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.
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.
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?
- Do you prepare my return, or coordinate with my preparer?
- Will you give me a written multi-year tax projection?
- What tax decisions would you want to make with me before year end?
- How do you weigh tax savings against investment risk?
- 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
| 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 |
| 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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