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Find Top Financial Advisors in Winchester, Virginia

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.

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Finding the Top Financial Advisor in Winchester, Virginia

Last Updated - April 09, 2024

Winchester has 9 WiserAdvisor vetted Financial Planners and Advisors on the online list below for you to choose from. These financial advisors in Winchester, Virginia have an average of 18 years of experience.

NOTE: The list of vetted financial advisors in Winchester, Virginia mentioned below does not include all the advisors in our network due to their compliance listing restrictions. More vetted advisors may be available when you use our free match service to compare financial advisors near you in Winchester, Virginia.

Qualified Financial Advisors in Winchester, Virginia

Financial Advisor Experience AUM Minimum Assets Fee Structure
Frank Barkanic
CFP®
EDELMAN FINANCIAL ENGINES, LLC
19775 Belmont Executive Plaza,
Suite 530,
Ashburn, VA 20147
10 Years Not Specified Not Specified Fee-Based
Kevin Hamel
CFP®, CRPC®
EDELMAN FINANCIAL ENGINES, LLC
4000 Legato Road, 8th Floor,
Fairfax, VA 22033
11 Years Not Specified Not Specified Fee-Based
Savant Wealth Management
11921 Freedom Drive,
Reston, VA 20190
35 Years $0 Not Specified Fee-Only
Frank Barkanic
CFP®, CWS®
EDELMAN FINANCIAL ENGINES, LLC
1750 Tysons Boulevard,,
Suite 1140,
Tysons Corner, VA 22102
10 Years Not Specified Not Specified Fee-Based
Savant Wealth Management
1945 Old Gallows Road,
Suite 505,
Vienna, VA 22182
35 Years $0 Not Specified Fee-Only
Kevin Hamel
CFP®, CRPC®
EDELMAN FINANCIAL ENGINES, LLC
6550 Rock Spring Drive,
Suite 510,
Bethesda, MD 20817
11 Years Not Specified Not Specified Fee-Based
Michael T. Jobe
GLOVER PARK WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
14 Ridge Square NW,
3rd Floor,
Washington, DC 20016
12 Years $93,300,000 $50,000 Fee-Based
Mark Standard
UBS
1501 K Street NW,
Suite 1100,
Washington, DC 20005
27 Years $0 $500,000 Fee-Based
Scott Morrello
CFP®, ChFC®
EDELMAN FINANCIAL ENGINES, LLC
1800 Diagonal Road,
Suite 480,
Alexandria, VA 22314
11 Years Not Specified Not Specified Fee-Based

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Information on Qualified Financial Advisors in Winchester, Virginia

Qualifications CRD# 6339074
Firm CRD# 104510

Compensation/Fee Fee-Based


Office Location 19775 Belmont Executive Plaza,
Suite 530,
Ashburn,
VA
20147
Phone Number 703-251-0156

From growing up in Gaithersburg, MD, to graduating from Virginia Tech, to living in Arlington, VA, I have spent my whole life in the Washington, D.C., area. I'm from a family of numbers, with both my parents and oldest brother being accountants, and I have been in the financial planning industry since 2014.

About Edelman Financial Engines, LLC

Edelman Financial Engines, LLC

Since 1986, Edelman Financial Engines has been committed to always acting in the best interest of our clients. We were founded on the belief that all American investors - not just the wealthy - deserve access to personalized, comprehensive financial planning and investment advice. Today, we are America's top independent financial planning and investment advisor, recognized by both InvestmentNews1 and Barron's2, with 180+ planner offices across the country and entrusted by more than 1.1 million clients to manage more than $200 billion in assets. Our unique approach to serving clients combines our advanced methodology and proprietary technology with the attention of a dedicated personal financial planner. Every client's situation and goals are unique, and the powerful fusion of high-tech and high-touch allows Edelman Financial Engines to deliver the personal plan and financial confidence that everyone deserves. 1Ranking and status for 2017. For independence methodology and ranking, see InvestmentNews Center (http://data.investmentnews.com/ria/); 2The Top 40 Independent Advisory Firm Ranking issued by Barron's is qualitative and quantitative, including assets managed, the size and experience of teams, and the regulatory records of the advisers and firms. Firms elect to participate, but do not pay to be included in the ranking. Investor returns/experience are not considered. 2018 ranking refers to Edelman Financial Services (EFS), which combined its advisory business in its entirety with Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. (FEA) in November 2018. For the same survey, FEA received a precombination ranking of twelfth.


Qualifications CRD# 6233929
Firm CRD# 104510
Series 66

Compensation/Fee Fee-Based


Office Location 4000 Legato Road, 8th Floor,
Fairfax,
VA
22033
Phone Number 571-257-1671

Growing up, I witnessed how a lack of financial education could derail a family's financial plan. That has instilled in me a passion for helping individuals and families achieve their goals through comprehensive financial planning and education. In my time outside of work, I enjoy staying active, playing basketball and golf, following the DC-area sports teams, attending concerts and traveling.

