About Us
Wharton Business Group partners with successful business owners and operators and institutions to help preserve and enhance their wealth throughout their lives.
WBG offers business owners and institutions and their key employees decades of experience providing unbiased investment management and business succession advice, connects them with a network of experts, and gives them the confidence of working with advisors whose interests are completely aligned with theirs.
In 2022, WBG joined Alera Group, an independent national insurance and wealth services firm, offering comprehensive employee benefits, property and casualty insurance, retirement plan services and wealth services solutions to clients nationwide. This was a strategic move for WBG to facilitate our continued growth.
Key Facts:
- Founded in 1992
- 100% employee-owned
- Staff average 30 years of industry experience
- Assets under management: *$3.5 billion (80% individual, 20% institutional)
*as of December 31, 2023
Wharton Business Group, LLC (“WBG”) is an SEC registered investment adviser located in Malvern, Pennsylvania. WBG and its representatives are in compliance with the current filing requirements imposed upon SEC registered investment advisers by those states in which WBG maintains clients. WBG may only transact business in those states in which it is registered, or qualifies for an exemption or exclusion from registration requirements.
WBG is neither an attorney nor an accountant, and no portion of the web site content should be interpreted as legal, accounting or tax advice.
Meet Our Team
People you can count on. People you can trust.
Sue Henricks
Operations and Custodian Liaison
Investment Experience: 13 years
With WBG: 13 years
Sue joined WBG in 2010 to manage administrative responsibilities and assist clients with opening accounts and handling transactions. She spent most of her career as an administrative assistant for a major corporation. Sue has an Associate of Science degree in Administrative Support from York College of Pennsylvania. Sue resides in Pottstown, PA
Tony Stripling
Senior Operations Manager
Investment Experience: 37 years
With WBG: 11 years
Tony joined Wharton Business Group, LLC in 2012, where his main responsibilities include the supervision of portfolio reporting, client communications, and business-to-business transactions. Tony spent the first fifteen years of his career at Charles Schwab & Co, Inc. as a Senior Trader and Senior Business Development Officer. For the majority of his career, Tony has consulted with registered independent advisors, high net-worth clientele, and institutions, providing guidance on efficient business and investment practices.
Tony earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Administrative Management in 1986 from Colorado State University. He has held various FINRA licenses such as Series 7 (General Securities Representative) and Series 65 (Investment Advisor Representative).
Tony lives in Garnet Valley, PA with his wife Kathy and two children. He enjoys spending time with his family and traveling abroad. Additionally, he serves as an executive board member and head of the finance committee for the Darlington Arts Center in Garnet Valley.
EXPERT EDUCATION
Events and Webinars
Employee Benefits
Dynamic Data: Strategies for Success
Join us for this session, as our experts will share how to utilize your organization’s data to create advanced and innovative strategies for success.
July 17, 2025 at 01:00 pm CT | Virtual
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Wealth Services
State of the Markets
Join us as we unveil the factors that drive the nation's financial pulse and how they may impact your personal finances.
July 23, 2025 at 12:00 pm CT | Virtual
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State of the Markets
Join us as we unveil the factors that drive the nation's financial pulse and how they may impact your personal finances.
October 22, 2025 at 12:00 pm CT | Virtual
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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Insights
Wealth Services
Weekly Market Update
Stocks staged a broad-based rally last week on investors’ hopes for a lasting Middle East ceasefire, hitting fresh record highs along the way.
June 30, 2025
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Summer Spending with Purpose
Summer often brings memorable experiences—and increased spending. With a few intentional choices, you can enjoy the season without losing sight of your long-term financial priorities—and your advisor can help keep it all aligned.
June 20, 2025
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Reset and Refocus: Realigning Priorities for the Rest of the Year
A lot can change in six months. As you look ahead to the second half of the year, now’s the time to reassess what’s most important—financially and personally—and make intentional adjustments that keep you aligned with your bigger picture.
June 17, 2025
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Weekly Market Update
Stocks fell last week as an up-and-down mix of trade progress and anxiety, economic news, and geopolitical tensions netted out.
June 16, 2025
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