Merit | Williamsport, PA
Contact
Phone: 570.32.8407
Fax: 570.322.4620
Location
2350 E. Third Street
Suite 6
Williamsport, PA 17701
Services Offered
- Financial Planning
- Wealth Enhancement
- Wealth Transfer
- Estate Planning
- Estate Administration
- Tax planning/strategies
- Retirement Planning
- Life Transitions
- Charitable Giving
- Risk Management
- Wealth Protection
- Insurance gap analysis
- Investment Management
- Portfolio Performance Analysis
- Risk tolerance
- Asset Allocation
- Withdrawal Strategies
- Concentrated stock divestiture strategies
- Comprehensive investment analysis
- Concierge Services which Include:
- Coordination with Other Professionals
- Proactive Family Meetings
Our Team
James Arnold
Regional Director, Partner
James Arnold
RFC®
Regional Director, Partner
James is a Regional Director & Partner at Merit Financial Advisors. With over 30 years of experience, he has built his career as a respected advisor by developing custom plans for his clients. Jim works heavily in the retirement market with the State Employees Retirement System, corporate executives, and small businesses. James and his team seek to assist and simplify their client's affairs, giving them the freedom to focus on those areas that give their lives meaning and purpose.
John Keene Jr.
Regional Director, Partner
John Keene, Jr.
RFC®, LUTCF®
Regional Director, Partner
John Keene Jr. is a Regional Director & Partner at Merit Financial Advisors. With over 30 years of experience, John has built his career as a respected advisor by developing genuine, personal relationships with his clients. He is known for his integrity and ethical approach to wealth management.
Currently, he sits on the Northeast Estate Planners Council board and is the chairman of the Williamsport Christian Business Men's Connection.
John and his wife Robin have called Muncy, PA, home since 2002. They keep busy with their three wonderful children, two cats and a dog. John's favorite activities include reading, gardening and snowmobiling.
Joseph Faux
Wealth Manager
Joseph Faux
CRPS®
Wealth Manager
Joseph Faux is a Wealth Manager at Merit Financial Advisors. Joe and his wife, Pam, live in the Montoursville area. He has owned several businesses, has traveled widely, and lived in northern Italy. His experiences help to bring a unique perspective to his practice.
Darla Wise
Wealth Manager
Darla Wise
Wealth Manager
Darla Wise is a Wealth Manager at Merit Financial Advisors. She has over 25 years of financial services experience and the added experience of having been a business owner in the mortgage industry. A 1986 graduate of Bloomsburg University with a Bachelors Degree in Communications, Darla's ability to foster creativity and collaboration, along with her wealth of knowledge and strong communication skills, have been a tremendous asset to her clients. Darla is driven to provide a dynamic investor experience to her clients and focuses on planning for now and the future of her clients. Her strength is in helping her clients understand the "what," "how," and "why's" of the financial process. She has the Series 7, Series 65, Series 6 & Series 63 registrations and Life Accident and Health Insurance licenses.
Darla and her husband, Von, call Lock Haven, PA, their home. She has two grown sons who live in Miami, FL and Lorton, VA. She's also a board member of the Clinton County Historical Society, a member of the Clinton County Economic Partnership, a 2012 graduate of the Leadership Clinton County program, and serves on the Leadership Clinton County Advisory Committee. Besides spending time with her family, Darla also enjoys boot camp workouts, the beach, spending time with good friends, and fine wine.
Delaney Jean
Wealth Manager
Delaney Jean
Wealth Manager
Dalaney Jean is a Wealth Manager at Merit Financial Advisors. She joined the team after graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Lock Haven University. Delaney has her Series 7 and 66 registrations and holds a Life and Health Insurance license. She brings new and fresh ideas to the table, and her friendly demeanor always makes our clients feel welcome.
Delaney grew up in Montoursville, and now resides in Trout Run, where she and her husband have a small farm with cattle, chickens, sheep, and pigs. During her free time, she enjoys her work on the farm, visiting family, reading, and hiking/running with her dog.
Josh Hewlett
Wealth Manager
Josh Hewlett
Wealth Manager
Josh Hewlett is a Wealth Manager at Merit Financial Advisors. Josh joined the team in March 2022 after working in the insurance industry. He graduated from Mansfield University with dual Bachelor’s Degrees in Safety Management and Criminal Justice Administration. Josh has his Series 7 and 66 registrations, Life and Health Insurance license, Property and Casualty Insurance license, and is currently studying for his CFP certification. Josh is a non-producing representative, assisting John Keene with his clients.
Josh grew up in Montoursville and still resides there today with his wife Ashley and their collie Bella. During his free time, he enjoys playing in a men’s basketball league and traveling across the country with his wife and family to attend sporting events and concerts.
Rich Tira, Jr.
Financial Representative
Rich Tira, Jr.
Financial Representative
Rich focuses on State Retirement Pensions and has more than 15 years of financial services experience. You will often find him on the road where he meets with clients all over the state. His focus is primarily with Pennsylvania State Troopers and Pennsylvania State Prison Employees across the commonwealth. Rich is instrumental in helping these individuals navigate the various options for retiring. His team admires that he is driven, a hard worker, and is always looking out for the best interest of the client.
Rich and his wife, Kriste, reside in Jersey Shore with their five children. Family life keeps their schedule full and they are also very involved with their church.
Tiya Lisembee
Client Service Manager
Tiya Lisembee
Client Service Manager
Tiya Lisembee is a Client Service Manager at Merit Financial Advisors. Tiya brings over 10 years of retail and customer service experience to the team. Tiya's friendly, energetic nature is the perfect fit for her role of making clients feel welcome. You can always count on Tiya to be reliable, responsive, and to go the extra mile.
After living in Louisiana and Texas, Tiya, her husband and her son, now call Pennsylvania home. Tiya enjoys reading, the outdoors, taking vacations, and spending time with family.
Ashley Twigg
Branch Operations Manager
Ashley Twigg
Branch Operations Manager
With more than 20 years experience in the Insurance and Financial services industry, Ashley started her financial services career at the firm’s local management office. She worked alongside several financial representatives and fulfilled various office management roles and excelled at client-facing responsibilities. In her current non-registered role, Ashley’s natural ability to multi-task, prioritize, and her keen attention to detail enable her to provide a positive client experience.
In her personal time, Ashley and her husband enjoy spending time with family and outdoor activities. They are proud supporters of local and national animal shelters.
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