Team profile


Our approach

As experienced financial advisors with Ameriprise Financial, we focus on working with clients that require more complex financial planning. Over our years of experience, we have come to understand that there are four things we believe clients need and want from an advisor.

They want an advisor that will “know me,” “guide me,” “help protect me” and “value me.” To address those needs, at Pathlight Wealth Management, our approach to financial planning starts with your goals and values, not just the numbers. We will work with you to thoroughly understand what you want and expect from life and review your current financial situation in order to help create a financial plan that suits your specific needs, both in the short and long-term. We understand that a financial planning relationship is not just about the numbers, it is about understanding your hopes and dreams for the future and how professional guidance can help you get there.

We appreciate that you’ve worked hard to build your financial stability and we’ll work together to help ensure your financial plan accounts for protecting your hard work.

Areas of focus

  • Retirement Planning Strategies
  • Retirement Income Strategies
  • Intergenerational Planning
  • Executive Compensation and Benefit Strategies
  • Retirement Plan Distribution
  • Social Security Retirement Benefits
  • Investment Management
  • Tax Planning Strategies
  • Saving for Education
  • Insurance
  • Charitable Giving
  • Wealth Preservation Strategies
  • Estate Planning Strategies

Awards & recognition

  • Jay Penica, Five Star Wealth Manager, 2014, 2024-2025
  • Jay Penica, Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2018-2024
  • Jay Penica, Ameriprise Circle of Success, 2012, 2014-2022
  • Jay Penica, Ameriprise Circle of Success Diamond Ring, 2019
  • Roger Allan Place, Ameriprise Circle of Success, 2014

Community participation

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Our team is involved in many different organizations across our community. Being a part of ones that support those in need.

Honored to receive recognition

All of us at Pathlight Wealth Management are excited to announce that our colleague, Jay Penica, was named a 2025 Five Star Wealth Manager!

This recognition is a testament to the loyalty of our clients, the dedication of the Pathlight Wealth Management team and the great experience we work so hard to provide for our clients every day.