Our Team
A Message From Scott Vedder
“The generational relationships we have with our clients enable us to provide you with the guidance to make smart decisions about your money. We provide innovative solutions using high quality investment products and world-class insurance services. Whether you are concerned for your own financial needs or those of your family or business, we can help identify and solve those needs with contemporary products and traditional values.”
R. Scott Vedder, CFP®
A wealth management advisor with decades of experience, Scott Vedder specializes in helping individuals, families and business owners accumulate, manage, and conserve their wealth today and for generations to come. His firm’s mission is to foster life-long relationships through trust, hard work and continuing education while maintaining a commitment to family and community.
Whether you are concerned about your own financial needs or those of your family or business, we can help identify and solve those needs through innovative solutions using high quality investment products and world-class insurance services. From considering how much to save for retirement and where to save it to ensuring your investment strategy is aligned with your goals, time horizon and tolerance for risk, Scott and his team can develop a road map to help you pursue your goals.
Scott earned a degree in broadcast journalism from Florida State University. A firm believer in continuing education, Scott earned the prestigious CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification (CFP®) after successfully demonstrating the skills, knowledge and experience necessary to use the financial planning process to serve the needs of individuals, families and business owners. As a CFP®, Scott has pledged to adhere to the principles of integrity, objectivity, competence, fairness, confidentiality, professionalism and diligence when working with clients. When Scott isn’t in the office, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Nicole and their two sons, Vito and Will. They love all things Florida State Seminoles, skiing on the slopes, youth sports and the outdoors.
How can Nicole assist you?
- Review your current financial situation
- Prepare and update financial plans
- Develop strategies that help you reach your financial goals
- Develop a Risk Management regiment that lines up with your goals
Nicole Sabol
As a Wealth Management Advisor with The Vedder Group, Nicole specializes in helping individuals and families pursue their personal vision of financial success. She strives to provide clients with a world-class experience in a comfortable environment. In addition to delivering tailored financial plans and helping clients enhance their financial security, Nicole enjoys working with the millennial children of the firm’s clients to get them started with financial planning and management.
Nicole graduated from Florida State University with degrees in economics and international affairs. She also holds a Florida Life, Health and Annuity License, Series 7 & 66 General Securities Licenses. Nicole is an active member of the Junior League Tallahassee and a Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce Ambassador.
Growing up, Nicole was heavily involved in scuba diving, modeling, playing the piano and was a Grand Champion equestrian. She still enjoys those activities today as well as stamping her passport with fun travel adventures with her close-knit family.
How can Wyndi assist you?
- Scheduling and organizing marketing and client appreciation events.
- Maintaining Scott’s calendar.
- Coordinating direct communications with clients.
- Underwriting operations.
- Employee group health benefits.
- Information and service to your insurance policies.
- Oversee the day to day operations.
Wyndi L Pelt
Wyndi Pelt
A member of The Vedder Group since 2004, Wyndi serves as the director of marketing and business operations for the firm. Wyndi’s primary focus is overseeing and refining the overall client experience.
From the very first call to an annual next client review, she works to ensure the best service and support possible. As director of marketing, Wyndi oversees prospecting activities, business development, and overall marketing efforts. Wyndi is the primary contact for Scott’s busy calendar and is responsible for coordinating client meetings and events. In addition, she is the point of contact for all insurance underwriting, employee group health benefits, and customer service.
Wyndi attended Florida State University to pursue a degree in Social Science. She holds a Florida license for Life Insurance, Health and Variable Annuity as well as her Series 6 Investment license. When Wyndi is not in the office she enjoys cheering on the Noles and her stadium announcer husband, Woody at the home games. Wyndi and Woody are active in their church and community.
How can Lori help you?
- Account balances
- Investments questions
- Distribution requests
- Schedule appointments
- Assist with day to day operations
Lori C Halligan
Lori joined The Vedder Group in 2010 as the director of investment operations. With her many years of investment service experience, Lori’s primary focus is helping clients monitor and manage their investment portfolios and to work as a liaison between clients and brokerage companies. Lori prides herself on her attention to detail and professionalism and her drive to ensure clients have an outstanding experience.
Lori graduated from Florida State University with a degree in finance. She holds a Florida license for Life Insurance, Health and Variable Annuity as well as her Series 7 and 63 Investment licenses. When she is away from the office, Lori enjoys and excels at gardening, cooking, traveling, fostering pups, attending church and spending time with her family.