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.

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Jakub Hall Servicing Advisor

Jakub joined us in November of 2021. He graduated from the University of Evansville with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree in Finance and Management.

Jakub is a Registered Representative and Investment Advisor Representative of Madison Avenue Securities and has now stepped into the role of Servicing Advisor. He’s Brad’s right-hand man, helping with all your investment needs.

Jakub has a passion for investments and personal finance and is eager to pass that knowledge on to you.

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Brittany Craney Chief Marketing Officer

Brittany joined us in August of 2021. Brittany received her bachelor’s degree in nutrition and minored in Public Health from USI in 2017 and began her dream career of helping others. This landed her at Vineyard Financial in 2021 as our receptionist but she quickly found her place in Marketing with her astonishing ability to connect with others. Now in her role as CMO, she exemplifies meticulous attention to detail and adeptly oversees all company events and marketing efforts at Vineyard.

Brittany’s exuberant personality creates a warm and welcoming environment, reflecting our dedication to providing financial assistance to everyone as they plan for retirement. She is a nurturing soul and her background in physical wellness brings a unique edge to Vineyard Financial.

Brittany finds solace in the joy of weekend travels, exploring quaint coffee shops, and capturing life’s moments through photography.

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Makenna Ochs

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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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Austin Gilles

Client Services
Coordinator

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

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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Ethan Ziegler

Sales Support
Coordinator Intern

Ethan Ziegler

Ethan Joined us in May of 2023, where he will be our sales support coordinator. He is currently a senior at the University of Evansville studying Accounting and Finance. Ethan enjoys being around people and brings a friendly personality to our team.

In his free time, Ethan likes to watch and play sports as well as spending time with friends and family.

 

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Jonah Hardesty

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Jonah Hardesty

Jonah joined us in January of 2024. He is currently a junior at the University of Southern Indiana. In undergraduate he is pursuing a dual degree in Business Administration and Finance.
Jonah enjoys playing sports and hanging out with his friends and family. During his free time Jonah enjoys traveling and is an avid golfer.
Throughout his time at Vineyard Financial he hopes to learn from professionals about the robust financial industry so that upon graduation he is prepared to step into the field.

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