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Our founders, Pitt and Dan, began working together at Dean Witter in 1985. In the early 1990s, Dean Witter began to pressure their brokers to sell higher fee products to their clients. A clear conflict of interest, this frustrated Pitt and Dan.

“Sitting on the same side of the table as my clients was something I tried to do throughout my career as a broker, but my clients were still treated as customers. I was paid for transactions rather than building relationships. My clients were coming up short, and so was I.”

Jim Pittenger

“Creating an environment where there is no pressure to sell a product and only doing what you think is best for the client appealed to me.”

Dan Anderson

Pitt left Dean Witter in June 1995 and a year later Dan joined him. Pittenger & Anderson became one of the first fee-only investment advisors in Nebraska. This meant they embraced the fiduciary standard of care at all times and shunned being paid by selling products. After over 25 years in business, our firm continues to grow and evolve. In 2012, we unveiled our succession plan by naming three new principals (Diane, Jon, and Trey). Since then, we’ve added two more owners (Blake and Shane), bringing our partner total to seven. This evolution will allow us to continue serving you for decades to come.

“From day one, we have been fully transparent and put our clients’ interests first. This fiduciary approach to each and every relationship has been a huge driver of our clients’ success, and thus our success. We never have to look back and can always greet our clients with a firm handshake and unblinking eyes.”

Jim Pittenger

Our Team

James S. Pittenger, Jr., CFP®

Chairman/CEO

Email: pitt@pittand.com
I will be reincarnated as a salmon; I’m constantly swimming upstream. I am a devout fisherman, hunter, and a BBQ fanatic married to a vegetarian.

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One of my passions is flying; there are always new places to see and odd experiences to pursue. Most of my friends are normal. I love golf, once played a lot of tennis, and consider myself married to a bicycle, but watching football and basketball is becoming more and more appealing. Financial problem-solving and sales presentations have always been a favorite. Being proud of P&A is a pretty easy duty. Clients are our best friends, our team is excellent, the partners don’t argue (much), so why would you leave? I’m staying put.

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Dan Anderson, CFP®

President/COO/CFO

Email: dan@pittand.com
I have friends in other professions who talk about boredom. Even after well over 40 years in this business, boredom is not a problem. No day in the market is the same.

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I have been married for 45 years and dated my wife in high school and college before marriage. She spiced up our life with a new dog a couple years ago! Farming, golfing, fishing, hunting, traveling, and enjoying our grandchildren keeps me from having any dull moments.

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Jon Sevenker, CFP®

Lead Advisor/Principal

Email: jon@pittand.com
I love to read, travel, and spend time outdoors. You might find me on one of Lincoln’s great bike trails or at a Husker game. Most importantly, I’m blessed to be a husband and a father to a daughter and son.

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Currently, I serve on the board of the Lincoln Children’s Zoo and I’m involved with the Lincoln Downtown Athletic Club. I’m a past Teammates mentor and graduate of Leadership Lincoln.

Thanks to a personal finance & investing class in high school, I learned early on that I wanted to be a Certified Financial Planner.

I’m a member of NAPFA, the Financial Planning Association (FPA), and the FeeOnlyNetwork.

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Diane Klein, CFP®

Lead Advisor/Principal

Email: diane@pittand.com
At present time, I’m living vicariously through my children. One wants to be a musician and the other an actress!

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Between band rehearsals, dance competitions, and theatrical productions, I love to help people better understand the emotions tied to financial decisions. I have a personal goal to learn Spanish in the near future, which would make me trilingual! Sign language is my first language.

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Trey Pittenger, CFP®

Lead Advisor/Principal

Email: trey@pittand.com
I can run a golf league, pitch tournament, and plan a party with the best of ‘em. My wife has the toughest job in our house, raising our four kids.

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My strongest attribute is helping simplify the complex world of investing and helping clients realize their goals. I believe the spice of life is to consistently grow and develop spiritually, personally, professionally, and physically.

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Blake Anderson, CFP®

Lead Advisor/Principal

Email: blake@pittand.com
Did you know the Guinness Book of World Records was originally created as a guide for bartenders to settle bets among patrons?

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My innate curiosity and thirst for knowledge has made me a frequent champion of our Friday afternoon office trivia contest (humble brag). This curiosity carries over to my work with P&A clients – helping to develop and execute an investment plan to meet their specific goals and objectives.

