There are hundreds of financial professionals in your area. However, choosing the right advisor that understands your financial situation and meets your needs may be quite daunting. WiserAdvisor has a network of vetted financial advisors and advisory firms and has listed them below. You can find the details of each advisor, such as their qualifications, service offerings, etc., that you could use while searching for the financial advisor that best suits your financial and investment goals.
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Wilmington
has
6
WiserAdvisor vetted Financial Planners and Advisors on the online list below for you to
choose from and
83
non-vetted advisors in your local area. These financial advisors in
Wilmington,
Delaware
have an average of
19
years of experience.
NOTE: The list of vetted financial
advisors in
Wilmington,
Delaware
mentioned below does not include all the advisors in our network due
to their compliance listing restrictions. More vetted advisors may
be available when you use our free match service
to compare financial advisors near you in
Wilmington, Delaware.
Financial Advisor | Experience | AUM | Minimum Assets | Fee Structure |
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14 Years | $0 | $100,000 | Fee-Based | |
22 Years | $250,000 | $250,000 | Fee-Based | |
10 Years | Not Specified | $100,000 | Fee-Only | |
Vanguard Personal Advisor Services
VANGUARD PERSONAL ADVISOR SERVICES 100 Vanguard Blv V26, Malvern, PA 19355 |
Not Disclosed | Not Specified | Not Specified | Fee-Based |
40 Years | $15,000,000 | $250,000 | Fee-Only | |
Paul C. Koenig Jr.
CFP®, RFC®, CRPC®, ChFC® INTEGRATED FINANCIAL PARTNERS 1300 Route 73 Suite 314, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 |
13 Years | $120,000,000 | Not Specified | Fee-Based |
Qualifications
CRD# 5356917
Firm CRD# 123859
Series 7, 63, 65, 66
Compensation/Fee Fee-Based, Flat Fee, Based on Assets
Office Location
3705 Concord Pike,
Wilmington,
DE
19803
Phone Number
302-765-3500
David joined the Diversified team in 2007. In David's role as Financial Planner, he focuses on comprehensive planning with clients to help them pursue their financial goals. Like all the planners at Diversified, David helps clients with a concierge approach to their plan, and works closely with other industry professionals to bring the clients financial plan to completion; all in an effort to give the client the best possible service and peace of mind. David graduated in 2007 from the University of Delaware with a B.S. in Leadership, and continued his industry education by obtaining his series 7, 63, 65, health and life insurance licenses as well as the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation. David has won the Five Star Wealth Advisor award in Philadelphia and Delaware every year since 2010 for his overall client satisfaction. Adding value to both the team and the clients, David is happy to be a part of the Diversified family. Outside of Diversified, David is a member of the DuPont Country Club where he enjoys playing very average golf.
Wealth is a good thing. Lifelong wealth is even better. At Diversified, our clients know that while life isn't without change and challenge, it's how they manage it that makes all the difference. They also know that they need to surround themselves with people who truly care about them. As a local family business serving executives, professionals, and retirees in Delaware and Pennsylvania, we welcome the opportunity to be included in your circle of trusted advisors. We realize we'll need to earn it, and once we do, we promise to keep it. Lifelong Wealth is the pursuit of financial security to enjoy a meaningful life. For us, the keyword here is "lifelong". Lifelong Wealth gives families the opportunity to live well, while planning to achieve a level of happiness. For your life, living well happens through an intentional, lifelong approach which includes: 1. Knowing you have a lifelong financial planning process in place; lifelong advice. 2. Having a trusted advisory team to implement your plan. 3. Constant review and help on your path to lifelong wealth. At Diversified, we are Lifelong Financial Advisors. We embrace the concept of lifelong financial planning with the expert team to support it.
