Advisory Team Archives: Kauffelt/Nichols

Taylor Pastrick

Taylor holds a Dual Bachelor’s Degree in Communications/Political Science from the University of Pittsburgh and a Master’s Degree in Education from Duquesne University. She has taught a variety of grade levels from PreK to 6, as well as Spanish K-8. Since joining Bill Few in 2015, Taylor has been working full-time on the Mike Kauffelt advisory team. She enjoys interacting with clients and takes a genuine interest in their lives and well-being.  She lives in Wexford with her husband, daughter, son, and Bouvier, Millie. In her spare time, Taylor enjoys cooking and making memories with her family.

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Carlene Smith

Carlene has worked in the financial services industry since 2000, after earning a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She joined Bill Few in August 2007 as an Operations Associate and has been an Executive Assistant for the Kauffelt/Nichols Advisory Team since 2019. Carlene lives with her husband, Randy, and their two sons, Anthony and Dominic, in the North Hills.

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John Nichols, CFP®

John joined Bill Few Associates in 2007 and brings 15 years of financial advisory experience to his client relationships.  As a Certified Financial Planner™ professional, John uses all aspects of the financial planning process to help clients achieve their financial goals. He graduated from Mercyhurst College in 2005 with a degree in management and marketing.

John lives in Upper Saint Clair with his wife Karen and their daughter Ella.

  • John Nichols is a Certified Financial Planner™ professional
  • Member, Board of Directors of the Western Pennsylvania Platform Tennis Association
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Michael K. Kauffelt, II, CFA

Mike started in the financial services industry in 1984 and held executive positions at Mellon Bank, American Express and Integra Financial prior to joining Bill Few Associates.  He graduated from the University of Texas at Dallas with a degree in economics and finance before earning an MBA from the Graduate School of Industrial Administration at Carnegie Mellon University.  In addition to his executive roles at Bill Few, Mike advises clients on wealth management, asset allocation and tax planning.

The father of six girls, Mike and his wife, Doris, reside in the South Hills.

  • Mike Kauffelt is a CFA® charterholder
  • Member, Board of Directors of Bill Few Associates
  • Member, Bill Few Associates Investment Policy Committee
  • Member, Board of Directors of Reading is Fundamental Pittsburgh
  • Graduate of Leadership Pittsburgh XXII
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