Brian Kennedy,  AEP®, AIF®, ChFC®,CMFC®,
CRPC®,CSA® CLTC®, LUTCF®

Founder, Managing Partner and Wealth Planning Advisor

From an early age, Brian was taught the importance of planning ahead and making financial decisions carefully. His father passed away when he was only 7 years old, and his mother had to find a way to provide for her young family with little education or outside support. While things were far from easy, Brian credits his mother’s smart money decisions and proclivity for saving as the main reasons they were able to get through those difficult times.

Brian learned early on how to work hard, and he grew up doing many odd jobs to earn money as a paperboy, busboy, waiter, and more. His mother would often tell him, “Work hard, save, invest, and most of all, you can be anything you want in life as long as you’re helping other people.”

These words were a guiding principle for Brian throughout much of his life. When he entered college, her advice about helping others, as well as her example of careful financial planning throughout his youth, inspired him to become a financial advisor. He wanted to help others protect themselves from similar unexpected circumstances through smart money decisions, as his mother did.

Brian attended the Harrisburg Area Community College for two years before entering the financial industry in 1993. He continued to attend the American College of Financial Services and the College for Financial Planning during this time, and has since earned numerous certifications, including AEP®, AIF®, ChFC®, CMFC®, CRPC®, CSA®, CLTC®, and LUTCF®. Brian continues to commit himself to updating his financial education at every opportunity, and is a dedicated lifelong learner.

With over 28 years of experience in the financial industry, Brian delivers a high level of expertise to his clients in areas ranging from investing to insurance planning. Helping his clients to solve problems and seeing them successfully achieve their goals is what drives Brian in his work each day, and his honest approach allows him to be an advisor, as well as a teacher, guide, and friend to each client.

Brian spent most of his life in the area and continues to live in Camp Hill, PA, with his wife, Kim, and their son, Caelan.  Brian’s family is everything to him, and they motivate him to work hard and help others every single day.

Brian enjoys boating, skiing, and working out but can equally appreciate a quiet afternoon with a good book. He loves spending time with friends and family and vacations with his loved ones. He spends much of his time coaching his son’s baseball and flag football teams and cheering him on as a coach and a proud dad. He is a ChFC, FPA, and EPC member, and an avid contributor to the American Cancer Society and Alzheimer’s Association.

Brian’s ultimate goal in his personal and professional life is to know that he helped others, took nothing for granted, and worked hard to achieve his goals.

Vincent J. Catalano, AIF®, CRPC®, CLTC®

Wealth Planning Advisor and Vice President

Vince always had an interest in the financial industry, and got an early start on learning how to run a business. Growing up, Vince’s family owned a hospitality business, and he began working there on weekends when he was just 11 years old. By the time he graduated high school, he was running one of their restaurants himself.

Vince entered the financial industry in 2005, and went on to obtain his AIF®, CLTC®, and CRPC® certifications as a financial advisor. With over 15 years of experience in the industry, Vince helps his clients to identify gaps from not only a financial perspective, but a legal and accounting perspective as well. He also continues to apply the principles of communication and customer-focused service that he learned in his family’s business in his financial work today.

Vince was born and raised in central Pennsylvania and continues to live in this area with his wife, Jackie. Their daughter, Cory Ann, and her husband also live close by. Family is central in Vince’s life, and he spends much of his free time with his loved ones. He also enjoys travelling when he gets the opportunity to do so, but you’re most likely to find him out on the golf course on the weekends.

Vince believes in building a strong relationship with every client he works with, and maintains a philosophy of service first, last, and always. His experience and commitment to exceptional service helps him to provide tailored solutions and the best possible plan for every client’s circumstances.

Dylan Baxter, CRPC®, FPQP™

Wealth Management Advisor

Dylan’s understanding of the importance of financial wellness stemmed from a young age as his family instilled in him the significance of saving for emergencies, large purchases, avoiding debt, and reducing financial stress. This resulted in his desire to study business and finance in college to eventually attain a position in the industry.

