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Finding the Best Retirement Planners in Columbia, Maryland

Last Updated - April 17, 2024

Columbia has 22 Retirementplanning.net vetted Retirement Planners and Advisors on the online list below for you to choose from and 6 non-vetted advisors in your local area. These retirement advisors in Columbia, Maryland have an average of 19 years of experience.

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List of Qualified Retirement Planning Advisors in Columbia, Maryland

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Doug Miller J.D.
CFP®, CLU®
Northwestern Mutual

Qualifications
CRD# 4130719
Firm CRD# 2881
Series 6, 7, 63, 65, 66

Minimum Assets Required
$50,000,000

Advisory Services:

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.

Compensation/Fee

Fee-Based, Commissions, Flat Fee, Based on Assets

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Qualifications
Firm CRD# 6413
Series 6, 7, 63, 65

Minimum Assets Required
$100,000

Advisory Services:

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.

Compensation/Fee

Fee-Based, Flat Fee, Based on Assets

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Diamond Chaflawee
CFP®, ChFC®
Prudential

Qualifications
CRD# 7044174
Firm CRD# 5685
Series 6, 7, 63, 65

Minimum Assets Required
Not Specified

Advisory Services:

Not Specified.

Compensation/Fee

Not Specified

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Erich Imphong
CFP®
Plotkin Financial Advisors, LLC

Qualifications
CRD# 5083311
Firm CRD# 7717
Series 7, 66

Minimum Assets Required
$250,000

Advisory Services:

Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, Money Management, Financial Planning for Individuals, Tax Advice and Services, Estate Planning & Trusts.

Compensation/Fee

Fee-Based, Commissions, Based on Assets

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Ashley Zephir
CFP®
Edelman Financial Engines, LLC

Qualifications
CRD# 4774673
Firm CRD# 104510
Series 66

Minimum Assets Required
Not Specified

Advisory Services:

Not Specified.

Compensation/Fee

Fee-Based

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David Middleton
CFP®, AIF®
Middleton Advisory

Qualifications
CRD# 5398638
Firm CRD# 155334
Series 65

Minimum Assets Required
$500,000

Advisory Services:

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.

Compensation/Fee

Fee-Only

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Geoffrey Burroughs
CFP®, Financial Planning Specialist, CDFA®
Harbor Investment Advisory

Qualifications
CRD# 5379858
Firm CRD# 151085
Series 7, 31, 66

Minimum Assets Required
$250,000

Advisory Services:

Not Specified.

Compensation/Fee

Fee-Based, Based on Assets

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Young Park
Victrix Investment Advisors

Qualifications
CRD# 5639897
Firm CRD# 167517
Series 65

Minimum Assets Required
$100,000

Advisory Services:

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, Insurance Products & Annuities.

Compensation/Fee

Fee-Only, Based on Assets

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Kevin Hamel
CFP®, CRPC®
Edelman Financial Engines, LLC

Qualifications
CRD# 6233929
Firm CRD# 104510
Series 66

Minimum Assets Required
Not Specified

Advisory Services:

Not Specified.

Compensation/Fee

Fee-Based

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Michael T. Jobe
Glover Park Wealth Management, LLC

Qualifications
CRD# 5179276
Firm CRD# 309793
Series 66

Minimum Assets Required
$50,000

Advisory Services:

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.

Compensation/Fee

Fee-Based, Based on Assets

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Mark Standard
Ubs

Qualifications
CRD# 2617149
Firm CRD# 8174
Series 7, 9, 10, 23, 66

Minimum Assets Required
$500,000

Advisory Services:

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.

Compensation/Fee

Fee-Based, Based on Assets

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Nilos T. Sakellariou
CFM
NTS Bearing-Total Wealth Management.

Qualifications
CRD# 2108146
Firm CRD# 124504
Series 7, 10, 31, 63, 65, 66

Minimum Assets Required
$500,000

Advisory Services:

Portfolio Management, Risk Management.

Compensation/Fee

Fee-Only

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Qualifications
Firm CRD# 169517

Minimum Assets Required
Not Specified

Advisory Services:

Not Specified.

Compensation/Fee

Not Specified

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Bryan Beatty
Accredited Investment Fiduciary® (AIF), CFP®
Egan, Berger and Weiner, LLC

Qualifications
CRD# 2207998
Firm CRD# 105644
Series 6, 7, 26, 63, 65

Minimum Assets Required
$0

Advisory Services:

Not Specified.

Compensation/Fee

Fee-Based, Based on Assets

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Frank Barkanic
CFP®, CWS®
Edelman Financial Engines, LLC

Qualifications
CRD# 6339074
Firm CRD# 104510
Series 65

Minimum Assets Required
Not Specified

Advisory Services:

Not Specified.

