Peter D. Shelp, Financial Advisor, Certified Retirement Planning Counselor, Cerrtified Financial Planner,  Kingston, PA 18704

ChFC,CFP®  Chartered Retirement Planning Counselorsm                                                 
Accredited Wealth Management Advisorsm
First Vice President/Investments
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