OUR TEAM
Douglas P. Puchko
President, RICP, LUTCF, CLTC
Douglas P. Puchko
President, RICP, LUTCF, CLTC
Doug was born and raised in Johnstown’s historic Cambria City neighborhood and now resides in Brownstown Borough where he has lived since 1986. Doug has been happily married to his wife Maureen for over 40 years and they are proud parents of three terrific kids: Kristy, Kayla, and Doug, sons-in-law, Zach and Andy, and granddaughters, Cassidy Quinn and Madison Maureen.
Doug has earned many achievements including the Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) Designation, Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow (LUTCF) Designation and the Certification in Long-Term Care (CLTC) Designation. He is also a member of GAMA (General Agents & Management Association), Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) and Leader’s Conference Qualifier, Johnstown Chapter of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisers (NAIFA).
Doug is active in his community. As a Member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Brownstown, he has served as President of the Parish Council for over 25 years. In 2010, He was awarded the Prince Gallitzin Cross Award by the Altoona Johnstown Catholic Diocese, as a way of recognizing those who exhibit the “evangelizing spirit” of the Prince-Priest Demetrius A. Gallitzin. Doug was honored for leading renovations at the parish and serving in many other ministries. In 2015, he was awarded the Paul E. Martin Community Service Award from Ohio National Financial Services, which recognizes those who best exemplify the life insurance professional while displaying a passion for others and leadership abilities that make a positive impact on their community.
Doug is a member Brownstown Golf Association. He is also a former President of Brownstown Recreation Committee. Doug is a Certified Advanced Open Water Diver (National Association of Underwater Instructors) N.A.U.I. 1994.
Doug volunteers his time with the Discover Downtown Johnstown Partnership’s Board of Directors. A Non-profit organization, actively working on several initiatives focused on making Downtown Johnstown a more inviting place to welcome and attract customers, businesses, residents, visitors, and investors. He and the family and friends of Puchko Financial clean up the neighborhood in Operation Clean Sweep each Spring. He chairs the Taste & Tour Rediscover Downtown Johnstown event, an annual event that showcases what our downtown businesses have to offer the Greater Johnstown Community. In 2015, he worked with the board to fundraise over $100,000 and physically assemble the brand-new Christmas Tree at Central Park. A 40-foot-tall Christmas tree, with LED lights programmed with full animation to Christmas music, providing enjoyment and bringing more holiday magic to those walking through Central Park. He continually strives to bring interesting and fun things to do in Johnstown.
Doug serves on the Board of Directors for the Cambria Regional Chamber, a leading community organization dedicated to creating an environment where business growth and the quality of life are maximized. He is the chairman of the Small Business Council, helping to organize their Small Business In Your Own Backyard. Doug and his family have sponsored and participated in the local Walk to End Alzheimer’s year after year since 2009, in honor of his late father, Steve, “Pappy” Puchko.
Doug has been an advocate of the MoneyTrax Process. He is a Circle of Wealth College Graduate and a certified Master Mentor of the Circle of Wealth Client communication system. Circle of Wealth is a leading Client Communication System for Financial Professionals, helping clients to avoid unnecessary wealth transfers and increasing the efficiency of their cash flow.
Doug and Maureen were members of Sunnehanna Country Club, where Doug attempts to improve his golf game. They love spending time with Cassidy Quinn (or as Pap calls her “the Peanut”) and Madison Maureen (“Munchkin”), family, and friends. They are also die-hard Pittsburgh Steeler and Pittsburgh Penguins fans.
Doug has earned many different licenses including Series 6 & 63 license, Property & Casualty license.
Registered Representative of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY.
Kayla Puchko Stephenson
RICP, Financial Coach, Investment Advisor Representative
Kayla Puchko Stephenson
RICP, Financial Coach, Investment Advisor Representative
Kayla was born and raised in the little borough of Brownstown, located in Johnstown, PA. She graduated from Bishop McCort High School and continued on to earn her Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Pittsburgh.
Kayla volunteers around the community with many local organizations. Kayla is currently an active member of St Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Brownstown. She has served as member of the Board of Directors for Beginnings, Inc. and as a Board Member for the Young Professionals of the Alleghenies. She coached Westmont Hilltop High School’s Swim Team for 4 years. Kayla was a participating member for the local Walk to End Alzheimer’s committee for over 10 years, in memory of Steve “Pappy” Puchko. She coordinates Discover Downtown Johnstown Partnership’s Taste & Tour Rediscover Downtown Johnstown event, an annual event that showcases what our downtown businesses have to offer the Greater Johnstown Community.
Kayla is a Wealth Advisor Member of the Philanthropic Leaders Advisory Network for the Community Foundation of the Alleghenies. She is also a member of the Greater Altoona / Johnstown Area Chapter of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisers (NAIFA).
Kayla is an advocate of the MoneyTrax Process. She is Circle of Wealth College graduate, and she is a certified Master Mentor of the Circle of Wealth system. Circle of Wealth is a leading Client Communication System for Financial Professionals, helping clients to avoid unnecessary wealth transfers and increasing the efficiency of their cash flow.
Kayla is happily married to Andy Stephenson; they are the proud parents of their amazing daughters, Cassidy and Madison. In their free time they enjoy creating new adventures, traveling, and cheering on the Pittsburgh Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates!
Kayla is series 6, 63, & 65 licensed, as well as Property and Casualty licensed. She holds a Retirement Income Certified Professional designation.
Kayla.PuchkoStephenson@Luttner.com
Registered Representative of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY.
Jessie Porath
Office Manager
Jessie Porath
Office Manager
Jessie was raised in the small borough of Brownstown, located in Johnstown, PA, where she still resides with her husband, Bryan, and daughter, Reagan. Jessie came to the office with four years’ experience in the industry, working at both USSCO Federal Credit Union and S&T Bank.
Since 2020, Jessie has been the acting Secretary/Treasurer of Brownstown Borough where she proudly serves her community. In her position as office manager at Puchko Financial, she keeps day-to-day operations running smoothly by processing client forms and applications, preparing for appointments, and digitizing and managing client files. Jessie loves our clients like family and is happy to help by any means possible.
Maureen Puchko
Business Manager
Maureen Puchko
Business Manager
Maureen Puchko lives in Brownstown Borough. She has been happily married to her husband, Doug, for over 40 years and they are blessed with their terrific kids: Kristy, Kayla, and Doug, their spouses, Zach, Andy, & Lauren, and granddaughters, Cassidy Quinn & Madison Maureen. Maureen is a member of St Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Brownstown.
Maureen was previously employed at United Way of the Laurel Highlands, First National Bank, Franklin Street United Methodist Church and McQuaide Freight Lines
In their free time, Doug and Maureen enjoy traveling and spending time with family and friends. They are also Pittsburgh Steelers and Pittsburgh Penguins fans.