Newsmaker: Chris Kail

Noteworthy: Kail was named one of the “40 under 40” award recipients for 2014 by Pittsburgh Magazine and the Pittsburgh Urban Magnet Project, known as PUMP.

Age: 35

Residence: South Side

Occupation: Kail is director of marketing and a shareholder at Legend Financial Advisers Inc. in McCandless. In that role, he oversees all marketing campaigns for the firm, including social media campaigns and educational webcasts. He also helps with new business activities.

Background: A Bethel Park native, Kail has served on the boards of the Northern Allegheny Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Pittsburgh Unit of the American Cancer Society and Variety's Young Professionals.

Education: B.A. in Communication Studies, Duquesne University, 2001; M.A. in integrated marketing communication, Duquesne, 2004.

Quote: “A friend a long time ago once told me that it's a good thing to spend your free time helping other people. I believe in that.”