Seasoned, family Business financial advisors in Delaware

The right financial advisor for you depends on how you weigh location, expertise, experience, the clients they typically serve, and how they work with you.

If you own or manage a family business, you likely face unique challenges like succession planning or balancing family dynamics with business goals. Without focused expertise, advisors might overlook how personal relationships impact financial decisions, leading to plans that don't hold up under real-world pressures. Seasoned advisors bring years of experience navigating these complexities, helping you align your business and family interests effectively.

  • Succession planning insight. Look for advisors who understand how to prepare your business for leadership transitions that keep family harmony intact.
  • Family governance knowledge. Ask how they help establish clear roles and communication channels to prevent conflicts from derailing your business.
  • Business and personal finance integration. Confirm they consider both your company’s financial health and your family’s personal wealth in their advice.

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Jeffrey M

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66

Greenville, DE

Investment Management & Planning LLC

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.

General retirement planning Business succession planning Tax strategies for small businesses Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Retired Mid-Career Professionals Established Professionals
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Bradley T

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Lewes, DE

LPL Financial

Bradley Travis Jr. is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently works at LPL Financial and previously spent 18 years at PNC and PNC Investments. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with research and model portfolio options.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Amina G

Series 66, Series 65

Elsmere, DE

OSAIC

Amina Gilchrist is a financial advisor with Osaic and holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses. She has 24 years of industry experience, including 22 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors prior to joining Osaic in 2025. She is also the sole owner of Omega Wealth Management LLC, through which she offers fixed insurance, long-term care, disability insurance, and annuity products. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with access to multiple advisory platforms, employing asset-allocation tools and third-party managers to construct diversified portfolios.

Annuities Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Vincent C

Series 63, Series 65

Greenville, DE

Janney Montgomery Scott

Vincent Crognale is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 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 and is a partner involved in financial reviews. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse clientele including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services through multiple portfolio management programs.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Giorgio A

Series 66

Wilmington, DE

J.P. Morgan Securities

Giorgio Athans is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank since 2021. Prior to that, he was employed by AIG Retirement Services and Valic Financial Advisors from 2014 to 2021. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers its advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner

Edward B

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Forest Hills, NY

Merrill

Edward Blatz serves as a Senior Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch. He specializes in working with high net-worth individuals and families, focusing on estate and wealth management needs. Since joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 1985, he has provided personalized financial solutions tailored to his clients' risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and investment goals. Edward's expertise encompasses a range of areas including college education planning, divorce transition planning, employee benefits, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, individual and corporate investment strategies, and retirement income planning. He collaborates closely with clients' tax advisors and estate planning attorneys to ensure comprehensive management of clients' financial and personal affairs. Edward is recognized as a member of The Blatz-Rooney Group, which was named to the 2024 Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list. Edward holds a Bachelor's Degree from Adelphi University and has earned several professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of his professional work, he has interests in golfing, reading, and tennis.

Wealth management General estate planning guidance Family Business Retirement income strategy Divorce financial planning
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Chase G

Series 63, Series 65

Foster City, CA

IEQ Capital, LLC

Chase Garbers is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC. Before entering the financial industry, Garbers had a career in professional football, including time with the National Football League and the United Football League. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, foundations, endowments, and other entities. The firm’s investment process is based on centralized macroeconomic research and client-specific Investment Policy Statements, utilizing a combination of liquid strategies, third-party independent managers, and private alternative investments.

Private / alternative investments 10b5-1 plan design Family Business Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional
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Eric S

Series 66

Peoria, IL

Storehouse Wealth Management, LLC

Eric Scovill is a financial advisor at Storehouse Wealth Management, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bedrock Digital Asset Management, MML Investors Services, and Mass Mutual Life Insurance. Outside of advising, Scovill is co-owner of Bedrock Digital Asset Management and YouAre Launched LLC, a business consulting and syndication company. Storehouse Wealth Management provides multi-family office services, investment management, and fee-based financial planning primarily to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and small business owners. The firm uses computer models, economic research, and ongoing monitoring to manage diversified portfolios and offers family-office services including estate and tax planning, philanthropic guidance, and business consulting.

Family Business Business exit / sale strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Katherine F

Series 63, Series 66

Richmond, VA

Covenant Wealth Advisors

Katherine Fonville is a financial advisor at Covenant Wealth Advisors in Richmond, VA, with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been leading Fonville Wealth Management LLC since 2010. Covenant Wealth Advisors is a fee-only firm serving individuals, families, trusts, estates, endowments, and family businesses. The firm uses a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach with primarily passive funds and third-party portfolio management to deliver comprehensive wealth management and financial planning services.

Family Business Charitable giving & philanthropy Tax-loss harvesting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Michael E

CFA®

Tysons Corner, VA

Harbour Capital Advisors, LLC

Michael Elliott is a CFA® charterholder with two years of experience in the financial industry. He currently works at Harbour Capital Advisors, LLC, where he has been since 2024. Prior to this, he held roles at CFRA Research, Avascent, Raymond James & Co., and Marriott & Co Investment Banking. Harbour Capital Advisors serves ultra-high-net-worth families and charitable organizations, managing approximately $701 million for around 55 clients. The firm uses customized investment policy statements, mean-variance optimization, and a core-satellite investment approach that includes both liquid public securities and alternative investments, alongside wealth-transfer and family-governance services.

Wealth management Family Business Business succession planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Founder/Business Owner Established Professionals
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Scott M

Series 63, Series 65

New York, NY

Morgan Stanley

Scott Mahoney is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Giants Foot Cubed LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured planning tools and broad investment resources.

General estate planning guidance
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Elizabeth B

Series 66

New York, NY

J.P. Morgan Securities

Elizabeth Brown is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in New York, NY, where she has worked since 2012. She has 26 years of industry experience. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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David C

Series 63, Series 65

Houston, TX

LPL Financial

David Cade is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Next Financial Group, Inc. for 20 years before joining LPL Financial in 2025. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management, utilizing research and model portfolios to support diversified investment strategies.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Sarah C

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Boston, MA

Santander Securities LLC

Sarah Currier Barrella is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in financial advisory services. She currently works at Santander Securities LLC and Santander Bank, NA, having previously held positions at TD Bank and Citizens Securities, Inc. Barrella is based in Boston, MA. Santander Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base with approximately $3.14 billion in regulatory assets under management across 10,800 client relationships. The firm offers investment advisory services, portfolio management through wrap-fee programs, and financial planning, operating both as a registered investment adviser and a FINRA-registered broker-dealer.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting General retirement planning Income planning Founder/Business Owner
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Linda P

Series 63

Mt. Laurel, NJ

BC Advisors, LLC

Linda Postorivo is a financial advisor at BC Advisors, LLC with 43 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with MAFG RIA Services, Inc. since 1994 and with Mid-Atlantic Companies since 1981. BC Advisors provides investment advisory and portfolio management services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, family trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other institutional clients. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary investment recommendations grounded in fundamental analysis alongside technical and cyclical reviews, employing a variety of strategies including long-term, short-term, trading, options, and alternatives.

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