While pursuing his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a minor in Finance at Lebanon Valley College, he also played football for four years. This sport taught him lessons that will impact him long after he hangs up his cleats. Understanding the value of teamwork, discipline, perseverance, goal setting, handling success and failure, and time management are vital qualities he learned and applies in the workforce.

In January 2021, Dylan joined KCA Wealth Management as an intern and kick-started his financial career whilst concluding his final semester of college. KCA recognized Dylan’s strong work ethic and discipline and, upon graduating from Lebanon Valley College as a Dean’s List scholar, invited him to join the team on a full-time basis as a Wealth Management Associate. Dylan is eager to continue to exhibit his strengths and knowledge of the industry while helping clients navigate their financial situation.

When Dylan is not in the office, he enjoys spending time with friends and family and attending sporting events such as football and baseball. He frequently resorts to his cabin in Pittsburgh for relaxing weekends and is an active outdoor enthusiast. Additionally, Dylan is also an avid pepper genius and enjoys trying all varieties of hot & chili peppers.

Jim Wessels, CPA/PFS™, CFA®

Investment Committee Member

Jim’s career in wealth management spans more than three decades. He has built a diverse background in pension, tax planning, estate planning, financial planning, and investments. 

His financial experience started with Principal Financial Group where he served as a pension underwriter/pension issue specialist and an analyst at Principal Global Investors from 1995 to 2003. There, he worked with defined contribution plans, including profit sharing, 401(k) profit sharing, and money purchase plans. During his time as an analyst, his most extensive analysis was with oil and gas companies where he had lead coverage of the energy industry, initially with domestic and then branching out to include international companies. 

Jim has earned the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation. While he does not currently practice tax or public accounting, he did have his own tax practice for five years before he decided to concentrate on investments. He still uses this background to help clients with their overall financial planning and to tailor investments appropriately to optimize their mix of taxable and tax-deferred/tax-free investments. 

Jim’s academic background includes graduating from the University of Iowa in May of 1993 with a Bachelor’s of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Accounting. He also earned his Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Iowa with a finance emphasis in December of 1999. Jim earned his CFA® designation in 2001. 

Jim and his wife Melissa have 2 children, Nicholas and Stephanie. Jim is active in the community. He serves as Treasurer of Central Iowa Shelter & Services and has served on the board of Junior Achievement, the Investment Committee of United Way of Central Iowa, and the Investment Committee of the United Way Emerging Leaders Initiative. He currently volunteers at the University of Iowa, serving as an Investment Advisory Board Member of the University of Iowa Krause Fund. 

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Jared Sutton, CFA, CFP®

Investment Committee Member

Jared adds an additional layer of analytical and technical expertise to the Investment Committee. His background includes extensive experience in computer science and finance. Jared attended Indiana University-Bloomington for his undergraduate business and computer science degrees and the University of Iowa for his MBA with a finance emphasis. 

In the 1990s, Jared was instrumental in the founding and successful growth of an internet service provider that was later sold to a national provider. Jared also worked as a business analyst and derivatives broker before entering the wealth management profession.

Jared’s experience in data analytics and research has enhanced the technologically intensive elements of the financial, estate, tax, and investment planning disciplines. His responsibilities as an advisor span the breadth of these areas and, within the investment planning realm, also include portfolio construction and management, asset allocation, and individual investment selection.

He has developed diverse research pursuits in the areas of behavioral finance, portfolio theory, economic history, and macroeconomic analysis. Jared has particular interest in security analysis within the information technology and healthcare spaces. In an ancillary role for investment evaluation and selection, he is responsible for leading the development and ongoing refinement of a proprietary quantitative screening model that examines the fundamental and technical components of individual securities. 

