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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 $400,000,000 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.
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.
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.
As the price of education continues to rise, affording the cost of college requires 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.
Janney's 2024 Mid-Year Market Update
What’s next for the economy and markets?
Recent Event: Cybersecurity
Simple Safeguards: How to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft and Cybercrime.
Recent Event: Tax & Estate Planning
Whether it’s the possibility of tax laws changing soon or recent updates impacting inherited retirement accounts, there’s a lot to consider when it comes to tax and estate planning.
Recent Updates
Stay up-to-date and in-the know about every aspect of your financial picture.
May 15, 2024
Janney's 2024 Mid-Year Market Update
What’s next for the economy and markets?
Join our exclusive virtual presentation where Janney’s Investment Strategy Group shares its views on the economy and markets, its outlook for the remainder of 2024, and what you should know about the potential impact on your portfolio strategy.
Featuring: Janney’s Investment Strategy Group
Research & Insights
Access our latest research and insights covering market news, financial planning topics, and more.
In this issue we discuss reduced pessimism toward European equities, real yields, and whether an S&P 500 high is still ahead.
Gain valuable tax benefits by replacing an unneeded annuity with a new one that offers long-term care coverage.
You’re proud of the children in your life. And understandably, you may want to reward them with one of the best gifts you can give — supporting their education.
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