Top general retirement planning financial advisors in Lancaster, PA

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.

Planning for retirement income often starts when you want to ensure your savings last through your retirement years without running short. A common mistake is underestimating how long you'll live or overestimating income sources, which can lead to unexpected shortfalls.

  • Income timing strategies. Ask how they plan withdrawals to balance your income needs with tax efficiency, especially considering Pennsylvania's retirement income tax exemptions.
  • Social Security integration. Confirm how they incorporate Social Security benefits timing to maximize your overall retirement income.
  • Inflation adjustments. Check if they account for rising living costs to keep your purchasing power steady over time.
  • Longevity planning. Ensure they model scenarios for longer lifespans to avoid outliving your assets.

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Richard H

Lancaster, PA

Chestnut Street Investment Counsel, LLC

Richard Heilig is a financial advisor at Chestnut Street Investment Counsel, LLC with 33 years of industry experience. He worked for Wheatland Advisors Inc. for 32 years prior to joining Chestnut Street Investment Counsel in 2020. Chestnut Street Investment Counsel provides discretionary investment management and comprehensive wealth planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and businesses. The firm utilizes a portfolio approach based on individual stocks and bonds, applying both fundamental and technical analysis with a generally long-term focus, and offers fiduciary retirement plan services alongside traditional wealth management.

Wealth management General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Women Professionals
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Karl L

Series 65

Lancaster, PA

PSI Capital Management

Karl Lehman is a financial advisor at PSI Capital Management with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at PSI since 2018, with prior roles at Pilot Capital Management and RLH CPA's & Business Advisors, where he has also served as managing partner since 1980. His background includes accounting and business advisory services through RLH CPA's & Business Advisors, a non-investment related firm. PSI Capital Management provides financial planning, investment management, pension consulting, and related services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages diversified portfolios using Modern Portfolio Theory and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary asset management.

General retirement planning

Sam F

CFP®, ChFC®

Lancaster, PA

Harvest Financial Planning Associates, LLC

At Harvest Financial Planning Associates, LLC, we are proud to serve the hard working individuals and families who form the back bone of our community - Trade workers and Powerplant employees. You dedicate your time and energy to building, maintaining, and powering our world and we are here to ensure that the fruits of your labor are protected and will grow for years to come. We understand the unique challenges and opportunities you face such as: Union benefits How to make overtime pay accelerate your ability to retire Varying income based on the market cycle Changing jobs Long labor intensive hours Stock options Starting your own business We understand your hesitancy to engage with a financial advisor - you may: 1. You do not trust financial advisors - I will not show up in a suit, my style is to lay out pros and cons of all decisions and help you decide 2. Think its too expensive - A good financial advisor should provide way more value than they receive 3. Prefer to rely on peers or family for advice - I have witnessed a lot of good and bad advice come from the friends and family of my clients. Wondering if the advice is good or bad? I'll offer you a second opinion 4. Assume your union benefits will cover everything - It is possible, but are you sure? 5. Feel you are too busy - I enjoy what I do and I care about the people I do it for - we will make a time work for both of us 6. Don't think you earn enough - it does not take a lot to get started, time is your best friend 7. Think your comfortable with the status quo - you could very well be, what if the status quo leaves you coming up short for retirement? How can I serve you?

Inherited wealth Founder/Business Owner Executive Approaching retirement Retired
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Harry R

Series 63, Series 65

Lancaster, PA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Harry Reidenbach is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Lancaster, PA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets through more than 14,000 advisors and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Christopher H

Series 63, Series 65

Lancaster, PA

Lancaster County Financial Group, LLC

Christopher Hasircoglu is a financial advisor at Lancaster County Financial Group, LLC with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Securities Service Network, Inc., Securities America, Inc., and OSAIC. In addition to portfolio management, he provides occasional life and health insurance products to clients. Lancaster County Financial Group offers investment management, wealth planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and businesses. The firm employs an individualized asset-allocation approach with discretionary portfolio management and periodic rebalancing tailored to client objectives.

General estate planning guidance Retirement withdrawal strategies Retirement income strategy Wealth management
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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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Amanda S

Series 66

Ft. Wayne, IN

Raymond James & Associates

Amanda Scheele is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2024, she worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2024 and is involved with Lucky Duck since 2025. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary consulting services, drawing on various portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive

Lori F

Series 66

East Lansing, MI

Edward Jones

Lori Fell is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in East Lansing, MI, where she has worked since 2009, accumulating 17 years of industry experience. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of LAF Properties LLC, a business she maintains in East Lansing. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions, including managed account strategies and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Multi-generational wealth transfer General retirement planning Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Kenneth B

Series 63, Series 65

Portland, ME

Headinvest

Kenneth Blaschke is a financial advisor at HeadInvest in Portland, ME, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with HeadInvest since 2009. HeadInvest serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, trusts, endowments, and government entities, providing discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs a holistic, asset-allocation driven approach, combining fixed-income selection with low-cost ETFs and emphasizing tax efficiency.

Wealth management General retirement planning Tax strategies for small businesses Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Michael I

Series 63, Series 65

Livingston, NJ

Raymond James Financial

Michael Ipp is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors since 2010 and serves as an independent contractor for 1792 Wealth Advisors. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client decision-making, while also maintaining specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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