Richard H. Rockwell II, CLU, ChFC, Financial Advisor, Managing Partner

Dick was born on August 1, 1950 in Trenton, New Jersey. In 1973 he graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree in Education from Kutztown State College in Pennsylvania.

Following graduation, Dick began his insurance career with Provident Mutual as an agent based in Wilmington, Delaware, and was named "Rookie of the Year." Dick joined Continental American's Wilmington agency in 1974 and New England Financial in 1977. Dick has earned numerous industry honors in Sales and Agency Management. He was a Star Producer in his first year with New England and received the Agency Sales Manager award in 1985 and 1986. He was appointed agency supervisor in 1979 and Co-Managing Partner in 1987. Dick became sole managing partner in 1990 when his father retired. In 2004, Dick joined Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company as Managing Director of the Wilmington office.

Dick is a past board member of the Life Underwriters Association, he is a member of the University and Whist Club of Wilmington, the local chapter of NAIFA, GAMA, the Wilmington Rotary Club and the Greenville Country Club, and was secretary of executive board, Better Business Bureau. Dick is married to his wife, Christine, and has one son, Richard Rockwell III.

Anthony Alfieri, CPA , Financial Advisor

Anthony Alfieri joined Rockwell Associates in the summer of 2000 after a five year career with local accounting firm Belfint, Lyons & Shuman. As a Certified Public Accountant, Anthony provided tax, accounting, and investment services to individuals and corporations. While performing these services, he realized there was a need for a tax expert in the financial services market. After meeting with Dick Rockwell, Anthony decided to take the opportunity to use the knowledge he had previously gained and apply that to the financial services market in order to offer his clients a complete solution to their financial services needs.

Anthony grew up in North Wilmington where he attended St. Mary Magdalen grade school, Brandywine High School and the University of Delaware. In 1996, Anthony received a Bachelors of Science degree in Accounting with a minor in Economics. He joined Belfint, Lyons & Shuman, PA while completing his final class at the University of Delaware. In May of 1997, Anthony received a Certified Public Accountant certificate from the State of Delaware. He was later promoted to In-Charge Accountant where his responsibilities included managing various types of engagements such as Non-Profit Auditing, Construction Accounting, Tax Preparation and Financial Planning.

Anthony continues to address the ever-changing needs of the people around him. He has expanded his business focus to include the growing retired population's estate and retirement planning needs, small companies' business continuation and compensation requirements and individual families' protection and wealth accumulation needs. Anthony's proficiency in the tax, estate and investment arena is a tremendous asset to his clients.

As a lifelong Delaware resident, Anthony enjoys being involved with the community and actively participates in organizations that provide significant benefit to the community. As a member of the finance committee for the Ministry of Caring, he is able to assist the organization in their mission to serve poor and homeless people in and around Wilmington. Anthony is also an active member of the Delaware Contractors Association. He was chairman of the Young Executives Committee for two years and continues to be involved in their largest fundraising event and membership committee.

Jeffery T. Bonifacino, Financial Advisor

Jeff has been involved in the financial services business since 1983. In his first year with Rockwell Associates, he was Rookie of the Year. Starting in his second year, he was Top Producer for two years, and has since been in the Top Five Leaders for production. He has been a top producer of 401K sales. As a life member of the top producers, Jeff showed that through hard work and an unparalleled commitment of service to his clients, one can be extremely successful in the industry.

As a mentor at Rockwell Associates, Jeff has helped to build the success of a 40 year old organization. He helps train and motivate new associates coming into the company. Jeff is dedicated to building the organization as well as being committed to helping his clients achieve their dreams and objectives.

To launch his career, Jeff pledged himself to 15-hour days, five days a week, for over five years. Through consistent effort and a reputation for outstanding service, he has built a solid client base and has expanded his business through references from satisfied clients.

Jeff works closely with people in developing personalized strategies dealing with: analyzing retirement funding needs, analyzing college funding needs, maximizing and understanding one's employee benefit package, systematic savings/investment strategies, business continuation and estate planning, 401K plans and non qualified deferred compensation. Jeff also helps parents with high school students find additional money for college through his affiliation with 123 College.com.

As well as appearing on local television Channel 2 "Financially Speaking" as a guest speaker, Jeff has also conducted seminars at a local bank. Several years ago Jeff was involved in a serious accident and has made a full recovery. His first-hand knowledge of what it takes has helped him to counsel and motivate others who have suffered a similar fate.

Jeff is a member of NAIFA �" National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors. He is also a qualifying member of MDRT - Million Dollar Round Table, Court of the Table.

Jeff lives in Hockessin with his wife Sharon and daughter Jordan. He enjoys golfing, skiing, and boating.