About Edelman Financial Engines, LLC

Edelman Financial Engines, LLC

Since 1986, Edelman Financial Engines has been committed to always acting in the best interest of our clients. We were founded on the belief that all American investors - not just the wealthy - deserve access to personalized, comprehensive financial planning and investment advice. Today, we are America's top independent financial planning and investment advisor, recognized by both InvestmentNews1 and Barron's2, with 180+ planner offices across the country and entrusted by more than 1.1 million clients to manage more than $200 billion in assets. Our unique approach to serving clients combines our advanced methodology and proprietary technology with the attention of a dedicated personal financial planner. Every client's situation and goals are unique, and the powerful fusion of high-tech and high-touch allows Edelman Financial Engines to deliver the personal plan and financial confidence that everyone deserves. 1Ranking and status for 2017. For independence methodology and ranking, see InvestmentNews Center (http://data.investmentnews.com/ria/); 2The Top 40 Independent Advisory Firm Ranking issued by Barron's is qualitative and quantitative, including assets managed, the size and experience of teams, and the regulatory records of the advisers and firms. Firms elect to participate, but do not pay to be included in the ranking. Investor returns/experience are not considered. 2018 ranking refers to Edelman Financial Services (EFS), which combined its advisory business in its entirety with Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. (FEA) in November 2018. For the same survey, FEA received a precombination ranking of twelfth.


Qualifications Firm CRD# 107271

Compensation/Fee Fee-Only, Based on Assets


Office Location 11921 Freedom Drive,
Reston,
VA
20190
Phone Number 703-904-4388

About Savant Wealth Management

Savant Wealth Management

Our independent status is unique. It allows us to remain impartial in our advice and serve our clients in a fiduciary capacity. We accrue no benefit from brokerage services, commissions, finder fees, or product sales of any kind. We integrate the planning, investment, and tax disciplines to maximize after-tax wealth and align our clients assets with their ideal vision of the future. Savant has consistently received local and national recognition.

Advisory Services Provided:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Legal Advice and Services, Estate Planning & Trusts


Qualifications CRD# 6339074
Firm CRD# 104510
Series 65

Compensation/Fee Fee-Based


Office Location 1750 Tysons Boulevard,,
Suite 1140,
Tysons Corner,
VA
22102
Phone Number 703-251-0156

From growing up in Gaithersburg, MD, to graduating from Virginia Tech, to living in Arlington, VA, I have spent my whole life in the Washington, D.C., area. I'm from a family of numbers, with both my parents and oldest brother being accountants, and I have been in the financial planning industry since 2014.

About Edelman Financial Engines, LLC

Edelman Financial Engines, LLC

Since 1986, Edelman Financial Engines has been committed to always acting in the best interest of our clients. We were founded on the belief that all American investors - not just the wealthy - deserve access to personalized, comprehensive financial planning and investment advice. Today, we are America's top independent financial planning and investment advisor, recognized by both InvestmentNews1 and Barron's2, with 180+ planner offices across the country and entrusted by more than 1.1 million clients to manage more than $200 billion in assets. Our unique approach to serving clients combines our advanced methodology and proprietary technology with the attention of a dedicated personal financial planner. Every client's situation and goals are unique, and the powerful fusion of high-tech and high-touch allows Edelman Financial Engines to deliver the personal plan and financial confidence that everyone deserves. 1Ranking and status for 2017. For independence methodology and ranking, see InvestmentNews Center (http://data.investmentnews.com/ria/); 2The Top 40 Independent Advisory Firm Ranking issued by Barron's is qualitative and quantitative, including assets managed, the size and experience of teams, and the regulatory records of the advisers and firms. Firms elect to participate, but do not pay to be included in the ranking. Investor returns/experience are not considered. 2018 ranking refers to Edelman Financial Services (EFS), which combined its advisory business in its entirety with Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. (FEA) in November 2018. For the same survey, FEA received a precombination ranking of twelfth.


Qualifications Firm CRD# 107271

Compensation/Fee Fee-Only, Based on Assets


Office Location 1945 Old Gallows Road,
Suite 505,
Vienna,
VA
22182
Phone Number 703-288-0500

About Savant Wealth Management

Savant Wealth Management

Our independent status is unique. It allows us to remain impartial in our advice and serve our clients in a fiduciary capacity. We accrue no benefit from brokerage services, commissions, finder fees, or product sales of any kind. We integrate the planning, investment, and tax disciplines to maximize after-tax wealth and align our clients assets with their ideal vision of the future. Savant has consistently received local and national recognition.

Advisory Services Provided:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Legal Advice and Services, Estate Planning & Trusts


Qualifications CRD# 6233929
Firm CRD# 104510
Series 66

Compensation/Fee Fee-Based


Office Location 6550 Rock Spring Drive,
Suite 510,
Bethesda,
MD
20817
Phone Number 571-257-1671

Growing up, I witnessed how a lack of financial education could derail a family's financial plan. That has instilled in me a passion for helping individuals and families achieve their goals through comprehensive financial planning and education. In my time outside of work, I enjoy staying active, playing basketball and golf, following the DC-area sports teams, attending concerts and traveling.

