Davis Long, CFP®
long@marps401k.com | 302-791-0237 × 402
Davis brings a rare combination of academic foundation, institutional experience, and specialized expertise to his work as a Financial Planner at MidAtlantic Retirement Planning Specialists (MARPS).
A proud University of Delaware alumnus, Davis earned his degree in Financial Planning and Wealth Management from the Lerner College of Business and Economics — all while competing as a member of the UD men's basketball team. That experience instilled in him a discipline, team-first mentality, and performance-under-pressure mindset that carries directly into how he serves clients today.
Prior to joining MARPS in 2024, Davis honed his planning skills as a Financial Advisor at Vanguard, where he developed a strong foundation in investment strategy, client education, and long-term financial planning.
At MARPS, Davis focuses on three distinct and highly specialized client populations, as well as the full arc of family financial life.
He works extensively with federal government employees, helping them navigate the complexities of the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), including pension optimization, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) strategies, FEHB benefits coordination, and the critical decisions surrounding separation from federal service. Understanding that federal retirement benefits are among the most nuanced in the country, Davis takes pride in helping public servants maximize what they have earned.
Davis also works with professional athletes — a client group that faces a uniquely compressed financial timeline. From structuring income during peak earning years to planning for life after competition, Davis understands the specific challenges athletes face: irregular income, short career windows, tax complexity, and the importance of building wealth that lasts well beyond the playing days. As a former collegiate athlete himself, he speaks the language of his athlete clients and appreciates the drive and focus they bring to every financial conversation.
Equally important to Davis is family financial planning — helping individuals and couples build a financial foundation that grows alongside their lives. Whether clients are navigating the financial impact of marriage, planning for the arrival of a child, structuring education savings through 529 plans, managing competing priorities like student debt and homeownership, or establishing the right protection strategies through life and disability insurance, Davis approaches each family's situation with care and precision. He understands that the decisions made in these early and middle chapters of life have a profound impact on long-term financial security — and he is committed to helping families get them right.
Across all three areas of focus, Davis combines technical expertise with genuine personal connection, building relationships grounded in trust, clarity, and planning that is always tailored to the individual.
At MARPS, Davis maintains existing client relationships while actively cultivating new engagements, with a consistent focus on goal-driven, comprehensive financial planning.
Davis resides in West Chester, PA, and remains a passionate supporter of University of Delaware Athletics.

