Bill Griffith, Jr., CFP^® is a Certified Financial Planner practitioner and principal of W.E. Griffith & Associates, LLC, a fee-based wealth management firm in Washington, Pennsylvania.

He is a member of the Financial Planning Association (FPA) and the Pittsburgh Chapter of the FPA.

Bill has been involved in the area of personal financial planning for over 15 years providing specialized strategies and services for ensuring long-term financial security and independence.  He has written numerous articles about various topics relevant to personal finance, retirement and investment planning and is author of the books:

- Securing a Retirement Income for Life: Strategies for Managing, Protecting and Preserving Your Wealth (ISBN 978-0978550608).

- More Money for Retirement Right Now: Unlock the Equity in Your Assets, Create Immediate Income and Live a Richer Life (978-0978550646).

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the books are donated to the Foundation for Financial Planning. The Mission of the Foundation for Financial Planning is to help people take control of their financial lives by connecting the financial planning community with people in need.

His concentration in his professional career has been in the area of investment planning, retirement planning and portfolio management with the goal of protecting and enhancing retirement assets and estates.