Our Team

With more than 60 years of experience serving clients nationwide, our team is dedicated to help our clients and our community. 

Robert A. Connell, CFP

Founder, Chief Executive Officer

Bob is the visionary behind Apex Financial Advisors. With over 40 years of experience in financial planning, and as one of the first to earn the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation in the country, he is truly a groundbreaker in the financial services industry.

Joseph R. Weidenburner, Esq.

Principal, Chief Operating Officer

Joe is a Principal and General Counsel of Apex Financial Advisors, Inc. Previously, Joe was a federal contract litigation attorney with the Department of Defense. Joe received his Juris Doctor from The Columbus School of Law at Catholic University and his B.A. in political science and history from Loyola University Maryland. Joe is an active member of the state bars of Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Peter Keenan

Senior V.P., Financial Advisor


Peter is a Senior V.P. Financial Advisor for Apex Financial Advisors with more than 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. Peter helps his clients plan for and transition to a successful retirement. Peter focuses on his clients’ complete retirement picture, both financial and non-financial using life-centered financial planning. Peter is a Certified Financial Planner® with a Master of Business Administration.

Alexander D. Wieland, CPA

CPA


Alex is Controller at Apex Financial Advisors and a Certified Public Accountant. Beginning his career at a small start up company before moving to a larger professional services firm, Alex has diverse experience spanning across industries. Alex received his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Clemson University in South Carolina and is a licensed Certified Public Account. 


Michael Ahearn

Investment Consultant


Mike’s four-plus decades of experience in the investment advisory industry provides vital counsel to principals of Apex.

Christine Ahearn

Senior V.P., Asset Management

Christine began her career in the financial services industry 12 years ago in institutional retirement and transitioned into wealth management a few years later. She plays a key role in client service and administrative inquiries, often anticipating client needs.

Dottie Ditchkofsky

 Client Relations Manager


Dottie is an experienced executive assistant and client relations manager with 40+ years of experience serving clients in a variety of fields including for a division of a Fortune 500 Company.