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Knowing that your financial future is in safe hands is reassuring! An experienced financial expert can help you strategize your spendings, earnings, investments and savings to overcome your financial challenges and meet your financial goals effectively. However, finding a trusted financial advisor in Maryland is a daunting undertaking as there are hundreds of advisors near you, with a long list of qualifications and certifications to research and evaluate, that may leave you perplexed.

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Paladin Registry helps you sail through your financial advisor search journey easily by narrowing down your list to top vetted financial advisors in Maryland near you.

Search for the best financial advisors and planners for you with Paladin Registry’s unbiased free matching tool and get matched to vetted, pre-qualified financial advisors. Compare the advisor's credentials, certifications, firm associations etc. and connect with the financial advisor that best matches your requirements.

Doug Miller J.D.

Northwestern Mutual
CFP®, CLU®
Doug Miller J.D., a financial fiduciary, provides financial services to clients in the Ellicott City, Maryland area. Doug holds the CFP®, CLU® certifications. Doug has over 21 years of experience.

Additional Information:

Years of Experience:
21 Years

    Fee Structure

  • Fee-Based
  • Commissions
  • Flat Fee
  • Based on Assets

    Asset Requirement: $50,000,000

    Financial Services Provided:

  • Financial Planning
  • Portfolio Management
  • Retirement Planning
  • 401K Rollovers
  • Wealth Management
  • Money Management
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    • 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

Erich Imphong

Plotkin Financial Advisors, LLC
CFP®
Erich Imphong, a financial fiduciary, provides financial services to clients in the Chevy Chase, Maryland area. Erich holds a CFP® certification. Erich has over 13 years of experience.

Additional Information:

Years of Experience:
13 Years

    Fee Structure

  • Fee-Based
  • Commissions
  • Based on Assets

    Asset Requirement: $250,000

    Financial Services Provided:

  • Portfolio Management
  • Retirement Planning
  • Money Management
  • Financial Planning for Individuals
  • Tax Advice and Services
  • Estate Planning & Trusts
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    Name(s) of Custodian(s):
    Charles Schwab

Jake Marcoux

Legacy Capital
CFP®, APMA®, CLU®, ChFC®
Jake Marcoux, a financial fiduciary, provides financial services to clients in the Owings Mills, Maryland area. Jake holds the CFP®, APMA®, CLU®, ChFC® certifications. Jake has over 18 years of experience.

Additional Information:

Years of Experience:
18 Years

    Fee Structure

  • Fee-Based
  • Hourly
  • Flat Fee
  • Based on Assets

    Asset Requirement: $100,000

Nilos T. Sakellariou

NTS Bearing-Total Wealth Management.
CFM
Nilos T. Sakellariou, a financial fiduciary, provides financial services to clients in the Annapolis, Maryland area. Nilos holds a CFM certification. Nilos has over 29 years of experience.

Additional Information:

Years of Experience:
29 Years

    Fee Structure

  • Fee-Only

    Asset Requirement: $500,000

    Financial Services Provided:

  • Portfolio Management
  • Risk Management
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Young Park

Victrix Investment Advisors
Young Park, a financial fiduciary, provides financial services to clients in the Bethesda, Maryland area. Young has over 20 years of experience.

Additional Information:

Years of Experience:
20 Years

    Fee Structure

  • Fee-Only
  • Based on Assets

    Asset Requirement: $100,000

    Financial Services Provided:

  • Financial Planning
  • Portfolio Management
  • Retirement Planning
  • 401K Rollovers
  • Wealth Management
  • Money Management
  • View More
    • 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

    Name(s) of Custodian(s):
    Charles Schwab

David Middleton

Middleton Advisory
CFP®, AIF®
David Middleton, a financial fiduciary, provides financial services to clients in the Bethesda, Maryland area. David holds the CFP®, AIF® certifications. David has over 14 years of experience.

Additional Information:

Years of Experience:
14 Years

    Fee Structure

  • Fee-Only

    Asset Requirement: $500,000

    Financial Services Provided:

  • Financial Planning
  • Portfolio Management
  • Retirement Planning
  • 401K Rollovers
  • Wealth Management
  • Money Management
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    • Risk Management
    • Education Funding and Planning
    • Financial Advice & Consulting
    • Financial Planning for Individuals
    • Financial Planning for Businesses
    • Investment Advice & Management

Joseph Cassella

Primerica Advisors
Joseph Cassella, a financial fiduciary, provides financial services to clients in the Frederick, Maryland area. Joseph has over 21 years of experience.

Additional Information:

Years of Experience:
21 Years

    Fee Structure

  • Fee-Based
  • Commissions
  • Based on Assets

    Asset Requirement: $25,000

    Financial Services Provided:

  • Money Management
  • Financial Advice & Consulting
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Geoffrey Burroughs

Harbor Investment Advisory
CFP®, Financial Planning Specialist, CDFA®
Geoffrey Burroughs, a financial fiduciary, provides financial services to clients in the Lutherville, Maryland area. Geoffrey holds the CFP®, Financial Planning Specialist, CDFA® certifications. Geoffrey has over 12 years of experience.

