CFP®-certified, student loan debt 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 managing student loan debt while planning your financial future, you need an advisor who understands how loans affect your broader goals. The biggest mistake is treating student loans separately from your overall financial plan, which can lead to missed opportunities for savings or repayment strategies. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in comprehensive financial planning, including debt management.
- Loan repayment strategies. Ask how they balance paying down loans with saving for retirement or other goals, rather than focusing on loans alone.
- Income-driven plans. Confirm if they consider income-based repayment options and how those impact your long-term finances.
- Refinancing insights. Check whether they evaluate when refinancing student loans makes sense versus keeping federal protections.
- Tax implications. Understand how student loan interest deductions and forgiveness programs might affect your tax situation and planning.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Ryan G
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Pittsburgh, PA
ETCH Financial
Ryan Galiotto is well-equipped to assist with managing student loan debt in Pennsylvania, combining his CFP® certification with 15 years of experience and expertise in student loan debt, business exit strategies, and college savings plans. Operating from ETCH Financial, he offers flat-fee and project-based financial planning, serving mid-career professionals and high earners, and integrates both passive and active investment approaches, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower focuses or different fee structures.
Experience: 15 years
Avg account: $183,291
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Andrew V
CFP®
Pittsburgh, PA
Hippocratic Financial Advisors
Andrew Van Treeck is a CFP®-certified advisor in Pittsburgh specializing in student loan debt, offering tailored repayment strategies and income-driven plan insights. His firm, Hippocratic Financial Advisors, serves high-net-worth clients with a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach and provides flat-fee financial planning, including student loan analysis and management, which may appeal to those seeking comprehensive, fee-transparent services in Pennsylvania.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $599,500
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Megan K
CFP®, Series 65
Philadelphia, PA
Livelhood LLC
Megan Kiesel is a CFP®-certified advisor in Philadelphia specializing in student loan debt, combining six years of experience with expertise in cash flow, budgeting, and retirement planning. She offers flat-fee, advice-only financial planning through Livelhood LLC, focusing on comprehensive strategies including debt management and globally diversified investments, which distinguishes her from others by emphasizing education and long-term planning without managing client assets.
Experience: 7 years
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Scot W
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Carlisle, PA
Providers & Families Wealth Management
Scot Whiskeyman is well-equipped to assist with managing student loan debt in Pennsylvania, combining his CFP® certification with 14 years of experience and specialties including retirement income strategy and tax strategies for small businesses. His firm, Providers & Families Wealth Management, offers a structured subscription fee model and integrates tax-aware and estate coordination into financial planning, setting him apart from others by providing comprehensive, ongoing support tailored to individuals and families.
Experience: 14 years
Avg account: $136,727
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