There are hundreds of financial professionals in your area. However, choosing the right advisor that understands your financial situation and meets your needs may be quite daunting. WiserAdvisor has a network of vetted financial advisors and advisory firms and has listed them below. You can find the details of each advisor, such as their qualifications, service offerings, etc., that you could use while searching for the financial advisor that best suits your financial and investment goals.
We have been in business for the last 2 decades and constantly update and maintain a highly trusted directory of vetted fiduciary advisors that meet rigorous standards.
WiserAdvisor's network of vetted financial advisors are from large
Fortune 500 companies to small independent financial firms to suit
each individual's comfort levels. Each and every advisor is
pre-screened for industry experience, disclosures, and registrations
with SEC and FINRA. Collectively, our pre-screened advisors serve
thousands of happy clients, manage billions of dollars and provide
financial freedom and security for families and individuals like
you.
Please note that the list of financial
advisors mentioned below do not include all the financial advisors
in our network, as some have not been listed online as per their
corporate compliance restrictions. More vetted fiduciary financial
advisors near you may be available when you use our free
advisor match tool to compare 2 to 3 financial advisors around you.
The financial advisors below offer several financial
services such as wealth management, retirement planning, portfolio
management, estate planning and much more.
Financial Advisor | Experience | AUM | Minimum Assets | Fee Structure |
---|---|---|---|---|
Jake Marcoux
CFP®, APMA®, CLU®, ChFC® LEGACY CAPITAL 300 Red Brook Blvd, Suite 320, Owings Mills, MD 21131 |
18 Years | $350,000,000 | $100,000 | Fee-Based |
35 Years | Not Specified | $100,000 | Fee-Based | |
Doug Miller J.D.
CFP®, CLU® NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL 6011 University Blvd Suite 370, Ellicott City, MD 21043 |
21 Years | $6,100,000,000 | $50,000,000 | Fee-Based |
Jonathan Szostek
CFP®,AIF®,RICP®,CRPC®,ChFEBCSMSCARBOROUGH CAPITAL MANAGEMENT 1906 Towne Centre Blvd, Annapolis, MD 21401 |
14 Years | Not Specified | Not Specified | Not Specified |
Not Disclosed | $1,300,000,000 | Not Specified | Not Specified | |
David Middleton
CFP®, AIF® MIDDLETON ADVISORY 3 Bethesda Metro Center, Suite 700, Bethesda, MD 20814 |
14 Years | $16,000,000 | $500,000 | Fee-Only |
27 Years | $0 | $500,000 | Fee-Based | |
Bryan Beatty
Accredited Investment Fiduciary® (AIF), CFP® EGAN, BERGER AND WEINER, LLC 1919 Gallows Rd, Suite 980, Vienna, VA 22043 |
31 Years | $800,000,000 | $0 | Fee-Based |
22 Years | $250,000 | $250,000 | Fee-Based | |
Not Disclosed | Not Specified | Not Specified | Fee-Based |
Qualifications
CRD# 4673912
Firm CRD# n/a
Series 7, 26, 66
Compensation/Fee Fee-Based, Hourly, Flat Fee, Based on Assets
Office Location
300 Red Brook Blvd,
Suite 320,
Owings Mills,
MD
21131
Phone Number
240-643-2337
I grew up in Rockville, MD, where I was raised by my Canadian grandparents. My grandfather passed away at a young age where unfortunately I learned firsthand the importance of proper planning and risk management. This led me to pursue degrees in Finance & Accounting, while playing both D3 Football and Basketball. Today, I love spending time with my wife Alysia, and our 3 kids, Genevieve (11), Vivian (9) and Beau (6). When we're not traveling, trying new things, or most often shuttling between the kids sports and activities. . I try to keep up on our Washington and Baltimore sports teams and occasionally breaking 100 while golfing!
