Awards
Forbes Best-In-State Team 2025
Stirling Wealth Management is named to the 2025 Forbes Best in State Wealth Management Teams List.
Forbes 2024 Best-In-State Wealth Advisor
For the fifth consecutive year, Forbes recognizes Doug Stirling as a Best-In-State Wealth Advisor.
Forbes 2023 Best-In-State Wealth Advisor
For the fourth consecutive year, Forbes recognizes Doug Stirling as a Best-In-State Wealth Advisor.
Our Team
Our Financial Advisors—Douglas W. Stirling, W. Wallace Danforth, and Joe Kennedy—bring years of professional experience and knowledge to Stirling Wealth Management, and together we work tirelessly to deliver comprehensive, coordinated and seamless advice to our clients.We are very fortunate to have such a talented and dedicated team, many of whom have multiple decades of experience. They handle all day-to-day administrative matters, and routinely assist us in delivering and implementing our investment management and financial planning advice to our clients in a timely, efficient and highly personalized manner.
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What We Do
No matter where you are in life – we’re here for you through every step of your financial journey.
Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP®) Services
Doug’s CAP® designation is a mark of excellence in the complex landscape of philanthropic planning.
Our Planning Process
We can provide a spectrum of recommendations based on your goals. From basic investment guidance to asset management, we will collaborate to assess your needs and customize an approach that works for you.
Meeting Remotely
Stirling Wealth Management is able to meet via WebEx
Community Involvement
We’re proud to support the communities we live and work in. We strive to connect with our communities in a meaningful way, bringing about positive change and helping to provide services and resources to help them thrive.
June 2023 Fly Fishing
Stirling Wealth Management had a fantastic time hosting clients for the 2023 fly-fishing trip.
Answer the Call Annual Gala
Answer the Call 36th Annual Gala benefitting N.Y. Police and Fire Widows’ and Children’s Benefit Fund
2021 Family House Polo Match
Family House 38th Annual Polo Match
Events
Check out information on upcoming and past events we’re pleased to offer you, virtually and/or in person, on a variety of topics.
Recent Event: Year-End Planning: Tax and Estate
As the end of 2025 approaches, there’s a lot to consider when it comes to estate and tax planning—particularly for clients with more complex wealth.
Recent Event: A Medicare Primer
Take control of your Medicare journey by joining Janney’s exclusive client webinar!
Recent Event: Janney's Mid-Year Market Update
What’s next for the economy and markets?
Video Resources
Janney's Digitial Estate Organizer
Janney's Digitial Estate Organizer
Stirling Wealth Management Events
Recent Updates
Stay up-to-date and in-the know about every aspect of your financial picture.
October 06, 2025
Keep More of What You Earn: Building a Tax-Smart Portfolio
By making tax-smart decisions about what you invest in and where you hold it, you can keep more of your money working for you. Here’s how to build a tax-smart portfolio.
September 26, 2025
Year-End Planning: Tax and Estate
As the end of 2025 approaches, there’s a lot to consider when it comes to estate and tax planning—particularly for clients with more complex wealth.
In this exclusive webinar, Janney will explore changes under the new tax rules of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), including:
Permanent changes to income and estate tax provisions
New and expanded tax deductions
Planning opportunities when addressing your taxes
We’ll break down the new tax landscape and planning strategies for your long-term financial goals. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain expert insight into the impact of the tax rules and how they affect you. Register today!
Research & Insights
Access our latest research and insights covering market news, financial planning topics, and more.
Looking Beyond the Abyss
From February 19, 2020, through March 23, 2020, the stock market experienced a peak-to-trough 35.4% decline that left investors fearing there was no bottom in sight. Three trading sessions later, the S&P 500 had rebounded 20.31% before eventually rallying as much as 35.9% to within 12.3% of its all-time high.
Government Responds to Coronavirus Crisis With Many New Rules
A brief summary of some of the major provisions of the CARES Act
Understanding How the CARES Act May Impact Your IRA
What individuals with IRAs and other types of retirement plans should know about the CARES Act.
Office Information
Contact us today to discuss how we can put a plan in place designed to help you reach your financial goals.