Compensation/Fee

Fee-Based

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Qualifications
Firm CRD# 107271

Minimum Assets Required
Not Specified

Advisory Services:

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.

Compensation/Fee

Fee-Only, Based on Assets

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Adam Paffenroth
CFP®, ChFC®
Cornerstone Private Wealth Planning

Qualifications
CRD# 5375337
Firm CRD# 825638
Series 7, 66

Minimum Assets Required
$500,000

Advisory Services:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Insurance Products & Annuities.

Compensation/Fee

Fee-Based, Flat Fee, Based on Assets

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Scott Morrello
CFP®, ChFC®
Edelman Financial Engines, LLC

Qualifications
CRD# 6409061
Firm CRD# 104510
Series 65

Minimum Assets Required
Not Specified

Advisory Services:

Not Specified.

Compensation/Fee

Fee-Based

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Qualifications
Firm CRD# 111167

Minimum Assets Required
Not Specified

Advisory Services:

Retirement Planning, Tax Advice and Services, Estate Planning & Trusts.

Compensation/Fee

Fee-Based

Top 6 Retirement Planning firms in Columbia, Maryland (Ranked by AUM)

Rank Firm NameAssets Under ManagementTotal ClientsTotal AdvisorsFee Structure
1
BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS
5950 Symphony Woods Rd., Suite 600
Columbia, MD, 21044
$1,619,335,818345822
A Percentage of AUM, Other (FLAT PROJECT FEES FOR RETIREMENT & ESTATE PLANNING)
2
KEENEY FINANCIAL GROUP INC.
6811 Benjamin Franklin Drive, Suite 100
Columbia, MD, 21046
$385,599,261117910
A Percentage of AUM, Fixed Fees
3
LOWE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
6230 Old Dobbin Lane, Suite 170
Columbia, MD, 21045
$365,447,59413069
A Percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed Fees
4
ALPHA DNA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
8860 Columbia 100 Parkway, Suite 301
Columbia, MD, 21045
$212,050,6639604
A Percentage of AUM, Performance Based
5
POINTER FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC
10500 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 460
Columbia, MD, 21044
$101,474,0933954
A Percentage of AUM
6
JN PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
10490 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 600-85
Columbia, MD, 21044
$003
A Percentage of AUM, Fixed Fees

Information on Top Retirement Planning firms in Columbia, Maryland

QualificationsFirm CRD# 159388

Assets Under Management $1,619,335,818

No. Of Clients3458

Clients Per Financial Advisor157

BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS is a financial advisory firm situated in Columbia, Maryland. With a nearly $2B assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 3458 clients. The team consists of 22 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A Percentage of AUM
  • Other (FLAT PROJECT FEES FOR RETIREMENT & ESTATE PLANNING)

Financial Planning Services

  • Financial Planning
  • Portfolio Management for Individuals
  • Educational Seminars/ Workshops
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 281333

Assets Under Management $385,599,261

No. Of Clients1179

Clients Per Financial Advisor118

KEENEY FINANCIAL GROUP INC. is a financial advisory firm situated in Columbia, Maryland. With a nearly $386M assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 1179 clients. The team consists of 10 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A Percentage of AUM
  • Fixed Fees

Financial Planning Services

  • Financial Planning
  • Portfolio Management for Individuals
  • Selection of Other Advisors
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 157906

Assets Under Management $365,447,594

No. Of Clients1306

Clients Per Financial Advisor145

LOWE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC is a financial advisory firm situated in Columbia, Maryland. With a nearly $365M assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 1306 clients. The team consists of 9 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A Percentage of AUM
  • Hourly charges
  • Fixed Fees

Financial Planning Services

  • Financial Planning
  • Portfolio Management for Individuals
  • Pension Consulting Services
  • Selection of Other Advisors
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 288198

Assets Under Management $212,050,663

No. Of Clients960

Clients Per Financial Advisor240

ALPHA DNA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT is a financial advisory firm situated in Columbia, Maryland. With a nearly $212M assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 960 clients. The team consists of 4 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A Percentage of AUM
  • Performance Based

Financial Planning Services

  • Portfolio Management for Business
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 326745

Assets Under Management $101,474,093

No. Of Clients395

Clients Per Financial Advisor99

POINTER FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC is a financial advisory firm situated in Columbia, Maryland. With a nearly $101M assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 395 clients. The team consists of 4 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A Percentage of AUM

Financial Planning Services

  • Financial Planning
  • Portfolio Management for Individuals
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 327975

Assets Under Management $0

No. Of Clients0

Clients Per Financial Advisor0

JN PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC is a financial advisory firm situated in Columbia, Maryland. With a nearly $0 assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 0 clients. The team consists of 3 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A Percentage of AUM
  • Fixed Fees

Financial Planning Services

  • Financial Planning
  • Portfolio Management for Individuals
  • Selection of Other Advisors
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