Jason R. Staley CFA, CAIA®

Jason has worked in the financial services industry since 2007 advising ultra-high net worth families and institutions.  As Partner and Chief Investment Officer of the Personal Financial Services group, Jason leads the Schneider Downs Wealth Management Investment Committee and is entrusted with sources of new investment strategy opportunities and the ongoing maintenance and monitoring of the SDWMA Investment Platform. 

While Jason’s vast investment knowledge certainly qualifies him to advise the high-net-worth individuals and families, endowments, and foundations at Schneider Downs Wealth Management Advisors, his commitment to the clients’ best interests and to their needs and goals are truly what sets him apart. For this reason, he has additional responsibilities advising the clients of the Schneider Downs Private Family Office. Specializing in asset allocation and portfolio construction, Jason assists clients in creating investment strategies customized to meet their specific goals and objectives.

Jason lives in Mt. Lebanon, PA with his wife, Britt, and his daughters, Caroline and Claire. He enjoys spending time with his family, reading political biographies and history books, watching football, and taking spinning classes.

Education

B.A. - Intelligence Studies, Ridge College of Intelligence Studies and Applied Sciences at Mercyhurst University

Professional and Community Involvement

Member - CFA Society of Pittsburgh
Member - CAIA Association
Member - CAIA Society of Philadelphia
Vice Chairman - The Portiuncula Foundation
Board Member - American Cancer Society Pennsylvania Chapter
Voice of Hope - American Cancer Society, Pennsylvania Chapter

Do you have a hobby/personal passion?   
Reading history books and biographies (historical and contemporary), Mercyhurst College (my alma mater), curing Breast Cancer, and the game of football. 

What was the best advice you’ve ever received?   
Effort is the one thing you always have control over: outwork everyone. 

Who is your role model?  
My late mother who passed away on Valentine’s Day in 2004 after a 9.5 year battle with breast cancer and my dad, who taught me to love unconditionally, cherish your family, never give up, and fight until your last breath for those that you care about.

What was your childhood dream? 
To play for the Cleveland Browns like my hero, Bernie Kosar (who was 6-3-1 lifetime as starter for the Browns against the Steelers).

If you could go back in time, what advice would you give your college self?   
Take the opportunity to go study abroad in St. Petersburg, Russia – football will be waiting for you when you come back. 

People would be surprised to know that I…  
am a twin and that my twin brother, Brandon, is the head football coach for the Los Angeles Chargers.

What is the best or most interesting thing about your career?    
It happened almost by accident; a beer league softball game led to an interview at Lehman Brothers and a change of careers from intelligence/risk analysis to investments. 

What was your first job?    
Grocery store bagger at the Giant Eagle in Madison, Ohio. 

Do you have a “motto”? (spoken or unspoken):  
Loyalty above all else.

When you have an hour of free time, what do you like to do?    
Spend time with my wife (Britt) and my two daughters, Caroline and Claire Bear. When they have had enough of their dad being around, I like to get out and go for a run.

Do you have advice for young professionals?  
Reputations take years to build and a few seconds to ruin. Always live up to your word, dedicate yourself to being a lifelong learner, and above all else be a great teammate. 

Jason R. Staley CFA, CAIA®

our thoughts on

The Top Risks Internal Audit Leaders Need to Know for 2024
PCI DSS v4.0 is Here…Are You Ready?
The Impact of the Baltimore Key Bridge Disaster on Supply Chain
SEC Adopts Final Climate Disclosure Rules
Tax BY Kirk Mitchell
Proposed Bipartisan Tax Plan Released – Overview of the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024
featured
big problem:
I’d be happy to discuss your company’s retirement plan. Email me directly here.
big thinking:
A not-for-profit client out of 401(k) compliance.

Shareholder Jason Lumpkin serves as a Practice Unit Leader for SDAdvantage Retirement Solutions. He has more than 17 years of qualified retirement plan experience, primarily serving middle market, closely held businesses. His background includes plan design, documentation reporting, participant education, and ongoing administration for defined contribution plans, including employee stock ownership plans.

Have a question? Ask us!

We’d love to hear from you. Drop us a note, and we’ll respond to you as quickly as possible.

Ask us
Pittsburgh

One PPG Place, Suite 1700
Pittsburgh, PA 15222


[email protected]
p:412.261.3644     f:412.261.4876

Columbus

65 East State Street, Suite 2000
Columbus, OH 43215


[email protected]
p:614.621.4060     f:614.621.4062

Metropolitan Washington

1660 International Drive, Suite 600
McLean, VA 22102


[email protected]
p:571.380.9003

This site uses cookies to ensure that we give you the best user experience. Cookies assist in navigation, analyzing traffic and in our marketing efforts as described in our Privacy Policy.

×