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Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc.

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Client assets under management

$1,395,307,006

Clients

4,322

6% high-net-worth

Advisors

64

of 64 employees

Firm type

Multi-team

30-300 advisors or >$3B in AUM

Clients per advisor

68

Typical

Average account size

$322,838

About

Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc. advises a broad client mix that includes individuals (including high‑net‑worth clients), pension and profit‑sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations and other business entities. The brochure describes services including written financial plans, hourly investment advice, discretionary portfolio management, group seminars, and access to brokerage and insurance products through advisers who are also registered representatives.

The firm describes a long‑term investment outlook and says it draws on a wide range of public research sources—financial newspapers and magazines, economists’ reports, rating services, company filings, vendor materials and industry meetings—rather than a single proprietary strategy. The brochure notes that all managed accounts are discretionary, that Trustmont managed approximately $1.3 billion as of December 31, 2025, and that advisers may recommend third‑party allocation or wrap programs or use technical analysis depending on client needs.

Trustmont’s arrangements and adviser affiliations distinguish its business model from many peers: many advisers are also registered representatives of an affiliated broker/dealer, some act as solicitors for outside money managers, and advisers commonly hold other professional credentials or operate other financial businesses. Those disclosures, together with the firm’s stated ability to serve corporations and other business entities and to recommend outside managers and specialists, indicate a capacity to work with institutional or intermediary clients (for example, other advisers or financial firms) that is less common among similar enterprise firms.

Client services

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Expertise

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial plan fees up to $5,000; seminar fees up to $100; account setup fees up to $100 per account, max $200 per household

Percentage

Up to 2% annually

Commissions

Commissions earned on trades, mutual funds, ETFs, variable annuities, and insurance products; amounts vary.

Project-based

Up to $500 per hour, negotiable

Main office location

Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc.

Scenic Drive Professional Center, 200 Brush Run Road, Suite A

Greensburg PA 15601, United States

Number of offices

47

Most active in

Arizona · California · Colorado · Connecticut · Florida · Illinois · Indiana · Iowa · Kentucky · Maryland · Massachusetts · Michigan · Minnesota · Missouri · New Jersey · New York · Ohio · Pennsylvania · South Carolina · Tennessee · Texas · Utah · Vermont · Virginia · Washington · West Virginia · Wisconsin

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Donald B

Series 63, Series 65

Cortland, OH

Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc.

Donald Barzak is a financial advisor at Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc. with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Trustmont Advisory Group since 2021. In addition to his advisory role, Barzak has operated Barzak Insurance & Consulting since 2013 and serves as an official for OHSAA, NCAA, and USA softball and basketball games. Trustmont Advisory Group serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers financial planning, investment advice, discretionary portfolio management, and group seminars, focusing on a long-term investment outlook supported by public research and adviser judgment.

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Garret R

Series 63, Series 65

Greensburg, PA

Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc.

Garret Rigatti is a financial advisor with Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc. in Greensburg, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at #1 Cochran for nine years and has been with Trustmont Financial Group since 2022. In addition to his advisory role, Rigatti is involved with Horizon Financial Advisors, where he engages in mutual fund sales and client service. Trustmont Advisory Group serves individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment advice, discretionary portfolio management, and group seminars. The firm emphasizes a long-term investment approach based on public research and adviser judgment and manages approximately $1.1 billion in discretionary assets.

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Kenneth K

Series 63, Series 66

Greensburg, PA

Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc.

Kenneth Kaszak is a financial advisor with Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc. in Pittsburg, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Trustmont Advisory Group and Trustmont Financial Group since 2010 and has been self-employed since 1986. Outside of advising, he provides educational services in financial and health literacy via Zoom, assists with writing and marketing self-published books, and gives presentations on artist Johannes Vermeer and his connections to Pittsburgh. Trustmont Advisory Group serves individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment advice, discretionary portfolio management, and group seminars. The firm employs a long-term investment outlook based on public research and adviser judgment and manages approximately $1.1 billion in discretionary assets.

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Sara A

Series 63, Series 66

Anderson, SC

Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc.

Sara Alley is a financial advisor with Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc. in Anderson, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Trustmont Advisory Group and its affiliated firm since 2010. Trustmont Advisory Group serves individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment advice, discretionary portfolio management, and group seminars. The firm employs a long-term investment approach based on public research and adviser judgment, managing approximately $1.1 billion in discretionary assets as of December 31, 2024.

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Peter D

CFP®, Series 63

Greensburg, PA

Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc.

Peter Dochinez is a CFP® with 43 years of industry experience, currently serving at Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc. since 1997. He also has a longstanding affiliation with Trustmont Financial Group, Inc. dating back to 1986. Outside of his advisory role, Dochinez is involved as a managing partner in the development of a critical care facility and serves as assistant treasurer for a volunteer fire department. Trustmont Advisory Group serves individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment advice, discretionary portfolio management, and group seminars. The firm employs a long-term investment outlook based on public research and adviser judgment, managing approximately $1.1 billion in discretionary assets as of December 31, 2024.

