Don Jr. has over 30 years of investment consulting experience. His team provides investment counsel to over $1 billion of high net worth and institutional client assets. Don leads key clients on all aspects of the investment process, including investment policy, manager search and selection, portfolio design and construction, strategic and tactical portfolio tilts, capital markets review and outlook, and fiduciary issues.

Don earned his Bachelors in Business Administration (BBA) from Stetson University, his Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) designation in conjunction with The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and his Certified Investment Strategist (CIS) designation in conjunction with the Stern School of Business, New York University. Don also completed the Consulting to Endowments and Foundations certificate course at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. Don is an active member of the Investments & Wealth Institute. He has served on their Certification Committee and on the Advisory Council for Wells Fargo Advisors.

Don is a devoted husband and father of three adult children and two grandchildren (so far). Don is also a pollinator friendly landowner, beekeeper, and an oenophile. Don enjoys an active lifestyle including yoga, weight training and bicycling, and successfully rode his bicycle 4,342 miles along the Northern Tier bicycle route (Anacortes, WA to Bar Harbor, ME) in the summer of 2023 raising over $100,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS).

With 41 years of industry experience, Dana Edwards is a seasoned professional currently serving as the Branch Manager and Managing Director of DeWees Private Wealth Management. Dana began her career with the DeWees Group in 1983 and, after gaining extensive experience, she returned to manage the team in 2006.

Dana holds General Securities Licenses, FINRA supervisory registrations and an insurance license, underscoring her expertise and leadership in the financial sector.

Outside of work, Dana enjoys gardening and entertaining family and friends. She is also actively involved in her neighborhood and is dedicated to supporting social concerns within the local community.

Mike has been in the securities industry for the past 8 years and is excited to have joined the DeWees Group in 2024.  Prior to starting in the securities industry, Mike worked primarily in operations, workforce management, and information technology roles at 3 different Fortune 500 companies. Mike earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degree from the University of Delaware.

Mike is active in the community having served on both the Christina Cultural Arts Center as well as the Reading Assist Institute board of directors.  In his spare time Mike enjoys hiking, biking, reading, and travelling.

Mike is so fond of Delaware that after attending the University of Delaware twice he decided to remain in Delaware and hopes to retire in Delaware.  He has enjoyed raising his 4 kids in the state with his wife of 29 years and continues to be a huge fan of all Delaware has to offer with its many state parks, greenways, and its proximity to the beaches, mountains, big cities and professional sport teams.

With 37 years of dedicated service at Wells Fargo Advisors and its predecessor firms, Arta I. Vitolo is a highly experienced Financial Advisor and Senior Vice President. Arta holds prestigious designations including CFP® (1990) and CRPC® (1998), alongside Series 7, 63, and 65 registrations, and an insurance license.

Arta's satisfaction in her role stems from the enduring, trusted relationships she has cultivated with clients over the decades. Her favorite tasks include helping individuals and families build and preserve wealth through planning, designing and implementing long-term investment strategies, guiding clients through the transition to retirement, and navigating challenging market conditions.

Arta began her career with Butcher & Singer Inc in 1986, and her professional journey has been marked by continuous growth and learning. She holds an MBA and a BS in Business from the University of Delaware, further cementing her extensive knowledge and expertise in the financial field.

Outside of work, Arta enjoys traveling, cycling, reading, and spending quality time with family and friends at the Jersey Shore.

Cece Dugan is a Financial Advisor and First Vice President with a career in the investment field that spans over four decades of loyal and devoted service to the DeWees practice.  She holds the CFP® certification from the College for Financial Planning and is securities and insurance licensed, while continuously learning and refreshing her knowledge and expertise. 

Cece has built long-standing relationships and treasured friendships with both colleagues and clients.  The most satisfying aspect of her work is helping people.  She enjoys getting to know clients and their families, creating plans and finding solutions, and implementing strategies that work toward achieving their personal and financial goals.  Educating clients is an important aspect of the relationship.

