Melanie Colusci Named a 2026 Five Star Wealth Manager for the Fourteenth Consecutive Year

We are proud to share that Melanie Colusci, CFP®, AEP®, CEPA®, President of Bridger Financial Group, has once again been recognized as a Five Star Wealth Manager in Pittsburgh for 2026.

This marks Melanie's fourteenth consecutive year receiving this distinction, an achievement that reflects her ongoing commitment to helping individuals, families, and business owners make informed financial decisions with confidence. To Learn more about Melanie click here.

What Is the Five Star Wealth Manager Award?

The Five Star Wealth Manager award recognizes wealth management professionals who demonstrate excellence in client service, professional achievement, and industry experience. Recipients undergo an evaluation process that considers factors such as client retention, industry credentials, regulatory history, and peer recommendations.

While awards should never be the sole reason for choosing a financial professional, recognition like this can serve as an indicator of a consistent commitment to serving clients at a high level.

A Client-First Approach

At Bridger Financial Group, our mission has always been to help clients simplify complex financial decisions and build strategies that align with their goals and values.

Whether clients are planning for retirement, navigating major life transitions, managing business assets, or creating a legacy for future generations, our team is focused on providing personalized guidance and education every step of the way.

Melanie's approach centers on understanding each client's unique circumstances and developing strategies designed to support long-term financial success.

Thank You to Our Clients

Awards and recognition are meaningful, but our greatest accomplishment is the trust our clients place in us every day.

We are grateful for the relationships we have built over the years and appreciate the opportunity to help individuals and families pursue their financial goals. This recognition would not be possible without the confidence and support of our clients, professional partners, and community.

Looking Ahead

As we move forward, our commitment remains the same: providing thoughtful financial guidance, personalized planning, and exceptional service to the people and families we serve.

Thank you for allowing Bridger Financial Group to be part of your financial journey.

We look forward to continuing to serve our clients and community for many years to come.

*Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, CFP® (with plaque design) and CFP® (with flame design) in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board's initial and ongoing certification requirements. **The Five Star Wealth Manager Award, administered by Crescendo Business Services, LLC (dba Five Star Professional), is based on 10 objective criteria:1) Credentialed as an investment advisory representative (IAR) or a registered investment advisor; 2) Actively employed as a credentialed professional in the financial services industry for a minimum of five years; 3) Favorable regulatory and complaint history review; 4) Fulfilled their firm review based on internal firm standards; 5) Accepting new clients; 6) One-year client retention rate; 7) Five-year client retention rate; 8) Non-institutionalized discretionary and/or non-discretionary client assets administered; 9) Number of client households served; 10) Educational and professional designations. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or awarded. Once awarded, wealth managers may opt to purchase additional profile ad space or related award promotional products. The award methodology does not evaluate the quality of services provided. The award is not indicative of the award winner’s future performance. 1726 Pittsburgh wealth managers were considered for the award; 453(approximately 27 percent of the award candidates) were named Five Star Wealth Managers. To qualify as having a favorable regulatory and complaint history for this award, the person cannot have (1) been subject to a regulatory action that resulted in a license being suspended or revoked, or payment of a fine, (2) had more than a total of three customer complaints filed against them (settled or pending) with any regulatory authority or Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process, (3) individually contributed to a financial settlement of a customer complaint filed with a regulatory authority, (4) filed for bankruptcy, or (5) been convicted of a felony.