Zac Saunders

Known for his professionalism and calming demeanor, Zac is focused on helping his clients reach their financial goals through comprehensive financial planning and unbiased guidance.  Zac and his team support and care for the overall financial well-being of their clients.  Zac’s relationship with his clients – whether families & individuals or business owners & executives – remains the most gratifying aspect of his practice.  The Saunders Team is committed to making a positive difference in people’s lives.

After a decade of working at the University of Pittsburgh, Zac decided to put his economics degree to work while merging his passion for helping others reach their financial & life goals.  While growing up, Zac had a deep interest in finance and learning about the stock market at a young age, when his grandfather first introduced him to investing and the significance of owning great companies as a shareholder.  His interest in business and serving others was also inspired by his father and their family plumbing business.

Dr. Saunders attended the University of Pittsburgh where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in both economics and psychology.  He holds a masters degree and doctorate degree in education from Pitt.  Zac was a recipient of the George I. Carson graduate fellowship while at Pitt and served as a football student manager for Pitt Football during his undergraduate days.  He also earned an executive certificate in financial planning from Northwestern University and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation. 

Zac is a passionate advocate for various community organizations and is particularly interested in educational issues and financial literacy.  He currently serves on the Board of Trustees for the Community College of Beaver County and previously served as Chairman & Vice-Chairman of the Board.  Zac is also a member of the Pitt Varsity Letter Club and The Economic Club of Pittsburgh. 

Zac resides in the Beaver Valley area with his wife, Lauren and their two daughters, Romy & Tory.  The family is active members of Mary, Queen of Saints Roman Catholic Parish.  He enjoys golfing, reading, outdoor activities, and spending time with family and friends.

Certified Financial Planner Board Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™  and CFP® in the U.S.