Joe Zappia & Team - DuBois PA Financial Advisors

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Joe Zappia & Team - DuBois PA Financial Advisors DuBois PA Fiduciary Financial Advisors, Wealth Management, Medicare & Health Insurance Worried about running out of money in retirement? Army Reserve Veteran.

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Du Bois PA Financial Advisors - Joe Zappia, III, CRPC® & Team at Venn Financial Solutions
Licensed fiduciaries using strategic & tactical money management, working together with Robert J. Knox, Jr., (Like the gold in Fort Knox, a U.S. Air Force Veteran) and our team of advisors. Hire a local fiduciary financial advisor near me or a virtual financial advisor! The Zappia Family started a bread bakery in 1908 and entered the Insurance & Financial Business in 1979. Zappia Insurance was founded by the late Joseph C. Zappia, Jr., CLU®, a U.S. His son, Joe Zappia, III, CRPC®, our current co-owner, started in the business in 2005. Zappia Insurance & Knox Financial merged in 2016 to form Venn Financial Solutions!
- Pittsburgh PA Cranberry Township, Monroeville, Canonsburg, Altoona, Erie PA Fiduciary Financial Advisors - Serving Robinson Township, Oakdale PA, South Fayette, Butler, Beaver, Treesdale, Gibsonia PA, Cincinnati OH, Cherry Hill NJ, Columbia SC
Since 1979, we have been providing Insurance, Financial, & Estate Planning Services in Western and Central Pennsylvania. - Medicare - Health - Life
2024 & 2026 - Winner Readers' Choice Award for Best Financial Planning/Advisor
2021, 2023-2025 - Gold Award Winner & 2022 - Silver Award Winner - Best Financial Planners in the Best of Tri-County (Youngest Financial Firm Owner to be Nominated)


Joe attained the CRPC® - Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (SM) designation conferred by the College for Financial Planning
2020 - Joe was honored by Who’s Who in America
Completed the Financial Markets Course taught by Nobel Laureate (Nobel Prize-Winning) Professor & Economist Robert J. Shiller at Yale University
2019 & 2020 - Foremost Under 40 By Pennsylvania Business Central
2016 - Readers’ Choice Award Winner for Favorite Insurance Agency - Tri-County Sunday and Courier-Express Newspapers
2008- 1st page in the Insurance & Financial Services Industry in Du Bois
2002 - Joe graduates with a Bachelor's Degree in a Business-Related field, taking courses in Financial Management, Accounting, and Economics


Thrift Savings Plan TSP Retirement Planner for Federal Employees in DuBois & Altoona PA - Robert J. Knox "Bob" is a graduate of:

College for Financial Planning – Completed the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ - CFP® Certification

American College of Financial Services – Completed the Chartered Financial Consultant® – ChFC® Designation, Chartered Advisor for Senior Living® – CASL®,
Chartered Life Underwriter® – CLU®

Society of Certified Senior Advisors® - CSA® Certified Senior Advisor Credential

National Social Security Advisor℠ - NSSA® Certificate

The Federal Retirement Consultant℠ - FRC℠ Designation

The preceding certifications, designations, certificates, and credentials are not active. Many other financial advisors are not fiduciaries. Unlike most other advisors, we are a licensed fiduciary team with many years of experience – required by law to work in the client’s best interest. As non-captive, independent advisors, we are not limited to one company OR one type of product. We use both Strategic and Tactical Money Management. With Tactical Money Management – if the market is falling, we can move money to safety to minimize losses and can get back in as the market is rising. We use funds designed to keep fees and expenses low. We enjoy and value long-term relationships with our clients rather than having a merely transactional business. While many other advisors are retiring soon, Joe plans on working for 30 more years. Providing Social Security Planning in DuBois & Altoona PA

Over the years, the Zappia family has donated to local non-profit organizations and charities such as Agape Community Services, the ARC of Clearfield & Jefferson Counties, Alzheimers' Association, Bowl for Kids’ Sake, Boy Scouts of America, Brockway Area Schools, Clarion University Alumni Association, DuBois Area Catholic Schools, DuBois Area High School Alumni Association, DuBois Area Historical Society, DuBois Area Jaycees, DuBois Area Lions Club, DuBois Area United Way, DuBois Area YMCA, DuBois Community Days, Free Medical Clinic of DuBois, Gateway Humane Society, Girl Scouts of America, Goodwill, Kiwanis Club of DuBois, Make A Wish, Penn Highlands Charity Ball, Penn State DuBois Campus, The Reitz Theater of CRI, Rotary Club of DuBois, the Salvation Army, various benefit dinners, and local churches. We do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently, we represent 8 organizations which offer 77 products in your area. Please contact Medicare. gov, 1-800-MEDICARE, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. Medicare Agent and Broker Altoona PA - Joe Zappia is the 1st CMIP® and Certified Medicare Insurance Planner™ in DuBois PA, Pittsburgh, Erie, and Altoona, PA! CMIP® and Certified Medicare Insurance Planner™ are owned by the parent company of Certified Medicare Insurance Planner™, DBA, The Life Man® LLC, and authorizes the use by individuals who have met the administration’s initial and ongoing certification requirements. The Federal Government, CMS, and Medicare do not affiliate with or endorse ANY professional designation, which would include the CMIP® designation. Investment Advisory Services offered through Venn Wealth & Benefit Services, LLC. A Pennsylvania Registered Investment Advisor. Venn Financial Solutions and Venn Wealth & Benefit Services, LLC are not affiliated entities. The 2021 and 2023–2025 Gold Awards for Financial Planner and the 2022 Silver Award for Financial Planner by Best of Tri-County, as well as the 2024 & 2026 Reader’s Choice Awards for Financial Planner, and the 2016 Reader’s Choice Award for Best Insurance Agency by Tri-County Weekend Newspaper, were awarded based on community nominations and voting. Advisors were permitted to vote for themselves, and voters were able to vote once per day. Third-party awards do not guarantee future performance or client satisfaction. No compensation was provided in connection with these recognitions. Likes, endorsements, awards, and recommendations should not be considered a positive reflection of the services or advice offered by Joseph C. Zappia, III, CRPC®, CFEI®, Robert J. Knox, and/or Venn Financial Solutions. We do not provide tax or legal advice. Please consult your tax or legal professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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🍝 National Pasta Day! 🍝They say money can’t buy happiness……but it can buy pasta, and that’s basically the same thing! 😂A...
10/17/2026

