Tadas Viskanta

Director of Investor Education

How I Arrived at Ritholtz

“Being a part of the first wave of investment blogging has given me the opportunity to witness bloggers become fixtures on the scene. The principals of Ritholtz Wealth Management have all tread that path. Over time I have become friendly with them in real life. When this opportunity arose I was eager to make the leap and join the growing team.”

Favorite Part Of The Job

“One way or another I have been educating myself and others on investing. Early on in my career I had the opportunity to write for prestigious journals and have really never stopped. Whether it be blogging or writing a book. The positive impact of the team on the business of financial advice is real. I hope to make it have an even greater impact.”

When I'm Not Working

“Much of my downtime is spent with my family for whom I love to cook especially with my Big Green Egg™. Books, movies and anything food-related that comes across Netflix. For the better part of my life I have been a Chicago Cubs fan. That long, tortuous experience has taught me many life lessons.”

Industry Experience

35+ Years

Education/Certifications

BA – Economics/Political Science, Indiana University. MBA – Booth School of Business, University of Chicago.

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Blake Wohlwend
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Jonathan Novy
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Alex Messer
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Erika Mauro
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Michelle Katzen, CFP®, CDFA®
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Jay Tini
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Kevin Young, CFP®
Kevin Young, CFP®
Sr. Advisor
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Kris Venne, CFP®
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Ross Cohen, CFP®
Ross Cohen, CFP®
Sr. Advisor
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Benjamin Coulthard, CFP®
Benjamin Coulthard, CFP®
Sr. Advisor
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Colleen Parker
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Chris Carey
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Kyla Candelaria
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Tadas Viskanta
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Adam Niestradt
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Matthew Papandrea, CFP®
Matthew Papandrea, CFP®
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Ben Carlson, CFA®
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Anna Chaiken
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Trevor Batt, CFP®
Trevor Batt, CFP®
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John Grayson
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Susan Gray
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Duncan Hill
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Brianna Pintauro
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Nick Sapienza, CFP®
Nick Sapienza, CFP®
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Ian Cully, CFP® CFA®
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Daniel Baxter
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Dan LaRosa, AIF®, QPFC
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Dina Isola
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Nick Friedman, CFP®
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Sr. Advisor
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Lisa Rosenstein, CPA®
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Matt Lohrius, CFP®
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Jordan D. Hanson, CFP®
Jordan D. Hanson, CFP®
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Patrick Schwendeman, CFP® ChFC®
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Gisela Warner
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Paul Zodtner, CRPC®, RICP®
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Sr. Advisor
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Taylor Hollis, CFP® CFA®
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Brian Rosen
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Nicole Samoroukova
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Nate Jefferson, CFP®
Nate Jefferson, CFP®
Advisor
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Dylan Kluender
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Patrick Haley, CFP®
Patrick Haley, CFP®
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Stephanie Baszner, CFP®
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Advisor
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Daniel Parra
Daniel Parra
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Tony Isola, CFP®
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Jacobi Poesch
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Bill Artzerounian
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Lauren Spears
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Andrea Diltz
Andrea Diltz
Client Service Associate
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Lisa Paul
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Gary Pulford, CTFA
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Cameron Rufus, CFP®
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William Sweet, CFP®
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Claire Galante
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Patricia Hatzfeld
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Callie Cox
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Matt Cerminaro
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Michael Batnick, CFA®
Michael Batnick, CFA®
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Adam Gock
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Jalen Randolph, CFP®
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Lauryn Lafferty
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Sean Russo
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