Top financial advisors working with real estate professionals in Pennsylvania

Matthew Silverhardt is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Doylestown, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 11 years before joining LPL Financial in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is the founder and owner of Claire Reid Cabinet, a wellness products and education business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary management, incorporating model portfolios, third-party research, and technology-driven strategies.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Austin Zimmerman is a financial advisor at Quantum Financial Planning Services, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Central Washington University and in the education sector. Quantum Financial Planning Services, Inc. is a fee-only, SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, small businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning and investment management with a focus on strategic asset allocation using a combination of actively and passively managed funds in globally diversified portfolios.

Russell Blockhus is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in a goals-based wealth management approach that is holistic and proactive, emphasizing tax efficiency, multi-generational estate strategies, and securities-based lending solutions. Russell's practice focuses on guiding clients who hold concentrated stock positions, helping them diversify thoughtfully and tax-efficiently through systematic planning, hedging strategies, exchange funds, and customized lending solutions. Coming from a family with a background in real estate and accounting, Russell integrates these strengths to design wealth strategies that align with clients' tax sensitivities, evolving priorities, and long-term objectives. He partners closely with real estate professionals to identify tax-efficient lending options for various property types and delivers tailored financial education seminars to clients, real estate professionals, and businesses, including employee benefits optimization and sustainable investing topics. Russell holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Oregon and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity and participates in community involvement with the Ronald McDonald House. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, hiking, working out, spending time with family, and following sports teams such as the Golden State Warriors, San Francisco Giants, and Manchester United.

Jason Richardson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He previously worked for ten years at Genesis Consulting, LLC. He holds the Series 66 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jori Guzhuna is a financial strategist and founder of Guzhuna Asset Management, an independent registered investment advisory firm serving a select clientele of entrepreneurs, executives, and multi-generational families. His philosophy is rooted in a disciplined bottom-up approach to wealth management. Every client engagement begins with risk management and asset protection—ensuring the foundation is secure—followed by strategic tax mitigation. From there, planning expands into investment strategy, capital deployment, and long-term legacy design. Operating under a fiduciary standard, Jori provides objective, conflict-free advice with no proprietary products or commission-driven incentives. His work integrates institutional-grade investment access with advanced planning techniques, enabling clients to preserve, grow, and transfer wealth with precision. He is also recognized for implementing sophisticated investment approaches typically reserved for institutional environments. These strategies are designed to enhance efficiency, manage downside exposure, and create more controlled outcomes across varying market conditions—while remaining aligned with each client’s overall risk profile and objectives. Known for discretion and strategic clarity, Jori architects comprehensive financial structures designed to withstand complexity and deliver enduring results across generations.

Brandon Catrett is a financial advisor at Ridgeline Private Wealth with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked with Stewardship Legacy Coaching, Stewardship Advisory Group, Cadwell Wealth, and Southeastern University Athletics. Ridgeline Private Wealth manages approximately $162 million for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business entities, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and private placement advisory services. The firm combines quantitative, fundamental, technical, cyclical, and economic analysis to guide portfolio decisions and incorporates both long-term and short-term investment strategies.