Advisory Services Provided:
Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Tax Advice and Services, Estate Planning & Trusts, Insurance Products & Annuities
Qualifications
CRD# 4722997
Firm CRD# 123859
Series 6, 7, 63
Compensation/Fee Fee-Based, Based on Assets
Office Location
3705 Concord Pike,
Wilmington,
DE
19803
Phone Number
302-765-3500
In March 2010, Andrew Rosen joined the Diversified team, bringing with him nine years of financial industry experience. In his role as Financial Planner Andrew forges lifelong relationships with clients. He coaches them through all stages of life and guides them to better achieve their life goals. Andrew, alongside the team at Diversified, consistently delivers high-level, concierge service to all clients. Andrew also writes extensively and has authored blogs, whitepapers and eBooks, all of which you can find in on our resources page. He has also been published in CNBC, Business Insider, Investopedia, IRIS, Fatherly, and Yahoo Finance. In 2003, Andrew graduated from the University of Delaware with a BS in Finance and a minor in Economics. He continued his industry education by obtaining his series 6, 7, and 63, along with property/casualty and health/life insurance licenses. In addition, Andrew received the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation in 2006, the CEP in 2010, and has been named a Five Star Best in Client Satisfaction Wealth Manager in Philadelphia and Delaware every year since 2010. Outside of Diversified, Andrew's number one passion is spending time with his beautiful wife, Jessica, and his amazing children, Aviva, Isabella, and Emmet. Andrew resides in West Chester, Pennsylvania where he is a member of the DuPont Country Club. He is a high level squash player, a runner, and very average golfer.
Wealth is a good thing. Lifelong wealth is even better. At Diversified, our clients know that while life isn't without change and challenge, it's how they manage it that makes all the difference. They also know that they need to surround themselves with people who truly care about them. As a local family business serving executives, professionals, and retirees in Delaware and Pennsylvania, we welcome the opportunity to be included in your circle of trusted advisors. We realize we'll need to earn it, and once we do, we promise to keep it.
Advisory Services Provided:
Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Legal Advice and Services, Estate Planning & Trusts, Insurance Products & Annuities
Qualifications
CRD# 6218725
Firm CRD# 323625
Compensation/Fee Fee-Only, Hourly, Flat Fee, Based on Assets
Office Location
101 Lindenwood Dr Ste 225,
Malvern,
PA
19355
Phone Number
484-205-9669
I've been in financial services since graduating from West Chester University in 2012, when I started as an intern at National Penn Bank. Since then, I've gone on to work for PNC Bank, Vanguard, and most recently started an RIA with my business partner and friend, John Gormley. I also received my MBA from Villanova University in May of 2020.
Goshen Capital is concerned with two things: making sure you understand how and why you're paying us, and providing the most objective, honest advice we can. We take our roles as fiduciaries very seriously. We make every effort to provide upfront, transparent, and fair prices for the services we offer, and clearly communicate why we're worth it. We view our roles in your financial life not just as advisors, but as educators, giving you the knowledge necessary to make good financial decisions at all times in your life, not just when you talk to us. So if you're looking for an advisor promising outsized returns or "secret" retirement income solutions, move on to the next advisor. If you want an advisor here to educate, inform, and put your interests first, then pick up the phone and give us a call and see how we can help you.
Advisory Services Provided:
Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management
Qualifications
Firm CRD# 106715
Compensation/Fee Fee-Based
Office Location
100 Vanguard Blv V26,
Malvern,
PA
19355
Phone Number
800-211-7806
Vanguard Personal Advisor Services® gives you ongoing access to advisors who will always act in your best interests, a custom financial plan built to help withstand market volatility and economic shifts, strategies to maximize your income in retirement, and real-time tracking towards your goals. All at a low cost.
With money, comes questions. From how to maximize your retirement income to knowing the appropriate investment strategy based on your goals - it can be a lot to think about. We're by your side to help you feel confident about your future. Our advisors value true partnerships. They'll work closely with you to create a personalized plan to help you reach your goals and are available to connect whenever you have questions. *Non-client promotion. WiserAdvisor receives compensation for anyone matched with Vanguard via its financial advisor matching service.
Advisory Services Provided:
Retirement Planning, Education Funding and Planning
Qualifications
CRD# 1497037
Firm CRD# 171976
Series 7, 24
Compensation/Fee Fee-Only, Based on Assets
Office Location
2048 Remington Dr.,
Chester Springs,
PA
19425
Phone Number
302-367-6856
James began his career at Bankers Trust Company as a commercial lending officer before transitioning to BTCo.s trading desk where he was an institutional bond salesman and subsequently underwrote and traded Federal Agency bonds such as Federal Farm Credit Bank, FNMA and Federal Home Loan Bank bonds. Decamping from New York, James held senior positions with Wilmington Trust Company, T. Rowe Price, Acadian Asset Management, Zurich Capital Markets and Morgan Stanley before joining Merrill Lynch. In addition to holding the preeminent industry designation as a Certified Financial Planner®, James holds degrees from Trinity College in Hartford CT (B.A. English/Political Science) and New York University Stern School of Business (M.B.A.). Originally from Wilmington, DE, he has two grown children, two grandchildren and lives with his wife in Chester Springs, PA.
