Advisors
Meet Our Team of Experienced, Highly Educated Professionals
THOMAS M. RIDDLE, CPA, CFP®
President
BA – Mathematics and Economics – Lafayette College, Easton, PA
MBA – Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA
Mr. Riddle is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Financial PlannerTM professional, and the President of Valley National Group. Mr. Riddle holds a BA from Lafayette College in Mathematics and Economics and holds an MBA degree from Lehigh University. Mr. Riddle received the Alexander E. Loeb Gold Medal award for attaining the highest score on the CPA exam in Pennsylvania in 1977. Mr. Riddle is a member of the Financial Planning Association and is past President and chairman of the NE. Pennsylvania Society of Certified Financial Planners. Mr. Riddle has over 30 years of financial expertise including serving as Bank Examiner for the US Treasury Department, Senior Accountant at Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co., Corporate Controller of Johnson March Corporation, VP Finance of Hospital Central Services, and as founder and President of Valley National Group (1985).
FRANK J. STETTNER, CPA
Vice President
BA – Double Major in Accounting and Management – Moravian College, Bethlehem, PA
Frank is a Certified Public Accountant specializing in Financial Planning, Portfolio Management and Tax Planning Services. As Vice President of Valley National, he serves as the General Securities Principal of the Phillipsburg office and also as the Financial Operations Principal of Valley National Investments, Inc. Graduating with a BA from Moravian College in 1991 with a double major in accounting and management, he is currently furthering his education by completing the Certified Financial Planner Program. Frank also carves out time in his busy schedule to stay active with memberships in the Phillipsburg Rotary Club, Twin Cities Business Networkers and the Phillipsburg Area Chamber of Commerce. As a native of Phillipsburg, Frank enjoys giving back to the youth of his home town by coaching both football and baseball. Frank has also been honored by the local police department for his vast service to his community by awarding him an “Honorary Membership” in their local Police Benevolent Association.
LAURIE A. SIEBERT, CPA, CFP®
Vice President, Valley National Advisers, Inc. (a VNFA company)
Host, “Your Financial Choices” on WDIY 88.1 FM Lehigh Valley Community Public Radio
BBA – Accounting – Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI
Laurie is both a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Financial PlannerTM professional, a Registered Representative, member of both the Financial Planning Association and PICPA, and Vice President of Valley National Advisers. A graduate of Western Michigan University with a BBA in accounting, Laurie provides individuals with personal service for their tax and financial planning needs. As a member of the Financial Planning Association’s media team, her financial insight is often sought and has appeared in such publications as MSNBC, The Associated Press, The Philadelphia Inquirer, the New York Post, the American Chiropractic Association, and The Morning Call. Laurie has been educating and guiding the people of Northeast PA as host of “Your Financial Choices” every Wednesday evening on WDIY 88.1 FM Community Public Radio (an NPR member station). Each week Laurie covers a variety of financial topics while fielding calls from listeners of all different financial situations; she often invites a guest who specializes in a specific financial area. Laurie regularly hosts seminars on topics such as Financial Planning, Estate Planning for PA residents and Federal Estate Tax; her seminars have been held at local corporations such as Air Products and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
MATTHEW E. PETROZELLI
Vice President
BA- International Relations, minor in History from Lehigh University, Bethlehem PA
Matt heads Valley National Group’s New York City office in midtown Manhattan, which serves our clients in the greater Tri-State area. Matt brings a wide range of investment and management experience to Valley National, having held positions at Northwestern Mutual, Fidelity Investments, and HSBC Bank. Matt currently specializes in financial planning, retirement income planning, portfolio management and risk management solutions. Additionally, Matt is a registered representative with Valley National Investments, Inc., a registered investment advisor with Valley National Advisors, Inc and a fully licensed insurance agent. Matt is currently an active member in the Rotary Club in Pelham, NY and an avid triathlete.
