PHILLY
Philadelphia, PA. Serving the Greater Metro Area.

Retirement
planning for
Philadelphia.

Philadelphia's trusted fiduciary retirement advisor. We help Philly-area families turn decades of hard work into lifetime income they cannot outlive.

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Fiduciary. Always.
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Retirement Income Certified
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Ed Slott Master Elite Advisor
Rooted in Philadelphia

We know this city because we live here too.

Philadelphia families work hard, save smart, and deserve a retirement advisor who understands the local economy, PA tax law, and the real cost of living in the neighborhoods you call home.

Pennsylvania's retirement income tax advantages are among the most favorable in the nation. From the absence of state income tax on IRA distributions to favorable treatment of Social Security, we build strategies that fully leverage what this Commonwealth offers.

PA Tax Advantage
Pennsylvania does not tax most retirement income, including IRA distributions, 401(k) withdrawals, and pension income. Strategic planning around this meaningfully extends your portfolio.
Local Knowledge
We understand cost of living across Philadelphia's diverse neighborhoods and suburbs. From Center City to Horsham to the Main Line, we build plans that reflect your real financial picture.
In-Person or Remote
Meet us at our Philadelphia-area office or connect virtually. Our nationally registered advisory status means we can serve clients wherever life takes them.
What We Do

Retirement planning built around your life in Philadelphia.

Comprehensive retirement services for Philadelphia-area families approaching or living in retirement.

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Retirement Income Planning

How do you pay yourself reliably for 30+ years without running out? We engineer income strategies that coordinate Social Security, investments, annuities, and RMDs into a sustainable lifetime paycheck.

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IRA & Roth Conversion Strategy

As Ed Slott Master Elite IRA Advisors, we specialize in nuanced planning that maximizes Roth conversions, minimizes lifetime tax exposure, and protects what you pass to the next generation.

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Tax-Efficient Withdrawals

The order in which you draw down your accounts can dramatically affect how long your money lasts. We design withdrawal sequences that keep more in your pocket and fully leverage PA's retirement tax advantages.

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Social Security Maximization

Claiming at the wrong time can cost you tens of thousands over your lifetime. We run detailed analyses to identify your optimal claiming strategy as an individual or couple.

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Why Fiduciary Matters

Your advisor's interests should always be the same as yours.

A fiduciary retirement advisor is legally bound to act in your best interest at all times. That is not an industry standard. It is the exception. We believe it should be the baseline.

No Commissions

We are fee-only. We never earn a commission from any product recommendation. Our compensation comes directly and transparently from you.

No Hidden Conflicts

We don't represent insurance companies or product sponsors. The only relationship that matters is the one we have with you.

SEC Registered

We operate under the fiduciary standard as a registered investment advisor. Verify our record on FINRA BrokerCheck at any time.

Retirement Specialists

We are retirement specialists, not generalists. Every tool, credential, and process in our practice is built specifically for people in or approaching retirement.

Our Approach

How we build your retirement plan.

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Discovery

A thorough look at your full financial picture: income sources, expenses, assets, goals, and retirement timeline.

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Strategy

We build a personalized retirement income plan covering withdrawals, tax sequencing, Social Security, and IRA strategy.

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Implementation

We put the plan into motion: portfolio construction, account optimization, and coordinated execution across all your accounts.

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Ongoing Care

Retirement is decades-long. We monitor, adjust, and advise as tax laws evolve, markets shift, and your life changes.

Serving Greater Philadelphia

Retirement planning near you. Wherever you call home in the Philly area.

When Philadelphia families search for "retirement planning near me," they want someone who understands their community, cost of living, and the specific financial landscape of the Delaware Valley.

From comprehensive retirement planning in Philadelphia to serving clients across the Pennsylvania suburbs, we bring local knowledge together with fiduciary expertise. Our advisors have helped professionals from Northeast Philly to the Main Line, and everywhere in between, build retirement income strategies that work.

Areas We Serve
Philadelphia
Horsham
Main Line
Bucks County
Montgomery County
Delaware County
Chester County
South Jersey

PA Retirement Tax Advantage

Pennsylvania does not tax pension income, IRA distributions, or 401(k) withdrawals. For Philadelphia retirees, this creates planning opportunities that require a specialist who knows state law.

Independent & Federally Licensed

Our independence means we owe nothing to product companies. Our federal registration means we can serve clients nationwide, wherever retirement takes you.

Talk to a Philadelphia Retirement Expert

No cost. No obligation. Just a conversation about your retirement goals.

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Client Perspective

What Philadelphia-area families are saying.

Real reviews from real clients. Read more on Google.

"Moving our financials to this team was the best decision we ever made. They are beyond helpful and so knowledgeable at what they do. Explains everything clearly and makes the process so easy. The whole team is absolutely amazing!"

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Christine R.
Google Review. 5 stars.

"My husband and I have worked with Lisa and Daniel for many years. They are a pleasure to work with. Our meetings are fun, educational, and usually end with a financial plan that grows our nest egg while allowing us the best retirement ever."

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Kathy P.
Google Review. 5 stars.

"I rarely give the maximum rating in reviews or surveys, but if it were possible to give RPG an even higher rating, I would. The quality of their work and attention to each client is truly exceptional."

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Steve K.
Google Review. 5 stars.
Ready to Start?

Your Philadelphia retirement planning conversation starts here.

You've worked hard for decades. Retirement should be the chapter you've been building toward, not worrying about. As your local fiduciary retirement advisor, we make sure the numbers work and the plan holds up for life.

Part of Retirement Prosperity Group, a nationally recognized BBB A+ rated fiduciary advisory firm.

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