Large-firm, multi-generational wealth transfer 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.
You might be planning how to pass wealth to your children and grandchildren while minimizing taxes and family conflicts. Without careful planning, you risk losing assets to unexpected tax bills or disputes that can divide your family.
- Firm resources. Large firms often have in-house legal and tax experts; ask how these teams support your wealth transfer plan.
- Generational communication. Confirm how the advisor helps facilitate conversations across family members to align goals and expectations.
- Tax strategy depth. Look for advisors who consider state and federal tax implications over multiple generations, not just immediate transfers.
- Legacy preservation. Ask how they balance asset growth with protecting wealth from creditors, divorces, or other risks affecting heirs.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Joanna D
Series 63, Series 66
Dover, DE
Edward Jones
Joanna Daneman's 21 years of experience and focus on multi-generational wealth transfer at Edward Jones equip her to help families in Delaware plan for passing wealth while addressing tax and legacy concerns. As part of a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, she offers access to extensive resources and a comprehensive wealth management approach, with a fee structure up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing her from smaller or less specialized advisors.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Bryan D
Series 66
Newark, DE
Mass Mutual Investors Services
Bryan Durrington's extensive 22 years of experience and focus on multi-generational wealth transfer make him well-equipped to assist families in Delaware with passing wealth across generations while addressing tax and estate planning complexities. Affiliated with Mass Mutual Investors Services, a large firm offering comprehensive financial planning and asset management, he also brings expertise in divorce financial planning and cash flow budgeting, providing a broad perspective compared to advisors with narrower specialties.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $249,379
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Matthew P
Series 66
Wilmington, DE
Merrill
Matthew Perny is well-equipped to assist with multi-generational wealth transfer in Delaware, leveraging his extensive experience in fiduciary, investment, and trust services at Merrill Lynch, a large firm with robust resources. His background as a former President and Chief Fiduciary Officer of a trust company, combined with his expertise in coordinating with accountants, attorneys, and family offices, distinguishes him from other advisors by offering comprehensive legacy planning and tax strategy depth.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $860,085
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