Richard J. Busillo, CFP®, AIF®, RPA

Richard J. Busillo, Retired Chairman of RTD Financial, currently serves as a member of the firm’s Board of Directors.

Rich continues to stay active in the financial planning profession and is currently Chair of the Fox Business School Financial Planning Advisory Board and serves on the Delaware State University Financial Planning & Wealth Management Program Advisory Board. He is past President of the Financial Planning Association’s Philadelphia Area Chapter and served for many years as Adjunct Professor with the College for Financial Planning.

Rich is a lifelong Philadelphia area resident and recently celebrated his 47th wedding anniversary. Joan and Rich have two children and two grandchildren, and enjoy supporting and volunteering for local nonprofit and charitable organizations.

Getting to know Richard

What do you enjoy most about working at RTD?

I really enjoy working with the incredible team we have established at RTD, it is an absolute pleasure working with such dedicated and passionate professionals.

What makes you good at what you do?

I am a good listener and have a lot of empathy when working with clients in helping them achieve their goals.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve received?

From my parents, treat everyone with dignity and respect.

What professional accomplishment are you most proud of?

Giving back to the profession by teaching, mentoring and serving on university advisory boards with the goal of advancing the profession and fostering diversity, equity and inclusion.

Professional Designations & Memberships

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional
Accredited Investment Fiduciary®
Retirement Plans Associate
National Association of Personal Financial Advisors
Financial Planning Association - Past President of the Philadelphia Tri-State Chapter
American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries Benefits Council of Greater Philadelphia.