Joppa Mill Advisors Ltd. represents the culmination of James' experience as a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch and a successful and rewarding thirty-five year career on Wall Street in institutional asset management and capital markets. Drawing on decades of financial markets experience, James provides his clients with a disciplined, goals-based decision-making framework to help them align their personal assets with their financial objectives. As an independent advisor, our clients can be assured that their goals and best interests are always paramount and our recommendations are conflict-free.
Advisory Services Provided:
Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Insurance Products & Annuities
Qualifications
CRD# 5253413
Firm CRD# 6413
Series 7, 66
Compensation/Fee Fee-Based
Office Location
1300 Route 73 Suite 314,
Mount Laurel,
NJ
08054
Phone Number
856-291-0142
Paul Koenig is a Financial Planner with Integrated Financial Partners, Inc.(IFP). Along with his team of advisors, he takes an independent, comprehensive and objective approach to financial planning to help ensure that your goals, objectives and risk tolerance are properly considered and managed. This process includes an evaluation of retirement, risk management, investments, education funding, asset protection strategies, and legacy planning. It is through this process that he can help identify what is most important to his clients so that financial tools and resources can be properly aligned with their goals, despite personal lifestyle changes and external economic factors. Paul helps clients build wealth and position their investments properly through the use of tax-advantaged products and strategies. Paul has committed to adhere to the principles of integrity, objectivity, competence, fairness, confidentiality, professionalism, and diligence when taking care of clients. Paul can provide advice and direction so you can make the most informed decisions. Paul and his team are able to provide strategies that can help you: Build your nest egg, Enjoy a comfortable retirement, Protect your family from financial emergencies, Leave a legacy to your heirs or your favorite charities, Fund your children's or your grandchildren's education. He was listed in New Jersey Monthly and Philadelphia Magazine as a Five Star Wealth Manager. Paul is involved in his community including the American Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity and other worthwhile charities. An avid outdoors-man, Paul believes in physical as well as fiscal fitness.
Financial Planning is not a do-it-yourself project. In today's complex world it takes diligence, research, careful consideration and the help of an experienced professional to help you achieve the retirement you deserve and have worked so hard to attain. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER professional, I can be objective about your financial situation and this is vital in order to help you gain perspective and confidence in your financial future. A completely confidential Financial Second Opinion is the logical first step on your road to retirement. The number one financial worry is not having enough money to retire. Do you know how much you need? Did you allocate it properly and prudently? Do you know what assets to spend first? This is where I can help. Along with clarity, I can provide prudent strategies and solutions to help you meet your needs and lifestyle goals. I'll provide a customized plan developed through a comprehensive process and I will work with you to see that it is implemented properly. You'll be in a position to make informed decisions for your future. Recognized as one of the largest and most successful independent financial services organizations in the country; Integrated Financial Partners (IFP) specializes in coordinating with all of our clients other advisors to ensure collaboration in all aspects of their financial lives.
Firm Name | No. of Advisors | No. of Clients | AUM | Fee Structure |
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WILMINGTON TRUST INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.
Wilmington Trust Center, 1100 North Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19890-0001 |
121 | 3353 | $15,381,440,168 | A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees
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67 | 10 | $13,182,573,758 | A percentage of AUM
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82 | 3414 | $843,629,358 | A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
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11 | 887 | $729,411,406 | A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
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15 | 1851 | $656,933,927 | A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
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12 | 850 | $608,073,121 | A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
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WILMINGTON TRUST INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Wilmington Trust Center, 1100 North Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19890-0001 |
68 | 90 | $598,977,020 | A percentage of AUM, Performance Based
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11 | 1111 | $491,028,007 | A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
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13 | 870 | $424,000,000 | A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
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8 | 561 | $411,144,992 | A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
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4 | 944 | $339,371,220 | A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees
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5 | 452 | $327,718,897 | A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees, Other (A PERCENTAGE OF PLAN ASSETS)
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PILLAR WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
Little Falls Centre I, 2711 Centerville Road, Suite 110, Wilmington, DE 19808 |
8 | 697 | $280,468,245 | A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees, Other (PERCENTAGE RETIREMENT PLAN ASSETS UNDER ADVISEMENT)
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6 | 440 | $209,008,848 | A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
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4 | 427 | $107,051,023 | A percentage of AUM
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A financial advisor in Delaware can help you prepare for retirement by creating a comprehensive financial plan that takes into account your current assets, income, expenses, and future goals. They can help you develop a savings strategy, choose retirement accounts, and manage your investments. Additionally, a financial advisor can help you plan for potential healthcare expenses during retirement and ensure that your assets are distributed according to your wishes. To learn more about how an advisor can help you prepare for retirement, read on about why you should hire a retirement advisor.
