BENCHMARK FINANCIAL NETWORK - Key Persons


Andrea Bradford

Job Titles:
  • Investment Advisor
  • Representative

Anthony Harris

Job Titles:
  • Registered Representative

Bernie Kiesel

Job Titles:
  • Financial Advisor

Carla Norris

Job Titles:
  • Registered Admin

Christine Paul

Job Titles:
  • Registered Representative ( Cetera Advisor Networks )

Christopher Zeiders

Job Titles:
  • Financial Advisor

Christy Harbaugh

Job Titles:
  • Executive Assistant to the Compliance Officer
Christy joined BenchMark in March 2008 and now is Compliance Coordinator and assistant to the OSJ Manager. Her role is to help new and existing Advisors and Administrative professional with all aspects of business processing. She assists in training and on boarding of new advisors and their assistants as well as on- going support to the Regions Advisors. Christy works hard to help the Advisors stay compliant with all on- going Compliance requirements and serves as a first point of contact to our Region.

David White

Job Titles:
  • Registered Representative ( Cetera Advisor Networks )

Eden Watterson

Job Titles:
  • Paraplanner
Eden Watterson joined BenchMark in the Fall of 2018 after graduating from the University of Pittsburgh. As she pursues higher financial education, Eden is focused on providing a seamless BenchMark Process for our clients. She commits her time to advisors and clients alike to ensure an exceptional client experience at every stage. She coordinates client meetings, assists in creating meeting materials, and helps keep the team upbeat and energetic.

Eric Kishbaugh

Job Titles:
  • Sales Manager

Eric Williford

Job Titles:
  • OSJ Manager & Financial Advisor

George Hunter, II

Job Titles:
  • Financial Advisor

Greg Brick

Job Titles:
  • Registered Representative

James Campbell

Job Titles:
  • Financial Professional

James Kishbaugh, II

Job Titles:
  • Financial Advisor

Jay Sims

Job Titles:
  • Registered Representative

Joe Wright

Job Titles:
  • Financial Advisor

John Sinclair, II

Job Titles:
  • Financial Advisor

Karen Bostick

Job Titles:
  • Financial Advisor

Kraig Cawley

Job Titles:
  • Certified Financial Planner

Matthew Mazza

Job Titles:
  • Financial Advisor

Miles James

Job Titles:
  • Registered Representative

Mindy Patterson

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Assistant
Mindy Patterson leads efforts in effective client experience. Her focus is on personalized client service and communications in coordination with the Financial Advisors. She began her career with BenchMark Financial Advisors in January 2014 where she quickly rose to an Administrative Assistant to Timothy Miller and Stephanie Hunter. Mindy is a highly organized person with exceptional customer relations skills. Clients appreciate her friendly and upbeat personality. She brings a variety of knowledge and experience to helping clients through a variety of confidential and time-sensitive responsibilities. Mindy enjoys being part of this exceptional team and continuing trusting relationships that are built with the focus on the client.

Ronald Leuschen

Job Titles:
  • Financial Advisor, CFP®

Scott Burns

Job Titles:
  • Financial Professional

Shane Yoest

Job Titles:
  • Investment Executive, BenchMark OSJ Manager
Shane joined BenchMark Advisor Networks in December of 2004. He graduated from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania with a B. A. in Natural Science and Mathematics. Since joining BenchMark Advisor Networks, Shane has passed many FINRA Exams including the Series 7, 63, 65 and 24 exams. Shane's responsibilities at the firm include all aspects of supervision for our Advisors, keeping up with firm policy along with FINRA Rules and Regulations, and he also works directly with the home office in California. He has served on several boards in the community and has served as the President for the Pittsburgh Chapter of NAIFA (National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors). When he is not in the office Shane is usually spending time with his wife and 2 daughters or watching a Pittsburgh sporting event.

Shawn Helman

Job Titles:
  • Registered Representative

Sidney Ruth

Job Titles:
  • Financial Advisor

Sonya Legg

Job Titles:
  • Financial Advisor

Sue Paulson

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Assistant

Timothy P. Miller

Tim began his career as a financial advisor in 1987 with Merrill Lynch, as both an advisor and a manager at Merrill Lynch and then Smith Barney. Tim has over 30 years' experience with an investment degree from the Wharton School and accreditations as a Fiduciary and Retirement planner. His professional focus is on the financial planning process to help clients pursue their goals. As Tim puts it, "It's rewarding to see our clients enjoy their retirement and reduce financial stress thanks to the work of our team and the BenchMark process."

Timothy V. Swartley

Job Titles:
  • Financial Advisor

Wade Zancan

Job Titles:
  • Registered Representative ( Cetera Advisor Networks )