C. Laura Crean, ChFC, CLU, CASL, Financial Advisor

Joining the Rockwell Associates team in 1986, Laura has been dedicated to her clients from the start. Her philosophy of educating her clients about financial matters mirrors that of the organization. Helping clients to articulate financial objectives is the first step in establishing a working relationship. Laura then presents options available to enable her clients to achieve those goals with the utmost consideration given to the individual characteristics of each case. This proven approach has enabled her clients to implement financial strategies to suit current needs, with flexibility to accommodate life changes.

Rockwell Associates, established in 1965, has a reputation in the community of integrity and professionalism. With her commitment to services and pursuit of excellence, Laura continues to be integral to the success of the firm.

Laura's work includes concentration in:

• Lump Sum distributions from employer pension/retirement plans Retirement funding
• College funding
• Maximizing one's employee benefit package
• Systematic investment strategies
• Insurance analysis: life & disability
• Estate planning

Ryan J. Davis, Financial Advisor

Ryan Davis joined Rockwell Associates as a Financial Advisor in 2008 with a practice concentration in the areas of business succession, estate and retirement planning, life insurance and college savings. Prior to this appointment, Davis held a leadership position with his family-owned business, Four Acres Trailer Sales�"a fourth generation, Wilmington-based company and largest dealer in Delaware. In addition to his work with the family business Ryan co-founded a real estate holding company in 2005, Miles Development, LLC. Miles Development strategically acquired properties and investments to achieve its goal of a diversified real estate portfolio with strong client services.

Dawn L. Green, Financial Advisor

Dawn was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and graduated from G. W. Carver Engineering and Science High School. She attended Temple University and received a bachelors' degree in Mechanical Engineering. Upon completing a one-year Management Associate Program at Amtrak, she decided to pursue a graduate degree at Drexel University, where she received a Masters degree in Engineering Management with a concentration in Technical Marketing. Upon completion of her degree, she began at DuPont in the Field Marketing program. Dawn was afforded the opportunity to work in several capacities within multiple businesses while at DuPont, including assignments as a technical developmental engineer, a product line manager, and global business analyst.

After leaving DuPont, she leveraged her expertise and experience into a marketing consulting role where she has had the opportunity to provide marketing strategy development and collateral design for small, medium size businesses and non-profit organizations.

Currently, Dawn is a licensed Life and Health insurance representative and holds Series 6 and Series 63 designations.

Dawn has been married to Marcus Green for 7 years. As a result of their blessed union, they have two beautiful children, Leah and Jeremiah, who are 5 and 2 years old, respectively. Dawn has a passion for family, fitness, finances and reading. She has been actively involved in the children's ministries and women ministries at her church and has frequently acted as a financial counselor for people in need of her blend of expertise, vibrancy, and practicality.

Dawn's career with Rockwell Associates began in June 2008. By August 2008, she had completed her training to be a financial advisor.

Richard F. Hewitt, Financial Advisor

Nicholas brings experience from two other financial service firms where he interned while in college learning about the industry. After graduating from the University of Delaware in May of 2009 he joined Rockwell Associates. He is a member of the Delaware Saengerbund in Newark and acts as an ambassador for the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce. Nicholas enjoys spending time playing golf, snowboarding, mountain biking and exercising at the Hockessin Athletic Center.

Carolyn Humphrey, Financial Advisor

Carolyn grew up in Upstate New York, where she attended Binghamton University, earning a bachelor's degree in Mathematics with a concentration in Computers and Statistics. She began her career in the field of health and nutrition, serving as a nutrition counselor, trainer and coach, and holding roles in business administration.

Carolyn moved into the financial services field in order to combine her communication and coaching abilities with her analytical skills and background in mathematics. Since joining Rockwell Associates, Carolyn has earned the FINRA Series 6, 63 and 65 registrations, and has become a Registered Life and Health Insurance Agent.

Carolyn believes it is critical to ask the right questions and to actively listen to her clients. After helping them define their goals, she conducts a thorough evaluation and develops a sound plan to help her clients realize their goals. Finally, she emphasizes clear communication to ensure clients understand the alternatives they have, and the financial strategies she recommends.

Carolyn and her husband Jerry moved to Delaware in 1994. In her free time, she plays field hockey, hikes and participates in various fundraisers for her favorite causes such as the Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk. She also volunteers with the Boys and Girls Clubs and the Delaware Rugby Foundation. A big advocate of companion animals, Carolyn supports the SPCA and Humane Society, and enjoys spending time with her dogs, Rosie and Bogart.

Josh Phillips, Financial Advisor 

R. Brandon Prettyman, Financial Advisor

After college, he decided to use his golf expertise and pursue his love for the game of golf. He ran several different golf facilities before deciding to move into the financial services field where he could combine his passion for teaching others with his enthusiasm for helping people reach their financial goals. After joining Rockwell Associates in 2008, Brandon�™s practice concentration is in the areas of business planning, estate planning, investment consultation, individual retirement planning, and life insurance. Brandon takes pride in developing long lasting relationships with his clients, helping them accomplish their most important financial goals.   Brandon currently holds his FINRA Series 6 and 63 registrations as well as being a Registered Life and Health insurance representative.

