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Financial advisors for tax planning in Delaware

Which financial advisor should I talk to about tax planning in Delaware?

For tax planning in Delaware, talk to a fee-only planner who plans tax across years, not one who only looks back at last year's return. Ask whether they prepare returns or work alongside your preparer, because that changes who does what. Records to start with include Robert Jeter of Back Bay Financial Planning & Investments, Mike Staman of Delaware Financial Planning, LLC and Kevin Lam of Age Wisely Financial.

Where to start

Chosen from what each record shows: credentials that fit this work and fees on file, one advisor per firm.

  • Robert Jeter Back Bay Financial Planning & Investments, Bethany Beach Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, flat fee or retainer.
  • Mike Staman Delaware Financial Planning, LLC, Newark Holds the CFP. Fees on file: flat fee or retainer, ongoing planning fee.
  • Kevin Lam Age Wisely Financial, Wilmington Holds the CFP. Fees on file: one-time planning fee.
  • George Reilly Safe Harbor Financial Advisors, LLC, Rehoboth Beach Holds the CFP. Fees on file: one-time planning fee, hourly.
  • Caitlyn Tierney Westover Capital Advisors, Wilmington Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.
  • James Hall Affinity Wealth Management, Wilmington Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.

How many fee-only financial advisors in Delaware work on tax planning?

The Wellspent public graph lists 36 fee-only advisors for tax planning in Delaware, at 12 firms. We counted every advisor record that lists this work, as of October 2026.

Where are fee-only advisors for tax planning in Delaware located?

Of the 36 fee-only advisors for tax planning in Delaware, 25 are in Wilmington, followed by 4 in Dover and 3 in Newark.

  • Wilmington 25
  • Dover 4
  • Newark 3
  • Rehoboth Beach 2
  • Bethany Beach 1

Plus 1 in other cities.

How do fee-only advisors for tax planning in Delaware charge?

The most common fee among fee-only advisors for tax planning in Delaware is a percentage of assets, used by 89% of the 36 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 83% charge by the hour and 69% charge fixed fees.

What credentials should a financial advisor for tax planning have?

For tax planning, look for the CFP. In Delaware, 50% of the 36 advisors listed hold the CFP.

CFP50% in Delaware
The CFP connects tax decisions to the rest of the plan.

How do Delaware advisors for tax planning compare with the rest of the US?

83% of fee-only advisors for tax planning in Delaware charge by the hour, compared with 41% of the 5,860 listed across the US. That's the largest difference in the Wellspent public graph between the two groups.

  • Hold the CFP 50% 50%
  • Charge a percentage of assets 89% 87%
  • Charge by the hour 83% 41%
  • Charge fixed fees 69% 50%

Dark bars are Delaware. Light bars are all US advisors for tax planning.

Does Delaware tax income on top of federal tax?

Yes. Delaware has a state income tax, so a financial plan for a Delaware resident should project it alongside federal tax.

What should I ask a financial advisor about tax planning in Delaware?

  1. Do you prepare my return, or coordinate with my preparer?
  2. Will you give me a written multi-year tax projection?
  3. What tax decisions would you want to make with me before year end?
  4. How do you weigh tax savings against investment risk?
  5. How will you plan for Delaware tax alongside federal tax?

How current is this list of fee-only advisors for tax 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 36 advisors

Fee-only advisors for tax planning in Delaware: advisor, firm, city, credentials, and fees
AdvisorFirmCityCredentialsFees
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
Robert Jeter Modern Tax & Retirement Expertise Back Bay Financial Planning & Investments Bethany Beach CFP, CRPC Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer
George Reilly Safe Harbor Financial Advisors, LLC Rehoboth Beach CFP, JD, LLM One-time planning fee, Hourly
Mike Staman Delaware Financial Planning, LLC Newark CFP, CAP, TPCP Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing 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
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
Jeffrey Kaczmarczyk TriState Wealth Advisors Newark CFA Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee
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
Tristan Pantano Affinity Wealth Management Wilmington Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly

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