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 enjoys 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 formed Stone Pine Financial Partners 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 School Night and other local schools. Andy graduated from Villanova University, where he was a member of the tennis team.
Andrew Herron, CFP®
Founding Partner
When Andy is out of the office, he enjoys 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 formed Stone Pine Financial Partners 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 School Night and other local schools. Andy graduated from Villanova University, 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 sons, Kevin and William. A passionate musician, he has performed at numerous venues across Philadelphia and the surrounding area. With over 20 years of experience in wealth management, Kevin co-founded Stone Pine Financial with Andy in 2015 to focus on the unique needs of retirees. Alongside Andy and Myriah, he teaches retirement planning courses at Main Line School Night and other local adult education programs. Kevin holds a degree in Mathematics from Loyola University Maryland.
Kevin Manning, CFP®
Founding Partner
When Kevin is out of the office, he can be found spending time with his wife, Tara, and their sons, Kevin and William. A passionate musician, he has performed at numerous venues across Philadelphia and the surrounding area. With over 20 years of experience in wealth management, Kevin co-founded Stone Pine Financial with Andy in 2015 to focus on the unique needs of retirees. Alongside Andy and Myriah, he teaches retirement planning courses at Main Line School Night and other local adult education programs. Kevin holds a degree in Mathematics from Loyola University Maryland.
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
Associate Advisor
When Skylar is out of the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband Richie and their dog Willow. She often finds secluded hiking trails in Delaware County and beyond, where her labrador can explore the world. Skylar also loves the quaint shops and variety of restaurants in Media. She joined Stone Pine in 2022 as a financial planning assistant, and she’s already in the final stages of completing her Certified Financial Planner designation. Prior to that, Skylar spent several years in election offices providing administrative and technical support. She earned her bachelor’s degree in political science from Wilkes University. Skylar is passionate about the world of personal finance and enjoys assisting the team to realize our clients’ retirement goals.
Abby Schmid, CFP®
Associate Advisor
When Abby is out of the office, she can be found spending time with her partner Eric and their family. She loves gardening, reading, and sipping a warm cup of coffee with her loved ones. From an early age, she was encouraged to save for the future, learn the value of a dollar, and of course – look out for a good deal. She is passionate about helping others achieve their goals and feels privileged to walk alongside our clients. Abby joined Stone Pine in 2025 after working as a financial planner at another local financial advisory firm. Abby received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Temple University.
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
Associate Advisor
When Skylar is out of the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband Richie and their dog Willow. She often finds secluded hiking trails in Delaware County and beyond, where her labrador can explore the world. Skylar also loves the quaint shops and variety of restaurants in Media. She joined Stone Pine in 2022 as a financial planning assistant, and she’s already in the final stages of completing her Certified Financial Planner designation. Prior to that, Skylar spent several years in election offices providing administrative and technical support. She earned her bachelor’s degree in political science from Wilkes University. Skylar is passionate about the world of personal finance and enjoys assisting the team to realize our clients’ retirement goals.
Abby Schmid, CFP®
Associate Advisor
When Abby is out of the office, she can be found spending time with her partner Eric and their family. She loves gardening, reading, and sipping a warm cup of coffee with her loved ones. From an early age, she was encouraged to save for the future, learn the value of a dollar, and of course – look out for a good deal. She is passionate about helping others achieve their goals and feels privileged to walk alongside our clients. Abby joined Stone Pine in 2025 after working as a financial planner at another local financial advisory firm. Abby received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Temple University.
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.