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Delaware Financial Planning, LLC

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Total assets under management

$0

Total clients

66

82% high-net worth

Total advisors

1

of 1 employees

Firm size

Independent

1 advisor

Average clients per advisor

66

Average account size

$0

About

Delaware Financial Planning provides fee-only financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients, offering ongoing, project-based, and hourly engagements that cover retirement planning, cash flow and debt management, business planning, estate planning, insurance reviews, and tax planning. The firm delivers written financial plans and implementation recommendations but does not accept custody of client assets.

The firm does not provide investment management; instead, it makes investment recommendations as part of the planning process and relies on Modern Portfolio Theory, mutual fund and ETF analysis, and a mix of passive and active strategies when advising on asset allocation. Clients implement recommended investments through their chosen custodians, and the firm reports $0 in assets under management.

Compared with many independent advisers, the firm does not charge percentage-of-assets fees and instead uses recurring fixed fees, one-time project fees, and hourly arrangements for planning engagements. The firm’s principal holds multiple advanced planning credentials (including specialist certifications in philanthropy, tax and estate planning) and has prior experience at a large custodian, a combination that is less common for a small, fee-only planning practice.

Client services

Financial planning

Expertise

Business ownership considerations Business exit / sale strategy Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

Fee options

Fixed

Initial onboarding fee ranging from $1,500 to $4,000, typically $2,500; project-based fixed fees from $1,200 to $10,000, typically $4,000-$6,500; ongoing financial planning fixed fees $3,300 to $8,400 annually, typically $5,700.

Project-based

$400 per hour

Other

Fee-only: Fixed fees for financial planning services ranging from $1,200 to $10,000 for project-based planning; ongoing planning fees range from $3,300 to $8,400 annually, typically $5,700; hourly fee offered at $400/hr.

Main office location

Delaware Financial Planning, LLC

Newark DE, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

Delaware · Maryland · Pennsylvania · Texas

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

Mike S

CFP®, CAP®

Newark, DE

Delaware Financial Planning, LLC

My passion is bringing clarity and confidence about money and a feeling of security to the families who have entrusted me to guide them. I have more than 25 years of experience working with hundreds of families and pair that with deep technical knowledge to help you maximize your financial life. Working with me, we’ll first address your biggest concerns and agree on what areas to prioritize. Then we’ll identify and address gaps across all aspects of your financial plan. Retirement and goal planning, investments, and taxes are often the primary issues to address, but over time we will also review your estate plan, insurance, employee benefits, and just about any other financial issue that may come up. I especially love working with those who are philanthropically minded, helping them maximize their charitable giving to support the causes they love. I work on a flat-fee basis, primarily with ongoing relationships but can also provide 1-time plans. I am also “advice-only”, meaning that I do not control or directly manage your investments. I do provide specific and actionable investment recommendations and can help you implement changes. I believe in low-cost, passive strategies and believe that simpler is almost always better. There are no asset minimums, but I find that I work best with mid to late-stage professionals approaching or transitioning into retirement. I primarily meet virtually and can serve clients across the country. Always 100% Fiduciary, never any products to sell you. Pricing can vary depending on complexity, but usually consists of an initial start-up fee of $2500, then $475 monthly for as long as we agree that I am providing value. 1-time engagements typically range from $4,000 to $6,000. In addition to being a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, I hold the Accredited Estate Planner (AEP®) and Tax Planning Certified Professional (TPCP®) designations, a master’s degree in Personal Financial Planning, and am a Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP®). I live in Newark, Delaware with my wife Maria, and together we have 3 wonderful children, Allie, Zach, and Josh. I am involved in the community with several organizations and non-profits.

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