Top general estate planning guidance financial advisors in St. Marys, PA

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.

You might need general estate planning guidance if you're organizing your assets to protect your family or planning for healthcare decisions in case you become unable to speak for yourself. A common mistake is overlooking how your estate plan coordinates with retirement income, which in Pennsylvania is generally exempt from state income tax after eligible retirement age.

  • Comprehensive asset review. Look for advisors who consider all your assets, including retirement accounts and personal property, to create a cohesive plan.
  • Healthcare directives expertise. Confirm they help set up living wills and powers of attorney to ensure your medical wishes are respected.
  • Tax implications awareness. Ask how they integrate state tax rules, especially regarding retirement income exemptions, into your estate plan.
  • Coordination with other professionals. Check if they work alongside your attorneys and tax advisors to align your estate plan with your overall financial picture.

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Luke H

CFP®, Series 66

St. Mary's, PA

STIFEL

Luke Hoffman is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Stifel with seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at G&A Financial, Avantax Insurance Agency, and Avantax Investment Services prior to joining Stifel in 2022. Hoffman serves on the boards of Elcam Inc., a nonprofit providing job coaching for special needs individuals, and the Boys and Girls Club of St. Marys, where he also acts as treasurer. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and asset allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

General retirement planning Income planning
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Aaron B

Series 63, Series 65

Saint Marys, PA

OSAIC

Aaron Bleggi is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. and CPI Wealth Management. Outside of advising, he manages multiple real estate ventures in Saint Marys, Pennsylvania, including residential rental properties and development projects aimed at creating affordable housing for seniors and disadvantaged groups. OSAIC serves a diverse client base comprising retail and institutional investors through a wide network of affiliated advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, employing various asset-allocation tools and offering access to third-party money managers and unified managed accounts.

Annuities Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Dylan M

Series 63, Series 66

Saint Marys, PA

Ameriprise

Dylan Mancuso is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Mancuso previously worked at OSAIC and Securities America, Inc., and has a background that includes roles at CNB Bank and the United States Department of Agriculture. Outside of finance, he owns Six Point Studios LLC, a publishing and online applications company. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning with written recommendations and ongoing advice, utilizing proprietary research and third-party data.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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William B

Series 63, Series 65

St Marys, PA

Edward Jones

William Boylan Jr. is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in St Marys, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2005. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, with a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Quinn C

CFP®, Series 66

Saint Marys, PA

Cetera

Quinn Cunningham is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera. His background includes roles at Avantax Advisory Services and KPMG, as well as ongoing involvement with Geci and Associates, PC, where he provides accounting and business consulting services. He is also a member of the Troia e Provincia di Foggia Social Club, a charitable organization that engages in fundraising activities to support families in need. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers access to multiple investment strategies and program platforms, with over $256 billion in assets under management.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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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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Kayla S

Series 63, Series 65

Warwick, RI

Mass Mutual Investors Services

Kayla Santos is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Warwick, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously at MetLife Securities. In addition to her advisory role, Santos is an independent insurance agent, offering life, fixed annuities, disability, long-term care, and health insurance products. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars, structuring engagements as annual collaborative relationships focused on goal analysis and written recommendations.

Divorce financial planning General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Attorney Executive Married/Couples/Partners Divorced

Gordon B

Series 66

Luling, LA

Edward Jones

Gordon Brown III is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Retirement income strategy General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Wealth management Oil & Gas Engineering Professional
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William S

Series 63, Series 65

College Station, TX

Smith & Wyatt

William Soltow is a financial advisor at Smith & Wyatt with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at CoreCap Advisors, LLC. Outside of advising, he is the founder of Frontier Wealth Management and serves as an independent insurance agent with Goosehead Insurance. Smith & Wyatt serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and corporations, managing approximately $207 million across 724 clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, estate-planning consulting, and specialized educational programs, utilizing mutual funds and ETFs as primary investment vehicles.

Government Employee
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Thaddeus P

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Grand Rapids, MI

Advance Wealth Management Service, LLC

Thaddeus Phelps is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Advance Wealth Management Service, LLC since 2019 and previously spent 14 years with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, Phelps owns a tax preparation business and an accounting support service, and he serves in fiduciary roles such as trustee and executor. Advance Wealth Management Service, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary investment management through a wrap asset management program and emphasizes an individualized approach with asset allocation supported by fundamental, sector, and technical analysis, including risk management strategies such as put options and conservative cash instruments.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Charitable giving & philanthropy General estate planning guidance General tax planning Options & derivatives strategies

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