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Rich Tardosky - Owner and Founder
Rich began his career in the financial services and insurance industry in 1992. He spent more than 20 years with Horace Mann and earned the national recognition as Agent of the Year from 2010 until 2012. In February 2014, he and his team at the Tardosky Agency became an independent agency. He focuses on retirement planning and investment advice. This is Rich's passion and he loves to see peoples' lives change as a result of the work that he collaborates on with his clients. Outside the office, Rich enjoys landscaping, traveling, fishing, and scuba diving.
Natalie Tardosky - Office Administrator - Licensed in Property and Casualty
Natalie has been married to Rich for 30 years and by default has taken on the role of Office Administrator, which fits perfectly with her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. She ensures the office is organized and runs efficiently by helping out with all aspects of the business. Natalie enjoys spending time with her family and dog (Benny), landscaping, lifting weights, remodeling projects, and reading thriller books.
Tracy Taylor - Sales Specialist - Licensed in Property and Casualty
Tracy joined our office in May of 2018 and is now the lead salesperson for home and auto in our office. She was previously employed as an Animal Control Officer in Washington County, Maryland, but wanted to work in a field that was more service oriented. Tracy has a very positive outlook on life and always has a smile on her face. She enjoys running, lifting, and motivating others through her church's small group, Run for God. Tracy and her husband, Rick, who she married in October 2017, also enjoy hiking, cycling, camping and going to Alpine Lake together. Tracy also has a secret love for zombies!
Julia Shields - Customer Service Representative
Julia started working for our agency in July 2020. She is usually the first voice you hear on the phone and the first friendly face to greet you at our office. She has teamed up with Tracy to represent the insurance side of the business. Julia graduated from Liberty University in 2016 with a degree in Music. She is passionate about and active in creating and leading worship music for church and churches around the world. She also enjoys traveling, nature, movies, books, playing games, and spending time with friends.
Rachel Riedy - Financial Advisor
Rachel graduated in May 2015 from the University of Pittsburgh with a B.S. in Finance and a minor in Spanish. She immediately joined the staff as a full time salesperson for auto and home insurance. She became a Financial Advisor in September 2019 and assists Rich (her father) in all aspects of the financial side of the business. She holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations. She is also the go-to-tech-geek-support for our office. Outside the office, Rachel loves spending time with her husband Tyler and her brand new Goldendoodle, Gus. She also loves singing and listening to music, playing ukulele, traveling and watching movies.
Tyler Fore - Sales Assistant - Licensed in Life and Fixed Annuities
Tyler joined our team in January 2021 as a Sales Assistant. He is working closely with Rich and Rachel on the financial side of the Tardosky Agency. He is licensed in life and fixed annuities and is working towards getting his Series 7 and 66 registrations to become a Financial Advisor. He graduated from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona in 2019 with a B.S. in Sports Management. Tyler loves sports, new culture experiences, good food, traveling, and Impractical Jokers.