while also offering ERISA fiduciary services to plan sponsors.

Options & derivatives strategies
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Robert K

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Altoona, PA

Venn Wealth & Benefit Services, LLC

Robert Knox is a CFP® with 36 years of experience in financial planning and advisory services. He is affiliated with Venn Wealth & Benefit Services, LLC, where he has worked since 2008, and previously operated Knox Financial from 2005 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Knox owns and operates Venn Financial Solutions, a business offering insurance and financial planning services. Venn Wealth & Benefit Services is an independent, fee-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and ERISA-qualified plans. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing unified managed accounts, pre-selected model allocations, and third-party manager recommendations.

Options & derivatives strategies
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Michael S

Series 63, Series 66

Altoona, PA

Venn Wealth & Benefit Services, LLC

Michael Schultz is a financial advisor at Venn Wealth & Benefit Services, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Venn Wealth since 2004. In addition to his advisory role, Mr. Schultz is licensed to sell insurance as an independent agent, dedicating up to 10% of his time to this activity. Venn Wealth & Benefit Services is an independent, fee-based registered investment adviser that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, and ERISA-qualified plans. The firm manages both discretionary and non-discretionary assets and employs unified managed accounts and pre-selected model allocations, with ongoing supervision and quarterly reviews.

Options & derivatives strategies
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Christian H

Series 63, Series 66

Pittsburgh, PA

Venn Wealth & Benefit Services, LLC

Christian Halas is a financial advisor with Venn Wealth & Benefit Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Venn Wealth since 2006 and also owns Halas Consulting, a separate business offering insurance planning and tax preparation. Additionally, Mr. Halas has provided fitness training to individuals for over 10 years on a part-time basis. Venn Wealth & Benefit Services is an independent, fee-based Pennsylvania registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and ERISA-qualified plans. The firm manages discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios using unified managed accounts, model allocations, and third-party managers, while also offering ERISA fiduciary services to plan sponsors.

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