Seasoned financial advisors working with founders and business owners 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 own a business or founded a company, you likely face complex decisions about growth, succession, and personal financial security. Without focused experience, advisors might overlook how your business impacts your retirement income and tax situation.
- Business and personal finance integration. Look for advisors who connect your company’s cash flow with your personal retirement goals, not treating them as separate puzzles.
- Succession planning insight. Confirm they understand how to prepare your business for sale or transfer without jeopardizing your financial future.
- Tax implications in Pennsylvania. Since retirement income is generally exempt from state income tax after eligible age, ask how they leverage this in your long-term plan.
- Experience matters. Seasoned advisors here bring decades of navigating founder-specific challenges, helping you avoid common pitfalls in business and retirement planning.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Matthew S
Series 66
Doylestown, PA
LPL Financial
Matthew Silverhardt's 22 years of experience and focus on retirement plans for business owners make him well-equipped to address the financial complexities faced by founders in Pennsylvania. Operating from LPL Financial, a large firm, he offers flat-fee financial planning and integrates tax-loss harvesting strategies, distinguishing him from advisors who may lack such specialized services or flexible fee structures.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Lynn C
CFP®, Series 63
Harleysville, PA
Cetera
Lynn Craig's 38 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to address the complex financial needs of founders and business owners in Pennsylvania, including retirement plans like SEP and solo 401(k). Affiliated with a large firm, she offers flat-fee and hourly consulting options, distinguishing her with flexible fee structures and expertise in tax-loss harvesting and charitable giving, which may benefit clients seeking comprehensive wealth management.
Experience: 38 years
Avg account: $306,089
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Sandra Y
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Seneca, PA
Raymond James Financial
Sandra Young's 37 years of experience and expertise in business succession planning and cash flow budgeting make her well-equipped to address the complex financial needs of founders and business owners in Pennsylvania. As a CFP®-certified advisor at Raymond James Financial, a large firm offering flat-fee structures, she combines seasoned insight with firm resources, distinguishing her from others by managing branch operations and supporting diverse client types.
Experience: 38 years
Avg account: $700,796
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Daniel E
CFP®
Philadelphia, PA
Wescott Financial Advisory Group LLC
Daniel Esquirell's 25 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address the complex financial needs of founders and business owners in Pennsylvania, integrating business cash flow with personal retirement goals. His firm, Wescott Financial Advisory Group LLC, offers a tax-sensitive, multi-manager investment approach and serves high-net-worth clients with flexible fee structures including flat fees and hourly rates, distinguishing him from advisors with more limited service models.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $3,892,751
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Stuart E
Series 63, Series 65
Newtown Square, PA
J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.
Stuart Ettingoff's 44 years of experience and focus on retirement plans for business owners make him well-equipped to address the complex financial needs of founders in Pennsylvania. Operating within J.W. Cole Advisors, a large SEC-registered firm, he offers flat-fee planning and consulting services, providing flexibility compared to hourly or AUM-based fees, and benefits from a broad network of independent advisers for diverse investment solutions.
Experience: 44 years
Avg account: $255,702
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