Number nine of eleven children, Cece loves spending time with her family, and most especially her young grandchildren.  She also takes pleasure in gardening, reading, bible study, and traveling and is actively involved in the church and several private charitable foundations.

With an impressive 39 years of service, Tamara E. Milam is a seasoned Financial Advisor and First Vice President holding the Accredited Wealth Management Associate (AWMA®) designation. Tamara finds her job both challenging and ever-changing, which keeps her engaged and continuously learning. She values the familial atmosphere of her team, which enhances her professional experience.

Tamara's favorite aspect of her job is working with clients one-on-one. She finds great fulfillment in helping people manage their money, as it directly impacts their lives in meaningful ways. Her professional background includes extensive qualifications, such as Series 7, Series 63, Series 65 registrations and Insurance Producer licenses, demonstrating her broad expertise in the financial industry.

Outside of work, Tamara enjoys walking on the beach, reading books, gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren.

With 29 years of dedicated service, Colleen M. Weaver stands out as a seasoned investment officer, holding an MBA and CFP® cerfication. Colleen's passion for her role is rooted in the relationships she builds with her clients. She finds gratification in helping clients set and achieve their personal and financial goals, nurturing these relationships over time.

Colleen's favorite aspect of her job is developing and maintaining comprehensive investment plans. These plans integrate clients’ dreams, their hard work, and effort, crafting a roadmap for a comfortable future. This holistic approach ensures that clients feel confident and secure in their financial strategies.

Her professional journey began with a BS in Business Administration, concentrating in Finance, earned in 1994, followed by an MBA in 2012. Over her 30-year career, Colleen has accumulated extensive experience as a financial consultant, solidifying her expertise with the CFP® designation.

Outside of her professional life, Colleen cherishes family time with her children and grandchild. She enjoys gardening, hiking, and traveling, with a goal to visit all national parks.

Bobby DeWees joined the DeWees team in August of 2023 after 9 years of service in the United States Marine Corps where he served as an Infantry Officer and Special Operations Officer earning the coveted title of Marine Raider in the Marine Special Operations Command (MARSOC). Bobby served at both Camp Pendleton in California and Camp Lejeune in North Carolina and conducted numerous deployments overseas including his first with 1st Battalion, 4th Marines on the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit in support of Operation Oaken Steel in Eastern Africa, and several others with the 1st Marine Raider Battalion to Iraq, Chile, Tunisia, and Senegal on various Special Operations assignments.

Bobby is the next generation Financial Advisor at DeWees Private Wealth Management. He has his Series 7 and 66 registrations, insurance license, and is a candidate for the Certified Investment Management Analyst designation at Chicago Booth School of Business. Bobby has brought a wealth of leadership experience to the team having led highly diverse and skilled teams in a host of challenging environments and currently leads a business modernization effort implementing new technologies and serves as the subject matter expert for a new planning software.

Outside of work Bobby is an avid fitness and outdoor enthusiast. In his free time, he enjoys working out, snowboarding, surfing, mountain biking, fly fishing, and tennis.

With 11 years of dedicated service, Colleen Cook is a valued Senior Client Associate known for her commitment and teamwork. Colleen loves her job because of the familial atmosphere and camaraderie she shares with her colleagues, which makes her work environment both supportive and enjoyable.

Outside of work, Colleen treasures spending time with her family and friends, cherishing the moments and connections that enrich her personal life.

Marjorie McMenamin has been a dedicated Senior Client Associate at Wells Fargo Advisors for 6.5 years, bringing over 30 years of experience in the Financial Industry. Marjorie derives great satisfaction from providing clients with excellent service and particularly enjoys the personal interactions that come with her role.

Her favorite task is processing estates, a responsibility she finds both fulfilling and essential. Additionally, the daily activities of money movement and opening new accounts keep her busy and continually challenged.

Outside of her professional life, Marjorie enjoys spending quality time with friends and family and managing the lively dynamics of her three cats. Her favorite way to unwind is by cruising, with a special fondness for Caribbean destinations.