As the founder of Bender Private Wealth Management, Bill has been helping successful families, small businesses, and institutions that manage their wealth since 1984. Bill is the team's lead strategist and also focuses on institutional investment consulting. He is qualified to help institutional clients and ultra-high-net-worth individuals with a broad range of services. Bill holds a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®  certification, awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. He also holds a Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation.

Bill earned his bachelor's degree in business from Keystone College, where he was also awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters after giving the commencement address in 2013. He formerly served as chairman of the board at both Keystone College and the Lackawanna County Red Cross. He is a former board member of St. Joseph's Children's Center, Jewish Family Services, WVIA, and the Scranton Cultural Center, as well as a former president of Scranton Tomorrow. A lifelong resident of Scranton, Bill and his wife, Maureen, have five children and 16 grandchildren. He enjoys golf and is a member of Glenmaura Golf Club and Scranton Canoe Club, rooting for the Phillies, and spending time with his family.

As a wealth management advisor with over 15 years of experience, Bill is dedicated to providing customized financial solutions for individual, families, businesses and institutions. His education, experience and ability to collaborate with his partners from Bender Private Wealth Management enables him to provide comprehensive guidance and support for their clients.

After attending Scranton Preparatory School (01) and then Fairfield University with a B.S. in Finance (05), Bill began his career as Wealth Management Advisor in 2005. Throughout his career he has earned many industry designations. These designations signify Bill's commitment to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, ethics and education. After 15 years advising diverse clientele, Bill realized how vastly underserved our industry is in the areas Business Succession, Business Structuring and most notability specialized Estate Planning Strategies. To improve his abilities in these areas, in 2020 he enrolled in the Master of Taxation (MT) Program through The Charles Widger School of Law at Villanova University. He successfully completed my MT with a concentration certificate in Estate Planning in September 2022.

Personally, Bill lives in Scranton, PA with his wife Christin and their 3 children. He is fortunate to be surrounded by nearly all of his family, many friends and live in a community he loves. Bill has served on many local boards and is the past president of St. Joseph’s Center Foundation (‘21&’22). He is currently a member of the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation Advisory Council.

Bill believes the only constant in life is change. As such, he works every day to be prepared to advise his clients, his family or anyone in need of help to make prudent and responsible decisions for the near and long term.

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Dustin is an accomplished wealth management advisor with experience in finance. After graduating from Scranton Preparatory School, he attended Saint Joseph's University Haub School of Business where he earned his Bachelor's degree in Finance. He further pursued his education at Villanova University's Charles Widger School of Law, where he earned his Masters of Taxation with an Estate Planning Certification. He has also completed certification courses at prestigious institutions such as UCLA Anderson School of Management and the Wharton School of University of Pennsylvania. Dustin is passionate about building strong and lasting relationships with his clients. He believes that trust and open communication are essential in providing the best possible advice and guidance. He works closely with high net worth families, business owners and institutions developing realistic and comprehensive wealth plans.

Dustin is also committed to giving back to the community. He is a past board member of the Boys and Girls Club of Northeastern Pennsylvania and is actively involved in his family’s foundation which helps various 501©3 organizations. Dustin enjoys spending time with his wife and their 4 kids, playing and watching sports and spending time outdoors at his family's farm.

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Brian Corbett, First Vice President, brings 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. Since 2006, Brian has dedicated his career to helping clients achieve their financial goals. He enjoys ensuring his team provides the best service possible and staying up-to-date with the financial markets. His favorite aspect of the job is managing client portfolios to align with their objectives and goals.

Brian's professional journey has taken him from Philadelphia, PA, to his current home in Scranton, PA. Throughout his career, he has worked with prestigious firms such as Merrill Lynch, Oppenheimer & Co., and Wells Fargo Advisors and currently Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network.

Outside of work, Brian enjoys spending time with his wife, Moira Corbett, and their family, including many nieces and nephews. He loves traveling, with favorite activities including summertime trips to the shore and winter ski trips. Brian is also an avid golfer, often hitting the greens in his free time.

Melissa has been working as a Financial Advisor since 2006, using an individualized approach to goals-based wealth management and handling the team’s business management. Melissa helps clients to achieve their financial goals and gives them the knowledge and confidence that they need to feel comfortable with the financial decisions that they make at every step of their lives. 

She is a graduate of Scranton Preparatory School and received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Scranton. Melissa went on to complete a professional study regimen and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ®certification, awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. She also holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor℠ (CRPC®), and the Certified 401(k) Professional (C(k)P®).

