In 1986, John and Pam Dipre started Dipre Brodnik Financial with a vision: applying their passion for relationship-oriented leadership to help empower women and men through financial security. Over 30 years later, their passion has evolved into an insurance and financial firm serving a myriad of clients in Northeast Ohio and surrounding areas.
Adding to their professional experience, the team has cultivated long-term partnerships with estate planning attorneys and CPAs, maximizing their ability to help secure your financial future.
Registered Investment Advisor
As a Registered Investment Advisor, Troy Dipre upholds a fiduciary standard of care and transparency, building long-term relationships while helping clients meet financial and life goals. Since joining the family firm in 2018, he has focused on creating comprehensive strategies that adapt to life’s changes, emphasizing retirement planning, life insurance, capital preservation, and family values. A former Division 1 football scholarship athlete, Troy studied business and finance at Kent State University and the University of Minnesota, and now enjoys training for triathlons.
Consultant
John Dipre, a seasoned retirement professional, empowers clients to achieve a guaranteed, lifelong income stream in retirement while safeguarding their principal. With expertise in life insurance, IRA and 401(k) rollovers, Roth IRAs, tax-deferred annuities, and long-term care strategies, John has dedicated his career to comprehensive financial services. He began in mutual funds in 1983, transitioned to life insurance sales, and later founded his own firm to better serve Ohio families. Living in Solon, Ohio with his wife and business partner, Pam, for over 30 years, John is an avid fitness and sports enthusiast, actively supports various charities, and finds joy in his family, including three children and two granddaughters.
Marketing
Drawing on her background as a retirement professional, Pam Dipre uses time-proven strategies to help clients achieve their dream retirements. She pulls from three decades’ experience to help clients grow and preserve their assets.
Pam and John, her husband and business partner, are longtime residents of Solon, Ohio, and enjoy giving back to the community. They have three wonderful children, Arielle, Kyle and Troy, and two granddaughters. They attend Fellowship Bible Church in Chagrin Falls.
Director of Operations
Will Harnar joined our team as the Director of Operations in October 2022. A proud graduate of the University of Findlay (2008), Will is dedicated to efficiently and effectively meeting our clients’ needs, focusing on client onboarding, account maintenance, business processing, and more. His strong managerial and coaching background has enabled him to integrate seamlessly into the company. Will resides in Parma Heights, Ohio, with his wife, Megan, and their son, Thaddeus; they are excitedly expecting another child soon! Outside of work, he enjoys golfing and creating new memories with friends and family.
Junior Advisor Associate
Defne Yildirim graduated from Babson College with a degree in Business Administration and a concentration in Finance. As a Junior Advisor Associate at Dipre Brodnik Financial, she supports investment proposals, estate and tax planning strategies, and personalized financial plans. She also assists with client onboarding, portfolio management, and ongoing communication. Outside of work, Defne enjoys traveling, reading fiction, playing the piano, and following fashion.
We’re here to provide personalized financial strategies that help you achieve your goals. Whether you’re planning for retirement, growing your investments, or looking for expert insurance advice, our team is dedicated to guiding you every step of the way. Reach out today to start building your secure financial future. We look forward to hearing from you!