🍝 National Pasta Day! 🍝
They say money can’t buy happiness…
…but it can buy pasta, and that’s basically the same thing! 😂

At Venn Financial Solutions, we believe your financial plan should be like a good plate of spaghetti:
✅ No unnecessary tangles
✅ Plenty of substance
✅ And always seasoned with a little long-term flavor 🍷💼

Whether you’re saving some “penne” for retirement or trying to avoid getting “raviolied” by taxes — we’ll help you cook up a plan that’s truly chef’s kiss. 👨‍🍳✨

👔 Happy National Boss’s Day! 🎉Today, October 16, is National Boss’s Day — a day to recognize the leaders, business owner...
10/16/2026

👔 Happy National Boss’s Day! 🎉

Today, October 16, is National Boss’s Day — a day to recognize the leaders, business owners, managers, and entrepreneurs who help guide their teams and organizations forward.

Being a great boss isn’t just about being in charge. It’s about leading by example, supporting your team, making tough decisions, and helping others succeed.

At Venn Financial Solutions, we’re grateful for the business owners and leaders we work with throughout our communities — and especially thankful for the people who make our own team successful every day.

Here’s to the bosses who lead, mentor, encourage, and occasionally pretend they know exactly what they’re doing! 😄

☕ Maybe buy your boss a coffee today… or at least don’t give them another problem until tomorrow!

Happy National Boss’s Day!

10/16/2026

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10/15/2026

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Happy National Dessert Day! 🍪🍰🍩At Venn Financial Solutions, we believe your retirement plan should be as satisfying as y...
10/14/2026

Happy National Dessert Day! 🍪🍰🍩
At Venn Financial Solutions, we believe your retirement plan should be as satisfying as your favorite dessert — carefully layered, perfectly balanced, and built to last.

Whether you prefer cake or cookies, remember: the sweetest things in life come from smart planning! 🍨💰

👉 Protect and grow your dough with Joe!
📞 814-371-4901 | vennfinancialsolutions.com

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10/12/2026

🚨 **MEDICARE ANNUAL ENROLLMENT PERIOD IS HERE!** 🚨

📅 **October 15 – December 7**

Medicare plans can change from year to year—and the plan that worked well for you last year may not necessarily be your best option for the year ahead.

That’s where experience matters.

🎉 **Joe Zappia has now spent 21 YEARS helping and serving Medicare clients!**

For more than two decades, Joe has helped clients navigate Medicare choices, understand their coverage, and review their options as their needs—and Medicare—change.

✅ 21 years of Medicare experience
✅ Independent Medicare Agent & Broker
✅ Certified Medicare Insurance Planner™ - CMIP®
✅ Compare options from multiple insurance companies
✅ Local, personalized service
✅ In-person or Zoom appointments
✅ Ongoing service after you enroll
✅ **No charge to you for our Medicare guidance**

Already on Medicare? Annual Enrollment Period is a great time to review your current coverage for the upcoming year.

Turning 65? Retiring and losing employer coverage? We can help you understand your Medicare options, too.

💡 **Medicare isn't just about enrolling in a plan. It's about having someone you can call when you have questions.**

After **21 years**, Joe isn't new to Medicare—and he plans to be here to help our clients for many years to come.

📞 **Contact Venn Financial Solutions to schedule your Medicare review.**

**October 15 – December 7**
Don't wait until the last week!

Disclaimers:
CMIP® and Certified Medicare Insurance Planner™ are owned by the parent company of Certified Medicare Insurance Planner™, DBA, The Life Man® LLC, and authorizes the use by individuals who have met the administration’s initial and ongoing certification requirements. The Federal Government, CMS, and Medicare do not affiliate with or endorse ANY professional designation, which would include the CMIP® designation.
We do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently, we represent 8 organizations which offer 61 products in your area. Please contact Medicare. gov or 1-800-MEDICARE to get information on all of your options.

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Joe Zappia, III/Venn Financial Solutions, 103 Beaver Drive
Du Bois, PA
15801

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