Kent believes that in today’s complex world of financial services and financial advice it takes someone with experience and wisdom to turn the deluge of information into action. He brings a team of experts in the fields of estate planning, investment management, tax planning, and employee benefits to support each client’s needs. Working together with each client’s accountant and attorney, he uses a team approach to produce customized financial advice.

Fresh out of graduate school, Kent was employed as a supply chain manager for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway in Fort Worth, followed by Smith International in Houston. During these years in Texas, Kent began transitioning into financial planning. He joined a family-owned financial planning firm in 1998 where he earned his CFP® designation and experienced firsthand the challenges of family business. Here Kent specialized in working with small business owners, managers, doctors, dentists, and veterinarians, and also served as a member of the investment committee managing $160 million.

In 2000, Kent returned to the Lehigh Valley and began his financial service practice, including fee-based financial planning. Kent chose to join East Coast Advisory successful years as a sole proprietor, to bring all the benefits of East Coast team to his existing and new clients - helping them take action to reach their goals.

Kent Hickey is a registered representative and investment advisor representative of Securian Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. Securities and investment advisory services offered through Securian Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. East Coast Advisory, Inc. is independently owned and operated. 228 W. Gay Street, West Chester, PA 19380 DOFU 2/2017  TN1710134

Christine joined East Coast Advisory in 2017 and brings with her over 20 years of accounting, financial, sales and teaching experience.  These disciplines, as well as her experience with Merrill Lynch, serve her well as a Financial Advisor.   The combined skill sets give her a unique approach to clients’ budgeting, planning, implementation and service.   She is part of a group of skilled professionals specializing in working with union members and their families to help meet their financial goals.  Christine is a firm believer that wealth is about how you live your life and the personally meaningful goals you want to achieve.

Christine has worked in Corporate America for General Motors, Johnson and Johnson and Verizon.   She earned her CPA while in Internal Audit at Johnson and Johnson where she was given the opportunity to experience cultures outside of this country and gain a greater appreciation for this country and all that we have.    As a teacher, she has worked both as a college professor at Cheyney University and as a Yoga/Group Exercise instructor.

Christine is a Registered Representative and Investment Advisor Representative of Securian Financial Services, Inc.Christine is a Registered Representative and Investment Advisor Representative of Securian Financial Services, Inc. DOFU 05/2017 TN 1800459

Bob joined East Coast Advisory bringing with him nearly 14 years of experience in the financial services industry.

He firmly believes that a comprehensive approach, integrating all aspects of one’s financial life, is critical to creating a roadmap to financial independence. One of the things that attracted Bob to East Coast Advisory was their team-based approach. By working with a team of seasoned advisors and staff, he has access to an extensive network of knowledge and is able to provide his clients with exceptional customer service. Bob provides guidance in the areas of investment management, insurance solutions, retirement planning, estate planning and education funding for children.

Robert Richards is a registered representative and investment advisor representative of Securian Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. Securities and investment advisory services offered through Securian Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. East Coast Advisory, Inc. is independently owned and operated. 228 W. Gay Street, West Chester, PA 19380 DOFU 2/2017  TN1710123