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Ann G

CFP®, Series 66

Elmhurst, IL

Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc.

Ann Gunst is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc. She previously worked at Halo Securities LLC and Sentinus, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner involved in accounting and bookkeeping for Graber Family LLC. Trustmont Advisory Group serves a diverse client base including individuals and various institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment advice, and discretionary portfolio management. The firm employs a long-term investment outlook and combines public research with adviser judgment in its approach.

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Marcia K

Series 66

Beachwood, OH

Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc.

Marcia Kulberg is a financial advisor at Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc. with 29 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. from 2007 to 2018. Trustmont Advisory Group serves both individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment advice, discretionary portfolio management, and group seminars. The firm employs a long-term investment outlook and manages approximately $1.1 billion in discretionary assets as of December 31, 2024.

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James A

Series 63

Greensburg, PA

Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc.

James Ault is a financial advisor with Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc. in Beaver Falls, PA, holding a Series 63 designation and 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Trustmont Financial Group, Inc. since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns United Equity, an insurance business specializing in life, health, accident, disability insurance, and fixed annuities. Trustmont Advisory Group serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a long-term investment outlook using public research, industry reports, and adviser judgment, managing approximately $1.1 billion in discretionary assets as of December 31, 2024.

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Steven H

Series 63, Series 65

Greensburg, PA

Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc.

Steven Hagofsky is a financial advisor with Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Trustmont Advisory Group since 2008 and its affiliated Trustmont Financial Group since 2007. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Hagofsky Farms, which produces sweet corn, and is involved in natural gas and solar energy leases as a landowner. Trustmont Advisory Group serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm offers financial planning, investment advice, discretionary portfolio management, and group seminars, employing a long-term investment outlook supported by public research, industry reports, and adviser judgment.

Annuities
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William B

Series 63, Series 65

West Springfield, MA

Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc.

William Balint is a financial advisor at Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc. with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at firms including Sagepoint Financial, Inc., MML Investors Services, and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, Balint is president of Balint Financial Services, LLC, which provides life, disability, and long-term care insurance options along with fixed annuities. Trustmont Advisory Group serves individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment advice, discretionary portfolio management, and group seminars. The firm employs a long-term investment outlook using public research and adviser judgment, managing approximately $1.1 billion in discretionary assets as of the end of 2024.

Annuities
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Steven E

Series 63, Series 65

Krakow, WI

Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc.

Steven Effert is a financial advisor with Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 31 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Trustmont in 2020, he worked at Securities Service Network, Inc. and Sii Investments. Effert serves as treasurer for the nonprofit N.E.W. New Near North Club, Inc., which supports natural resource protection through outdoor activities. Trustmont Advisory Group serves individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment advice, and discretionary portfolio management. The firm employs a long-term investment approach based on public research and adviser judgment and manages approximately $1.1 billion in discretionary assets.

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Daniel L

Series 63

Williamsport, PA

Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc.

Daniel Lehman is a financial advisor with Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc. in Williamsport, PA, holding a Series 63 designation and 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Trustmont Advisory Group and its affiliated firm, Trustmont Financial Group, Inc., since 2004. Outside of his advisory work, Lehman occasionally fills pulpit ministry roles at various locations. Trustmont Advisory Group serves individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment advice, discretionary portfolio management, and group seminars. The firm employs a long-term investment approach based on public research and adviser judgment and manages approximately $1.1 billion in discretionary assets.

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Joseph S

Series 63, Series 65

Greensburg, PA

Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc.

Joseph Sinclair is a financial advisor with Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc. in Greensburg, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Trustmont Advisory Group since 2009 and has been associated with Trustmont Financial Group since 2006. Outside of advisory work, Sinclair is involved in insurance and fixed annuity sales, including marketing and illustrations for executive benefits. Trustmont Advisory Group serves individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment advice, discretionary portfolio management, and group seminars. The firm employs a long-term investment approach based on public research and adviser judgment, managing approximately $1.1 billion in discretionary assets as of the end of 2024.

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Donald S

Series 66

Louisville, KY

Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc.

Donald Sada is a financial advisor with Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc. in Louisville, KY, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at multiple Cetera entities and JPMorgan Securities LLC. Trustmont Advisory Group serves individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment advice, discretionary portfolio management, and group seminars. The firm employs a long-term investment outlook based on public research, industry reports, and adviser judgment, managing approximately $1.1 billion in discretionary assets as of December 31, 2024.

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John S

Series 63

Corry, PA

Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc.

John Sonntag is a financial advisor with Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 43 years of industry experience. Sonntag has been with Trustmont since 2009 and has also been self-employed since 1995. Outside of advising, he works as a general agent in life and health insurance sales. Trustmont Advisory Group serves individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment advice, discretionary portfolio management, and group seminars. The firm employs a long-term investment approach based on public research, industry reports, and adviser judgment, managing approximately $1.1 billion in discretionary assets.

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