Pier-Luca Bruno (Pier)

Pier is the Founder of Commercial Lending Advisors. He started the company with a vision of creating value and comprehensive support into the market for Commercial & Industrial finance.

Pier brings with him over 20 years of experience in banking and lending with a strong focus in Commercial Real Estate and Commercial & Industrial finance. Pier possesses a vast knowledge of commercial credit, has extensive experience in comprehensive deal structuring, and demonstrates a strong commitment to providing an extraordinary experience for his clients.

A native of Troy, NY, Pier currently resides in Saratoga Springs, NY. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a Bachelor of Science in International Business Administration.

Pier opened the doors to Commercial Lending Advisors after spending 20+ years in various banking roles within several large regional banks, where he cultivated strong relationships with his COIs and clients.

Pier dedicates much of his time and efforts to causes he supports outside of work and is a leader in giving back to his community. His efforts are most notably with the American Cancer Society, the American Red Cross Disaster Services, Toys for Tots, and The Saratoga Adult & Senior Center.

 
 
 

Chelsey Friedrich

Chelsey Friedrich joined Commercial Lending Advisors as the Operations Analyst with Commercial Banking experience in Commercial Loan Operations and Servicing, Credit Analysis, and Commercial Sales.

Chelsey’s ongoing commitment to excellence continues to drive her success in her career and personal life. Beyond her role at Commercial Lending Advisors, Chelsey is a wife, a mother of two, a self-taught graphic designer and a fitness enthusiast.