Seasoned, 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.
When you're organizing your estate to ensure your assets go where you want after you pass, you need guidance that covers all the basics clearly. A common mistake is overlooking how your estate plan fits with your retirement income and tax situation, which can cause unexpected costs or delays.
- Comprehensive asset review. Confirm they consider all your property types, including retirement accounts and personal belongings.
- Tax implications. Ask how they address state tax rules, especially since retirement income is generally exempt from state income tax after eligible retirement age in Pennsylvania.
- Legacy planning. See if they discuss how your estate plan supports your wishes for heirs and charitable giving.
- Experience depth. Seasoned advisors bring decades of insight into common pitfalls and effective strategies in estate planning.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Donna H
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63
Bradford, PA
Edward Jones
Donna Hollenbeck offers seasoned guidance in general estate planning with 39 years of experience and holds CFP® and ChFC® designations, ensuring comprehensive asset and retirement income considerations. Based in Bradford, PA, she operates within Edward Jones, a large firm serving over four million clients, providing a broad range of wealth management services with an annual program fee up to 1.35%, distinguishing her from advisors with smaller practices or fewer credentials.
Experience: 39 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Michael H
Series 63
Dubois, PA
Mass Mutual Investors Services
Michael Haskins offers seasoned guidance in general estate planning with 37 years of experience and expertise in multi-generational wealth transfer and divorce financial planning. Based in Dubois, PA, he operates within the large firm Mass Mutual Investors Services, which supports clients with comprehensive financial planning and asset management, distinguishing him from advisors in smaller practices or with narrower specialties.
Experience: 37 years
Avg account: $249,379
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Pamela S
Series 63
Olean, NY
Morgan Stanley
Pamela Shumway offers seasoned general estate planning guidance with 29 years of experience and a Series 63 designation, supported by Morgan Stanley's structured planning process and proprietary tools. Located in Olean, NY, she brings expertise from large firms and serves both individual and institutional clients, differentiating her through extensive industry tenure and access to comprehensive advisory programs.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $670,481
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