Gain Confidence in a Secure Future

Stone Pine Financial Partners is the independent advisory firm founded by Kevin Manning and Andrew Herron. Stone Pine helps people transition to retirement, delivering the highest quality advice and service while acting as a fiduciary on our clients’ behalf. You’ve worked very hard to reach this milestone, and we believe your assets and resources should work just as hard for you in retirement.

Meet Our Team 

Gain Confidence in a Secure Future

Stone Pine Financial Partners is the independent advisory firm founded by Kevin Manning and Andrew Herron. Stone Pine helps people transition to retirement, delivering the highest quality advice and service while acting as a fiduciary on our clients’ behalf. You’ve worked very hard to reach this milestone, and we believe your assets and resources should work just as hard for you in retirement. Learn more about Stone Pine Financial.

Meet Our Team 

Andrew Herron, CFP®

Founding Partner

When Andy is out of the office, he can be found spending time with his wife Suzie, and their three children Oliver, Finley and Eleanor. They have a passion for traveling and love to get outside for hikes, runs and bike rides. Andy has been working with some of his existing clients as far back as 2003. In 2015, he and Kevin decided to start their own firm and formed Stone Pine Financial to meet the largely unmet need of helping people transition to retirement. Along with Kevin and Myriah, he teaches retiree finance classes at Main Line Night School and other local schools. Andy graduated from Villanova University in 2002 where he was a member of the tennis team.

Andrew Herron, CFP®

Founding Partner

When Andy is out of the office, he can be found spending time with his wife Suzie, and their three children Oliver, Finley and Eleanor. They have a passion for traveling and love to get outside for hikes, runs and bike rides. Andy has been working with some of his existing clients as far back as 2003. In 2015, he and Kevin decided to start their own firm and formed Stone Pine Financial to meet the largely unmet need of helping people transition to retirement. Along with Kevin and Myriah, he teaches retiree finance classes at Main Line Night School and other local schools. Andy graduated from Villanova University in 2002 where he was a member of the tennis team.

Kevin Manning, CFP®

Founding Partner

When Kevin is out of the office, he can be found spending time with his wife Tara and their son Kevin James III. Kevin is an avid musician and has played shows at many venues in Philadelphia and the surrounding area. Kevin has over 20 years of experience helping people with their financial planning and wealth management. Along with Andy, he teaches classes on retirement at the Main Line School Night and other local adult schools. Kevin graduated from Loyola University Maryland with a degree in Mathematics.

Kevin Manning, CFP®

Founding Partner

When Kevin is out of the office, he can be found spending time with his wife Tara and their son Kevin James III. Kevin is an avid musician and has played shows at many venues in Philadelphia and the surrounding area. Kevin has over 20 years of experience helping people with their financial planning and wealth management. Along with Andy, he teaches classes on retirement at the Main Line School Night and other local adult schools. Kevin graduated from Loyola University Maryland with a degree in Mathematics.

Myriah Lipke, CFP®

Financial Advisor

When Myriah is out of the office, she can be found spending time with her husband Andrew, and their two school-age daughters. She loves cooking, fitness, and teaching her daughters about the power of saving and compounding. Myriah joined Stone Pine in 2018 with a passion for helping people achieve financial freedom. Myriah loves listening to each client’s unique story and tailoring financial plans to their individual goals and aspirations. She believes that education is the secret ingredient to having confidence in the power of the markets which in turn will fuel a long and fulfilling retirement. Myriah received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Delaware.

Skylar Banual

Financial Planning Assistant

When Skylar is out of the office, she can be found spending time with her fiancé Richie and their dog Willow. She loves finding secluded hiking trails in Delaware County and beyond, where her labrador can explore the world. She also enjoys the quaint shops and variety of restaurants in Media. Skylar joined Stone Pine in February 2022 as a financial planning assistant. Prior to that, she spent several years in election offices providing administrative and technical support. She earned her bachelor’s degree in political science from Wilkes University, and she recently became a notary public to assist Stone Pine clients. She is already passionate about the world of personal finance and enjoys assisting the team to realize our clients’ retirement goals.

Myriah Lipke, CFP®

Financial Advisor

When Myriah is out of the office, she can be found spending time with her husband Andrew, and their two school-age daughters. She loves cooking, fitness, and teaching her daughters about the power of saving and compounding. Myriah joined Stone Pine in 2018 with a passion for helping people achieve financial freedom. Myriah loves listening to each client’s unique story and tailoring financial plans to their individual goals and aspirations. She believes that education is the secret ingredient to having confidence in the power of the markets which in turn will fuel a long and fulfilling retirement. Myriah received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Delaware.

Skylar Banul

Financial Planning Assistant

When Skylar is out of the office, she can be found spending time with her fiancé Richie and their dog Willow. She loves finding secluded hiking trails in Delaware County and beyond, where her labrador can explore the world. She also enjoys the quaint shops and variety of restaurants in Media. Skylar joined Stone Pine in February 2022 as a financial planning assistant. Prior to that, she spent several years in election offices providing administrative and technical support. She earned her bachelor’s degree in political science from Wilkes University, and she recently became a notary public to assist Stone Pine clients. She is already passionate about the world of personal finance and enjoys assisting the team to realize our clients’ retirement goals.

Our name is a reference to the Swiss Stone Pine tree.

The idea for our name came from a trip to Switzerland. Andrew, one of our Founding Members, and his wife, stayed in a bed and breakfast in the Alps region and were struck by the pine aroma of the building.

When they asked about it, they learned that the building was made out of Swiss Stone Pine. That discovery led them to do research on this unique pine tree.

They found out that the positive characteristics of the Swiss Stone Pine tree have been valued and used for centuries. Scientific studies have shown that exposure to a Stone Pine can improve your sleep by saving you up to 3,500 heart beats per night making your nights more restful and restorative.

So why did we choose this for name? We know that the transition to retirement can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. Our goal is to create a path for you toward a successful and fulfilling retirement – one that lets you sleep well at night without the worry.