Jared is an active participant in volunteer activities. He enjoys working at local shelters and has volunteered time for various hospitals and the United Way. He is closely involved in the Disque Foundation, supporting the mission to advance and provide healthcare education to underserved areas, both domestic and abroad. Jared is an avid reader. He and his wife Lisa enjoy gardening and travel. 

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Arild Holm, CFA®

Chief Investment Officer*

Investment Committee Member

A native of Norway, Arild has three decades of institutional investment experience both as an analyst and as a portfolio manager covering US and international companies. He has experience working for large mutual funds, pension funds, and a large sovereign wealth fund in various countries. 

Arild attended the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology in England, where he earned a degree in Management Sciences with Honors before getting his MBA with an emphasis in Finance at the University of Colorado, Boulder. He sat for the Chartered Financial Analyst exams earning the CFA® designation. 

Arild started out as a financial analyst in Denver over 26 years ago where he covered several industries; however, most of his focus has been on the energy and material sectors. In his buy-side career, Arild has lived in multiple cities including Denver, San Francisco, and Des Moines in the US where he worked for Principal Financial Group, first as an analyst and later as a Portfolio Manager running a large US Value fund. From Des Moines, Arild moved to Abu Dhabi in the UAE where he worked for ADIA, one of the largest sovereign wealth funds in the world. He worked as a portfolio manager covering US oil and gas companies and co-managing a global energy and utility fund. To be closer to his European roots, Arild moved to Amsterdam, Netherlands to be employed with the largest pension fund in the Netherlands, APG Asset Management, where he co-managed a developed market energy and utility fund.

Arild and his wife, Marty, currently reside in Florida, where they enjoy spending time together. Arild is an avid golfer. Both Arild and Marty enjoy traveling and have visited over 40 countries on six continents, willingly missing Antarctica. Arild is also an advanced snow skier, likes the outdoors, and loves to read with a focus on history and current global affairs. 

* CIO role for internal purposes only

*Part of Financial Integrators

Sean Phillips, CFA

Financial Analyst

Investment Committee Member

Sean adds a strong background in portfolio management, investment research, and trading expertise to the Investment Committee. In 2015, Sean received a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance from Drake University. Sean also developed professional experience in the industry at a financial planning firm, where he was responsible for client meeting preparation. 

As part of the investment team, Sean spearheaded asset allocation efforts in addition to the design and ongoing rebalancing of portfolios relative to established risk/return objectives, constraints, and tax considerations. During his tenure in the Asset Management department, Sean worked extensively in investment due diligence, contributing toward the Investment Committee’s mandate to research new investment opportunities and monitor the performance of model funds relative to established due diligence criteria appropriate for the asset class under review. 

Sean is a subject matter expert in financial technology, working to review and incorporate new technologies to enhance investment management processes. focusing on investment research databases, classification, and performance reporting systems, and trade execution systems. 

Sean is a proponent of Modern Portfolio Theory and views fundamental, bottom-up investment research with an emphasis on balance sheet, income statement, and discounted cash flow analysis as key foundational components of investment research.

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Matt Boehnke, CFP®

Director of Financial Planning

Matt supports our clients, and their advisors, by providing comprehensive financial planning solutions. This includes drafting and updating written financial plans, analyzing unique situations such as income planning, investments, corporate benefits, estate planning, insurance needs and keeping current with changes in tax or estate law that may impact our clients. Matt enjoys working with clients to ensure they are on track to meet their financial and personal goals by working on the implementation of financial plans with our clients.  

As Director of Financial Planning, he is responsible for overseeing the daily activities of the financial planning services of the firm and serves as an intermediary between the Financial Planning Team, the Advisors, and Management Team, as well as contributes to and establishes department processes, procedures, and protocols.

Matt earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa and began his career in the financial services industry in 2002 with a global financial services company as a registered representative. 

Outside of work, Matt enjoys time with his children, Eric, and Emily. He is an active member in his church and enjoys traveling with family, golfing, and supporting the Iowa Hawkeyes.

