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 three granddaughters.

Karen Ricketts COO/Registered Representative and Investment Advisor Representative

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 5 grandchildren that they just can’t get enough of. They are members of Wellspring Community Worship Church.

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Kim Taylor-Vatel

Operations Manager

Kim Taylor-Vatel

Kim grew up in the Boston area and joined us during our new move. She has 20 years experience in interior design & professional organization. Kim brings organizational and managerial skills to her current position as the new Operations Manager. She looks forward to enhancing the organizational structure of Vineyard Financial with a goal of maximizing client satisfaction.

Kim lives in Newburgh with her husband and fur baby. She is an active member of St. Ananias Orthodox Christian Church in Evansville.

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Summer Fletcher

Project Manager

Summer Fletcher

Summer works part-time, remotely, and is a jack of all trades. She is backup for client servicing and new business along with her primary responsibilities of appointment preparation reports, scanning, and any special projects.
She has recently started studying to become an Investment Advisor Representative, and we look forward to the day she completes that.

Summer lives in Newburgh, Indiana, with her husband, Steven, and their two sweet daughters.

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Yesenia “Yesi” De Leon

New Business Specialist

Yesenia “Yesi” De Leon

Yesi joined us in April of 2021. She has 5 years of office and clerical experience. She is currently working on her degree for accounting and will graduate in May of 2022. In expanding her education and her knowledge of the company, she hopes to help each client fully take advantage of the opportunities that we offer and provide them with an exceptional experience.

She lives in Evansville, IN with her 2 children and their dog and cat. They enjoy traveling and exploring new things together. She attends church at Bethel Pentecostal Church.

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Brittany Craney

Marketing Specialist/Sales Support

Brittany Craney

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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