We are pleased to share exciting news - your Janney Financial Advisor, Binnie S. Footer, Managing Director of The Footer Financial Group has been recognized as both a Best-in-State Wealth Advisor and a Forbes Best-in-State Women Advisor by Forbes. These accolades highlight Binnie’s unwavering commitment to helping clients reach their financial goals through thoughtful guidance, personalized strategies, and a relationship built on trust. At Janney, we are proud to support advisors who set the standard for excellence and lead with integrity and purpose. This year’s awards mark the sixth time Binnie has received these honors from Forbes, underscoring her consistent pursuit of excellence in client service.
Binnie is a dedicated advocate for advancing women within Janney and the broader financial services industry. As a founding member of Janney’s Women’s Interactive Network, Binnie actively supports initiatives that empower women in finance. Through her mentorship, guest lecturing, and industry involvement, Binnie is committed to developing the next generation of female leaders within the industry —an impact further reflected in her nomination for Philadelphia Magazine’s Trailblazer Award and her involvement with the Barron’s Advisor Women Summit.
Binnie is a strong supporter of her local community and believes her responsibility as an advisor extends far beyond her office door. She participated as a senior guest lecturer at Thomas Jefferson University, speaking on such topics as Investment Portfolio Analysis, Asset Allocation Techniques and Managing Portfolio Volatility. She serves as a mentor for students who are interested in the financial services industry, and judges case competitions for the graduate studies MBA program. She volunteers with the Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, an organization that helps physically challenged professionals prepare for their careers.
Please join us in congratulating Binnie on this well-deserved accomplishment.
Forbes BEST-IN-STATE WEALTH ADVISORS Award
Source: Forbes.com (April, 2026). Forbes America’s Top Wealth Advisors and Best-in-State Wealth Advisors ranking was developed by SHOOK Research and is based on in-person, virtual, and telephone due diligence meetings to evaluate each advisor qualitatively, a major component of a ranking algorithm that includes: client impact, industry experience, credentials, review of compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, such as: assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion because client objectives and risk tolerances vary, and advisors rarely have audited performance reports. SHOOK’s research and rankings provide opinions intended to help investors choose the right financial advisor and are not indicative of future performance or representative of any one client’s experience. Past performance is not an indication of future results. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK Research receive compensation in exchange for placement on the ranking. For more information, please see www.SHOOKresearch.com. SHOOK is a registered trademark of SHOOK Research, LLC. For more information on the scope of consideration for referenced industry awards or accolades, please visit www.Janney.com/awards-disclosures.
Forbes BEST-IN-STATE WOMEN WEALTH ADVISORS Award
Source: Forbes.com (February, 2026). America’s Top Women Advisors ranking was developed by SHOOK Research and is based on in-person, virtual and telephone due diligence meetings to evaluate each advisor qualitatively, a major component of a ranking algorithm that includes: client impact, industry experience, client retention, review of best practices and compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, including: assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion because client objectives and risk tolerances vary, and advisors rarely have audited performance reports. SHOOK’s research and rankings provide opinions intended to help investors choose the right financial advisor and are not indicative of future performance or representative of any one client’s experience. Past performance is not an indication of future results. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK Research receive compensation in exchange for placement on the ranking. For more information, please see www.SHOOKresearch.com. Data provided by SHOOK® Research, LLC. Data as of 6/30/25.
