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Meet Your Team

Meet The Team Dedicated To Your Financial Clarity

We bring a mix of tax expertise, financial planning insight, and real-world experience to help you make informed decisions with confidence. You’ll never work with just one advisor—you’ll have a coordinated team who knows your story and understands your priorities.

Shawna Vanaken

Shawna Vanaken, CFP®, CPA, EA
Certified Financial Planner®
Investment Advisor
Certified Public Accountant

svanaken@pnncl.com

Paula Jansen

Paula Jansen, EA, MST

Tax Professional, Bookkeeping & Payroll Specialist

pjansen@pnncl.com

Justin Vanaken

Justin Vanaken, EA, LTP

Registered Representative and Tax Professional

jvanaken@pnncl.com

Kristi Thomas

Kristi Thomas

Client Services Representative

kthomas@pnncl.com

Thaynara Escorcio

Thaynara Escorcio

Accounting Associate

David Purkey

David J. Purkey

Founder and Consultant

Our Approach

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Our Story

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