When I’m not at the office, you can generally find me pondering my next home improvement project, hacking my way around the golf course, or traveling with my wife, Emmy, and our three kids – Violet, Oliver and Hazel. I also serve on the boards of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Lincoln chapter, the Lincoln Children’s Zoo, and am on the Dean’s Young Alumni Advisory Board at the UNL College of Business. While I’m a born-and-raised Husker, I’m also a proud graduate of the Texas MBA program.

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Shane Riley, CFA

Lead Analyst/Principal

Email: shane@pittand.com
I’m a Red Hot Chili Peppers fan who has an appetite for business and investing. The ideal Friday night for me is binge-watching Netflix with my wife, Meagan!

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I’m a believer that investing success takes the right mindset more than any other skill. If you want to talk through the nitty-gritty of how we manage money or about your accounts in general, I’m a good resource. I love helping people find simple answers to complex questions.

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Elizabeth Sydzyik, CRPC

Service Advisor

Email: elizabeth@pittand.com
My husband and I live on an acreage with our three dogs, Boris the tortoise, and an adopted potbellied pig named Tater.

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You can find me out “junking,” watching investigative crime shows, spending time with our animals, or enjoying the great outdoors in our RV. If you’re heading to Kauai, Hawaii, and want some advice, let me know. “The Garden Island” is my favorite place on Earth! I’ve been on the P&A team since 2008, and what I love most about my job is seeing people achieve their financial goals and enjoy life. You might work with me when setting up your account, transferring money, or gifting from your donor advised fund.

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Kristin Kliewer, IACCP

Service Advisor/CCO

Email: kristin@pittand.com
I’m an aspiring photographer and practice by posing my rescue dog in awkward outfits and set-ups. When I’m not snapping cool dog photos or figuring out my next concert to attend, I’m busy hiding…

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…online shopping boxes from my husband and reading about new tech-savvy devices that make life easier! Don’t let the innocent voice fool you…I’m a pistol who is ready to hear your questions and help find an answer!

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Audrey Mines, CFP®

Service Advisor

Email: audrey@pittand.com
I’m Cory’s bride, mom to Carissa, Sean, and a Cavapoo named Bella. I enjoy being outdoors (trying to cultivate a green thumb), reading, and acting as an amateur home designer.

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Growing up on a farm in the 1980s introduced me to the markets. I’ll never forget listening to the farm report on the radio, waiting to hear the price of corn, soybeans, and cattle. This led me to study finance in college and to go into the financial services industry. After several other stops, I found my home at P&A in 2016. My role here includes developing financial plans, working with clients, trading, and research.

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Dan Frost, CFA, CFP®

Lead Advisor/Senior Analyst

Email: dfrost@pittand.com

Spending time with my family is the best investment I can think of. My wife and I have been married for over 20 years and we have two daughters, one in high school and the other in middle school. Our favorite family night activity is pizza and a movie.

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Growing up in rural Nebraska, my wife and I both enjoy getting out for a drive in the country, which our girls will usually tolerate (as long as there’s a stop for ice cream along the way!)

My first real introduction to investments came during the summer between my freshman and sophomore years at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln when I had the opportunity to work as an intern in the investment division at a local bank. It was there that I first learned what a Bloomberg machine was and became aware of the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation. From that point on I knew exactly what I wanted to do professionally.

While I am a “numbers guy” and appreciate the beauty of a well-designed Excel spreadsheet I have to say the most satisfying part of my job is working with clients and bringing them peace of mind when it comes to their financial lives.

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John Dannenbring, CFP®

Investment Officer

Email: johnd@pittand.com
My life revolves around my work, my wife, and my faith – but in reverse order! I knew I wanted a career in finance since I was a freshman in high school and haven’t turned back since.

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My greatest gift in life is curiosity and a thirst for knowledge, which has led me to be a frequent podcaster and reader of books in history, philosophy, and theology. I also enjoy a certain sport where I shoot far greater than par, along with traveling and a good bowl of ice cream.

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Brea Stithem

Director of First Impressions

Email: brea@pittand.com

One of my favorite life quotes is, “Successful people build each other up. They motivate, inspire, and push each other.” This is something that embodies my work life and personal life. I am excited to join P&A and for this new chapter in life.

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In my free time… Who am I kidding? With six kids, there is no free time! My evenings consist of running my children to and from volleyball, dance, music lessons, and the stable to ride Max (my daughter’s horse). My idea of a great vacation is being thrown around, hung upside down, and soaring through the sky at great speeds as I try out different roller coasters. Unfortunately, my husband does not share that same joy, so we compromised and found that our entire family enjoys going on cruises.

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