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SENIOR MARKETING DIRECTOR
Ben Holden is the Founder and CEO of Visionary Capital, an independent financial planning and wealth management firm focused on helping individuals, families, and business owners build comprehensive financial strategies. Originally from Northeast Connecticut and now based in Pittsburgh, Ben has a background in nutrition, weight training, and wrestling, where he placed sixth in the Connecticut State Championships during his senior year.
Ben entered the financial services industry in 2022 and founded Visionary Capital in 2024. In 2025, he developed a dual-platform wealth management model through strategic partnerships with New Edge Wealth and AMP Consulting, providing clients with access to a broad range of investment, insurance, retirement, and estate planning solutions. He also founded the Summit Alliance, a network of professionals dedicated to delivering coordinated guidance across financial, legal, tax, lending, and business planning disciplines. Ben is also the creator of the Visionary Financial Machine, a planning framework designed to help individuals and business owners build early financial freedom through prioritizing liquidity, mobility of assets, and tax-efficient income architecture.
Today, Ben specializes in advanced financial planning, retirement income strategies, asset protection, wealth accumulation, and leadership development. His philosophy centers on building integrated financial systems designed to help clients create greater flexibility, efficiency, and long-term financial independence.
Outside of work, Ben enjoys mixed martial arts, wrestling, strength training, exploring new cities, and spending time with his girlfriend Amanda and his cats, Dexter and Rex.
SYSTEMS DIRECTOR
Amanda Holland is the Systems Director at Visionary Capital, where she keeps the firm’s operations and client experience running smoothly behind the scenes. She makes sure the moving parts of every plan stay coordinated, so nothing gets lost between people or steps.
MARKETING DIRECTOR
TJ has a passion for helping clients create clarity and direction in their financial lives. With a deep understanding of investment planning, risk assessment, and long-term wealth strategies, TJ empowers individuals and businesses to take control of their financial future. Grounded in integrity and driven by results, TJ offers personalized guidance tailored to each client’s unique goals and challenges. Whether advising on growth strategies or streamlining financial operations, TJ is committed to delivering actionable insights and measurable impact.
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
Shawn Salamack is a Senior Associate at Visionary Capital, where he works directly with clients to build and coordinate their financial strategies. He helps make sure every plan stays connected across the moving parts, so nothing falls through the cracks.
MARKETING DIRECTOR
From New Jersey, Jake comes to Visionary Capital with a background in environmental and fire protection engineering with nearly four years in the private sector working for an industry-leading code consulting firm, multifamily real estate investing in the Massachusetts market, and high-level Crossfit coaching experience. Jake was also an accomplished collegiate wrestler for Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, MA. He is excited to offer his clients the ability to maximize wealth accumulation, protect their assets, optimize income and expenses, and leave a lasting legacy to those they care about most.
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
Derek Healy is a Senior Associate at Visionary Capital, focused on helping clients turn strategy into action. He works alongside the team to keep each plan coordinated and moving, so clients always know where they stand.
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MARKETING DIRECTOR
TJ has a passion for helping clients create clarity and direction in their financial lives. With a deep understanding of investment planning, risk assessment, and long-term wealth strategies, TJ empowers individuals and businesses to take control of their financial future. Grounded in integrity and driven by results, TJ offers personalized guidance tailored to each client’s unique goals and challenges. Whether advising on growth strategies or streamlining financial operations, TJ is committed to delivering actionable insights and measurable impact.
SENIOR MARKETING DIRECTOR
Ben Holden is the Founder and CEO of Visionary Capital, an independent financial planning and wealth management firm focused on helping individuals, families, and business owners build comprehensive financial strategies. Originally from Northeast Connecticut and now based in Pittsburgh, Ben has a background in nutrition, weight training, and wrestling, where he placed sixth in the Connecticut State Championships during his senior year.
Ben entered the financial services industry in 2022 and founded Visionary Capital in 2024. In 2025, he developed a dual-platform wealth management model through strategic partnerships with New Edge Wealth and AMP Consulting, providing clients with access to a broad range of investment, insurance, retirement, and estate planning solutions. He also founded the Summit Alliance, a network of professionals dedicated to delivering coordinated guidance across financial, legal, tax, lending, and business planning disciplines. Ben is also the creator of the Visionary Financial Machine, a planning framework designed to help individuals and business owners build early financial freedom through prioritizing liquidity, mobility of assets, and tax-efficient income architecture.
Today, Ben specializes in advanced financial planning, retirement income strategies, asset protection, wealth accumulation, and leadership development. His philosophy centers on building integrated financial systems designed to help clients create greater flexibility, efficiency, and long-term financial independence.
Outside of work, Ben enjoys mixed martial arts, wrestling, strength training, exploring new cities, and spending time with his girlfriend Amanda and his cats, Dexter and Rex.
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
Derek Healy is a Senior Associate at Visionary Capital, focused on helping clients turn strategy into action. He works alongside the team to keep each plan coordinated and moving, so clients always know where they stand.
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
Shawn Salamack is a Senior Associate at Visionary Capital, where he works directly with clients to build and coordinate their financial strategies. He helps make sure every plan stays connected across the moving parts, so nothing falls through the cracks.
MARKETING DIRECTOR
From New Jersey, Jake comes to Visionary Capital with a background in environmental and fire protection engineering with nearly four years in the private sector working for an industry-leading code consulting firm, multifamily real estate investing in the Massachusetts market, and high-level Crossfit coaching experience. Jake was also an accomplished collegiate wrestler for Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, MA. He is excited to offer his clients the ability to maximize wealth accumulation, protect their assets, optimize income and expenses, and leave a lasting legacy to those they care about most.
SYSTEMS DIRECTOR
Amanda Holland is the Systems Director at Visionary Capital, where she keeps the firm’s operations and client experience running smoothly behind the scenes. She makes sure the moving parts of every plan stay coordinated, so nothing gets lost between people or steps.