Robert Fragasso

With more than five decades of experience in the investment management and financial planning fields, Bob chairs the board of directors of Fragasso Wealth Advisors. He has combined his experience in the industry with his entrepreneurial spirit, carefully constructing a vision that has positioned the firm for growth and longevity, devoid of proprietary product bias.

Bob has positioned highly evolved executive and operational management teams in place to provide unparalleled quality assurance and perpetuity for the firm. Bob serves as an advisory member of the Fragasso Investment Committee¹ and of the executive leadership team. He is a Certified Financial Planner™ Board Emeritus Professional.

Bob has been honored by many national and local organizations including Barron’s Magazine and was named “Most Admired CEO’s & Top Executives” by the Pittsburgh Business Times in 2016 and the “2015 Veteran of the Year” by the Veterans Leadership Program of Western PA. He has shared his entrepreneurial wisdom in his book, Starting Your Own Practice: The Independence Guide for Professional Service Providers, John Wiley & Sons, 2020 and is frequently asked for his investment insights by local and national media, including Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh Business Times, Wall Street Journal, WSJ.com and Forbes.com among others.

Bob is the son of immigrant parents and grew up in the inner city of Pittsburgh. His love for investment management began early when he saved his earnings from his paper route to purchase mutual funds, which he later used to buy his first home. Bob earned his bachelor’s degree from Duquesne University and served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He is a vocal advocate for veterans and was awarded the Globe and Anchor Award from the Marine Corps Scholarship Fund. Bob may be best known for his tireless commitment to animal welfare in the region, currently serving as the chairman of the board for Animal Friends. He began the Animal Friends for Veterans program where trained emotional companion dogs are provided at no cost to veterans encountering physical and emotional challenges. Bob serves on boards including the Viragh Institute for Ethics in Business Advisory Council (VIEBAC) of Duquesne University and has been a guest lecturer at the Duquesne University Graduate School of Business and Western PA Region, Federal Bureau of Investigation. Bob is a graduate of the FBI’s Citizens Academy.