Financial advisors for estate planning in Delaware
Which financial advisor should I talk to about estate planning in Delaware?
For estate planning in Delaware, talk to a fee-only planner who coordinates with your attorney. The planner works out what you want to happen and how accounts and beneficiaries line up with it, and the attorney drafts the documents. Records to start with include Kevin Lam of Age Wisely Financial, Michael Staman of Delaware Financial Planning and Mark Eggleston of RiversEdge Advisors.
Where to start
Chosen from what each record shows: credentials that fit this work and fees on file, one advisor per firm.
- Kevin Lam Age Wisely Financial, Wilmington Holds the CFP. Fees on file: one-time planning fee.
- Michael Staman Delaware Financial Planning, Newark Holds the CFP. Fees on file: subscription, one-time planning fee.
- Mark Eggleston RiversEdge Advisors, Wilmington Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.
- Brian Thomson Affinity Wealth Management, Wilmington Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.
- Caitlyn Tierney Westover Capital Advisors, Wilmington Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.
- Debora May Councilor, Fenwick Island Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.
How many fee-only financial advisors in Delaware work on estate planning?
The Wellspent public graph lists 34 fee-only advisors for estate planning in Delaware, at 10 firms. We counted every advisor record that lists this work, as of October 2026.
Where are fee-only advisors for estate planning in Delaware located?
Of the 34 fee-only advisors for estate planning in Delaware, 26 are in Wilmington, followed by 5 in Dover and 1 in Newark.
How do fee-only advisors for estate planning in Delaware charge?
The most common fee among fee-only advisors for estate planning in Delaware is a percentage of assets, used by 94% of the 34 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 85% charge by the hour and 79% charge fixed fees.
What credentials should a financial advisor for estate planning have?
For estate planning, look for the CFP. In Delaware, 44% of the 34 advisors listed hold the CFP.
- CFP44% in Delaware
- The CFP includes estate planning and keeps it tied to the whole plan.
How do Delaware advisors for estate planning compare with the rest of the US?
85% of fee-only advisors for estate planning in Delaware charge by the hour, compared with 44% of the 6,172 listed across the US. That's the largest difference in the Wellspent public graph between the two groups.
Dark bars are Delaware. Light bars are all US advisors for estate planning.
Does Delaware have an estate or inheritance tax?
No. Delaware has no state estate or inheritance tax, so the federal rules are the main ones to plan around.
What should I ask a financial advisor about estate planning in Delaware?
- Do you review my beneficiary designations and account titling?
- Which estate attorneys do you work with, and how do you split the work?
- How would you plan around the state rules that apply to me?
- How often will we revisit the plan?
- If I own property in another state, could its estate tax apply?
How current is this list of fee-only advisors for estate planning in Delaware?
Wellspent last checked these records against SEC records in October 2026 and firm websites in October 2026. Each advisor's page shows the date for that record.
All 34 advisors
| Advisor | Firm | City | Credentials | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Staman Ongoing or project-based planning for mid- to late-career corporate and nonprofit professionals, with flat pricing and simple, low-cost investing. | Delaware Financial Planning | Newark | AWMA, CAP, CFP, MPAS | Subscription, One-time planning fee |
| Kevin Lam Retirement income, health, safety and legacy planning for seniors age 60 and up, from a planner in his 60s. | Age Wisely Financial | Wilmington | CFP | One-time planning fee |
| Brian Carney | RiversEdge Advisors | Wilmington | CFP, ChFC | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Jarrett Morris | RiversEdge Advisors | Wilmington | CFP, ChFC | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Kay Kidwell | RiversEdge Advisors | Wilmington | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Mark Eggleston | RiversEdge Advisors | Wilmington | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Debora May | Councilor | Fenwick Island | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Abigail McCloskey | Affinity Wealth Management | Wilmington | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Bradley Fine | Four Seasons Investment Management | Rehoboth Beach | Not listed | Hourly, Percentage of assets |
| Brian Thomson | Affinity Wealth Management | Wilmington | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Caitlyn Tierney | Westover Capital Advisors | Wilmington | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Cheryl Starr | Affinity Wealth Management | Wilmington | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| James Hall | Affinity Wealth Management | Wilmington | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| James Nelson | Affinity Wealth Management | Wilmington | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Lauren Mance | RiversEdge Advisors | Wilmington | CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Michael Sicuranza | Affinity Wealth Management | Wilmington | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Stephen Crifasi | Westover Capital Advisors | Wilmington | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Robert Mitchell | Concord Financial Group | Wilmington | CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Erin Eliason | RiversEdge Advisors | Wilmington | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Harold Sawyer | Westover Capital Advisors | Wilmington | CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Jaime Cutter | RiversEdge Advisors | Wilmington | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Katherine Davis | RiversEdge Advisors | Wilmington | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Marisa Facciolo | RiversEdge Advisors | Wilmington | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Steven Hutchison | RiversEdge Advisors | Wilmington | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Anna Hibbitt | B.I.G. Investment Services | Dover | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Daniel Venable | B.I.G. Investment Services | Dover | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| David Boothe | B.I.G. Investment Services | Dover | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Rachel Benton | B.I.G. Investment Services | Dover | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Dennis Perdue | Westover Capital Advisors | Wilmington | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Donald Kalil | Affinity Wealth Management | Wilmington | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Harold Sawyer, Jr. | Westover Capital Advisors | Wilmington | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Matthew Beardwood | Westover Capital Advisors | Wilmington | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Paul Maynor | Onyx Bridge Wealth Group | Dover | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Tristan Pantano | Affinity Wealth Management | Wilmington | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
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