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Our Team is Your Team


Everyone at EFFPA is committed to supporting you in any way they can. We care about the dignity of every person connected to this firm, treating others with the same respect we seek for ourselves. Regardless of who you speak with, you can depend on friendly, knowledgeable, personalized service every time.

Isidore Ogoussan, CFP®,ChFC®

Financial Advisor

610-792-3343

610-792-3104

iogoussan@effpa.com

How does someone who was born and raised in West Africa end up working as a financial advisor in the United States? Isidore’s passion for Judo presented him with the opportunity to travel to the U.S. to compete as an Olympic hopeful....

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Pamela Warburton

Executive Assistant

610-792-3343

610-792-3104

pwarburton@effpa.com

In 2013, Pam joined EFFPA to assist with the many administrative tasks that would keep the firm running smoothly. In a few short years, she was charged with helping to create the systems and processes that would allow us to grow...

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Grant Holdren, CFP®, CLU®

Financial Advisor

gholdren@afallc.com

Grant is the President of Allied Financial Advisors, LLC. He has helped clients in the financial services industry since 2003 and is a four-time winner of the Five Star Wealth Manager award. Grant met his wife, Jennifer, at the...

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Christopher J. Lyman, CFP® ChFC®

Certified Financial Planner™ | Chartered Financial Consultant®

clyman@afallc.com

Chris is a financial planner at AFA, helping clients navigate the complexities of their finances and providing guidance to help them move forward with confidence. Chris graduated from Monmouth University in 2009 with a degree in...

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Linda Roth

Vice President of Operations

lroth@afallc.com

Linda is the Vice President of Operations at AFA and has been in the industry for over 35 years. Prior to joining AFA, she worked for a national life insurance company. Linda successfully completed the Series 6 examination and is a...
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Lauran Parson

Client Service Manager

lparson@afallc.com

Lauran is the Client Service Manager at AFA, where she oversees client support operations and helps to ensure a seamless client experience. A graduate of Bucks County Technical High School, Lauran completed the early childhood...

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Carly Pannella

Marketing Coordinator

cpannella@afallc.com

Carly is the Marketing Coordinator at AFA, bringing creativity, strategic thinking, and an eye for detail. She coordinates all forms of client communication to ensure that every message is clear, timely, and relevant. With a bachelor’s...

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Jean Walton

Client Service Professional

jwalton@afallc.com

Jean Walton is a dedicated professional with a strong foundation in administrative secretarial services, having earned her certificate from Bucks County Community College. Currently residing in Levittown, PA, Jean brings a wealth of...
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Our Preferred Partners

True financial confidence comes from having the right team around you. Our preferred partners offer specialized expertise in Medicare guidance and personal financial coaching, helping clients simplify complex decisions, build stronger financial habits, and pursue a more secure future.

A partnership that just makes sense

A partnership that just makes sense

In 2025, Educators First Financial proudly partnered with Allied Financial Advisors (AFA), marking an exciting new chapter for both organizations and - most importantly - the clients we serve. The partnership strengthens our shared mission of providing trusted, high-quality financial guidance while expanding the resources available to our clients. To learn more about AFA and the newly expanded EFFPA team, please click the link below.

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Our focus is on you.

Our focus is on you.

Whether you are investing to build wealth, protect your family, or preserve your assets, our personalized service focuses on your needs, wants, and long-term goals.

As fiduciaries with decades of financial service experience, you can rest assured that your best interests will always come first.

We look forward to working with you!

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