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About Us
We want you to be a confident investor so you can work toward your life goals and dreams. We will strive to empower you through customized, goal-oriented investment strategies. Long-term relationships are built on the trust we aim to earn through integrity, hard work and service.
Gregory Pienkosz, CFP, SE-AWMA
Managing Director - Investments
PIM Portfolio Manager
Gregory Pienkosz
, CFP, SE-AWMA
My name is Greg Pienkosz, and I serve as a Managing Director – Investments and lead advisor for the Pienkosz Financial Group of Wells Fargo Advisors, where I bring more than twenty-three years of experience to the role. Throughout my career, I have dedicated myself to guiding individuals, families, and business owners. Our team’s mission is to help clients achieve financial success, both during their working years and as they transition into the retirement distribution phase of their lives. We strive to provide thoughtful and personalized financial guidance at every stage of life, helping to ensure clients are well-supported in pursuing their goals.
As a Private Investment Manager (PIM®)1, I operate out of offices in Albany, NY and Orlando, FL, providing our clients with comprehensive investment planning and modern portfolio management services. My role as a PIM® portfolio manager is centered on delivering a personalized approach to investment management. Each client’s portfolio is carefully designed and monitored, utilizing an active asset allocation strategy. This allows me to make timely investment decisions on behalf of our clients with the objective of achieving their unique financial goals.
My investment philosophy prioritizes long-term portfolio management, which involves a commitment to diversification and meticulous management of underlying investment costs. I am afforded the flexibility to construct and maintain portfolios using a wide array of investment options. This approach helps enable me to uphold a high standard of professional service and provide individualized attention to clients who desire this level of investment management.
It is a privilege to be entrusted with the responsibility of guiding our clients’ financial well-being and prosperity. At the Pienkosz Financial Group, we not only leverage the full capabilities and resources of Wells Fargo Advisors but also apply our nine distinct wealth disciplines. These disciplines, developed through years of experience, allow us to bridge every phase of our clients’ financial lives, ensuring comprehensive support and guidance tailored to their evolving needs.
Education
I attended the University at Albany, where I graduated with honors, earning a bachelor's degree in finance. In addition to my undergraduate studies, I completed the financial planning program at New York University, further strengthening my foundation in comprehensive financial services.
Professional Certifications
I have achieved the Certified Financial Planner® certification by fulfilling rigorous education, examination, experience, and ethical standards. The CFP® designation helps enable me to take a holistic approach to investment planning, helping to ensure that my clients' financial strategies are aligned with their unique goals and desired outcomes.
In addition, I hold the Sports and Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA™) designation. This specialized certification recognizes proficiency in delivering holistic wealth management experiences tailored to the often complex and unique needs of high net worth sports and entertainment professionals.
Professional Recognition
I have been honored to be named as a member of Platinum Council annually since 2018. 2018–2023: The Platinum Council Distinction is held by a select group of Financial Advisors as measured by one of more of the following: completion of educational components, business production from the previous year, and professionalism. Additional consideration may have included best practices and team structure. 2024 – 2025: The Platinum Council distinction is held by a select group of financial advisors within Wells Fargo Advisors as measured by business production from the previous year and professionalism.
Born in Poland as the youngest of three children, my family made the life-changing decision to immigrate to Connecticut in 1975, when I was just three months old. Growing up in a new country presented its challenges, but it also instilled in me a strong sense of adaptability and perseverance.
Following high school, I chose to serve in the U.S. Army, where I took on the roles of Sergeant, paratrooper, and Black Hawk helicopter crew chief in the renowned 82nd Airborne Division. During my service, I was honored to receive multiple US Army achievement and commendation medals in recognition of my dedication and contributions.
On the personal front, my wife and I have been happily married for over 26 years and are the proud parents of two daughters. As a family, we cherish our time together, whether we are traveling to Florida to enjoy the sunshine or heading to Upstate New York to embrace the snowy winters.
