CFP®-certified, debt management financial advisors in Pennsylvania
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're struggling with high-interest loans or credit card balances, a debt management advisor can help you create a plan to reduce what you owe without hurting your credit score. The biggest mistake is focusing only on cutting payments without understanding how it affects your overall financial health. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, including managing debt as part of your broader money picture.
- Customized payoff strategies. Look for advisors who explain how they prioritize debts to minimize interest and fees, not just suggest generic payment plans.
- Budget integration. Confirm they help you adjust your monthly spending to support debt reduction without sacrificing essential expenses.
- Credit impact awareness. Ask how their approach affects your credit report and score over time, ensuring you avoid surprises.
- Long-term financial goals. Check if they connect debt management to your future plans, like buying a home or saving for retirement, rather than treating it as a standalone issue.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Shawn A
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
DuBois, PA
Empower Advisory Group
Shawn Amblod is a CFP®-certified advisor in Pennsylvania specializing in debt management, with 18 years of experience and expertise in retirement planning and Social Security optimization. He offers flat-fee and monthly subscription pricing through Empower Advisory Group, a large firm serving employer-sponsored retirement plans and retail clients, providing integrated financial planning and investment management solutions.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $565,063
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James A
CFP®, CFA®, Series 63
Camp Hill, PA
Lighthouse Wealth Management, LLC
James Adams III is well-equipped to assist with debt management in Pennsylvania, combining CFP® and CFA® credentials with nine years of experience. His firm, Lighthouse Wealth Management, offers fee-only financial planning and discretionary investment management, focusing on fundamental analysis and asset allocation. Serving high-net-worth clients, Adams provides tailored strategies that integrate debt reduction with broader wealth management and retirement planning, differentiating him from advisors with narrower focuses or less comprehensive services.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $2,653,350
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Richard C
CFP®, Series 63
Erie, PA
Latitude Advisors, LLC
Richard Coleman offers expertise in debt management combined with cash flow and budgeting strategies, making him well-suited for managing debt within a broader financial plan. With 40 years of experience and a CFP® certification, he operates independently through Latitude Advisors, LLC in Erie, PA, providing flat-fee and negotiable retainer options, and serving both individual and business clients with a disciplined investment approach.
Experience: 40 years
Avg account: $324,426
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George A
CFP®
Harveys Lake, PA
George J. Appel
George Appel is a CFP®-certified advisor in Pennsylvania specializing in debt management, cash flow, and budgeting, making him well-equipped to help clients reduce debt while considering their overall financial health. His firm offers flat-fee and hourly pricing, serving mostly non-high-net-worth individuals with a non-discretionary investment approach, which may appeal to those seeking transparent fees and personalized planning without asset-based charges.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $818,042
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Huyen N
CFP®, Series 65
Mechanicsburg, PA
Inclusive Wealth Financial Planning LLC
Huyen Nguyen specializes in debt management and integrates it with broader financial planning, including retirement and income planning, which suits those seeking comprehensive strategies in Pennsylvania. Her firm offers flat-fee and subscription-based services, focusing on long-term, low-cost passive investments, and serves high-net-worth clients, distinguishing her from others by combining personalized planning with disciplined portfolio management.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $228,646
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