Richard “Rick” Kress is a Registered Representative at Kress Financial Services with 35 years experience in the financial service industry. Just over 25 years ago, Rick helped started Kress Financial Services to better serve clients needs. His dad preceded him in the financial service business and at this time Rick’s son Richard J. Kress is a part of their group, following up as a third generation servicing people in the Erie area.

As a financial professional his goal is to assist clients to accumulate and protect wealth, while developing a long term strategy that takes into account eventual income and estate planning needs. He’s enjoyed working through these various phases with many of his long term clients.

Rick is a life long Erie area resident, a Penn State Graduate, and is licensed for Insurance and Security products in several states. He’s involved in a number of community and charitable organizations in our area as well. In his spare time he enjoys spending time outdoors and with family. He’s been married for over 35 years to his wife Cheryl and they have 4 children and 3 grandchildren together.

Richard is a Registered Representative with Kress Financial Services.

Continuing a tradition of excellence and following in the footsteps of his Grandfather, Richard T. Kress and Father, Richard G. Kress, Richard J. Kress officially began his career at Kress Financial Services in 2004. In reality, it had been a life-long aspiration to build upon professional relationships cultivated by his for bearers and to seek out new opportunities for the future.

Richard was born and raised in the Erie area and is committed to making a home here with his wife and children. Together, they are continuing the family traditions of community involvement, American values, and integrity.

High ethical standards and personal service have become the hallmark of Kress Financial Services. It is a name you can trust and a legacy that Richard is proud to continue.

Elizabeth joined the Kress Financial Services team in June of 2021. As a Client Services Associate, Elizabeth prepares and organizes client financial data in order to support productive and well-informed client meetings.  Elizabeth works closely with clients to ensure their questions are addressed and their service needs are handled accurately and efficiently.  She holds her Series 7 and Series 66 licenses.

She is originally from Clarks Summit, PA, but moved to Erie after working in Ohio for a few years. She has a bachelor’s degree from Penn State University and earned her MBA through Ashland University. While attending Ashland University, she also obtained her Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification and has experience in process improvement. Outside of Kress Financial, Elizabeth enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time with her dogs. Elizabeth and her husband Dylan just welcomed their daughter Anna in September of 2025.

Lorre joined the Kress Financial Services team in October of 2023.  In her role of Practice Manager, she is responsible for the behind-the scenes coordination of all office operations.  Lorre has 25 years of experience in team leadership and business operations, with 16 years of that time spent traveling the country and the world as Vice President of a communications company. Lorre graduated from Edinboro University with a degree in Education and spent the early part of her career teaching locally.  She is a life-long resident of Millcreek, enjoys travel, golfing, and spending time with her family.

Nathan joined the Kress Financial Services team in August of 2024, after spending several years as an Advisor Assistant with another financial services firm in Charlotte, NC.  Nathan prepares client meeting materials, retirement profiles and performance summaries. KFS clients may spend time with him reviewing their account activity, during rollover calls and discussing other account information during telephone, Zoom or in person appointments.  Nathan holds his SIE, Series 7, Series 63 and Series 65 licenses.

Nathan is originally from Erie, PA.  He enjoys interacting with clients, appreciates his ability to understand a client’s “world” and to help them reach their financial goals.  Nathan has a bachelor’s degree from Penn State University.  Outside of Kress Financial, he enjoys golfing, traveling, and eating at new places. Nathan and his wife recently welcomed their first child and are happy to be back in Erie where they are close to friends and family.