WAYNE, Pa., May 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Penn Liberty Wealth Advisors, a division of Penn Liberty Bank in Wayne, PA has expanded its Wealth Advisor team. "Penn Liberty has experienced significant expansion in non-deposit wealth advisory business over the past few quarters. In order to support this growth we continue to grow the resources available to clients by adding highly qualified, knowledgeable, wealth advisors," said Patrick J. Ward, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Penn Liberty Bank.

Recent additions to the wealth advisory division include Shawn T. Higginbotham, Deborah Davis, and Joseph Dowling.

Shawn T. Higginbotham has joined Penn Liberty Wealth Advisors as an Investment Strategist. In his new position Mr. Higginbotham will be responsible for non-deposit investment strategies and financial planning for the Penn Liberty Wealth Advisory Group.

Mr. Higginbotham has 15 years of experience in the financial services industry focused on providing clients with wealth management and financial planning solutions. Prior to joining Penn Liberty Wealth Advisors he was employed by Morgan Stanley Dean Witter, SunTrust Private Banking and most recently Schwab Private Client Investment Advisory.

Mr. Higginbotham earned a BBA degree in Finance from Stetson University and an MBA with a concentration in investments from The University of Central Florida. Shawn holds the following industry registrations: Series 7, 9, 10, 63, 65, and 66*. Shawn also holds the Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS) as well as Certified Financial Plannercertifications.

Shawn is a native Floridian, and currently resides in the Orlando, FL area with his wife C.J. and their son Zachary.

Deborah Davis has joined Penn Liberty Wealth Advisors as a Financial Advisor. She will primarily be responsible for further developing the financial resources offered to our customers in the Chester County region.

Ms. Davis has over nine years' experience in financial services and real estate industries. Prior to joining Penn Liberty Wealth Advisors, she was employed by Graystone Wealth Management in West Chester, Pennsylvania where she supported eight retail branches and five retirement communities. Deborah has her series 6, 7, 63* registrations and is a Certified Financial Plannerprofessional.

Ms. Davis is a resident of Paoli, Pennsylvania.

Joseph Dowling has joined Penn Liberty Wealth Advisors as a Financial Advisor. He will primarily be responsible for further developing the integration of wealth advisory within the company in the Montgomery County region.

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