Top advisors focused on factor investing / smart beta in Delaware

Jeffrey Macdonald is a CFP® and ChFC® with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Investment Management & Planning LLC since 2010 and is also affiliated with LPL Financial LLC. Investment Management & Planning LLC provides fee-based investment advisory and comprehensive financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, offering portfolio management on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases. The firm emphasizes ongoing account supervision and individualized asset allocation, often utilizing LPL-sponsored platforms and model portfolios.

Bradley Travis Jr. is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2024. Prior to joining LPL, he worked at PNC Investments and PNC from 2006 to 2024. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of investment solutions supported by an in-house research team and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Amina Gilchrist is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 22 years before joining OSAIC in 2025. Gilchrist is also the sole owner of Omega Wealth Management LLC, where she offers various insurance products including fixed annuities, long-term care, and disability insurance. OSAIC is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA member broker-dealer serving a diverse client base that includes individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of investment strategies supported by technology tools and offers multiple advisory programs and third-party manager access.

John Santoro is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2006 in their Philadelphia office. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans to client goals and risk tolerances.

Vincent Crognale is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for Trident Investment Partners, a non-investment related position. Janney Montgomery Scott manages approximately $100.8 billion in client assets and supports over 1,200 advisors serving more than 235,000 clients. The firm offers a wide range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, charities, and institutions, utilizing a multi-channel investment platform and integrated in-house portfolio management.

Joseph Hage is a financial advisor at Financial Trust Asset Management Chartered with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Citigroup, Cetera Investment Advisers, Regions Bank, and Bb&T Investments. He is a part-owner of Financial Trust Research Partners, LLC, where he conducts and guides investment research. Financial Trust Asset Management Chartered manages approximately $115 million for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional plans, offering discretionary portfolio management, model licensing, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a multidisciplinary investment approach that combines quantitative, fundamental, and technical analysis across proprietary models and collaborates with affiliated CPA and insurance entities.

Tiffany Stoner is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience. She is currently with Avier Wealth Advisors and has previously worked at Badgley Phelps Wealth Managers, Brighton Jones, Charles Schwab & Co., and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Avier Wealth Advisors provides investment management and financial planning for individuals, families, and various business entities. The firm emphasizes diversified portfolios using institutional-class, low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, supported by academic factor research and ongoing due diligence of third-party sub-advisers.

Ryan Paul is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC since 2016. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley from 2014 to 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting activities. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and specialized consulting, employing a strategic investment process that combines passive and active management guided by an internal Investment Committee.

Keith Johnson is a financial advisor at Associated Investment Services, Inc. with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc. He has been with Associated Investment Services since 2017. Associated Investment Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individual investors, small corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable institutions. The firm offers model portfolio and separately managed account programs through third-party managers and its affiliate Kellogg Asset Management, delivering advisory services via the Envestnet/NFS platform with a predominantly non-discretionary investment approach.

Pranay Dureja is a financial advisor at Dorsey, Wright & Associates, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Nasdaq, Merrill, and Bank of America. Outside of finance, he is a co-founder and partner of Studio Suzuki, a small record label promoting and distributing local musical artists. Dorsey, Wright & Associates provides discretionary investment management to individual investors and offers research, model licensing, and advisory services to institutional and professional clients. The firm’s investment approach is based on technical analysis, utilizing Point & Figure charting and relative strength methods across multiple asset classes.