Seasoned advisors focused on passive / index investing 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 want to build wealth steadily without trying to beat the market, a seasoned passive or index investing advisor can help you avoid common pitfalls. The biggest mistake is chasing hot stocks or funds instead of sticking to a low-cost, diversified portfolio that matches your goals.

  • Long-term discipline. Look for advisors who emphasize staying the course through market ups and downs, rather than frequent trading.
  • Cost awareness. Confirm how they minimize fees and expenses, since high costs can erode returns over time.
  • Portfolio simplicity. Ask how they choose index funds to cover broad market exposure without unnecessary complexity.
  • Experience with market cycles. Seasoned advisors should explain how they adjust your plan during different economic environments without abandoning core principles.

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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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David H

Series 65

Corona, CA

Safeguard Investment Advisory Group, LLC

David Hart is a financial advisor with Safeguard Investment Advisory Group, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with Safeguard since 2020 and previously held roles at LifePro Asset Management, LLC, Martin and Associates Insurance Services, Inc., and Martin Wealth Management, LLC. Hart is also a Certified Financial Fiduciary and volunteers as an instructor with the Foundation for Fiduciary Education (NACFF), providing unbiased fiduciary financial education. Safeguard Investment Advisory Group, LLC serves individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and business clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, access to third-party sub-advisers, and fee-based financial planning. The firm employs a fundamental-analysis investment process with a preferred horizon of two to ten years and manages over $600 million across approximately 1,800 client relationships.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Retirement income strategy
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Thomas T

Series 66

Independence, OH

Hantz financial Services, Inc.

Thomas Trefzger is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Hantz Financial Services since 2018. Prior to his advisory role, he was employed at Sprint and also spent time at Cleveland State University. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individual investors, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs model-driven ETF strategies along with managed account solutions and offers a broad range of financial planning, wealth management, and fiduciary services supported by affiliated entities such as a trust company and in-house tax and business consulting.

Private / alternative investments Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Matthew M

CFA®, Series 65

Burlington, VT

One Day In July LLC

Matthew Mc Bride is a CFA® charterholder and Series 65 licensee with three years of industry experience. He is an advisor at One Day In July LLC in Burlington, VT, where he has worked since 2023. Prior to joining the firm, he held roles at the University of Vermont and Saint Michael's College. Outside of advising, Matthew is involved in facility valuation and market research as an owner of a self-storage business in Colchester, VT. One Day In July LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and limited financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and employee benefit plans. The firm employs an asset-allocation approach focused on low-cost, passively managed ETFs and offers a distinct environmental investing option that screens funds by carbon intensity and fossil fuel reserves.

ESG / Sustainable investing Passive / index investing Real estate investing
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Timothy E

Series 66

New York, NY

First Manhattan Co. LLC

Timothy Egan is a financial advisor at First Manhattan Co. LLC in New York, NY, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup. First Manhattan Co. LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management primarily for high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, retirement plans, educational institutions, private investment vehicles, and institutional clients. The firm employs a research-driven, long-term, value-focused investment approach, utilizing both actively managed individual-security strategies and lower-fee passive fund exposures.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Tax-loss harvesting Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional
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Ryan V

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Richfield, OH

Schwab Wealth Advisory

Ryan Vollweiler is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab and Schwab Retirement Plan Services, as well as a brief tenure at Voya Financial Advisor. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary investment advice and wealth-management services to Schwab brokerage clients who meet eligibility requirements, utilizing Schwab’s asset-allocation models and proprietary research tools. The firm is part of The Charles Schwab Corporation’s integrated product and service ecosystem.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive Self-Employed
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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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