About Us

Hershey Retirement Solutions was founded in September 1998 by Steve Stackhouse, whose own background shaped what the firm has always stood for. Growing up with modest means, Steve developed a firsthand appreciation for what financial knowledge can open up for a person, and the firm he built reflects that perspective. We're based in Hershey, Pennsylvania, right down the road from Hershey Park, and we've served both local and national clients from here for more than 30 years.

How We Work

Before we talk about any specific plan or product, we want to understand what you're working toward and what concerns are most present for you right now. From there, we develop a set of recommendations built specifically around your situation, walk through the reasoning with you, and put the plan into motion once you're comfortable with the direction. After that, you'll have both the structure of annual reviews and direct access to an advisor who knows your situation whenever life shifts or a question comes up. Life doesn't stay still, and a good financial plan shouldn't either.

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Our Process

We create strategies that are tailored to your needs and goals.

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Our History

Years of experience have prepared us to guide you through your life transitions.

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Our Values

Trust. Honesty. Integrity. We believe values matter, and we live by ours every day.

What We Believe In

Trust, transparency, unvarnished truth, and personal service are the values we hold ourselves to, and each one shows up in how we actually operate. Every client has direct access to an advisor who knows their situation, every recommendation comes with a clear explanation of its reasoning, and when a plan needs to change, we say so directly. The conversations that feel most uncomfortable are often the most important ones, and those are not conversations we avoid.

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The People Behind Your Plan

Every member of our team brings different expertise to the table, but all of them work with clients the same way. They take the time to understand each situation fully, explain the reasoning behind every recommendation, and stay involved long after a plan is first put into place. That consistency is what has defined how we've operated since 1998.

Steve "Stack" Stackhouse

LPL Registered Principal, President, and CEO

Steve Stackhouse's path into financial services began with his parents and a meeting that didn't go the way it should have. His father had retired from the federal government after a long career. With savings to manage and real...

Gus Burghdorf

Financial Advisor, Wealth Manager

Depending on the day, Gus Burghdorf might be working through a retirement income strategy with a client, teaching someone their first guitar chord, or preparing a sermon for his congregation. What those three rooms share is a challenge...

Kevin Parker

LPL Financial Advisor

Kevin J. Parker, is a LPL Financial Advisor / LPL Registered Representative of Hershey Retirement Solutions in Hershey, PA and has been providing financial planning and retirement counseling for over 20 years. Kevin specializes in...

Michele Stackhouse

Operations Manager and Notary Public

Michele Stackhouse and Steve Stackhouse were work colleagues long before they were husband and wife, which made his invitation to join the firm easy to say yes to. She came on as marketing director, moved into the operations manager...

Sharon Hoffman

Client Relationship Manager

When clients walk through the door, Sharon Hoffman is the first person they see. She answers the phone, manages the scheduling, and handles the daily needs that keep client relationships running smoothly. Before joining the team, she...

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Conversation

If you're ready to take a more coordinated approach to your retirement income and estate planning, the first step is a no-cost initial consultation where we learn about your situation before discussing anything else. When you're ready to have that conversation, we're ready to listen.

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