SAMANTHA M. PIETRUSZYNSKI, CFP®, CDFA®
FINANCIAL PLANNER & ADVISOR
Samantha began her financial services career in 2018 at Hightower Great Lakes in Valparaiso, Indiana, where she grew from paraplanner to wealth advisor before joining HMA in 2026. Her passion is helping individuals gain clarity and confidence in their financial lives, from young professionals laying the groundwork for their future to women navigating significant life transitions such as divorce, inheritance, or the loss of a spouse.
A graduate of Loras College with a Bachelor of Arts in Finance and Accounting, Samantha is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®. She holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 licenses, as well as Indiana life and health insurance licenses, and is a longtime supporter of Indiana's first responder community through her work with the MAAC Foundation.
Samantha resides in Valparaiso, Indiana, with her partner, Nichole; their three dogs, Remington, Rayna Jae, and Riley Jo; and their cat, Thackery Binx. Outside of work, she enjoys playing tennis and pickleball, is a devoted Chicago sports enthusiast, and is a proud Halloween fanatic who looks forward to spooky season all year long.
