Our Team

Robert K. Springer, Ph.D., CFP®
Wealth Manager

Dr. Robert K. Springer is an economist and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM professional who is the founder of Crest Financial Group. For over 30 years he has established a professional practice specializing in financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning for individuals and businesses in the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas.

Prior to 1979, Dr. Springer was an economics and statistics professor at the University of Illinois, Urbana and the University of Santa Clara, California at both the undergraduate and the MBA levels. During that time he published articles in various professional journals and attended numerous economic association meetings. Interested in sharing his economic astuteness with others, Bob was encouraged to become a financial advisor by his father, Robert C. Springer, who held an MBA from the Wharton School of Business and was also a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM professional.

With over 30 years of both academic and practical experience, we believe Dr. Springer’s clients benefit from his unique mix of credentials, knowledge, and insight. Some of his past activities include:

  • Adult education courses on investments at Lehigh County Community College
  • Continuing education classes given to CPAs
  • A wide variety of public and private workshops for companies and their employees in the Lehigh Valley
  • Feature columnist for the business section of the East Penn/Parkland Press
  • Appearances on “The Arts Connection” and “View and Reviews” - a TV2 talk show on various financial planning topics
  • Workshops for Senior Citizens at Muhlenberg College

Dr. Springer has gained professional standing as a member of the International Board of Certified Financial Planners. He is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of The College of Wooster and received his doctorate from The University of Illinois. He also received the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM designation from The College for Financial Planning in Denver.

He holds the Series 6, 7, & 63 registrations and Pennsylvania Life & Health insurance licenses.

Bob and his wife Jennifer live in South Whitehall Township and have two grown children. Jeff Springer, MD, is a forensic pathologist and has two sons with his wife Jessica. Cheryl Springer Boyle is a securities licensed administrator and tax advisor for Crest Financial Group.

When he is not at the office, Bob enjoys playing tennis and golf. He is an active member of his church, previously serving on the board of trustees. Bob is a member of the United Methodist Conference Camping Board and the primary donor of the Springer Center at Pocono Plateau Camp and Retreat Center.

Eric J. Boyle, AWMA®
Wealth Manager

Eric J. Boyle is an ACCREDITED WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADVISORSM professional. He marks the third generation of wealth managers of the independent family-based financial services firm, Crest Financial Group. Collaborating with clients to help achieve their financial goals, we believe Eric has already established a footprint in the financial industry by developing solutions to help his clients build net worth, establish a plan for retirement, and implement tax efficient investment strategies. Eric’s extensive client base includes doctors, young professionals, corporate executives, and professional athletes.

Eric credits his vast financial knowledge to his partnership with Dr. Robert K. Springer, who has a Ph.D. in economics and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM with over 30 years of experience in the industry. Among his commitment to his clients, Eric makes it a priority to utilize his expertise to educate the community. Some of his past activities include:

  • Financial expert on PBS39 Tempo Signature Series TV Show entitled “Consumer Spending”
  • Featured columnist for The Morning Call newspaper
  • Adult education courses on investments at Lehigh County Community College
  • Adult education courses on investments through East Penn School District Community Education program
  • Ongoing education classes given on various topics to local YMCAs
  • Economic and investment discussion on creating wealth at Montgomery County Community College with fifty graduating students and professors

Eric currently holds the ACCREDITED WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADVISORSM designation from the College for Financial Planning. He is working towards his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM designation and upon completion, plans to enroll in the Master of Science Degree Program with a Personal Financial Planning Major. He is a 2005 graduate of Elizabethtown College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.

Eric holds the Series 7 & 66 registrations and Pennsylvania Life & Health insurance licenses.

In his spare time, Eric enjoys everything sports related. In the past he was a collegiate athlete and USA Wrestling State Champion in Pennsylvania. He currently plays on a softball team, participates in and sponsors charitable golf outings, and is an assistant wrestling coach at Muhlenberg College. Eric is an active board member of his church where he acts as Treasurer. He is also a member of the board for the FC Sonic Lehigh Valley minor league soccer team.

Cheryl E. Boyle
Tax Advisor

Growing up in a family of financial advisors, Cheryl is the third generation of the Springer family to join Crest Financial Group. Working alongside her father and husband, Cheryl oversees the client relations for Crest Financial Group and is a tax advisor for CFG Tax Services. After graduating in 2004 with a Bachelors of Science degree from Elizabethtown College, Cheryl taught 3rd grade in North Carolina for 2 years before returning to PA and beginning her career in the financial industry.

Cheryl currently holds the Series 7, 66, and 24 registrations.

Cheryl and Eric live in Lower Macungie and enjoy spending time with their 2 dogs, Maddie and Dawkin, who were both puppy rescues. Cheryl is also an active member of her church and currently serves as a mentor of the youth group.

Telvia Castagnera
Executive Administrator

Telvia joined Crest Financial Group in 1998 and is the client service specialist for the office. Her responsibilities include client services and account maintenance as well as preparing and compiling information for the client review process. Telvia brings to Crest Financial Group more than 30 years of experience in finance and office management and has formed lasting relationships with many of our clients.

Telvia also serves as an in-house Notary Public for any financial documentation that requires notarization.