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Michael Berry, CFP®

Financial Planner 

Mike assists in creating a more comprehensive wealth management experience for clients with specialists focused on financial planning, investment management, risk management, as well as tax and estate planning strategies. His motto is: “Simplifying the complex so you can enjoy life through life-centered planning!” Some of these strategies have been utilized as a financial planning subject matter expert by USA Today, Investor’s Business Daily, Money Magazine, US NEWS, and MarketWatch. 

Mike began his career in financial services over 30 years ago with roles in banking, mortgage, financial planning, advanced planning, and financial advising. Individuals, and families benefited from his vast knowledge and passion for helping others. 

Mike attended Graceland University, earning a BA in Business, an Associate’s Degree in Business from the American Institute of Business, and the College of Financial Planning. He holds the highly regarded industry designations of Certified Financial Planner™ professional. 

Outside of work, Mike and his wife Sally are involved in their family’s 3rd generation Century farm with the help of their extended family and their 4 adult children. He also enjoys volleyball, biking, and spending weekends at the lake. 

*Part of Financial Integrators

Eric Johnson, JD*, CPA, CLU, ChFC

Trust, Estate, Business and Tax Planning

Eric serves as a subject matter expert on topics related to life insurance, qualified and non-qualified retirement plans, business, estate, and tax planning**. He spent years serving as the director of advanced markets at a global financial services company, focusing on design and implementation of strategic solutions for clients. Eric also has 12 years of experience with two CPA firms, where he designed and administered qualified and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. He also served as a trust officer at a major bank and has experience in estate and trust planning. 

Eric attended the University of Iowa where he earned a Bachelor’s of Business Administration in Finance and Economics, and Drake University Law School, Doctor of Jurisprudence.

Outside of work Eric enjoys time with his wife Karen and their two sons, Jared, and Justin. He is an avid golfer and outdoorsman. When the weather does not cooperate, he can be found with a book in his hand reading nonfiction “whodunnit” thrillers.

* Not engaged in the practice of law.

** Tax services provided by Eric Johnson.

*Part of Financial Integrators

Andrew Jensen

Risk Management Relationship Manager

As a licensed insurance representative, Andrew works closely with clients in the development, analysis and implementation of risk management product solutions. Andrew previously worked in marketing for a global life insurance and investment company.

Andrew attended Upper Iowa University where he earned a BSc in Business.

Outside of work he enjoys time with his wife Leann and Golden Retriever, Bosco. Together, they enjoy traveling and concerts. He is very active in the CrossFit community and loves golf and spending time with friends and family.

*Part of Financial Integrators

Cindy Vandenburg

Senior Insurance Solutions Specialist

Cindy is a support staff team member assisting with health insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, and long-term care. Cindy has been in the financial services industry for three decades and previously was a schoolteacher.

Cindy attended the University of Northern Iowa where she earned a BA in Elementary Education with an Early Childhood endorsement.

Outside of work she likes spending time with her grandchildren. Her passion is golf and enjoys that with family and friends.

*Part of Financial Integrators

Teena Worthy

Wealth Management Associate

My passion and desire to help started at a very young age…. I was born in West Palm Beach, Florida while my mom was visiting family, that was a trip!  When we returned to Pennsylvania my parents purchased their first home in Elizabethtown. Unfortunately, they later learned they were unable to have any more children. It was then they decided to start participating in foster care to help children that needed a loving home and environment. This service led to the adoption of my brother. My parents opened their home to many children in need, which led to my desire to help people in any way possible.

When I entered the workforce, I was immediately introduced to the benefit of saving for retirement. I learned about how getting started investing at an early age can make a huge difference versus waiting to get started investing later in life. I realized quickly that the financial industry was a place where I could help people achieve their goals and reach their dreams.  

I currently reside in Elizabethtown with my husband of 18 years and our 2 children, Morrigan (6) and Aidan (3). I love to spend my free time with my family or relaxing with a book. I also love to travel any chance I get. My favorite destination is anywhere in the Caribbean.

