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Matthew Dwayne Rakerd

Advisor at Independent Financial Partners — York, PA

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

30 years

Location

York, PA 17404

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Independent Financial Partners

Enterprise

Total advisors

314

Across 165 offices

Clients per advisor

167 Very High

Avg AUM per client

$225,569 Low

HNW client ratio

35% High

About

Matthew Rakerd is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Independent Financial Partners in 2024, he worked at Realta Investment Advisors, Inc. and Realta Equities, Inc. for over a decade. He is also the owner of Wealth Solutions LLC, where he provides fixed insurance products to clients as needed. Independent Financial Partners delivers investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform serving individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients, with a notable focus on retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting services.

Client services

Based on Independent Financial Partners

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops Non-discretionary investment advice

Expertise

Based on Independent Financial Partners

Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting

Occupation focus

Based on Independent Financial Partners

Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning services often charged as flat fees, negotiated based on service scope and complexity

Percentage

$0+: Negotiated; may be tiered with breakpoints set by individual IARs up to 2.0% max $0+: Up to 2.5% max with Third Party Asset Managers (TPAMs) included

Commissions

Offered through affiliated broker-dealer; commissions charged on brokerage transactions separate from advisory fees

Project-based

Financial planning and consulting services may be charged on an hourly basis, fees negotiated per engagement

Other

Minimum fee: Minimum fees vary by IAR; some IARs may charge flat fees regardless of account size Fee-only: Financial planning fees charged as flat fees, negotiated per client and service complexity

Location

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York, PA

2350 Freedom Way Suite 101

York PA 17404

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Pennsylvania

Work history

30 years of industry experience

Independent Financial Partners

2024 - Present • 2 years

Tampa, FL

IFP Securities, LLC

2024 - Present • 2 years

Tampa, FL

Realta Investment Advisors, Inc.

2011 - 2024 • 13 years

Wilmington, DE

Realta Equities, Inc.

2010 - 2024 • 14 years

Cincinnati, OH

Wealth Solutions, LLC

2008 - Present • 18 years

York, PA

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Benjamin B

CFP®, TPCP®, Series 7, Series 63, Series 65

York, PA

The Financial Advisory Group

Benjamin Burkhart is a CFP® professional with three years of experience in financial advising, currently with The Financial Advisory Group in York, PA. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial LLC and Concentus Wealth Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner and CFO of Mid Atlantic Car Fest LLC and pursues photography as a part-time activity. The Financial Advisory Group provides fee-based financial planning primarily to individuals and families, focusing on comprehensive plans covering asset and liability analysis, tax and estate considerations, retirement, education, and cash flow. The firm emphasizes planning and consulting services without managing client assets or offering asset-based fees.

Cash flow / budgeting General tax planning General estate planning guidance General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

Jake K

CFP®, Series 65, Series 63, Series 7

York, PA

Harvest Rock Advisors, LLC

Jake is a financial planner and investment advisor at Harvest Rock Advisors, an independent financial services firm serving the greater Susquehanna Valley region. He works with clients 50+ to help them plan confidently and keep more of what they’ve built through smart tax, investment, and retirement planning. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® practitioner and holds the Series 65, Series 7, and Series 63 securities licenses. Jake lives in Lancaster County, PA with his wife, kids, one dog, and one cat. When he's not at youth sporting events, he enjoys running and cycling. Advisory services offered through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Adviser. Harvest Rock Advisors, LLC and Cambridge are not affiliated. Securities offered through Registered Representatives of Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a broker/dealer, member FINRA/SIPC.

General tax planning General retirement planning Wealth management Business exit / sale strategy General estate planning guidance Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive Self-Employed Approaching retirement Retired Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964) Gen X (Born 1965-1980) Established Professionals
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Jeffrey G

Series 66

Lancaster, PA

Carriage Hill Investment Associates LLC

Jeffrey Guindon is a financial advisor at Carriage Hill Investment Associates LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Carriage Hill since 2019, following roles at RKL Wealth Management LLC and ParenteBeard Wealth Management LLC. He serves on the board and chairs the investment committee of the Lancaster County Community Foundation. Carriage Hill Investment Associates LLC is an independent registered investment adviser that provides discretionary portfolio management and hourly financial planning to individuals, charitable organizations, and some corporate clients. The firm manages approximately $41.3 million in assets, using a combination of economic and fundamental analysis along with Modern Portfolio Theory to create model and customized portfolios.

Wealth management General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Debt management Cash flow / budgeting
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Scott F

Series 65, Series 63

York, PA

Ford Investment & Retirement Management LLC

Scott Ford is a financial advisor at Ford Investment & Retirement Management LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an engineer at Graham Packaging. Ford Investment & Retirement Management LLC provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals and high-net-worth clients, focusing on customized portfolios primarily composed of individual stocks and ETFs. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and charting analysis with a primarily short-term investment approach.

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting
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Shawn M

Series 65

York, PA

Lifetime Financial Foundations, LLC

Shawn Minnich is a financial advisor with Lifetime Financial Foundations, LLC in York, PA, holding a Series 65 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Lifetime Financial Foundations since 2019 and also maintains a role as an independent insurance agent since 2017. Lifetime Financial Foundations is a state-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm offers discretionary and occasional non-discretionary investment management and financial planning, utilizing a blend of fundamental, proprietary, and technical strategies to develop customized portfolios.

Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting
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Adam S

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63

York, PA

Saubel Financial Group

Adam Saubel is a CFP® and ChFC® with seven years of industry experience. He is the principal of Saubel Financial Group in York, PA, and has prior experience with Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company. He serves as adjunct faculty at Elizabethtown College and holds several nonprofit roles, including assistant treasurer for a cerebral palsy home and vice chair of the Children’s Aid Society. Saubel Financial Group provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, using a variety of investment strategies including fundamental and quantitative analysis and modern portfolio theory. The firm typically manages accounts on a discretionary basis and offers educational seminars and workshops.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Life insurance needs analysis General retirement planning Tax strategies for small businesses
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