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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.
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?
Recent Updates
Stay up-to-date and in-the know about every aspect of your financial picture.
October 31, 2025
Flying Blind
Our Investment Strategy Group discusses key takeaways from the latest Federal Reserve meeting and what it means for investors.
October 10, 2025
The Guide to Retirement: Understanding Employee Planning Decisions
Register now for our next PlanWise webinar, The Guide to Retirement: Understanding Employee Planning Decisions, featuring Sharon Carson, Executive Director at J.P. Morgan.
Learn key strategies around deferral momentum, retirement paycheck planning, and Social Security choices. You won’t want to miss this! Click the link below to register now.
Research & Insights
Access our latest research and insights covering market news, financial planning topics, and more.
2025 Tax Reform: A Look at Key Changes for Individuals and Families
On July 4, 2025, new tax rules were signed into law under the 2025 Reconciliation Legislation known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). OBBBA introduces significant changes to the tax code that will impact how you file your 2025 tax returns—and returns for years to come.
2025 Tax Reform: A Look at Key Changes for Businesses
On July 4, 2025, new tax rules were signed into law under the 2025 Reconciliation Legislation known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). OBBBA introduced significant changes to the tax code that may impact taxes for you or your business. How will you prepare?
September Investment Perspectives
In this issue, we explore the possibilities for European equities, inflation dynamics, and September’s cautionary market tone.
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