At Legacy Capital, we take the time to understand what's truly important to you and we deliver personalized strategies that are consistent with your dreams and values. t's really never too early to begin thinking about leaving a legacy and our experienced team is committed to helping you achieve financial freedom through our highly customized and comprehensive planning approach. We can help you prepare for whatever life brings- both the expected and the unexpected- with personalized advice that is as unique as you are. Working together, we can help you feel more confident, connected and in control of your financial future and we will strive to deliver a thoughtful and distinctive client experience to earn your trust for the long-term.
Qualifications
Firm CRD# 6413
Series 6, 7, 63, 65
Compensation/Fee Fee-Based, Flat Fee, Based on Assets
Office Location
3 Church Lane,
Baltimore,
MD
21208
Phone Number
410-415-5505
Our mission is to help our clients work toward financial independence through planning. We want to spend time with our clients to determine their goals and objectives, time horizon, risk tolerance and help them make suitable financial decisions for their future. Our mission is to build a long-term relationship with you as your trusted advisor. We aim to accomplish this through education, training, integrity, and outstanding client service. Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a Registered Investment Advisor, Member FINRA/SIPC
Advisory Services Provided:
Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Insurance Products & Annuities
Qualifications
CRD# 4130719
Firm CRD# 2881
Series 6, 7, 63, 65, 66
Compensation/Fee Fee-Based, Commissions, Flat Fee, Based on Assets
Office Location
6011 University Blvd Suite 370,
Ellicott City,
MD
21043
Phone Number
443-956-1216
Doug Miller has worked in the financial services industry since January 3rd of 2000. From 1993-1999 he practiced Estate Planning and Business law. While in law school he worked at the SEC in the enforcement division. He is married and has 3 daughters. Two are currently at the University of Maryland and one is a graduate from Maryland and heading to PA school. He enjoys spending time with his family and participating in Ironman competitions.
In our view, there is only one financial risk: not having the money to do the things you want to do. Our job is to make sure that you can. We build lasting relationships with our clients by gaining a true understanding of what is important to them. Our comprehensive planning and disciplined approach provides integrated solutions to make sure that our clients can successfully achieve their visions.
Advisory Services Provided:
Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Tax Advice and Services, Estate Planning & Trusts, Insurance Products & Annuities
Qualifications
CRD# 5133470
Firm CRD# 169517
Series 7, 66
Office Location
1906 Towne Centre Blvd,
Annapolis,
MD
21401
Phone Number
410-972-2497
I joined the Scarborough Capital Management team in 2006. I am a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and also hold the Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®), Retirement Income Certified Professional™ (RICP®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC®), and the Chartered Federal Employee Benefit Consultant (ChFEBCsm) designations. My goal is to work with clients to help identify their personal and financial objectives and subsequently develop a blueprint to help implement, monitor, and accomplish those goals. I currently offer financial education, comprehensive financial planning, 401(k), 403(b), TSP, and wealth management to help investors reach their retirement goals.
As an Executive Vice President and Retirement Advisor at Scarborough Capital Management, I also am a separately registered representative of, and offer securities through, Independent Financial Group, LLC., member FINRA/SIPC. I also hold Series 7 and 66 registrations and separately, Life, Health, and Variable Annuity Insurance licenses. For state licensing information please visit www.scmadvice.com.
Scarborough Capital Management was founded on the belief that everyone deserves access to high quality financial advice.
In the late 1980’s, many financial firms were focused on serving the wealthy. Scarborough set out to provide something different. We wanted to offer a service that was practical for everyone, not just a small percentage of the population. So we introduced 401(k), 403(b) and Thrift Savings Plan management services to American workers in the heartland.
Soon after, we broadened our scope to offer comprehensive financial planning, so we could help clients simplify their entire financial lives.
Our evolution didn’t stop there. Several years later, we saw that our clients were busy and often didn’t have time to drive to our offices for meetings. So we were one of the first firms to offer “virtual” advisory services. This allowed us to begin serving people from coast to coast.
Fast forward to the present day…while we’ve expanded, we’ve remained a close-knit team of professional advisors with a lot of shared history. Everyone on our team shares a passion for providing practical advice so you have the best chance of reaching your goals.
