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The Banks Group
Our Team
At The Banks Group, we strive to manage our practice as an investment management and financial planning "boutique". Our Team personally develops and provides clients with personalized investment management, financial guidance and retirement planning advice. Janney Montgomery Scott’s history of strength and stability complement our client–centric approach with state-of-the-art capabilities. Building strong relationships is essential to our goal of offering each client the best and most appropriate investment advice. David personally designs the financial and retirement plans, which are the cornerstone for portfolio construction, investment management, and periodic portfolio reviews. Working together with our clients to understand objectives, risk tolerance and goals lead to a process that drives the investment strategy, asset allocation, and plan design.Our clients and their families entrust to our care assets of over $525,000,000 dollars and utilize the group’s knowledge on a wide array of financial and investment matters, including retirement income planning, education funding, estate planning, gifting strategies, and insured solutions. Having extensive experience in and knowledge of the bond markets, our team also assists various non-profit organizations invest an additional $ 250,000,000 in U.S. Treasury, Agency, and Municipal Bonds. Professional advisors and existing clients are the group’s primary source of referrals, which include individuals, families, foundations, endowments, corporations, medical societies and 501(c) (3) organizations. The Banks Group welcomes the opportunity to foster a team approach and often consults with our clients' legal and tax advisors when appropriate. Providing superior service and helping clients achieve long-term success is paramount to our mission.
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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.

Beyond Investing. Connecting.
When you work with us it’s about going beyond investing. It’s about connecting your life and your finances in a way that makes sense for you, partnering through each stage of life.

Business Retirement Plans
We are committed to working with your organization to deliver innovative, results-oriented strategies. Our step-by-step process has been developed to help you reach your goal of offering a well-designed plan with high-level service that helps your valued employees achieve financial security.

College Saving and Funding Plans
As the price of education continues to rise, affording the cost of higher education may require a customized plan to meet your funding needs, while balancing other expenses and goals.
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.
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.

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Recent Event: Maximize the Value of Your Business with Insights from an Investment Banker
If you own a business, selling your company could be the most important financial transaction you’ll undertake.

Recent Event: Janney’s 2025 Market Outlook
What can we expect for the economy and markets in 2025?
Recent Updates
Stay up-to-date and in-the know about every aspect of your financial picture.
March 13, 2025

Positioning Fixed Income Portfolios for Rising Growth Risks
Our Investment Strategy Group explores why shifting economic conditions may present an opportunity to adjust fixed income portfolios.
March 13, 2025

Retirement Planning for Women
Retirement planning isn’t one-size-fits-all, especially for women. Consider factors like longer life expectancy and career breaks to secure a future that matches your goals. Start planning now for the retirement you deserve. Read more: https://bit.ly/41onl34
Research & Insights
Access our latest research and insights covering market news, financial planning topics, and more.

Optimizing Tax Strategy and Charitable Giving with a Donor-Advised Fund
When developing a charitable giving strategy, there are a number of approaches and solutions to consider, depending on your unique circumstances. Let’s take a look at one option that may be worth considering—a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF).

Document Vault Checklist
Keep your financial, household, and personal documents in one safe place. This free feature is available to all Janney clients who are registered users of Online Access.

Beware of These Top Tax Scams When Filing Your Taxes
The IRS produces a list of its “Dirty Dozen” tax scams each year. These scams tend to spike from December through April, but they can—and do—happen year-round. It’s wise to be familiar with the latest list of common issues—and take some simple steps to stay safe from them.
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