Additional Information:

Years of Experience:
12 Years

    Fee Structure

  • Fee-Based
  • Based on Assets

    Asset Requirement: $250,000

    Name(s) of Custodian(s):
    Pershing LLC

Highlander Financial Group

J.D. MAFF, CDFA®
Highlander Financial Group, a financial fiduciary firm, has been a Paladin Registry member since 2021 and provides financial services to clients in the Baltimore, Maryland area.

Additional Information:

Years of Experience:
35 Years

    Fee Structure

  • Fee-Based
  • Flat Fee
  • Based on Assets

    Asset Requirement: $100,000

    Financial Services Provided:

  • Financial Planning
  • Portfolio Management
  • Retirement Planning
  • 401K Rollovers
  • Wealth Management
  • Money Management
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    • Risk Management
    • Education Funding and Planning
    • Financial Advice & Consulting
    • Financial Planning for Individuals
    • Financial Planning for Businesses
    • Investment Advice & Management
    • Insurance Products & Annuities

Secure Financial Services, Inc.

Secure Financial Services, a financial fiduciary firm, has been a Paladin Registry member since 2023 and provides financial services to clients in the Sykesville, Maryland area.

Additional Information:

    Fee Structure

  • Fee-Only
  • Commissions
  • Flat Fee
  • Based on Assets

    Asset Requirement: $0

Allworth Financial

Allworth Financial, a financial fiduciary firm, has been a Paladin Registry member since 2023 and provides financial services to clients in the Bel Air, Maryland area.

Additional Information:

    Fee Structure

  • Fee-Based

    Financial Services Provided:

  • Retirement Planning
  • Tax Advice and Services
  • Estate Planning & Trusts
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    Name(s) of Custodian(s):
    TD Ameritrade

Scarborough Capital Management

Scarborough Capital Management, a financial fiduciary firm, has been a Paladin Registry member since 2022 and provides financial services to clients in the Annapolis, Maryland area.

Additional Information:

    Name(s) of Custodian(s):
    Charles Schwab & Co.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a financial advisor do?

Financial advisors assess the financial goals and risk appetite of their clients and chalk out a personalized investment plan for achieving those goals. They use their expertise to guide their clients on how to save tax, get rid of excessive debt and plan for future contingencies.

When should I hire a financial advisor?

Ideally, Financial advisors must be consulted regularly. No matter how much you earn and where are you from, everybody needs a financial advisor to make sure that they reap the maximum from their income. A financial advisor is especially important if you are nearing retirement, planning a family, saving up for education, or thinking of passing on your estate to your heirs.

What are the different types of financial advisors? How do I choose one?

There are different types of financial advisors. A financial advisor can be a relationship manager from a stockbroking company, insurance or mutual fund advisor, a personal banker from a well-known bank, an accountant or an attorney with expertise in taxation and estate planning.

What are the certifications to look while hiring a financial advisor?

The certifications assure you that the financial advisor that you have hired has all the skills and expertise that you need to plan a personal financial journey. When you look to hire a financial advisor you will find a range of initials and certifications that they hold. Broadly, they are divided into two categories.

A CPA (Certified Public Accountant) and CFP (Chartered Financial Planner) are the more general ones. The CFP and CPA certifications are considered as gold standards in personal financial planning. These advisors know their stuff very well and have exceptional competence in a range of financial planning subjects.

While CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) and CLU (Chartered Life underwriter) certified professional can cater to your specific needs. A CFA can take care of your investment needs and CLU can advise you with the best insurance products.

What questions should you ask a financial advisor?

The most important question to ask a financial advisor is whether he is a fiduciary or not? A fiduciary works in the best interest of his client. Next, you must ask him about his certifications, and experience. You must always pick an advisor who has the best certifications like CPA, CFP, and CFA and at least, with a couple of years of experience. You can also ask him about his cost or fee. Always look for a fee-only advisor and make sure they don’t get commissions for selling financial products.

How does my financial advisor get paid?

There are broadly three different types of advisors.

Commission-only

If you hire a commission-based financial advisor then you will have to pay a percentage of your budget as commission and the rest of the amount will be invested in the financial products and instruments.

Fee-only

Fee-only financial advisors charge a certain flat fee for their advice. The fee depends on the years of experience, expertise, and certifications that financial advisors hold. They do not get any kind of commissions out of the financial products recommended by them.

Fee-based (Commissions and fees)

These advisors charge a combination of both commissions and fees.

Can I be my own financial advisor?

Many people have saved thousands of dollars each year by just consulting a financial advisor. Usually, people try to manage their own finances and thus are not able to draw maximum benefit out of their savings. Financial planning is quite complex and requires a lot of expertise. An experienced financial expert can help you chalk out the best plans for you and safeguard your financial future.

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