Specialties

One-Stop Financial Planning

History

Established in 1985.

Valley National Financial Advisors was founded in 1985 by Thomas M. Riddle. As our President, Mr. Riddle still independently owns the Valley National Group family of companies. As a respected and trusted organization, our relationships with many clients and their families transcend generations. We pass the test of time by keeping the relationship with our clients personal and consistent. Our advisors are backed by many years of experience and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Meet the Business Owner: Thomas R.

Tom is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Financial PlannerTM Professional, and the President of Valley National Group. He holds a BA from Lafayette College in Mathematics and Economics and an MBA from Lehigh University. Tom received the Alexander E. Loeb Gold Medal award for attaining the highest score on the CPA exam in Pennsylvania in 1977. He is a member of the Financial Planning Association and is past President and chairman of the NE Pennsylvania Society of Certified Financial Planners. Tom is also a Board Member for Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites, ArtsQuest Foundation, and the Minsi Trail Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Tom has over 35 years of financial expertise including serving as Bank Examiner for the US Treasury Department, Senior Accountant at KPMG, Corporate Controller of Johnson March Corporation, VP Finance of Hospital Central Services, and as founder and President of Valley National Group (1985).