ABOUT US

Who We Are

Visionary Capital is a wealth management firm built on a simple idea: the people managing your money should understand all of it, not just one piece. We coordinate every area of your finances from one place, so nothing falls through the cracks.

Confidential. No contracts, zero obligation.

Meet the Visionary Capital team

Ben Holden

Senior Marketing Director

☏ 860-933-6445

Amanda Holland

Systems Director

☏ 508-613-5812

TJ Tobin

Marketing Director

☏ 203-848-5724

Shawn Salamack

Senior Associate

☏ 774-289-9075

Jake Smith

Marketing Director

☏ 908-723-6841

Derek Healy

Senior Associate

☏ 413-687-9765

About us

We started Visionary Capital because we kept seeing the same problem.

People had an advisor, an accountant, an insurance agent, maybe an attorney. Everyone working hard in their own corner, but no one looking at the whole picture. The client was left to connect the dots and hope the pieces fit together.

We built something different. One relationship that oversees your entire financial world, coordinates the moving parts, and keeps everything connected. No getting passed around. No repeating your story to five different people.

We’re independent, which means we’re not tied to any one company’s products. When we make a recommendation, it’s because it fits your situation best, not because it’s what we happen to sell.

That’s the standard we’re built around, and it’s the only way we know how to work.

Now you know the team. When you're ready, we're here.

Confidential. No contracts. Zero obligation.

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Ben Holden

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.

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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.

Amanda Holland

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.

TJ Tobin

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.

Shawn Salamack

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.

Jake Smith

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.

Derek Healey

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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TJ Tobin

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.

Ben Holden

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.

Read More

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.

Derek Healey

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.

Shawn Salamack

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.

Jake Smith

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.

Amanda Holland

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.