Seasoned financial advisors working with parents 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.

When you're managing your family's financial future, especially with aging parents, you need an advisor who understands the unique challenges that come with caregiving and legacy planning. A common mistake is overlooking how your parents' needs affect your own financial goals and retirement plans.

  • Long-term care insight. Look for advisors who discuss strategies for funding medical and daily living support without derailing your finances.
  • Estate and legacy planning. Confirm they help coordinate wills, trusts, and beneficiary designations to reflect your family's wishes.
  • Tax-aware retirement income. Since Pennsylvania exempts retirement income from state tax after a certain age, ask how they leverage this in your parents' and your own income planning.
  • Experience with family dynamics. Seasoned advisors often navigate sensitive conversations and conflicting priorities among family members effectively.

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Matthew S

Series 66

Doylestown, PA

LPL Financial

Matthew Silverhardt is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Doylestown, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 11 years and Equitable Advisors for 4 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is the founder and owner of Claire Reid Cabinet, a business focused on wellness products and education. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, institutions, and retirement plan participants. The firm offers a range of investment solutions including financial planning, model portfolios, and access to institutional platforms.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Barbara B

Series 66

Conshohocken, PA

RBC Capital Markets

Barbara Brewer is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, tailoring strategies to clients’ Advisory Risk Profiles through a mix of in-house and third-party providers.

Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner Retired Financial Professional Approaching retirement HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet)
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Keith E

CFP®

Pittsburgh, PA

Keith L. Eliou, CFP

Keith Eliou is the principal of Keith L. Eliou, CFP, an investment management firm based in Pittsburgh, PA. He holds the CFP® designation and has one year of experience as a financial advisor. In addition to his advisory role, he practices law focusing on elder law and real estate and is involved in insurance, mortgage lending, and real estate brokerage businesses. The firm primarily serves pooled vehicles and institutional accounts, offering portfolio management, retirement plan services, and financial planning. It utilizes an open-architecture investment approach with third-party money managers and employs multiple analytical methods and strategies, conducting annual account reviews.

Social Security optimization Retirement income strategy Cash flow / budgeting Charitable giving tax strategies Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner
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Jacob S

Series 65

King of Prussia, PA

Ethos Financial Group, LLC

Jacob Stull is a financial advisor at Ethos Financial Group, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior experience at Almanack Investment Partners. Outside of advising, he works as a law special agent with D.H.S., focusing on investigations and physical protection. Ethos Financial Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, municipal entities, and charitable organizations, providing investment management and financial planning services. The firm employs a diversified, risk-conscious approach using model portfolios and multiple investment vehicles, supplemented by third-party research and optional tax-overlay management.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting Retirement withdrawal strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet)
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Edward K

ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Doylestown, PA

Kohlhepp Investment Advisors, Ltd.

Edward Kohlhepp is the founder and CEO of Kohlhepp Investment Advisors, Ltd. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and Series 65 licenses, with 56 years of industry experience. He has been with Kohlhepp Investment Advisors since 1998 and has also worked at Cambridge Investment Research since 2004. Kohlhepp serves on the board of the Parvee Foundation. Kohlhepp Investment Advisors, Ltd. serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as ERISA plans, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm constructs individualized portfolios using fundamental and technical analysis and offers both in-house management and access to third-party money managers, with investment supervision guided by clients’ objectives, time horizons, and risk tolerances.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy

Vandana D

Series 66

Dublin, CA

Fidelity

Vandana Devi is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has been serving since 2025. She began her career at Fidelity Investments in 2023, progressing through roles including Financial Service Representative, Financial Representative, and Relationship Manager before assuming her current position. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Personal Banker at Fremont Bank from 2020 to 2022. Her professional experience encompasses client relationship management and financial planning, with a focus on empowering clients to make informed decisions and maintain confidence in their financial goals. Vandana holds a California Insurance License, supporting her expertise in insurance-related financial services. Outside of her professional work, Vandana engages in activities such as cooking and baking, outdoor adventures, parenthood, reading, traveling, and writing.

