Christine Sivak, AIF®, CPFA®, QKA®, is a Financial Advisor with SEIA. She is a professional retirement plan advisor with over 30 years of experience providing advice on fiduciary duties, creative plan design, participant education, investment analysis, vendor searches, and fee benchmarking. Her knowledge helps clients navigate complex qualified plan matters with clarity, reflecting her passion for solving challenging “puzzles” both professionally and personally.
As Co-Chair of the Northeast Ohio chapter of WE Inspire. Promote. Network. (WIPN), Christine is dedicated to advancing professional development for women in the retirement industry. She has been recognized by the National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA) as a Top Women Advisor and has published articles on fiduciary duties and plan administration in Nonprofit World, The NonProfit Times, and Crain’s Cleveland Business. Additionally, she has presented to numerous organizations, including the Lake/Geauga County, Portage County, and Sandusky County chapters of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the Ohio Society of CPAs, and the Not-For-Profit Leadership Symposium. She resides in Concord Township, Ohio, with her husband, two children, and two rescue dogs.
Christine is a graduate of Miami University, where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. She has also earned the Accredited Investment Fiduciary® (AIF®) designation from the Fi360 Center for Fiduciary Studies, receiving formal training in investment fiduciary responsibility. Additionally, she earned credentials for the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA®) from the National Association of Plan Advisors and Qualified 401(k) Administrator™ (QKA®) from the American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries. These credential programs emphasize fiduciary responsibility, regulatory compliance, and best practices in plan management. Christine is also a licensed insurance agent (OH Insurance License #248308).