About Edelman Financial Engines, LLC

Edelman Financial Engines, LLC

Since 1986, Edelman Financial Engines has been committed to always acting in the best interest of our clients. We were founded on the belief that all American investors - not just the wealthy - deserve access to personalized, comprehensive financial planning and investment advice. Today, we are America's top independent financial planning and investment advisor, recognized by both InvestmentNews1 and Barron's2, with 180+ planner offices across the country and entrusted by more than 1.1 million clients to manage more than $200 billion in assets. Our unique approach to serving clients combines our advanced methodology and proprietary technology with the attention of a dedicated personal financial planner. Every client's situation and goals are unique, and the powerful fusion of high-tech and high-touch allows Edelman Financial Engines to deliver the personal plan and financial confidence that everyone deserves. 1Ranking and status for 2017. For independence methodology and ranking, see InvestmentNews Center (http://data.investmentnews.com/ria/); 2The Top 40 Independent Advisory Firm Ranking issued by Barron's is qualitative and quantitative, including assets managed, the size and experience of teams, and the regulatory records of the advisers and firms. Firms elect to participate, but do not pay to be included in the ranking. Investor returns/experience are not considered. 2018 ranking refers to Edelman Financial Services (EFS), which combined its advisory business in its entirety with Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. (FEA) in November 2018. For the same survey, FEA received a precombination ranking of twelfth.


Qualifications CRD# 5179276
Firm CRD# 309793
Series 66

Compensation/Fee Fee-Based, Based on Assets


Office Location 14 Ridge Square NW,
3rd Floor,
Washington,
DC
20016
Phone Number 202-926-3725

Michael T. Jobe founded Glover Park Wealth Management, LLC with the goal of bringing independent and objective wealth management advice to our clients. In 2012 Michael joined the wealth management division of UBS and was promoted in 2018 to Account Vice President. Michael earned his B.S. in Finance from the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland, College Park, MD. Currently, Michael lives in Glover Park, Washington, DC. He enjoys spending time with his family, working out and playing golf. Michael is passionate about working with clients to build, grow and protect their wealth.

About Glover Park Wealth Management, LLC

Glover Park Wealth Management, LLC

Glover Park Wealth Management, LLC was founded to build, grow and protect the assets of our clients. We provide wealth management and asset management services for individuals and institutions. We are a registered investment advisory firm located in Glover Park, Washington, D.C.

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, Estate Planning & Trusts


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.

About Ubs

Ubs

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# 6409061
Firm CRD# 104510
Series 65

Compensation/Fee Fee-Based


Office Location 1800 Diagonal Road,
Suite 480,
Alexandria,
VA
22314
Phone Number 703-991-1647

I believe that every American deserves access to objective financial advice. I'm passionate about understanding my clients so that together we can build an actionable plan to help achieve their goals. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, skiing, hiking, biking, and reading. I also volunteer locally to help increase the financial literacy of future generations.

About Edelman Financial Engines, LLC

Edelman Financial Engines, LLC

Since 1986, Edelman Financial Engines has been committed to always acting in the best interest of our clients. We were founded on the belief that all American investors - not just the wealthy - deserve access to personalized, comprehensive financial planning and investment advice. Today, we are America's top independent financial planning and investment advisor, recognized by both InvestmentNews1 and Barron's2, with 180+ planner offices across the country and entrusted by more than 1.1 million clients to manage more than $200 billion in assets. Our unique approach to serving clients combines our advanced methodology and proprietary technology with the attention of a dedicated personal financial planner. Every client's situation and goals are unique, and the powerful fusion of high-tech and high-touch allows Edelman Financial Engines to deliver the personal plan and financial confidence that everyone deserves. 1Ranking and status for 2017. For independence methodology and ranking, see InvestmentNews Center (http://data.investmentnews.com/ria/); 2The Top 40 Independent Advisory Firm Ranking issued by Barron's is qualitative and quantitative, including assets managed, the size and experience of teams, and the regulatory records of the advisers and firms. Firms elect to participate, but do not pay to be included in the ranking. Investor returns/experience are not considered. 2018 ranking refers to Edelman Financial Services (EFS), which combined its advisory business in its entirety with Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. (FEA) in November 2018. For the same survey, FEA received a precombination ranking of twelfth.


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Top Financial Advisor Firms in Winchester, Virginia (Ranked by AUM)

Firm Name No. of Advisors No. of Clients AUM Fee Structure
BUTTONWOOD WEALTH
27 West Boscawen Street, Winchester, VA 22601
6 780 $234,040,844
A Percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Other (THIRD PARTY REFERRAL FEES)
WATER STREET FINANCIAL LLC
335 Westside Station Drive, Winchester, VA 22601
8 542 $147,272,207
A Percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed Fees

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