After graduating from Penn State University with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering, I was lucky enough to meet with an advisor who helped me to start saving and investing. Unfortunately, I soon realized that the financial services industry is full of advisors working for themselves, instead of their clients. Years of underperforming investments, along with a general lack of concern for my goals from several advisors, led me to manage my own investments. And later, while working for Lucent Technologies during the Dot-com years, I had the opportunity to attend Lehigh University and graduate with an MBA in Finance.
MBA fresh in-hand, I decided to pursue a career in finance. I worked in NYC for Barclays Capital where I soon learned that I preferred working with individuals as opposed to large institutions. I co-founded Schuylkill Financial in order to help "everyday" people plan for their future. Our business is centered around developing and setting realistic goals with our clients. To do that we need to be passionate about our clients and responsive to their needs as we help them clarify their financial picture.
When I am not in the office, I love spending time with my wife and children, doing just about anything outdoors. Hiking and mountain biking are at the top of my list and I can usually be identified as the guy toting one of my 2 little ones on my back and dog by my side on many of Downingtown's trails.
Our partnership was founded on the basis of having a positive impact on people's lives through investment and financial planning. We bring sophisticated planning techniques to busy individuals who lack the time to do it themselves, with over 40 years of combined banking and Wall Street experience. Client portfolios are carefully crafted using our expertise in market research, Individual Retirement Accounts, wealth management, college planning and estate planning.
General Information |
| Firm Start Year: | 2007 | |
| No. of Employees: | 2-4 | |
| Insurance License#: | 465566 |
| Name of Custodial Firm: | Fidelity Investments |
| States Licensed in: | PA |
| Number of Years with Current Firm: | 14 |
| Work Experience: | 18 Years of Experience |
| Work with the following types of clients: | Individual Investors, Businesses |
| Advisory Services Provided: | Investment Advice & Management, Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Advice & Consulting |
Services |
| Investment Types: | Bonds, Mutual Funds, Stocks, Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) |
| Can meet clients in the following ways: | Our Office, Email, Video Conference, Phone |
Qualifications & Memberships |
| Insurance and Annuity Licenses: | Life, Accident, Disability, Variable Annuity, Variable Life, Long Term Care, Annuity |
Firm Information |
| Advisor's Number of Clients: | 38 |
| Advisor's Number of Managed Clients: | 38 |
| Advisor's Number of Planning Clients: | 38 |
Compensation and Fees |
| Fee Structure: | Fee-Based |
| Minimum Portfolio Size for New Managed Accounts: | $250,000 |
| Compensation Methods: | Based on Assets, Flat Fee |
Education |
| Masters of Business Administration - Finance | Lehigh University
- Bethlehem, PA 01/2000-06/2003 |
| Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering | Penn State University
- University Park, PA 08/1993 -12/1997 |
FAQs |
Do you have a customer satisfaction or refund policy?Yes, clients receive the first with us free of charge. Additionally, clients can cancel our agreement at any time with no notice. We feel this ensures that we continually meet our clients' needs. |
Why should I choose you as my financial advisor?We are a goal-driven firm. We strive to learn as much about our client needs in order to provide a customized and comprehensive plan so our clients feel comfortable and confident as they prepare for retirement. We also plan for life events such as Education, Long-Term Care, Weddings, etc. |
What are your qualifications? What is your education background?I received my Chemical Engineering degree from PSU in 1997 which provided me with he tools to ovulate markets analytically. After receiving my MBA in Finance from Lehigh University, I started my Financial Advising career in 2006. |
How are you compensated? How will I pay for your services?Primarily Fee-based. Usually 1% of assets under management though will be lower for over $1MM. Fees are deducted from accounts managed. We do not receive any commissions or revenue streams from any of the investment products we utilize. As a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), Schuylkill Financial has adopted the fiduciary standard, acting only and solely in our clients interest. |
If you are going to manage my account, will you obtain my permission every time you buy or sell something?No I am a discretionary advisor. As such I work closely with clients to create a long-term strategy for investing based on client risk tolerance and other factors. Once this strategy is agreed upon, I will implement and execute this strategy and any changes as the market dictates. |
Disclosures |
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WiserAdvisor provides referrals to financial professionals. WiserAdvisor is not a current client of advisor or advisory services. Financial professionals pay cash compensation for these referrals, which creates the incentive for WiserAdvisor to make these referrals, resulting in a conflict of interest. https://schuylkillfinancial.com/disclosure.html |
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Additional Detailed Disclosures |
Registered Investment Advisor:
Yes
Acknowledged fiduciary:
Yes
Compliance Disclosures in Last 5 years:
Have a clean record
Criminal Disclosures in Last 5 years:
Have a clean record
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| Tue. | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wed. | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thu. | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Fri. | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Eagle Scout
(07/26/1993)
Eagle Scout Award
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