Team profile


ROOTED Guidance for Every Stage of Life

At Summit Oak Wealth Group, our values keep us ROOTED in responsibility, service, and trust. We believe meaningful work is measured by the impact it has on our clients’ lives, and we provide steady direction through experience, loyalty, and thoughtful guidance.

Our mission is to deliver thoughtful, ethical guidance that helps support more confident financial decisions at every stage of life, allowing clients to stay focused on what truly matters.

ROOTED Values

R — Responsibility

We act ethically, honestly, and with the best intentions in every decision.

O — Others First

We place our clients’ needs and lives at the center of every recommendation.

O — Outcome-Driven Work

We deliver purpose-driven guidance designed to help create lasting, real-world impact.

T — Trust & Loyalty

We build enduring relationships through consistency, commitment, and follow-through.

E — Experience & Growth

We bring depth of experience while continuously learning, evolving, and improving.

D — Direction

We help clients navigate complexity with more clarity, confidence, and purpose.

Our vision is to help create a future where individuals and families feel more confident as they move through each stage of life with clarity and lasting financial stability, supported by guidance they can rely on today, tomorrow and for generations.

Talk to us today to learn more.

Areas of focus

  • Tax Planning Strategies
  • Family Finances
  • Wealth Preservation Strategies
  • Sustainable and Responsible Investing
  • Intergenerational Planning
  • Estate Planning Strategies

Awards & recognition

  • Michael A Gioia, Ameriprise Ultimate Digital Excellence Award, 2024
  • Michael A Gioia, Ameriprise Circle of Success, 2006-2024
  • Michael A Gioia, Ameriprise Circle of Success Diamond Ring, 2015
  • Steven Shimp, Five Star Wealth Manager, 2015-2016, 2019, 2021, 2023-2025

Wilmington, DE Financial Advisors Ready to Help

In Wilmington, DE, Michael Gioia, Steve Shimp, Daniel Scribner, and Sarah Henderson help local families, and clients nationwide, feel more confident about their financial future. Daniel brings a calm, market‑aware approach grounded in years of planning; Michael offers clear, tax retirement strategies; and Steve shares real‑life perspective shaped by decades of helping guide clients through life’s transitions. Sarah adds a warm, organized presence that helps keep planning simple and stress‑free. Together, they provide financial planning and investment guidance that helps bring more clarity, comfort, and long‑term stability to every stage of life. Reach out today to see how Summit Oak Wealth Group can help you.