Financial advisors in Delaware may offer a range of services, such as investment management, retirement planning, wealth management, estate planning, and more. Some advisors may specialize in one area, while others may offer multiple financial services. By clicking on the "View full profile" button of any vetted financial advisor in our Delaware directory, you can access detailed information about an advisor's services, fees, credentials, and more. In the "Advisory Services Provided" section, you will be able to confirm what specific services are offered by an advisor.
Yes, there are financial advisors who specialize in working with specific industries or professions. Whether you're a medical professional, business owner, athlete, or in other specialized fields, you may benefit from the assistance of a financial advisor. These financial professionals can offer tailored guidance due to their deep understanding of industry-specific financial challenges and opportunities. When searching for a financial advisor with experience in a specific industry or profession, it's essential to research their background, qualifications, and expertise to ensure they have the necessary knowledge to address your financial goals and challenges effectively. To further explore how financial advisors listed on our directory for the state of Delaware can support you, learn more about the different types of financial advisors and their areas of expertise.
The cost of hiring a financial advisor in Delaware varies depending on the advisor's experience, services, and fee structure. Some advisors charge a percentage of assets under management, ranging from approx. 1.02% or a fixed rate of approx. $7,500 and above. Meanwhile, other advisors charge an hourly rate, flat fees, or based on commission. It's important to understand the advisor's fee structure and any potential conflicts of interest before engaging in their services. To get a better understanding of how financial advisors charge and the factors influencing their fees, read more on what the costs of hiring a financial advisor are.
Many financial planners and wealth managers in Delaware are also tax professionals or work closely with tax professionals to help clients with tax planning and preparation. These professionals can help you identify tax-saving strategies and recommend tax-efficient investment options by analyzing your current tax situation. However, WiserAdvisor's directory for the state of Delaware may not include advisors who specialize in taxes. In the "Advisory Services Provided" section, you will be able to confirm if tax advice and tax preparation services are among the services an advisor offers.
Yes, a financial advisor in Delaware can help you plan for your children's college education by analyzing your finances, setting savings goals, and recommending investment strategies. They provide guidance on college savings plans like 529 plans, help navigate financial aid options, and offer insights on the tax implications of education expenses. To learn more about effective ways to save for college, read on about the best approaches to plan for a college education.
Financial advisors in Delaware typically use a range of resources and tools to track their client's investments and monitor financial progress. These may include creating regular portfolio reports to summarize investment performance and allocation, as well as utilizing risk assessment tools to help determine clients' risk tolerance and align investment strategies. Advisors may also provide educational resources to enhance financial literacy, use rebalancing tools to ensure alignment with long-term objectives and use goal tracking to help clients monitor specific financial targets. It's important to inquire about an advisor's investment management process to gain more insight. To learn more, read on about how financial advisors track and monitor your financial goals.
During your first meeting with a financial advisor in Delaware, you can expect a discussion about your financial goals, current financial situation, and risk tolerance. The advisor may ask questions to understand your objectives, income, expenses, assets, and debts. They may also inquire about your investment experience and any specific concerns you have. For more information on how to prepare for your first meeting, refer to this guide on how to prepare for a meeting with your financial advisor.
How often you should meet with your financial advisor in Delaware may depend on your specific financial situation and goals. For complex finances, you may need to meet with your financial advisor weekly or monthly, while for those with regular income and simpler investments, quarterly or annual meetings may be enough. Your advisor can assist in determining the suitable meeting frequency based on your circumstances. Read on to learn more about how often you should meet with your advisor.
To ensure that a financial advisor in Delaware prioritizes your best interests, seek out advisors who adhere to a fiduciary standard, which legally obligates them to act in your best interests and avoid conflicts of interest. When selecting an advisor, inquire about their fiduciary status and how they will consistently prioritize your interests. To make sure your best interests are being considered, learn more about the role of a fiduciary financial advisor and the support they can provide.