Most importantly, we have adhered to our founding beliefs:
Thirty years later, we now oversee more than $1 billion in assets. We’re incredibly honored to serve as a trusted partner for so many individuals and families.
Qualifications
Firm CRD# 169517
Office Location
1906 Towne Centre Blvd,
Annapolis,
MD
21401
Phone Number
410-573-5700
Scarborough Capital Management was founded on the belief that everyone deserves access to high quality financial advice.
In the late 1980’s, many financial firms were focused on serving the wealthy. Scarborough set out to provide something different. We wanted to offer a service that was practical for everyone, not just a small percentage of the population. So we introduced 401(k), 403(b) and Thrift Savings Plan management services to American workers in the heartland.
Soon after, we broadened our scope to offer comprehensive financial planning, so we could help clients simplify their entire financial lives.
Our evolution didn’t stop there. Several years later, we saw that our clients were busy and often didn’t have time to drive to our offices for meetings. So we were one of the first firms to offer “virtual” advisory services. This allowed us to begin serving people from coast to coast.
Fast forward to the present day…while we’ve expanded, we’ve remained a close-knit team of professional advisors with a lot of shared history. Everyone on our team shares a passion for providing practical advice so you have the best chance of reaching your goals.
Most importantly, we have adhered to our founding beliefs:
Thirty years later, we now oversee more than $1 billion in assets. We’re incredibly honored to serve as a trusted partner for so many individuals and families.
Qualifications
CRD# 5398638
Firm CRD# 155334
Series 65
Compensation/Fee Fee-Only
Office Location
3 Bethesda Metro Center,
Suite 700,
Bethesda,
MD
20814
Phone Number
202-503-4015
David has fourteen years of experience in the financial services industry. He grew up in Ellicott City, Maryland and traveled south to The Georgia Institute of Technology to earn a degree in engineering. As many STEM graduates do, David decided to apply his technical education to the field of finance and joined T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. in Baltimore to start his career in 2007. In 2011, he launched Middleton Advisory LLC and offered financial advisory services to the public. David has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (TM) designation by taking coursework through New York University and passing a two day, ten hour exam. David also earned the Accredited Investment Fiduciary® designation by taking coursework though Stetson University and passing an exam. David is passionate about offering investment education to the public and providing holistic financial planning and investment management to qualified clients. He lives in Burtonsville, Maryland with his wife and two kids.
Middleton Advisory is a fee-only Registered Investment Adviser in Bethesda, MD, founded by David Middleton to begin his private practice. Services are offered in the entire state and surrounding areas, with the ability to take on clients across the country. David's mission is to help clients implement the best possible investment strategies based on their unique needs. After several years of experience at T. Rowe Price, David founded a completely independent firm, with no obligation to any broker-dealer or investment company. This allows Middleton Advisory to completely avoid investments that carry sales loads or commissions. Instead, a variety of low-cost investment funds are used to implement prudent strategies, following the principles of diversification and asset allocation.
Advisory Services Provided:
Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management
Qualifications
CRD# 2617149
Firm CRD# 8174
Series 7, 9, 10, 23, 66
Compensation/Fee Fee-Based, Based on Assets
Office Location
1501 K Street NW,
Suite 1100,
Washington,
DC
20005
Phone Number
202-942-2899
Currently, Mark resides in Montgomery County, Maryland with his wife and young son. He enjoys competing in Spartan Races and spending time with his family.
We take an approach to your wealth that works for you and your entire financial life. Whether you're pursuing retirement, making an investment or forging a legacy, understanding the bigger picture is the first step to helping you pursue your financial goals today, tomorrow and for generations to come.
