Independent, values-based investing financial advisors in Wilmington, DE

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 want your investments to reflect your personal ethics and priorities, you need an advisor who understands how to align your portfolio with your values without sacrificing financial goals. A common mistake is assuming all "green" or "ethical" funds are the same, which can lead to unintended exposure or diluted impact. Independent advisors here operate without ties to big firms, giving them flexibility to select investments that truly match your values.

  • Values integration approach. Ask how they identify and incorporate your specific social, environmental, or governance concerns into investment choices.
  • Impact measurement. Confirm whether they track and report how your investments perform on the values you care about, not just financial returns.
  • Portfolio customization. Look for advisors who tailor holdings beyond standard "values-based" funds to reflect your unique priorities and risk tolerance.

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Nicholas M

Series 63, Series 66

Wilmington, DE

J.P. Morgan Securities

Nicholas Mc Glynn is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, as well as Wm Financial Services, Inc. since 2004. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Douglas B

Series 66

Wilmington, DE

Citigroup Global Markets

Douglas Batten is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 2011. Citigroup Global Markets Inc. serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and brokerage services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with both discretionary and non-discretionary options, supported by in-house research and complex market roles.

Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing Executive Founder/Business Owner Attorney Consultant Technology Professional
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Steven H

Series 65

Wilmington, DE

Riversedge Advisors

Steven Hutchison is a financial advisor at RiversEdge Advisors with a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining RiversEdge, he spent 11 years at The Siegfried Group. He is also a partner at RiversEdge Business Services, a public accounting firm. RiversEdge Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans by offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm’s approach is based on modern portfolio theory and utilizes ETFs, independent managers, and technology integrations to manage client strategies.

Founder/Business Owner
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Kelly W

CFP®

Wilmington, DE

AlphaCore Capital LLC

Kelly Wilson is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving at AlphaCore Capital LLC since 2026. Prior to this, Kelly spent eight years at Dravo Bay LLC dba Blue Rock Financial Group. AlphaCore Capital LLC is an independent wealth advisory firm with approximately 70 advisors managing around $13 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, entities, and institutional investors, offering comprehensive financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and model portfolio services with an emphasis on alternative investments alongside traditional asset classes.

Private / alternative investments Active portfolio management Retirement income strategy General estate planning guidance Executive Founder/Business Owner HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Established Professionals
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Michael B

PFS™

Wilmington, DE

Cetera

Michael Boyer is a financial advisor at Cetera with the PFS™ designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera, he worked at Avantax Advisory Services and operates his own CPA firm specializing in individual and small business tax returns. Outside of financial advising, he serves as CFO of Ferris Home Improvements, a local company focused on home renovation projects. Cetera is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and employs a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers.

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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Tucker H

CFP®, Series 65

Sarasota, FL

Mariner

Tucker Horsley is a CFP® and Series 65-registered advisor with three years of industry experience. He currently works at Mariner in Sarasota, FL, where he has been since 2021. Horsley previously served as an advisor at Allegiant Private Advisors and was involved with Lucky-U Cycles for five years. He is a board member of the nonprofit Take Stock in Children of Sarasota County. Mariner serves a diverse client base with services including investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm offers customized, discretionary portfolios supported by an internal team and third-party managers, along with specialized tax, accounting, and family office services.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Eldin F

Series 63, Series 65

Southfield, MI

Sterling Advisory Group LLC

Eldin Foco is a financial advisor at Sterling Advisory Group LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including CIG Capital Advisors and Cco Investment Services Corp. since 2012. Sterling Advisory Group provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, families, trusts, foundations, businesses, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm manages client accounts on a tailored basis and also serves institutional clients, offering a range of strategic investment models that emphasize asset allocation, diversification, and Shariah-compliant selection.

ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Equity compensation tax strategy Business succession planning Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Values-based investing
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Nicholas S

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Lehi, UT

Telos Partners LLC

Nicholas Stecklein is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Telos Partners LLC in Lehi, Utah. His prior experience includes roles at DFPG Investments, Diversify Wealth Management, Advantage Tax and Planning, and North Capital Investment Technology. Outside of investment advisory, he is involved in tax preparation through Advantage Tax and Planning. Telos Partners serves individuals, families, charitable organizations, and businesses with investment management, financial planning, family office consulting, and related services. The firm employs a long-term, growth-oriented investment approach combining passive and active strategies, often incorporating client values and ESG preferences into portfolio construction.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement withdrawal strategies ESG / Sustainable investing

Andrew H

Series 66

Ruston, LA

Edward Jones

Andrew Halbrook is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for the City of Ruston for nine years. Outside of his advisory role, he co-manages a family-owned LLC involved in rental property. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment strategies and advisory services supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) ESG / Sustainable investing Government Employee Oil & Gas Religious/faith focused Values-based investing
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Peter H

CFA®, Series 63

Cottonwood Heights, UT

Telos Partners LLC

Peter Hughes is a CFA® charterholder with six years of industry experience currently serving as an advisor at Telos Partners LLC. His prior roles include positions at Forrest Financial Partners LLC and Evolve Investing LLC. Outside of his advisory work, Mr. Hughes owns and operates Peter Hughes Consulting, where he provides business valuation and improvement consulting, as well as Peter Hughes Coaching, focusing on performance and life coaching. Telos Partners serves individuals, families, charitable organizations, and businesses with investment management, financial planning, family office consulting, business valuation, and ad hoc consulting. The firm employs a long-term, growth-oriented investment approach that incorporates both active and passive strategies and emphasizes alignment with clients’ values and comprehensive wealth management.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement withdrawal strategies ESG / Sustainable investing
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Jared F

Series 65

Huntington Beach, CA

Northwest Asset Management

Jared Fruth is a financial advisor at Northwest Asset Management with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Securities America, Inc., KMS Financial Services, Inc., Oppenheimer Funds, and John Paul Mitchell Systems. Northwest Asset Management is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.6 billion for nearly 3,000 clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charities, and corporations. The firm employs a customized, fiduciary approach using Modern Portfolio Theory and strategic asset allocation, combining fundamental and technical analysis to build diversified portfolios with periodic rebalancing.

Retirement income strategy Wealth management Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner
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Edwina M

Series 65

Cincinnati, OH

Waverly Advisors, LLC

Edwina Martin is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience, currently with Waverly Advisors, LLC. She previously worked at 9258 Wealth Management for five years and was employed at Teradata Corp for eleven years. Martin also serves as assistant director of tax planning at 9258 Tax and Planning, a non-investment related business. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing portfolios for individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm combines traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private-market allocations, offering a range of investment management and financial planning services.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Craig M

Series 63, Series 65

Columbia, SC

Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC

Craig Mcdaniel Jr. is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC in Columbia, SC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Capital Investment Group, Inc. and The McDaniel Corporation since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in life insurance sales and serves as an independent agent for annuities and related products. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment management through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, and private-label model portfolios, using a blend of analytical methods with ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Active portfolio management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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David H

Series 65

Irvine, CA

Martin Wealth Management, LLC

David Hart is a financial advisor with Martin Wealth Management, LLC in Irvine, CA. He holds a Series 65 credential and has 15 years of industry experience. Hart previously worked with Safeguard Investment Advisory Group and LifePro Asset Management. He is also a Certified Financial Fiduciary and volunteers as an instructor with the Foundation for Fiduciary Education, providing unbiased fiduciary financial education to the public. Martin Wealth Management offers investment advisory services primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients by co-advising and directing accounts to a third-party money manager, Matson Money. The firm focuses on client onboarding, documentation, and ongoing review of third-party manager accounts rather than direct asset management.

Medicare planning Annuities
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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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