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Our Team

We are a team of certified professionals, financial planners, and planning assistants 
committed to helping you achieve your financial goals through holistic planning. Every 
member of our team works to ensure that each and every client receives personalized 
service and an exceptional experience.

Andy Schink, CRPC®

Financial Advisor

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aschink@bcrfinancial.com

As a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor®, Andy is committed to providing quality financial advice and the highest level of client service. He is dedicated to comprehensive financial planning and enjoys working closely with...

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Bryan Byrd

Financial Advisor

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bbyrd@bcrfinancial.com

Bryan Byrd got his start in the financial planning industry working with H. Beck Inc. in 2014 and joined BCR Financial in 2016. Bryan runs his practice and collaborates with other advisors to help provide comprehensive planning,...

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Christine Shipley

Planning Assistant

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cshipley@bcrfinancial.com

Planning Assistant to Daniel Ward, CRPC & David Ward, CRPC Christine joined BCR in 2016 and serves as the planning assistant to Daniel Ward and David Ward. With nearly a decade of experience in the financial services industry,...

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Daniel and David Ward, CRPC®

Senior Financial Advisors

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dward@bcrfinancial.com

Daniel and David Ward began their careers in the financial planning industry working with Janney Montgomery Scott in 1997 and joined BCR Financial in 2004. As SmartVestor Pros, Daniel is a part of the SmartVestor program

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Daniel W. Costa, CPA, CFP® , CRPC®

Financial Advisor

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dcosta@bcrfinancial.com

Daniel Costa is a senior financial advisor and founding partner of BCR Financial Services. He began his career with Deloitte & Touche in 1991 and obtained his CPA designation. He then worked for American Express Financial Advisors...

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David Gawne, CPFA

Financial Advisor

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david@bcrfinancial.com

David joined BCR Financial in 2016 and has been building his financial planning practice since 2001. Prior to this, he was affiliated with Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company and the independent broker dealer H.Beck, Inc.. David...

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David Smedley, RICP®

Financial Advisor

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dsmedley@bcrfinancial.com

David has 21 years of experience in financial services and was with MetLife and Fortune Financial prior to joining BCR in 2016. As a Retirement Income Certified Professional, David specializes in financial, protection and retirement...

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Elizabeth Streza

Planning Assistant

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estreza@bcrfinancial.com

Elizabeth joined BCR in 2022 after a diverse career path that included teaching, property management, marketing, and event planning. Elizabeth holds both a master's degree in Instructional Leadership and a Bachelor of Science in...

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Heather Snyder

Planning Assistant

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hsnyder@bcrfinancial.com

Planning Assistant to Daniel W. Costa, CPA, CFP, CRPC Heather joined BCR Financial Services, LLC in 2014, and works directly with Daniel Costa. She provides administrative support for Dan and is instrumental in servicing and...

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Jeffrey T. Bagley, CFP®

Financial Advisor

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jbagley@bcrfinancial.com

Jeffrey Bagley is a founding partner of BCR Financial Services and a Certified Financial Planner with 27 years of experience. To learn more about Jeffrey, please visit (his website linked here).

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Jennifer Smidl

Planning Assistant

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jsmidl@bcrfinancial.com

Planning Assistant to: Daniel W. Costa, CPA, CFP, CRPC and Richard N. Mangieri, RFC Jennifer has been with BCR Financial Services, LLC since 2014. She began her BCR career providing administrative support toseveral financial...

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Kelli Cerra

LPL Registered Assistant

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kcerra@bcrfinancial.com

LPL Registered Assistant to Jeffrey T. Bagley, CFP

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Leo R. Scalercio

Financial Advisor

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lscalercio@bcrfinancial.com

Leo joined BCR in 2012 and has nearly four decades of experience in the industry. Prior to BCR, he worked with Ameriprise Financial Services and American Express. He began his career at Prudential Securities. He specializes in...

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Mark J. Rychel, CFP®, CPFA

Financial Advisor

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mrychel@bcrfinancial.com

Mark Rychel is a senior financial advisor and founding partner of BCR Financial Services. He began his career at Merrill Lynch International in London, England. He then worked for American Express Financial Advisors until he, along...

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Michael Whalen, CFP®, CPFA

Financial Advisor

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mwhalen@bcrfinancial.com

Mike began his career in the financial planning industry working with Ayco in 1993 and joined BCR Financial in 2012. As a Certified Financial Planner® designee, Mike uses his extensive knowledge and experience in comprehensive...

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Richard N. Mangieri, RFC®

Financial Advisor

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rmangieri@bcrfinancial.com

Rich has over 20 years of experience in the financial planning field. He joined BCR in 2007, and was previously affiliated with American Express Financial Advisors and Jefferson Pilot Financial Services. He is committed to educating...
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Shannon Pitschke

Director of Operations; Planning Assistant

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spitschke@bcrfinancial.com

Planning Assistant to Mark J. Rychel, CFP, CPFA

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Xyler Pitschke

Planning Assistant

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xpitschke@bcrfinancial.com

Planning Assistant to Mark J. Rychel, CFP, CPFA
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Cole Rychel

Planning Assistant

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crychel@bcrfinancial.com

Cole Rychel began his financial career as an intern with Lincoln Financial Securities. He later joined BCR Financial Services as an assistant to advisor Mark Rychel. Cole is currently working toward becoming a financial advisor himself...

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Michael Tapolci

Wealth Manager Assistant

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mtapolci@bcrfinancial.com

Michael Tapolci began his career in the financial industry in 2020 with Trendsetters Trading, LLC, an independent financial analysis firm. He joined BCR Financial in September 2025, where he serves as a Financial Analyst supporting...
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Client Centered

Client Centered

Whether you are investing to build wealth, protect your family, or preserve your assets, our personalized service focuses your needs, wants, and long-term goals.

Our team of professionals have years of experience in financial services. We can help you address your needs of today and for many years to come. We look forward to working with you.