Vily Kolesnichenko joined The Meredith Group in April 2024 as an Associate Financial Advisor after spending five years helping individuals and families navigate important financial decisions through comprehensive planning. In his previous role, he partnered with advisors to develop detailed financial plans for clients and prospects before advancing to Assistant Manager of Financial Planning, where he oversaw the firm's Financial Planning Department.
As The Meredith Group's Financial Planner, Vily works closely with clients and advisors to develop personalized strategies aligned with each client's goals, values, and vision for the future. He combines advanced planning tools and technology with a thoughtful, client-centered approach to help identify opportunities and create actionable financial plans. Vily also collaborates with the team's advisors to ensure clients receive coordinated, comprehensive guidance across all aspects of their financial lives.
Vily graduated from Penn State Behrend with a Bachelor of Science in Finance and a Certificate in Financial Planning. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification and the Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor (CTFA) designation.
Originally from Erie, Pennsylvania, Vily resides in the Penn Hills area with his wife and their two children. Outside of work, he enjoys creating artwork, playing the piano, and writing. He is also actively involved in his church in Squirrel Hill, where he serves in ministry and leadership roles.