Focus
As a Private Investment Manager (PIM®)1, I operate out of offices in Albany, NY and Orlando, FL, providing our clients with comprehensive investment planning and modern portfolio management services. My role as a PIM® portfolio manager is centered on delivering a personalized approach to investment management. Each client’s portfolio is carefully designed and monitored, utilizing an active asset allocation strategy. This allows me to make timely investment decisions on behalf of our clients with the objective of achieving their unique financial goals.My investment philosophy prioritizes long-term portfolio management, which involves a commitment to diversification and meticulous management of underlying investment costs. I am afforded the flexibility to construct and maintain portfolios using a wide array of investment options. This approach helps enable me to uphold a high standard of professional service and provide individualized attention to clients who desire this level of investment management.
It is a privilege to be entrusted with the responsibility of guiding our clients’ financial well-being and prosperity. At the Pienkosz Financial Group, we not only leverage the full capabilities and resources of Wells Fargo Advisors but also apply our nine distinct wealth disciplines. These disciplines, developed through years of experience, allow us to bridge every phase of our clients’ financial lives, ensuring comprehensive support and guidance tailored to their evolving needs.
Experience and Professional Credentials
EducationI attended the University at Albany, where I graduated with honors, earning a bachelor's degree in finance. In addition to my undergraduate studies, I completed the financial planning program at New York University, further strengthening my foundation in comprehensive financial services.
Professional Certifications
I have achieved the Certified Financial Planner® certification by fulfilling rigorous education, examination, experience, and ethical standards. The CFP® designation helps enable me to take a holistic approach to investment planning, helping to ensure that my clients' financial strategies are aligned with their unique goals and desired outcomes.
In addition, I hold the Sports and Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA™) designation. This specialized certification recognizes proficiency in delivering holistic wealth management experiences tailored to the often complex and unique needs of high net worth sports and entertainment professionals.
Professional Recognition
I have been honored to be named as a member of Platinum Council annually since 2018. 2018–2023: The Platinum Council Distinction is held by a select group of Financial Advisors as measured by one of more of the following: completion of educational components, business production from the previous year, and professionalism. Additional consideration may have included best practices and team structure. 2024 – 2025: The Platinum Council distinction is held by a select group of financial advisors within Wells Fargo Advisors as measured by business production from the previous year and professionalism.
Away from the Office
Born in Poland as the youngest of three children, my family made the life-changing decision to immigrate to Connecticut in 1975, when I was just three months old. Growing up in a new country presented its challenges, but it also instilled in me a strong sense of adaptability and perseverance.Following high school, I chose to serve in the U.S. Army, where I took on the roles of Sergeant, paratrooper, and Black Hawk helicopter crew chief in the renowned 82nd Airborne Division. During my service, I was honored to receive multiple US Army achievement and commendation medals in recognition of my dedication and contributions.
On the personal front, my wife and I have been happily married for over 26 years and are the proud parents of two daughters. As a family, we cherish our time together, whether we are traveling to Florida to enjoy the sunshine or heading to Upstate New York to embrace the snowy winters.
1Note
The PIM program is not designed for excessively traded or inactive accounts. Please carefully review the advisory disclosure documents for a full description of our services. The minimum account size for this program is $50,000.
Wells Fargo Advisors does not provide legal or tax advice.
The PIM program is not designed for excessively traded or inactive accounts. Please carefully review the advisory disclosure documents for a full description of our services. The minimum account size for this program is $50,000.
Wells Fargo Advisors does not provide legal or tax advice.
Managing Director - Investments
PIM Portfolio Manager
CFP, SE-AWMA
Christopher F. Hunter, ChFC
Vice President - Investment Officer
Senior Financial Advisor
Christopher F. Hunter
, ChFC
My name is Chris Hunter, and I am a Vice President – Investment Officer at The Pienkosz Financial Group of Wells Fargo Advisors where I am fortunate to truly love my job!
