Meet the professionals who can help you pursue your goals

We help individuals and families pursue their ideal retirements.

Meet The Team

The team behind Vineyard Financial is made up of qualified financial professionals who are passionate about helping individuals and families achieve their ideal retirements.

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Bradley Ford President

Brad has a long history of helping clients in or nearing retirement create plans designed to accumulate, protect and preserve their wealth.

As the leader of his firm, Brad leverages his knowledge and experience to create personalized financial strategies that address the unique needs and challenges that could arise in retirement.

Brad is a Registered Representative and Investment Advisor Representative of Madison Avenue Securities. He attended Western Kentucky University and the University of Southern Indiana.

Brad lives in Evansville, Indiana with his wife, Kathy. Together, they have four children. In his free time, Brad likes to spend time with friends and family and spoil his 6 grandchildren.

Karen Ricketts COO/Lead Wealth Advisor

Karen was formerly an Advisor with another firm for 9 years prior to joining Vineyard Financial in March of 2019. Her passion is servicing our clients with excellence and making sure they know how much we value them.

Karen is a Registered Representative and Investment Advisor Representative of Madison Avenue Securities, and is also the COO of Vineyard Financial.

Karen lives in Newburgh, Indiana with her husband, Joey. Together they have 6 children and 4 grandchildren that they just can’t get enough of. They are members of the Hills Church.

 

 

 

Brittany Craney Operations Manager/Director of Marketing

Brittany joined us in August of 2021. She has worked in the public eye since graduating from USI back in 2017, where she received her Bachelor of Science Degree and Minor in Public Health. Immediately after graduation, she counseled clients to better health with her Nutrition expertise and learned useful social skills along the way. Brittany brings a smiling face to the company she now represents and enjoys guiding those in life's right direction in whichever way it may be.

In her spare time, she focuses to grow in her Faith, photography business, and studies around general psychological/behavioral health. She is looking forward to servicing Vineyard's clients by scheduling appointments, seminars, and other events to best share the financial help we all deserve after retirement.

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Makenna Ochs

New Business Concierge

Makenna Ochs

Makenna joined us in July of 2022. She is a graduate of Eastern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Business in Finance. Throughout college, she has worked within the financial services industry and hopes to continue to gain the knowledge to become an advisor in the future.

In her free time, Makenna enjoys playing piano and guitar, loves to travel, and spend time with her family and friends.

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Jakub Hall

Sales Support Specialist

Jakub Hall

Jakub joined us in November of 2021. He has a strong interest in investments and personal finance and is looking to gain valuable knowledge of the industry. Through the experience and training he is hoping to soon begin his career as an Advisor. He is currently a senior at the University of Evansville finishing his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree.

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Austin Gilles

Client Service Specialist

Austin Gilles

Austin joined us in March of 2022. With a bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Wellness, he also is a part time health coach. He has a passion for helping others become the best version of themselves physically, mentally, spiritually, and of course, financially. He looks forward to bringing that same passion into Vineyard Financial to ensure clients have a positive experience.

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Tyler Hooper

Marketing Coordinator/Sales Support

Tyler Hooper

Tyler joined us in September of 2022. He is a graduate of University of Southern Indiana with a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing. Before joining us, he ran his own rental company and now plans to put the skills he has acquired towards making sure clients have the greatest experience possible with Vineyard Financial.

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