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Matthew Smiler

Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors · Columbia, Maryland

Matthew Smiler is a fee-only financial advisor at Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors in Columbia, Maryland, who holds the ChFC credential. Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors reports charging a percentage of assets on its Form ADV.

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Facts

FirmBaltimore-Washington Financial Advisors
Based in Columbia, Maryland
Fee model (firm's Form ADV)Percentage of assets
Assets under management$2.99B across 5,301 accounts
CredentialsChFC
SEC registration Investment adviser representative in MD · CRD 5512748
Firm size36 employees
Disclosures None reported
Websitewww.bwfa.com

How Matthew's firm compares

  • Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors's average account is about $563,000, from its Form ADV (assets managed divided by 5,301 accounts).

What fee-only advisors charge in Maryland

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Questions about Matthew

Is Matthew Smiler a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: Matthew holds no broker registration, and Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency on its Form ADV.

How does Matthew charge for financial advice?

Matthew's firm, Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors, reports charging a percentage of assets on its SEC Form ADV.

Where is Matthew Smiler based?

Matthew Smiler is based in Columbia, Maryland.

What credentials does Matthew Smiler hold?

Matthew Smiler holds the ChFC credential.

Is Matthew Smiler registered with the SEC?

Yes. Matthew Smiler is registered as an investment adviser representative in MD (CRD 5512748), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

How much does Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors manage?

Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors reports $2.99B across 5,301 accounts in assets under management.

How do I contact Matthew Smiler?

Through Matthew's website, www.bwfa.com.

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Where this information comes from

  • SEC adviser records : the firm's Form ADV reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency, and the advisor holds no broker registration
  • SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure : registration, exams, and the firm's Form ADV, data as of October 29, 2026
  • Directory listing last checked October 30, 2026.

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