Prior to becoming a Financial Advisor, my work as a Professional Engineer and Fortune 500 executive allowed me to develop a skill set where I now not only advise clients on building and preserving wealth, but I am also able to construct a pathway to navigating and managing hard-earned prosperity for future generations of their family.
Today, I enjoy working with a select group of exceptional clients who I help view their futures not only with clarity of purpose, but ultimately optimism for their loved one’s financial well-being. It is indeed a privilege that I have been entrusted with delivering comprehensive wealth management services, along with personal investment strategies, to an extraordinary group of people including those families with children, or adults of special needs.
In addition to providing wealth management services, I also provide oversight and guidance to business owners, corporations, nonprofit organizations, and their foundations in a multitude of areas, including helping one of their most important assets – their employees – prepare for retirement.
I have learned that the incapacity of a treasured family member can create a significant household burden due to curtailed earnings power and ongoing additional life expenses. Depending on personal circumstances, many individuals living with a disability frequently require specialized support beyond those provided by government services.
Working to help these exceptional families engineer and execute a plan designed in such a way to help them uncover additional financial resources to provide supplemental care for their special loved ones is one of the most satisfying accomplishments in my life.
My wife Jane and I love traveling and enjoy the challenges of playing golf. In addition, we enjoy all aspects of physical fitness, including working out at the YMCA, long walks, and in Jane's case, teaching water aerobics. We also appreciate having family nearby, which allows us to spend as much time as we can with the light of our lives, our four grandchildren.
In 2003, I also completed a financial industry comprehensive advanced study program to obtain the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) designation from the American College of Financial Services.
Purpose:
My life’s purpose has always centered on helping others achieve the pinnacle of their capabilities, particularly when they are unable to recognize their potential for themselves. Ultimately, it was this desire to serve others that over three decades ago I was guided to a career in the financial services industry.Prior to becoming a Financial Advisor, my work as a Professional Engineer and Fortune 500 executive allowed me to develop a skill set where I now not only advise clients on building and preserving wealth, but I am also able to construct a pathway to navigating and managing hard-earned prosperity for future generations of their family.
Today, I enjoy working with a select group of exceptional clients who I help view their futures not only with clarity of purpose, but ultimately optimism for their loved one’s financial well-being. It is indeed a privilege that I have been entrusted with delivering comprehensive wealth management services, along with personal investment strategies, to an extraordinary group of people including those families with children, or adults of special needs.
In addition to providing wealth management services, I also provide oversight and guidance to business owners, corporations, nonprofit organizations, and their foundations in a multitude of areas, including helping one of their most important assets – their employees – prepare for retirement.
Passion:
One of my great passions is working with and helping families within the special needs community, as many families have questions surrounding life management concerns regarding proper care and planning for loved ones living with a disability.I have learned that the incapacity of a treasured family member can create a significant household burden due to curtailed earnings power and ongoing additional life expenses. Depending on personal circumstances, many individuals living with a disability frequently require specialized support beyond those provided by government services.
Working to help these exceptional families engineer and execute a plan designed in such a way to help them uncover additional financial resources to provide supplemental care for their special loved ones is one of the most satisfying accomplishments in my life.
Away from the office:
Within our community, I have been a long-standing Rotarian with current membership in the Rotary Club of Orlando, where I am currently a member of the club’s Board of Directors. I am also a past board member of the Rotary Club of Winter Park and former Chairman of the Board of Habitat for Humanity in Seminole County, Florida. I also remain an active member of the Bahia Shriners, where I help with fundraising efforts on behalf of Shriners Children’s™.My wife Jane and I love traveling and enjoy the challenges of playing golf. In addition, we enjoy all aspects of physical fitness, including working out at the YMCA, long walks, and in Jane's case, teaching water aerobics. We also appreciate having family nearby, which allows us to spend as much time as we can with the light of our lives, our four grandchildren.
