Our Team Continues to Grow ~ Meet Our New Colleagues

Growth provides opportunities: more opportunities to deliver higher value to our clients and more opportunities to hire additional team members and provide life-long career paths for our colleagues. Our greatest asset is our people and we are delighted to introduce our new (or not quite so new) colleagues to you.

Meet Vanessa Sobotta, Director of OperatioNs

Vanessa joined River Wealth in February 2025 and is based out of the Camp Hill office. She brings over 20 years of operational leadership experience to the Director of Operations role. While new to the financial services industry, Vanessa’s career has focused on process improvement, compliance support, and cross-functional project management. At River Wealth Advisors, she plays a key role in strengthening internal systems to ensure the firm continues to deliver consistent, high-quality client service.

Vanessa’s leadership style is grounded in curiosity and thoughtful problem-solving—she believes in asking questions and understanding broader goals before implementing changes. She views operations as the hub of a wheel, supporting and connecting all areas of the business.

Originally from Brussels, Belgium, Vanessa is the daughter of two U.S. government employees and now lives in Central Pennsylvania with her husband, Peter, a Navy veteran and entrepreneur. In her free time, she enjoys reading, crocheting, volunteering as a puppy sitter for Susquehanna Service Dogs, and spending time with her two adult children.

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Meet Anna Reiss, Client Relationship Partner

Anna joined River Wealth in January 2025 and is based out of our Lehigh Valley office. As a client relationship partner, Anna supports the firm’s advisors and clients by delivering outstanding service, assisting with onboarding new clients, and maintaining strong ongoing relationships. As part of our client service model, Anna is a dedicated member of specific advisor teams, allowing her to develop more in-depth relationships with the clients she serves. Whether over the phone, in person, or at client events, Anna brings a personal touch and commitment to every interaction.

Before joining River Wealth Advisors, Anna worked as a Client Service Associate at another investment firm, where she focused on enhancing the client experience by supporting financial advisors and onboarding new accounts. She also brings years of experience from the mortgage banking industry, where she served as both a processor and underwriter.

Anna’s professional approach is rooted in thoughtful communication and client care, making her a valuable part of the River Wealth team.

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Please join us in welcoming both Vanessa and Anna to River Wealth! They are tremendous additions to our team.