Executive Team

Allan G. Hancock CLU®, ChFC®

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As CEO & President of The Hancock Group, Inc., Allan provides strategic leadership to the firm, helping to set its goals and objectives.  Allan also advises clients in setting their personal financial goals and assists them in establishing investment objectives and strategies to plan for their financial security. 

Allan is a former mayor of Altoona (1980-1984), and past president of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) and the Altoona and Pennsylvania Association of Life Underwriters (AAAIFA -- PAIFA).  An abbreviated list of Allan's local involvement includes Board Member and President of the Central PA Community Foundation and Board Member of Homewood at Martinsburg. 

Allan holds a Chartered Life Underwriter® (CLU®) and a Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®) from the American College in King of Prussia, PA.  He also holds the Series 7, 63 and 65 securities licenses with FINRA.

Craig M. Kilmer

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Craig serves as Vice President of The Hancock Group, Inc. and provides leadership and direction for the firm.  Craig also advises clients in a variety of financial areas, helping them to reach their financial goals through planning, and the use of insurance and investment solutions.

Craig is also Chairman & CEO of the Allan Hancock Agency, Inc. and has been with the firm since 1983.  He is a Board Member of the Central PA Community Foundation and the UPMC Altoona Foundation as well as Chairman of the Tyrone Police Commission. Craig is past president of NAIFA – Greater Altoona Johnstown Area. He has been a qualifying member of the Million Dollar Round Table since 1997 and has received numerous service and quality awards. 

He also holds the Series 6 and 63 securities licenses with FINRA.

Robert E. Donlan CLU®

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As Chief Operating Officer of The Hancock Group, Inc., Rob provides oversight of day-to-day operations, technology, and compliance. Rob also advises clients with respect to their individual financial goals, using insurance, investments and other strategies.

Rob serves as President of the Allan Hancock Agency, Inc. and has been with the firm since 1998.  He is the Brokerage Manager and works with brokers from Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and New Jersey through New England to Maine.  He is a past president of NAIFA – Greater Altoona Johnstown Area and is also active in the community. 

Rob holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Insurance from the Pennsylvania State University and a Chartered Life Underwriter® (CLU®) from the American College in Bryn Mawr, PA.  He also holds the Series 7, 63, 65 and 24 securities licenses with FINRA.

Jill M. Hannah

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Managing Director of The Hancock Group, Inc. Jill has been associated with the organization since 1974 and has been Allan Hancock's personal Executive Secretary since that time. She has served as the Altoona Area Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors secretary for more than 25 years. She is a member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, and its Life Underwriters Political Action Committee. Jill is insurance licensed and serves as Secretary/Treasurer of all Hancock Group, Inc. Corporations.

Walter J Sedlock III

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Wally serves as a member of the board of directors, and as Secretary, of The Hancock Group, Inc.  Also, as President, CEO, & COO of Hancock Capital Management, Inc., Wally directs the activities of the Registered Investment Advisory firm to achieve its strategic objectives.  This includes long-term planning as well as oversight of day-to-day operations and technology.  As Chief Compliance Officer, he develops and monitors the investment firm’s compliance program.

Wally also advises clients on their investment portfolios and other needs based on their financial goals.  He has been with The Hancock Group, Inc. since 2004.

He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Pennsylvania State University.  He also holds the Series 7, 63, 65 and 24 securities licenses with FINRA.

Wally lives in Hollidaysburg, PA with his wife and three daughters.

Additional Representatives

Gerald | Chartered Financial Consultant | The Hancock Group

For over 33 years, Gerald Rose has been helping his clients make wise financial decisions so they can have the best life...

Support Team

Ann Betar | Pension & 401(k) Specialist | The Hancock Group
Office Manager, Pension & 401(k) Specialist

Ann Betar is passionate about all things related to retirement plans. She strives to help employers stay within the IRS...

Raymond Kline | Director of Marketing | The Hancock Group
Director of Marketing & Public Relations

For over 24 years Ray Kline, has been the Director of Marketing and Public Relations person for The Hancock Group, Inc....

Michael | Information Systems Manager | The Hancock Group
Manager, System & Information Services

Michael Hemberger has been an IT and Information Systems Manager for over 29 years.

Michael is a graduate of Penn...

Kathy Gephart | Administrative Assistant | The Hancock Group
Administrative Assistant, Broker & Agent Support

Kathy has been with The Hancock Group, Inc. for 33 years and currently serves as Administrative Assistant for Agents &...

Nancy Stolz | Administrative Assistant | The Hancock Group
Administrative Assistant

Since 1995, Nancy Stolz has been helping The Hancock Group Inc.’s clients when they have questions or need assistance...

Martain | Client Service Associate | The Hancock Group
Client Service Associate

Martain Ferguson works primarily with the fee-based accounts of Hancock Capital Management, Inc., our Registered...

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