Education:
I graduated from the University of New Brunswick with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.Sc. Eng.) degree in 1978 and earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from York University’s Schulich School of Business in 1990.In 2003, I also completed a financial industry comprehensive advanced study program to obtain the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) designation from the American College of Financial Services.
Vice President - Investment Officer
Senior Financial Advisor
ChFC
Hope Salin
As the team's primary point of contact in our Albany, N.Y. office, Hope Salin brings a positive, can-do attitude that drives our team’s goal of helping provide a first-class client experience. Hope not only strives to continuously deliver high quality service, as an Assistant Vice President and Financial Consultant, she also provides financial guidance along with investment planning services to our clients.
Experience
Hope began her career at M&T Securities, Inc. in 2003 and joined Wells Fargo Advisors from Key Investment Services, LLC in 2015. She acquired the Accredited Asset Management Specialist designation (AAMS) through an advanced study program offered by the College of Financial Planning in 2017. Hope has been working with Greg Pienkosz, Managing Director – Investments since 2008 and has been an integral part of the Pienkosz Financial Group of Wells Fargo Advisors since its inception.Comprehensive Investment Planning
Hope helps ensure our client’s wealth continues to support the goals they have established which takes careful investment planning that our team believes is a process, and not a single event. As a client’s life circumstances change, in our estimation, so must the investment strategies targeted to their specific needs and goals. Hope works diligently to collaborate with both clients and their families to design investment strategies targeted to their specific objectives and aspirations. Although we do not provide tax advice, she also helps ensure our clients’ investment strategies and estate plans stay current with tax law changes to help preserve and protect their wealth now and for generations to come.Away from the office
A native of Albany, Hope is married to her husband, Joe, where they live in the area raising two children together. Her out of office life centers on helping at their children’s school along with being extremely active in her son’s passion for acting and theater.Assistant Vice President
Financial Consultant
Jennifer Gilmore
As the team's day-to-day primary point of contact, Jennifer Gilmore brings a positive, can-do attitude that drives our team’s goal of providing a first-class client experience. Jenifer continuously strives to deliver high quality service as she believes that helping clients is never a burden, it is her purpose.
Jennifer began her career with a Wells Fargo Advisors predecessor firm A. G. Edwards & Sons as a Client Associate in July 2004.
Originally from Canton, Ohio, Jennifer relocated to Central Florida with her family when she was in fourth grade so considers herself “almost” a native Floridian. She also remains what she refers to as a “huge” fan of all things related to the Florida State Seminoles along with the Atlanta Braves baseball team.
Jennifer is a proud mother of two sons, both of whom are deployed with the United States Navy. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling to visit family, particularly the joys of her life, her three grandchildren. When time allows, she also loves holidaying throughout the United States where she indulges her hobby of attending live concerts.
Jennifer takes great pride in helping clients receive the personal service they deserve and truly enjoys being a part of a dynamic financial advisory practice. She welcomes serving not only our current, but also future clients of the Pienkosz Financial Group of Wells Fargo Advisors along with their families.
Jennifer began her career with a Wells Fargo Advisors predecessor firm A. G. Edwards & Sons as a Client Associate in July 2004.
Originally from Canton, Ohio, Jennifer relocated to Central Florida with her family when she was in fourth grade so considers herself “almost” a native Floridian. She also remains what she refers to as a “huge” fan of all things related to the Florida State Seminoles along with the Atlanta Braves baseball team.
Jennifer is a proud mother of two sons, both of whom are deployed with the United States Navy. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling to visit family, particularly the joys of her life, her three grandchildren. When time allows, she also loves holidaying throughout the United States where she indulges her hobby of attending live concerts.
Jennifer takes great pride in helping clients receive the personal service they deserve and truly enjoys being a part of a dynamic financial advisory practice. She welcomes serving not only our current, but also future clients of the Pienkosz Financial Group of Wells Fargo Advisors along with their families.
Senior Client Associate