Growing up, I started following the stock market at an early age. My father worked for over three decades for IBM and I used to look up the stock price in the daily paper. In middle school, I took a stock market investing elective that sparked my interest in the market beyond IBM.
My first professional job following my graduation from Gannon University was with Federated Investors in Pittsburgh. I learned the markets, the economy and client service in my eight-plus years there. I was fortunate while at Federated to work closely with Edward Jones. During those years, I came to deeply admire and respect the culture and client focus of the firm.
After completing my MBA at Point Park College in 2002, I decided, with the support of my family, that I wanted to join Edward Jones for the rest of my professional career. During my decades of experience in financial services, I have never found a firm that is so focused on their clients, associates and the communities they serve. I am incredibly inspired every day to help families achieve their financial dreams.
I am married to Lisa and we have two sons. In our free time, we cherish spending time with our families and travelling.
If you are searching for an experienced financial team that is completely dedicated to your success, then look no further. Call our office today to schedule your appointment.
Focus areas
- Wealth Strategies
- Retirement Savings Strategies
- College Savings
- Charitable Giving
- Business Retirement Plans
- Estate & Legacy Strategies
My Personal Interests
- Spending Time with Family
- Traveling
- Reading
- Baseball
- History and Museums
Office Information
Office Address
1240 Liberty StreetFranklin, PA 16323 opens in a new window
Phone Number
Christopher S Rakow at (814) 432-8578- Shannon Kasunic
- Registered Branch Associate
- Macy Smith
- Sr. Branch Office Administrator
- Karen Humphrey
- Branch Office Administrator
Branch Team
Weekday | Availability |
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Monday | 08:00AM - 05:00PM |
Mon | 08:00AM - 05:00PM |
Tuesday | 08:00AM - 05:00PM |
Tue | 08:00AM - 05:00PM |
Wednesday | 08:00AM - 05:00PM |
Wed | 08:00AM - 05:00PM |
Thursday | 08:00AM - 05:00PM |
Thu | 08:00AM - 05:00PM |
Friday | 08:00AM - 05:00PM |
Fri | 08:00AM - 05:00PM |
Saturday | Closed |
Sat | Closed |
Sunday | Closed |
Sun | Closed |
Office Hours
Weekday | Availability |
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Monday | 08:00AM - 05:00PM |
Mon | 08:00AM - 05:00PM |
Tuesday | 08:00AM - 05:00PM |
Tue | 08:00AM - 05:00PM |
Wednesday | 08:00AM - 05:00PM |
Wed | 08:00AM - 05:00PM |
Thursday | 08:00AM - 05:00PM |
Thu | 08:00AM - 05:00PM |
Friday | 08:00AM - 05:00PM |
Fri | 08:00AM - 05:00PM |
Saturday | Closed |
Sat | Closed |
Sunday | Closed |
Sun | Closed |
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Additional Hours
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- Shannon Kasunic
- Registered Branch Associate
- Macy Smith
- Sr. Branch Office Administrator
- Karen Humphrey
- Branch Office Administrator
Branch Team
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