Timothy J. Decker, AIF®

Partner & Managing Director

Experience & Expertise

Tim serves as Partner and Managing Director of Greenspring Advisors and has over 35 years of experience in the financial services industry.  He has hosted a live, weekly radio show – “Financial Freedom” on WHP 580 Radio, Harrisburg, PA for over 30 years. He has also authored the book, The Sleep-Well-At-Night Investor.

Other credits include writing numerous articles appearing in The Harrisburg Patriot News, The Lancaster News, and The Central Penn Business Journal. He has also been a source for and quoted in The Wall Street Journal. Additionally, he has made numerous television appearances including featured spots on Lancaster’s WGAL, ABC 27 News, CBS 21 News, WITF’s Smart Talk, and WGBC’s American Visions.

Frequently requested as a speaker, Tim has presented at church groups, charitable organizations, as well as workshops for tax accountants and numerous businesses.

Prior to joining Greenspring, Tim founded ISI Financial Group.

Get Better Acquainted With Tim

Favorite Thing About Working With Clients

“Being able to take care of them in such a way that they are completely free from worrying about their financial lives and focus on what is most important to them.”

My Philosophy On Client Service

“Be passionate about doing everything possible to provide clients with an ongoing experience which is second to none.”

Location
Pennsylvania 
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Education Awards Recognition
Grace College of the Bible
Accredited Investment Fiduciary®
Hometown
Etna, CA
Alma Mater
Grace College of the Bible
Favorite Philanthropy
Samaritan’s Purse, Teen Challenge, V Foundation for Cancer Research
Interests
College Basketball
Raiders Football
Reading
Making priceless memories with family & friends
Favorite Greenspring Value
Have a Bias Towards Action
What I Love about Greenspring

"I love the amount of integrity and the client-first culture that permeates throughout the entire team.”

Recent Insights

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The Sleep-Well-At-Night Investor

In his book, “The Sleep-Well-At-Night Investor,” Tim Decker shows readers how misinformation from the mutual fund industry has created widespread harm amongst investors. The book also discusses the temptation to think of investing like gambling, and the tragedy of gambling away savings and security under the guise of investing.

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