Peter Hafner, CF2

About Peter Hafner

 Peter began his career in 1992 and spent 14 years with A.G. Edwards (now Wells Fargo). In 2007, he founded the Hafner Financial Group as an Independent Financial Planning and Advisory Firm. His primary goal in starting the new company was to create a firm that was focused on Retirement Distribution Planning for Western New Yorkers.
 
Peter earned a BA in Political Science from the University at Buffalo, with a concentration in History and Math, providing a unique background for investing. He holds Series 7, Series 24 and Series 63 licenses. His focus on continually improving and refining his knowledge and expertise has earned him the designations of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL FIDUCIARY®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and Certified Wealth Strategist® professional. He is also a graduate of the UB School of Management's Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership program.
 
Peter's focus on continual improvement extends to service work in his industry as well. He is a past president of the Western New York Financial Planning Association, as well as a board member from 2012 to 2016. He also served as Chairman of the organization's Pro-Bono and Public Relations Committees.
 
Peter currently lives in Depew with his wife, Kari and their dogs, Olivia and Tinker.