MICHAEL A. IPPOLITI, CFP®
Financial Advisor
BS – Engineering – Penn State University, University Park, PA
MBA – Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA
Mr. Ippoliti is a Certified Financial PlannerTM professional with over 30 years of experience in financial analysis and planning. Michael is a member of the Financial Planning Association, the Estate Planning Council of Lehigh Valley, the Kinder Life Planning Institute, and holistic Life-based Financial Planning is emphasized in his practice. He holds an MBA with a concentration in finance from Lehigh University, Personal Financial Planning from Moravian College, and BS in Engineering from Penn State. He is an active community volunteer with over 12 years of service to the United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley including past member of the Board of Directors, executive committee, investment committee, and past chairman of the Community Impact Council; a current member of the Leadership Lehigh Valley (LLV) Board of Directors and a LLV graduate. Michael also serves on the advisory board for Notre Dame High School and investment advisory board for Bethlehem Knights of Columbus.
RODMAN D. YOUNG, CPA/PFS, CFP®
Principal
B.S. – Accounting – The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Rod is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial PlannerTM professional and Personal Financial Specialist. Rod is a member of the Financial Planning Association and Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants . Rod provides individual financial advice and counseling and corporate benefits consulting. He has provided financial advisory services to individuals for over 25 years. Rod recently joined Valley National in 2008. A graduate of The Pennsylvania State University with high distinction, he is a member of the Board of Directors of Northeast Ministries, Bethlehem, PA, and past board member of Presbyterian Homes, Inc., Camp Hill, PA.
JACLYN M. CORNELIUS, CFP®
Financial Advisor
BA – Business Administration and Organizational Behavior – New York University, New York, NY
Jackie is a Financial Advisor and a Certified Financial PlannerTM professional. A graduate of New York University with a Bachelors’ Degree in Business Administration and Organizational Behavior, Jackie has over 10 years experience in the financial industry assisting clients with the complete financial planning process. She is a member of both the Financial Planning Association and the Estate Planning Council of the Lehigh Valley.
JOSEPH F. GOLDFEDER
Associate Financial Advisor
BS – Marketing, Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA
Joe is an Associate Financial Advisor with Valley National Financial Advisors having been with the company for over 5 years. Joe specializes in financial planning including risk analysis, investment management, tax planning, retirement needs, and estate planning. He is a Registered Representative with Valley National Investments, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor with Valley National Advisers, Inc. and also a licensed insurance agent in the state of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Joe is currently pursuing his Certified Financial PlannerTM certification through the American College’s CFP®Program. In his free time he enjoys playing rugby for the Lehigh Valley Rugby Club where he currently serves as treasurer.
TIMOTHY G. ROOF
Associate Financial Advisor
BS – Management and Marketing – Penn State University, University Park, PA
Timothy is an Associate Financial Advisor with Valley National Financial Advisors having over seven years of financial services experience. Timothy advises clients in accumulating and managing wealth and in order to achieve this for his clientele, he employs the holistic financial planning process. This process takes an in depth look into each and every individuals specific cash flow needs, risk analysis, investment management, tax planning, retirement planning, and estate planning taking into consideration how these elements relate with each other and change over a clients life. Because of the unique team structure here at Valley National, Timothy is able to provide these services and meet his clients’ needs through a wide array of leading edge products. Timothy is a Dean’s list graduate of Pennsylvania State University, holding a Bachelor of Science in Management and Marketing. He is a Registered Representative with Valley National Investments, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor with Valley National Advisors, Inc., and a licensed insurance agent in the state of PA. Timothy is currently pursuing his Certified Financial Planner™ certification through the American College CFP® Designation Program.
MICHAEL W. ROPER, CPA
Financial Advisor – Johnstown Office
Mike Roper is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with almost 25 years of experience in income tax preparation. He holds a Bachelors degree in accounting from St Francis University, and is a Member of American Institute of CPA’s and Pennsylvania Institute of CPA’s Member as well as Past President of the Estate Planning Council of Cambria and Somerset Counties. Prior to joining Zurilla Financial Services and Valley National Financial Advisors, Mike was Assistant Vice President and Manager of Tax & Financial Planning Division of Ameriserv Trust Company.
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