Seasoned advisors focused on multi-generational wealth transfer 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.

  • Long-term family vision. Look for advisors who consider your family's goals across multiple generations, not just immediate inheritance.
  • Tax-efficient strategies. Ask how they help reduce estate and gift taxes through trusts, gifting, or other tools.
  • Conflict prevention. Confirm they address family dynamics and communication to help avoid disputes over wealth transfer.
  • Experience matters. Seasoned advisors bring decades of insight into complex wealth transfer scenarios and evolving laws.

Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.

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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® 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.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Amina G

Series 65, Series 66

Elsmere, DE

OSAIC

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.

Annuities Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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John S

Series 66

Philadelphia, PA

UBS Financial Services

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.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting Equity compensation tax strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner Mid-Career Professionals Approaching retirement
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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 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.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Kayla S

Series 63, Series 65

Warwick, RI

Mass Mutual Investors Services

Kayla Santos is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Warwick, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously at MetLife and MetLife Securities. Outside of her advisory role, she is an independent insurance agent specializing in life, fixed annuities, disability, long-term care, and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser subsidiary of MassMutual that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software and tools to analyze client goals and deliver written financial recommendations.

Divorce financial planning General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Attorney Executive Married/Couples/Partners Divorced
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Deborah E

Series 63, Series 66

Cape Girardeau, MO

Edward Jones

Deborah Etherton is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Cape Girardeau, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2005. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive

Quintina W

Series 66

Norfolk, VA

Merrill

Quintina Wallace is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in designing custom financial strategies that focus on delivering strong risk-adjusted returns, helping clients make informed decisions around risk, taxes, and long-term wealth. Her approach is disciplined and data-driven, influenced by her academic background in biology which developed her attention to detail and analytical thinking. Wallace works with a diverse range of clients, with particular focus on healthcare professionals, military families, and individuals involved in the nonprofit sector. Her areas of expertise include employee benefits planning, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, employee financial health, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, women and wealth, and tax minimization. She holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned her Bachelor's Degree from Albany State University and is involved professionally with organizations such as the Alzheimer's Association, COVA Christian Chamber of Commerce, and the National Association of Plan Advisors. Outside of her professional work, Wallace enjoys camping, hiking, and spending time with her family.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting General tax planning Retirement income strategy Active portfolio management Doctor or Medical Professional Military & Veterans Women Professionals Female Executives
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Carson L

CFP®, Series 66

Greenville, Ri 02828, RI

Kintra Wealth, LLC

Carson Leydecker is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with two years of industry experience. He currently works at Kintra Wealth, LLC and Mutual Securities, Inc., and previously held roles at Loring Advisory Group, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Northwestern Mutual. Carson’s background includes experience in both financial services and earlier roles at organizations such as Turbonomic and The Aspen Institute. Kintra Wealth, LLC is a team-based firm serving clients with a collaborative approach to wealth management.

Business exit / sale strategy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Multi-generational wealth transfer Real estate investing Founder/Business Owner Executive Intergenerational Families Mid-Career Professionals
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Taylor S

CFP®, Series 65

Chamblee, GA

Verisail Partners, LLC

Taylor Stanfill is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Veritas Planning Group since 2014 and is currently part of the Verisail Partners, LLC team in Chamblee, GA. Verisail Partners serves individuals, families, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and other institutions with comprehensive financial planning and investment management. The firm employs a top-down, asset-allocation first approach, emphasizing a factor-based framework informed by the Fama-French three-factor model, and manages portfolios primarily on a discretionary basis.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Multi-generational wealth transfer College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Factor investing / smart beta Founder/Business Owner Retired
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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

Chicago, IL

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 with LPL Financial in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked for Next Financial Group, Inc. for 20 years. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, charities, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a broad range of investment solutions supported by an in-house Research team and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Sarah C

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Boston, MA

Santander Securities LLC

Sarah Currier Barrella is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. She is currently with Santander Securities LLC and Santander Bank, NA, having previously worked at TD Bank and Citizens Securities, Inc. Barrella holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Santander Securities LLC provides investment advisory and related services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers wrap-fee advisory programs and financial planning services, delivering investment advice through the FMAX managed-account platform with discretionary portfolio management and ongoing suitability reviews.

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 42 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at MAFG RIA Services, Inc. since 1994 and Mid-Atlantic Companies since 1981. BC Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory services, portfolio analysis, and consolidated performance reporting to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and estates. The firm employs a fundamental analytical approach supplemented by charting and cyclical analysis, offering a broad range of investment strategies and regularly performing due diligence and account reviews.

Active portfolio management
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