Nate Adams

Wealth Management Associate

Nate is a 2021 Graduate of Shippensburg University with a Bachelor’s in criminal justice. Nate was a dean’s list student with a true desire to help people better their lives. While deciding his true passions, Nate made the switch from a career in criminal justice to a career in financial services. At the forefront of this decision was Nate’s family situation growing up. Nate’s parents taught him to be financially responsible while on a budget. Stress and uneasiness due to finances were a mainstay growing up for Nate. Helping people ease their financial lives will remain his true passion. 

While studying in college, Nate developed a drive to help people he meets. Nate continues to be motivated by helping his family and friends whenever he can. Although Nate’s major is in a different field, he has taken the time on his own to study and gain valuable knowledge in his new field. Nate has already passed the PA Life, Accident, Health exam, and will continue to study for the next exams. Nate started an internship in April 2023 at KCA Wealth Management. This internship began by Nate emailing KCA to network for career opportunities. Nate was made an offer and humbly accepted to begin his career. Continuing to grow as an individual and an employee will be a primary focus as Nate begins on this career path. 

In his free time, Nate enjoys being outside on hikes and playing sports. Nate is also an avid gym enthusiast and horror movie fan. A fun fact about Nate is that he can name the college almost every NBA player went to. Nate is ecstatic to join the KCA team and looks forward to growing in this career.  

Justin Ramsey

Client Administrative Specialist

Born and raised in Dillsburg PA, Justin went to college in Baltimore.  Graduating with a degree in sound design & audio production sound, he then briefly worked at a recording studio producing music.

Justin started his financial journey in Baltimore with a specialization in financial well-being and education for underserved communities. While in Baltimore, Justin would visit elementary schools to teach our young about basic personal finances, such as savings and budgeting. 

He then moved to the Harrisburg area and became a Teller at M&T. Justin quickly transitioned to focus on Small Business Development and Lending. Over a seven-year period, Justin was promoted first to Relationship Manager and then Branch Manager, demonstrating his superb client service skills. Justin continued to give back by participating in community activities for the Lion’s Club of Harrisburg.  

After a 4-year stint with Fulton Bank, Justin decided to try and find a new role that focused more on being able to utilize his client service skills and be able to have a more personal connection with clients.  Thankfully that led him to KCA Wealth Management!!

Justin and his high school sweetheart of 19 years and wife of 10 years, Tiffany, now live in Harrisburg with their two dogs Norman and Eddie.  They love to travel and enjoy sampling the food & music locally when they travel.  Justin also likes to spend his free time playing soccer or watching his favorite team, Arsenal.  He is also an avid car and racing enthusiast and is currently rebuilding a 1974 Chevy Nova.

Kim Kennedy

Practice Associate

I started working in high school as a lifeguard to get a little sun, help some people and save some money to buy a car. I realized early in life that hard work gives a great sense of self-worth and assisting people was my calling in life. My parents worked hard all of their lives and provided all they could for our family. I attended college and began a career in Hospitality Management where I was able to continue assisting people.

Kim's role in our practice:

Kim assists with the client experience by working with Porscha and Pam in arranging client events, scheduling meetings and also with some of the marketing/social media information we deliver.

My Bio:

Kim attended Millersville University and studied accounting and business. During her college years she accepted a position with Marriott and soon became a manager. During her 20-year history with Marriott she received multiple awards and recognition for her work. Kim's background and experience includes customer service, management, auditing, quality control and most importantly doing everything with a smile. KCA Wealth Management is proud to have Kim on our team in order to continue our commitment to service our clients.

Kim lives in Camp Hill with her husband Brian and their son Caelan. Kim also assists in caring for Brian's mother Carol who has Alzheimer's. In Kim's spare time she enjoys working out, yoga, shopping, travel and some R&R.

