Meet The Team
The team behind Taylor Retirement Services is made up of qualified financial professionals who are passionate about helping individuals and families achieve their ideal retirements.
Matthew Taylor President and CFP
Matt@taylorretirementservices.com
Matthew Taylor’s mission is to help clients develop adequate income and, at the same time, protect them from the constant ups and downs of the stock market and rising interest rates.
Matthew has been helping retirees accomplish their financial goals since 1993. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and a Certified Financial Educator. He holds degrees from the College for Financial Planning in Denver, Colorado, and the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida.
Matthew, his wife, Marjorie, and their three daughters are lifelong residents of Central Pennsylvania.
Shawn Mullarkey Financial Advisor
Shawn@taylorretirementservices.com
A dedicated financial advisor, Shawn Mullarkey meets with Taylor Retirement Services’ clients to assist them with ongoing account management as well any service needs that may arise.
Shawn began his career in the financial services industry directly after college as an intern for Taylor Retirement Services in 2004. In 2006, he became Matthew’s executive assistant and later became a fully licensed financial advisor. Shawn has passed the Series 7 and 66 securities exams and holds life, annuity and health insurance licenses in the state of Pennsylvania.
Away from the office, Shawn enjoys spending time with his wife and son, as well as fishing with his father.
Aaron Krasney Financial Advisor and CFP
Aaron@taylorretirementservices.com
Aaron is the third Advisor to join the team and assists Matthew and Shawn with client account management and services for our existing clients. He currently holds his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification and is a member of the National Ethics Association.
Born and raised in New Jersey, Aaron grew up in the financial planning industry. He witnessed and “assisted” in the growth of his father’s firm over the course of his childhood and through high school. While pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication at the George Washington University, Aaron merged his love of writing and his interest in the financial services industry by interning with TD Ameritrade Institutional’s marketing department for two consecutive summers.
In his free time, Aaron loves playing golf and ping pong, reading on the beach, and traveling.
Kelly Leister Director of Business Development and Operations
Kelly Leister Director of Business Development and Operations
Kelly Leister joined Taylor Retirement Services in 2009 and has more than 15 years of experience in the financial services and insurance industry. She wears a variety of hats in her role, including running the office efficiently, assisting with client service needs and planning client and marketing events throughout the year. Kelly has her notary license as well as life, health and annuity insurance licenses in the state of Pennsylvania. A Perry County native, Kelly and her husband have a daughter and two Pembroke Welsh Corgis, Kenleigh and Hudson. In her spare time, Kelly enjoys family trips to the beach, interior decorating and design, and shopping with her daughter.
Wayne Johnson Financial Assistant
Wayne Johnson Financial Assistant
Wayne Johnson has been part of Taylor Retirement Services’ family for nearly a decade, often working at the firm between deployments with the U.S. Navy. When Wayne retired from the Navy after 26 years of service, he joined the firm full time. As a financial assistant, Wayne offers support to the firm’s financial advisors by processing paperwork and assisting with client service needs. In his spare time, Wayne enjoys hunting, camping and wood carving.
Jocelyn Sykes Director of First Impressions
Jocelyn Sykes Director of First Impressions
As the director of first impressions, Jocelyn Sykes oversees welcoming clients to Taylor Retirement Services. She answers the phones, greets all who walk in the door and works to cement lasting relationships with all clients and their families. She also assists Matt at his monthly workshops. She holds her Pennsylvania State Insurance License. Jocelyn is a Harrisburg native and has 17 years’ experience working with nonprofit organizations. Jocelyn is a mother of 3 adult children. Her daughter, Brittany, lives in California while her sons, Dylan and Colby, live in Pennsylvania. Her only grandchild, Addy, lives in the area and sees her as often as she can. Away from the office, Jocelyn enjoys travel, crafts, movies and spending time with family and friends.
Amanda Saxon Financial Assistant
Amanda Saxon Financial Assistant
Amanda Saxon joined Taylor Retirement Services after working in the business office of a local retirement community. She has extensive experience in customer service and working with clients and their families face-to-face. Amanda enjoys talking with clients and prides herself on taking care of clients’ needs in a timely manner. Amanda is a graduate of Penn State University, where she earned her degree in finance. She also holds her Pennsylvania state insurance license. A native of Shavertown, outside of Wilkes-Barre, Amanda now lives in Camp Hill with her longtime boyfriend, Chris, and her cat, Zeke. She comes from a large family and enjoys spending time with her nieces and nephews.
Adam Korhut Financial Assistant
Adam Korhut Financial Assistant
Adam Korhut is the newest member of Taylor Retirement Services. He has worked in the financial services industry since 2013 and brings a strong focus on detail to the team. In his role as financial assistant, Adam answers clients’ questions and addresses their needs in a timely, effective way. Adam holds multiple insurance licenses, including life, health and annuity, in the state of Pennsylvania. He is a 2013 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh. Outside the office, Adam is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys fishing, hunting and exploring nature trails. He also has a love for culinary arts, as well as spending time with his nephew and volunteering for his church.
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