Kenneth G. Schlezes, CLU , Financial Advisor

Ken has been in the insurance and financial services business with Rockwell Associates since 1974 and has held a number of positions with the firm. He currently specializes in business, estate and retirement planning as well as manages the agency's securities business.

Ken was born in Sioux City, Iowa and earned a Bachelors of Science degree in Marketing from the University Notre Dame in 1973. While attending Notre Dame, Ken played football and started at strong safety his junior and senior years. He also returned punts and is a co-record holder for the most interceptions in a game (three). Post-season bowl games that Ken played in included the Cotton, Orange and Senior Bowls. The Philadelphia Eagles drafted Ken in 1973, but a leg injury ended his career.

Taking an active role in his community, Ken has coached youth sports for 11 years. He is a current board member and treasurer of Brandywine Little League, past Exploring Division Chair for the Boy Scouts of America, past Finance and Administration President of his parish church, and Past President of the Notre Dame Alumni Club of Delaware.

Ken and his wife Peggy were married in 1973 and have 3 children; Andrea, Kyle and Kimberly.

Stanley G. Szczerba, CLU, ChFC, Financial Advisor

Stanley was born August 17, 1954 in Wilmington, Delaware. He is a graduate of St. Elizabeth's High School, Goldey Beacom College and West Chester University. He started selling life insurance in 1982 and has been at Rockwell Associates for 23 years.

He and his wife, Susan, reside in Limestone Hills and recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. They have a son, Nicholas, who graduated from Johnson and Wales University.

Stanley's hobbies include reading, walking and target shooting. He is an active golden eagle member of the National Rifle Association.

Marilou Szymanski, JD , Financial Advisor

Marilou is a graduate of St. Mark's High School, Mount Saint Mary's College (where she graduated magna cum laude in 1977) and Temple University School of Law in 1980. She was admitted to the Delaware Bar in 1980.

Marilou's areas of concentration are:

• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Long Term Care Insurance
• College funding strategies
• Retirement funding strategies
• Estate planning
• Business continuation

Marilou is a member of NAIFA, the Society of Financial Service Professionals and the Delaware Bar.

She resides in Wilmington with her husband, Ed, and daughter Erika.

Aaron began his career in the financial services industry in 1997. He joined Rockwell Associates in 2000, and has achieved numerous accolades and professional titles.

He holds the FINRA Series 7, 65, 6, and 63 registrations, as well as being a registered Life and Health, Property and Casualty Insurance agent. During his first few years at Rockwell, Aaron has achieved the status of Star Producer, as well as the prestigious Million Dollar Round Table. He is a member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors.

Aaron's professional services include:

• Investment consultation
• Individual Retirement planning
• College Funding options
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Asset Management*
• Estate planning
• Business Retirement planning
• Health Insurance

Aaron takes pride in the relationships he has with his clients. He enjoys spending the time necessary with each client to develop a thorough understanding of what they are trying to accomplish, in order to help them achieve their financial goals.

Aaron is a lifelong resident of Delaware and currently lives in Newark with his wife, Joyce and their two sons, Stephen and Bradley. Aaron and Joyce are actively involved with their church and Aaron enjoys playing golf at Hartefeld National Golf Club where he is a member.

William J. Wahl III, Financial Advisor

“Bill” was raised in the Hudson Valley region of New York. He attended the Maxwell School at Syracuse University and earned bachelors degrees in economics and finance.

Relocating to Wilmington in 1989 he began a very successful career in corporate banking internal finance. His 17 year career included rolls as a risk analyst and manager as well as business analyst and financial controller.

In 2006, Bill left the world of corporate finance and began his new career as a Financial Advisor with Edward D Jones & Co. He quickly adapted to his new roll, by applying his unique experience as a risk and budget analyst. He began gaining clients by educating them to the importance of understanding the inherent risks of investing and managing those risks through asset allocation, diversification, and the selection of quality investments held in a long term strategy.

Bill believes that it is essential to fully understand a client�™s needs and objectives before making any recommendations. Through a collaborative approach, and working face to face with clients he helps them define there financial goals and objectives, and design personalized investment portfolios to achieve them.

Joining Rockwell Associates in 2009 has allowed Bill to broaden the scale of financial services and products he can provide to clients. These include a wider range of Life and Heath insurance products as well as property and casualty insurance options. which are essential pieces to complete financial planning.

Bill takes pride in sharing his knowledge and experience with the local community through his work as a volunteer instructor with the Delaware Money School, where he teaches free seminars on a variety of financial topics.

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Bill resides in Wilmington with his wife Mary and son Sam.

Bill Wahl is a Registered Representative of HTK