Harrisburg’s River Wealth Advisors Expands into the Lehigh Valley

HARRISBURG, PA (AUGUST 5, 2019) - River Wealth Advisors announced today that it has opened a new office in Allentown. As a Harrisburg-based firm, this expansion reflects the firm’s recent growth in the Lehigh Valley market and strategic vision to offer its personalized approach to financial investments and wealth management to individuals and small businesses in the area.

With the addition of the Allentown office, River Wealth Advisors welcomes Judy Savchak as Senior Vice President and Lehigh Valley Market Leader and Debbie Hippensteel as Investment Portfolio Manager. Both are veteran advisors who are committed to bringing tailored investment plans and personalized attention to new clients in that market.

“Judy and Debbie have strong connections throughout the Lehigh Valley. When we decided it was time to expand our footprint, their expertise and community leadership were a perfect complement to the services River Wealth provides,” commented Robert Caplan, CEO. “Additionally, we are pleased to be part of the revitalization of downtown Allentown and contribute to one of the rising metropolitan areas in the state.”

River Wealth is setting clients up for success by ensuring that their money is managed by someone in their community. An advisor is just a phone call away, ready to have a face-to-face conversation about one of the most important decisions an individual makes for their future.

Savchak takes the lead in the Lehigh Valley market with more than three decades of leadership and management experience at firms such as Merrill Lynch, Wachovia and BB&T. She brings a personal approach to strategic account management, and clients can be confident that they are receiving sound investment advice to match their individual goals.  

Hippensteel also takes a tailored, strategic approach to investing for each individual client and account managed. She has been serving investors in the Lehigh Valley for nearly 20 years as a financial analyst and portfolio manager. She is respected in the community and believes that building strong relationships creates a better financial management experience.

“River Wealth is shaping the future of our industry with our personalized approach to investing,” added Savchak. “It’s a great privilege to bring our tailored investment philosophy to the Lehigh Valley.”

The Lehigh Valley office is located at 842 W. Hamilton Street in Allentown and is accepting new clients. For more information or to schedule an appointment with an advisor, visit riverwealthadvisors.com/Allentown or call 610.234.6779.

Rebecca McClure