About Above the Line Mentoring
Founder & Mentor
About Above the Line
Richard Busillo, CFP®
Mentor to Emerging CFP® ProfessionalsBefore establishing Above The Line, Richard was Chairman & CEO of RTD Financial, where he led an exceptional team in growing the firm into a substantial independent RIA with over 40 employees and more than $2.5 billion in assets under management.
As a dedicated mentor within the FPA CFP® Residency program, Richard is committed to nurturing the next generation of professionals in the financial planning profession. He has also served as an Adjunct Instructor for the College for Financial Planning, teaching within the CFP® certification education program.
100% of Above The Line's profits are committed to expanding the pipeline of future planners — supporting CFP Board scholarships and the FPA Residency program that trains and mentors the next generation.
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Voices from the Community
“You are a wonderful mentor and leader who has so much to give back to others at any point on their career path. You've empowered many of us at RTD to become the best we can be. And I am forever grateful for what that has meant to me.”
Beth Davies, AIF®, CPC®
President, RTD Financial
“I can't think of a better person to lead the next generation of true professionals. Thank you for all you have done for CFPs all over the Delaware Valley.”
Patti Brennan, CFP®
CEO, Key Financial, Inc.
“Congratulations Rich… I can attest to the quality of your mentorship, support, your passion for our industry and the deep relationships you built with clients over many years.”
Jadah Riley
Floating Associate Wealth Advisor, Buckingham Strategic Wealth
“Always the very best! In fact you wrote the book on mentoring. So many have benefited and now, many more will as a result of this.”
Jeff Weiand, CFP®, AIF®
Chairman & CEO, RTD Financial Advisors