General retirement planning Income planning Cash flow / budgeting Parents

Myranda J

Series 66

Chicago, IL

Merrill

Myranda Johnson is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she partners with busy professionals and families to build and transition wealth. She works closely with clients to develop personalized strategies that align with their life goals, integrating financial planning, investment management, banking, and lending solutions. Her client focus areas include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, and tax minimization. Myranda's expertise centers on assisting individuals and families balancing demanding careers and family life. She aims to simplify financial complexities and help clients gain confidence in their financial future by guiding them through each stage of wealth—from building a strong foundation to navigating complex estate strategies. Her approach begins with understanding clients' goals, values, and visions for the future to create tailored financial plans. She holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned her high school diploma from Geneva High School. Based in Chicago, Myranda enjoys camping, hiking, reading, skiing, practicing yoga, and spending time with her family.

Wealth management General estate planning guidance General retirement planning Charitable giving & philanthropy General tax planning Executive Established Professionals Mid-Career Professionals Parents Women Professionals Women's Finance
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Carolina M

ChFC®, Series 66

Sarasota, FL

Greater Financial

Carolina Martinez is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with four years of industry experience. She is the sole advisor at Greater Financial, an independent firm she has been associated with since 2026. Her prior experience includes roles at Bison Wealth, LLC, The Pacific Financial Group, Inc., Royal Alliance Associates, INC., and LPL Financial LLC. Alongside her advisory work, she is involved with John 15:13 LLC dba Cashflow with Carolina. Greater Financial serves individual investors, high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and business entities without requiring a minimum account size. The firm offers wealth strategy and discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and educational programs such as digital courses and group coaching, using methodologies like Modern Portfolio Theory and technical analysis.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Wealth management Women Professionals Parents

Daniel M

Series 66

Houston, TX

Mass Mutual Investors Services

Daniel Miller is a Private Wealth Manager with Merrill Private Wealth Management, specializing in providing personalized wealth management strategies tailored to each client's unique financial situation and goals. He works closely with families and businesses to navigate complex areas such as family wealth management, estate and legacy planning, executive compensation, retirement income, and portfolio management. Daniel collaborates with specialists from Merrill and Bank of America to deliver comprehensive financial solutions and investment insights. With over 30 years as a Houston resident, Daniel focuses on helping clients, including corporate executives, women, and non-profit organizations, meet their investment objectives through a flexible approach that adapts to changing market conditions. His professional designations include Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor (APMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He holds an Accredited Certificate from the College for Financial Planning. Beyond his professional role, Daniel actively contributes to the Houston community through volunteering with organizations such as BeaResource for CPS Kids, Big Brothers Big Sisters Greater Houston, Madison Place Home Owners Association, and Wonders and Worries. He values faith and family, spending time with his wife and two children, and enjoys outdoor activities, music, reading, and traveling.

Wealth management Family Business Business ownership considerations General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Attorney Executive Parents Women Professionals

Ben S

CFP®

Malvern, PA

Ketwich Capital LLC

Ben is the founder of Ketwich Capital LLC ("Ket-Cap") which serves the financial and investment needs of professionals and families. Ben is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and a Certified Kingdom Advisor®. Prior to founding Ket-Cap in 2017, Ben spent a decade working on Wall Street at UBS and Neuberger Berman. As an equity analyst in 2008, he had a front-row seat to the housing bubble burst and the collapse of the global economy. This experience taught him the dangers of financial salesmanship (mortgages in this case) and the pitfall wealth can bring when there is no plan or purpose. Ben is passionate about helping others become secure, content, and generous in their wealth. Ben has facilitated financial courses including Financial Peace University, Charting Your Legacy, and the Journey of Generosity (Generous Giving). In his personal time, Ben can be found either outside with his wife and two young children or building something around the house. He is an avid reader of books related to money, history, and theology.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Wealth management Intergenerational Families Parents Married/Couples/Partners
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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

New York, NY

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 based in Houston, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 42 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Next Financial Group, Inc. for 20 years and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. for six years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions, integrating proprietary research and third-party strategies.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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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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Linda P

Series 63

Mt. Laurel, NJ

BC Advisors, LLC

Linda Postorivo is a financial advisor at BC Advisors, LLC with 43 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with MAFG RIA Services, Inc. since 1994 and with Mid-Atlantic Companies since 1981. BC Advisors provides investment advisory and portfolio management services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, family trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other institutional clients. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary investment recommendations grounded in fundamental analysis alongside technical and cyclical reviews, employing a variety of strategies including long-term, short-term, trading, options, and alternatives.

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