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Read financial insights, firm news, community updates and financial planning resources from the team at DeFranco Financial.
College Planning as Part of Your Family’s Financial Future
College Planning Is More Than Choosing a School September is College Planning Month—a good reminder that preparing for college involves more than campus visits, applications and choosing a major. For families, it also means preparing...
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Dustin DeFranco & Paul Barnette of DeFranco Financial Recognized as a Distinguished Advisors
Dustin DeFranco, Founder and Financial Advisor at DeFranco Financial in Wheeling, WV, has earned a place among LPL Financial’s Masters Club Program for 2026. And Financial Advisor, Paul Barnette has earned a place among LPL Financial’s...
Read MoreA Decade of Growth, Grit, and Helping People
This year marks a major milestone for DeFranco Financial—our 10-year anniversary. In April of 2016, Dustin DeFranco founded the firm with a simple but powerful mission: to help people. It all began in a small, one-person office with a...
Read MoreDeFranco Financial Founder Dustin DeFranco Named to Barron’s Top 1500 Financial Advisors List
DeFranco Financial, a financial advisory firm based in Wheeling, WV, is pleased to share that Dustin DeFranco has been named to the Barron’s Top 1500 Financial Advisors list for 2026. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning...
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Breaking Down the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: What You Need to Know
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) included lower federal income tax brackets, bigger standard deductions, and higher gift and estate tax exemptions, among other provisions. The law stipulated that some of those tax breaks would...
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Welcoming Derek Simpson — Our Newest Financial Advisor
At DeFranco Financial, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional financial guidance with a personal touch. Today, we’re excited to introduce our newest Financial Advisor: Derek Simpson. Derek, a graduate of Ohio University, brings...
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April in Action: Community, Construction, and Milestones
April was an exciting month for us as we celebrated 9 incredible years in business! Reaching this milestone fills us with deep gratitude—for our clients, our community, and our dedicated team who have made this journey possible. We...
Read MoreDustin DeFranco & Paul Barnette Recognized as two of LPL Financial's Top Financial Advisors
Dustin DeFranco and Paul Barnette of DeFranco Financial Recognized as two of LPL Financial's Top Financial Advisors.
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