A lifelong resident of Scranton, Melissa lives there with her husband, Chris, and their six children. She was a former director on the board for the Wright Center for Community Health, as well as the Community Health Hub board. In Melissa's free time, she enjoys watching her kids play sports, watching live music, and travelling the country with her family.

Kevin joined the financial services industry in 2013. Kevin received a bachelor’s degree in finance from Temple University in Philadelphia, where he was enrolled in the Fox School of Business Honors Program. Kevin holds the Chartered Retirement Planning CounselorSM (CRPC®) designation. Kevin enjoys reading books, walking his dog (Edison), and being outside in nature. He is an avid birdwatcher, passionate Phish fan & diehard Philly sports fan.

A proud graduate of Scranton Preparatory School, Kevin resides in the Minooka section of Scranton, PA.

With over 40 years in the financial services industry, Ann brings a wealth of experience and dedication to her role as Senior Vice President. Ann's journey began right out of college, the University of Scranton, in 1983 when she joined Moseley. In 1988, Moseley was acquired by AG Edwards, where Ann continued to excel until 2003. She then joined Wachovia Securities, which later became Wells Fargo Advisors.

Ann's passion for her job is evident in her commitment to working with clients and their families. She finds joy in helping people plan their financial futures, help meet their goals, and help build lasting legacies. Her favorite task is guiding clients through wealth planning, ensuring they are well-prepared for the future.

Outside of work, Ann enjoys relaxing with a good book, playing cards, and organizing game nights with family and friends. An avid sports fan, she follows soccer, football, and tennis closely. Ann also cherishes spending time with her daughter and son-in-law, making family moments a top priority in her life.

Kathleen has been with the team since 1993. She provides clients with a high level of attention, coordinating new account documentation and account transfers, and performing other administrative services. Having worked in the financial field prior to joining Bender Private Wealth Management, Kathleen has a depth of knowledge of administrative services that is invaluable to the team's wealth management process.

Kathleen and her husband Brian reside in Scranton and have two children and five granddaughters. Kathleen treasures the time she spends with her family, loves attending her granddaughters sporting and scholastic events, and enjoys jigsaw and crossword puzzles.

Londyn joined our team in November 2024.  Londyn is a dedicated worker, and she is always focused on serving our clients’ needs. Londyn obtained the Notary Public designation from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.  As a notary public, Londyn is an appointed official tasked to deter fraud and certify signatures on important documents. In 2026, she will sit for the SIE and Series 7 exam to obtain a license to trade securities. Londyn also assists our team in implementing technology to improve our clients’ financial experience. 

Londyn received her Bachelor of Science from Pennsylvania State University with a major in Mathematics and a minor in Statistics. During her time at PSU, Londyn received the W.B. Forest Endowment Award and the K. Mooney Trustee Scholarship for her academic excellence. While at Penn State, Londyn became the Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary of The Traditional Japanese Tea Club.

Outside of work, Londyn spends most of her time with friends and family. She is a lover of music and enjoys discovering new (and old) artists, attending concerts, and collecting records.

Jose joined the Bender Private Wealth Management team in January of 2025. As a Private Wealth Associate, Jose hopes to assist and simplify our clients’ financial experience through implementing technology and providing excellent client service.

Jose was born and raised in the Bay Area, CA. He attended Ohlone Community College in Fremont, CA for 2 years, receiving his AA in Political Science. He further pursued his education by attending the University of California, Berkeley, the top public university in America in both the Wall Street Journal’s 2025 Best Colleges list and Forbes magazine’s list of America’s top colleges. There, he received his Bachelor’s in Political Science.

Jose moved to the Poconos from Union City, CA in October of 2024. Outside of work, Jose spends most of his time with his family and newborn son. In his free time, he enjoys reading, chatting with friends and family back home in CA, playing and watching sports, grilling BBQ, and listening to music.

Katharine joined the team in October 2025. She is a graduate of Loyola University in Baltimore, Maryland where she earned a BBA in International Business.  After working in the financial industry, she furthered her studies at Duke University earning a Juris Doctor degree.  Katharine practiced law in the Business Section of a mid-sized firm in Richmond, Virginia. Her practice focused on private securities offerings, mergers and acquisitions, historic tax credits and other general business transactions. She is not currently practicing law. 

Katharine and her family moved to Clarks Summit in 2012 and she opened Spirited Art Scranton in 2013 with the mission of bringing color, creativity and confidence to the NEPA area in a new way. She feels that creativity and innovation go hand in hand.

When Katharine is not working, she enjoys exploring new businesses, hiking with her family, traveling and reading. She has three amazing kids and a sweet Golden Retriever named Ruby.

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