user avatar

Kayla Puchko Stephenson

Advisor at Primerica Advisors

Updated today

Location

Johnstown, PA 15901

Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

16 years

About

Kayla Puchko Stephenson is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Johnstown, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She has previously worked with The O.N. Equity Sales Company and Ohio National Financial Services for 12 years each and is currently affiliated with Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Puchko Financial Associates, Inc. Park Avenue Securities serves a diverse retail client base, offering brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and retirement and business consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies through proprietary and third-party programs and manages approximately $15 billion in regulatory assets under management.

Client services

Based on Primerica Advisors

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on Primerica Advisors

Business exit / sale strategy Tax-loss harvesting

Occupation focus

Based on Primerica Advisors

Self-Employed Founder/Business Owner

Not sure if this advisor is right for you?

Answer a few questions to see advisors matched to you.

Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees generally range from $500 to $25,000 per agreement for financial planning, consulting, and business exit consulting.

Percentage

$0 - $499,999.99: 2.05% (Park Avenue Portfolio Select SM Program maximum client fee) $500,000 - $999,999.99: 2.00% (Park Avenue Portfolio Select SM Program maximum client fee) $1,000,000 - $1,999,999.99: 1.95% (Park Avenue Portfolio Select SM Program maximum client fee) $2,000,000+: 1.90% (Park Avenue Portfolio Select SM Program maximum client fee)

Commissions

Brokerage commission fees apply in transaction-based accounts; ticket charges $10 per transaction in Portfolio Select SM program; commissions on securities transactions; fees vary widely depending on products.

Project-based

Hourly financial planning or consulting fees generally range from $100 to $500 per hour.

Subscriptions

Subscription-Based Financial Planning up to $25,000 per year; Subscription-Based Business Financial Consulting up to $30,000 annually; fees paid monthly or quarterly.

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 for VestWise digital advisory program; generally $10,000 minimum initial investment for most other Proprietary Programs, with some individual Strategist or Investment Manager minimums higher or variable (e.g., Portfolio Select SM and Signature Portfolio SM require $10,000; UMA Select SM requires $10,000 but can be higher). Minimum fee: Annual platform fee minimum of $90 per household for Park Avenue Proprietary Programs other than VestWise. Fee-only: Financial planning or consulting fees are negotiable; hourly fees typically $100-$500 per hour; flat fees generally $500 to $25,000; subscription-based financial planning up to $25,000 annually; business consulting up to $30,000 per engagement or annually.

Location

515 Main Street

Johnstown, PA 15901

Most active in

Pennsylvania

Work history

Park Avenue securities

2021 - Present (5 years)

Guardian life Insurance

2021 - Present (5 years)

The O.N. Equity Sales Company

2009 - 2021 (12 years)

Ohio National Financial Services

2009 - 2021 (12 years)

Disclosures

Exclamation point means they have disclosures of this type. Check mark means no disclosures of this type were found.

Business activities & affiliations

user avatar

David B

Series 65

Johnstown, PA

Blue Horizon Wealth Management, LLC

David Bonski is a financial advisor with Blue Horizon Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been retired since 2012. Blue Horizon Wealth Management provides financial planning and investment management advice to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a strategic buy-hold-and-rebalance approach with model portfolios ranging from capital preservation to aggressive growth, and clients maintain implementation control without discretionary trading authority.

Wealth management
user avatar

Thomas C

Series 63

Ebensburg, PA

Aspire Financial, Inc.

Thomas Criste is a financial advisor with Aspire Financial, Inc. in Ebensburg, PA, holding a Series 63 designation and over 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Aspire Financial since 2012 and is also an owner of Long, Mulhearn & Criste P.C., a certified public accounting firm. Aspire Financial is a small, state-registered advisory firm serving individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm emphasizes individualized asset allocation focused on value, safety, and quality, with portfolio management conducted primarily on a non-discretionary basis.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting Wealth management
user avatar

William M

Series 63

Ebensburg, PA

Aspire Financial, Inc.

William Mulhearn is a financial advisor at Aspire Financial, Inc. with 37 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Aspire Financial since 2012. In addition to his advisory role, he is the owner of Long, Mulhearn & Criste P.C., a certified public accounting firm. Aspire Financial, Inc. is a small state-registered advisory firm serving individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm emphasizes individualized asset allocation focused on value, safety, quality, and risk control, providing primarily non-discretionary portfolio management with client approval required for trades.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting Wealth management
user avatar

Patrick L

Series 63

Ebensburg, PA

Aspire Financial, Inc.

Patrick Long is a financial advisor at Aspire Financial, Inc. with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Aspire Financial since 2011. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and operates Long, Mulhearn & Criste P.C., a certified public accounting firm. Aspire Financial, Inc. is a small, state-registered advisory firm serving individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm focuses on individualized asset allocation emphasizing value, safety, quality, and risk control, with portfolio management conducted primarily on a non-discretionary basis.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting Wealth management
user avatar

Christian K

Series 66

Johnstown, PA

Atlas Private Wealth Advisors

Christian Konicky is a financial advisor at Atlas Private Wealth Advisors in Johnstown, PA, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial and Paul Carpenter Capital Advisors. Before entering the financial industry, he held various positions in the hospitality sector. Atlas Private Wealth Advisors is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm manages approximately $688 million in client assets across a 13-advisor team, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple LPL-sponsored program platforms.

Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner
user avatar

Paul C

CFP®, PFS™, Series 63

Johnstown, PA

Atlas Private Wealth Advisors

Paul Carpenter is a CFP® and PFS™ with 37 years of industry experience. He is currently with Atlas Private Wealth Advisors and has previously worked at LPL Financial LLC and Avantax-related firms. Outside of his financial advisory work, he is a part-time drummer and musician. Atlas Private Wealth Advisors is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm manages approximately $688 million in client assets and offers tailored portfolio management and financial planning through a mix of advisor-driven and model-based strategies.

Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner
Warmer team member

Not sure where to start?

We'll help you think it through — whether you ultimately need an advisor or not.

Warmer helps you compare advisors clearly — so you can choose with confidence.

Find your advisor
Discover

Compare top advisor firms by metric, firm size, and location.

Warmer provides personalized recommendations and introductions to independent fiduciary advisors. We do not supervise advisors, manage or hold assets, guarantee performance, or provide advice about specific investments.

Each advisor listed on our site is an independent fiduciary responsible for their own advice. Warmer may receive fees from advisors for participation or referrals; these fees are paid by advisors and do not affect the fees clients pay for advisory services.

For advisor listings, we rely on sources including public filings and data provided by advisors, and we cannot guarantee that all information is current or accurate. Please review an advisor's Form ADV and do your own diligence before entering into an advisory relationship.

By using our service, you agree to Warmer's Terms of Service and Advisory Agreement and Privacy Policy. Logos provided by Logo.dev

© 2026 Warmer Holdings Inc. ("Warmer")