Advisory Services Provided:
Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Investment Advice & Management, Estate Planning & Trusts, Insurance Products & Annuities
Qualifications
CRD# 2207998
Firm CRD# 105644
Series 6, 7, 26, 63, 65
Compensation/Fee Fee-Based, Based on Assets
Office Location
1919 Gallows Rd, Suite 980,
Vienna,
VA
22043
Phone Number
703-506-0843
Bryan D. Beatty, CFP®, AIF® Financial Planner / Partner of Egan, Berger & Weiner LLC 23 years of experience in the financial industry as the principal of an independent financial services firm specializing in all aspects of investment and retirement planning. Graduate of University of Maryland with a BS in Finance; former president of the Finance, Banking and Investment Society. CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Practitioner Active member of the Financial Planning Association, Executive Board Member, Treasurer An avid lifelong musician, Bryan plays guitar and writes music in his spare time and occasionally plays area venues. Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, Bryan has lived in Northern Virginia since 1992. Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ which it awards to individuals who successfully complete the CFP® boards initial and ongoing certification requirements.
Associates of Egan, Berger & Weiner, LLC focuses on financial planning and coaching. We guide our clients to their dreams by skillfully navigating them through the myriad of life's financial decisions. We foster an environment for our team where they will achieve competitive greatness in their careers while simultaneously realizing their personal aspirations.
Qualifications
CRD# 4722997
Firm CRD# 123859
Series 6, 7, 63
Compensation/Fee Fee-Based, Based on Assets
Office Location
3705 Concord Pike,
Wilmington,
DE
19803
Phone Number
302-765-3500
In March 2010, Andrew Rosen joined the Diversified team, bringing with him nine years of financial industry experience. In his role as Financial Planner Andrew forges lifelong relationships with clients. He coaches them through all stages of life and guides them to better achieve their life goals. Andrew, alongside the team at Diversified, consistently delivers high-level, concierge service to all clients. Andrew also writes extensively and has authored blogs, whitepapers and eBooks, all of which you can find in on our resources page. He has also been published in CNBC, Business Insider, Investopedia, IRIS, Fatherly, and Yahoo Finance. In 2003, Andrew graduated from the University of Delaware with a BS in Finance and a minor in Economics. He continued his industry education by obtaining his series 6, 7, and 63, along with property/casualty and health/life insurance licenses. In addition, Andrew received the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation in 2006, the CEP in 2010, and has been named a Five Star Best in Client Satisfaction Wealth Manager in Philadelphia and Delaware every year since 2010. Outside of Diversified, Andrew's number one passion is spending time with his beautiful wife, Jessica, and his amazing children, Aviva, Isabella, and Emmet. Andrew resides in West Chester, Pennsylvania where he is a member of the DuPont Country Club. He is a high level squash player, a runner, and very average golfer.
Wealth is a good thing. Lifelong wealth is even better. At Diversified, our clients know that while life isn't without change and challenge, it's how they manage it that makes all the difference. They also know that they need to surround themselves with people who truly care about them. As a local family business serving executives, professionals, and retirees in Delaware and Pennsylvania, we welcome the opportunity to be included in your circle of trusted advisors. We realize we'll need to earn it, and once we do, we promise to keep it.
Advisory Services Provided:
Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Legal Advice and Services, Estate Planning & Trusts, Insurance Products & Annuities
Qualifications
Firm CRD# 106715
Compensation/Fee Fee-Based
Office Location
100 Vanguard Blv V26,
Malvern,
PA
19355
Phone Number
800-211-7806
Vanguard Personal Advisor® gives you ongoing access to advisors who will always act in your best interests, a custom financial plan built to help withstand market volatility and economic shifts, strategies to maximize your income in retirement, and real-time tracking towards your goals. All at a low cost.
With money, comes questions. From how to maximize your retirement income to knowing the appropriate investment strategy based on your goals - it can be a lot to think about. We're by your side to help you feel confident about your future. Our advisors value true partnerships. They'll work closely with you to create a personalized plan to help you reach your goals and are available to connect whenever you have questions. *Non-client promotion. WiserAdvisor receives compensation for anyone matched with Vanguard via its financial advisor matching service.
Advisory Services Provided:
Retirement Planning, Education Funding and Planning
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