Wendy Lilly

Retirement Plan Service Associate

As a Retirement Plan Service Associate, Wendy facilitates the review of plan information for clients and advisors, coordinates service provider proposals, and assists in the resolution of inquiries. Wendy has held various prior roles in the financial services industry. She graduated from the University of Iowa.

*Part of Financial Integrators

Clark Buss

Practice Management*

Clark is responsible for business strategy, business development, marketing, communications, PR, and client experience. He focuses on the integration of the firm’s business units. Clark brings three decades of broad financial services experience to benefit the clients and our firm, including 20 years at a global financial services company.

Clark attended the University of Iowa where he earned a BBA in Marketing with a Communication Studies minor.

Outside of work, he and his wife Anna pursue an active lifestyle by working out, running, hiking, cycling, and getting away to their vacation mountain home in Colorado.

*Part of Financial Integrators

Kim Pegg

Sr. Operations Associate*

Current Role and Background

Kim supports our clients and KCA team members in numerous ways. She assists with providing paperwork to update clients’ accounts, as well as handling client phone calls. Kim coordinates with our broker-dealer operations department to ensure timely, accurate submissions. 

First Job

Babysitter

Outside of Work…

I am spending quality time with my husband and kids. Our family enjoys camping and spending time with those we love.

*Part of Financial Integrators

Taylor White

Practice Management*

Taylor oversees Client Operations and helps representatives create efficiencies within their business practices through unique technological and operational solutions. In a prior role, she worked for a registered representative’s office in Minneapolis. 

Taylor attended Iowa State University earning a Bachelor’s of Science in Marketing and Management. 

Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, and Labrador, fostering dogs through a local rescue organization, reading, and working out.

*Part of Financial Integrators

Micaela Chase

Director of Client Operations*

Current Role and Background

Micaela manages Operations and Paraplanning teams. She has been in the financial services industry for 21 years, specializing in operations support. Micaela’s previous role was with another financial institution, working with advisors on brokerage and advisory-related issues.

First Job

The first job I had was with a photography studio, Captured Expressions in Indianola, Iowa.

Outside of Work…

I am spending time with my family. We are a blended family and have 5 kids at home. My oldest is a swimmer and we spend a lot of time at the pool! We enjoy taking road trips and adventuring to new places!

*Part of Financial Integrators

Andrew Devitt, CLTC® | VP

09/16/70 - 10/25/11

Andrew Devitt passed away on 10/25/2011, and was a valuable member of our team and a Vice President, with Kennedy Advisors Key Financial Group LLC. He began his career with Prudential Financial in 1995. During his 10 year association with Prudential, Andrew owned and operated his own office, providing insurance and investment advice to over 2000 clients in Pennsylvania and Maryland. He qualified for Prudential’s Award conferences and earned The President’s Citation, recognizing superior performance and outstanding achievement as an insurance and investment professional.

A Dauphin County, PA native, Andrew earned his undergraduate degree from Shippensburg University. He was a member of The National Association of Insurance and Financial Professionals since 1995. Andrew was matriculated with the American College and College of Financial Planning.

Andrew had been certified by The Corporation for Long Term Care,Inc. as a (CLTC) graduate. CLTC stands for "Certified in Long-Term Care," a designation granted by the Corporation For Long-Term Care Certification. CLTC graduates have completed a rigorous multidisciplinary course that focuses on the profession of long-term care. The program is recognized by state regulators, through the granting of continuing education credits, as having provided essential information necessary to the appropriate sale of long-term care insurance.

He was an instructor and public speaker for many local financial, educational courses and seminars.

Having completed the FINRA exam requirements for Series 6 and 63. He was insurance-licensed in Pennsylvania.

Andrew earned the A.C.E.S. achievement award recognizing young business leaders.

Andrew is survived by his two children A.J. and Carson.

We are all saddened by his passing. If you worked with Andy and need any assistance please be assured we will provide the same exceptional service he provided you with.