Sean McElhaney
Family Office Research · Bethesda, Maryland
Sean McElhaney is a fee-only financial advisor at Family Office Research in Bethesda, Maryland, who holds the CFP credential. Sean focuses on estate & legacy planning and family wealth transfer. Family Office Research reports charging a percentage of assets, hourly fees and fixed fees on its Form ADV.
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Facts
| Firm | Family Office Research |
|---|---|
| Based in | Bethesda, Maryland |
| Fee model (firm's Form ADV) | Percentage of assets · Hourly · Fixed fees |
| Assets under management | $648.2M across 136 accounts |
| Credentials | CFP |
| SEC registration | Investment adviser representative in MD · CRD 5312383 |
| Exams passed | Series 66 (2013) |
| Firm size | 5 employees |
| Disclosures | None reported |
| Website | www.familyofficeresearch.com |
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How Sean's firm compares
- Family Office Research's average account is about $4.8 million, from its Form ADV (assets managed divided by 136 accounts).
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Questions about Sean
Is Sean McElhaney a fee-only financial advisor?
Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: Sean holds no broker registration, and Family Office Research reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency on its Form ADV.
How does Sean charge for financial advice?
Sean's firm, Family Office Research, reports charging a percentage of assets, hourly fees and fixed fees on its SEC Form ADV.
Where is Sean McElhaney based?
Sean McElhaney is based in Bethesda, Maryland.
What does Sean specialize in?
Sean's specialties include estate & legacy planning and family wealth transfer.
What credentials does Sean McElhaney hold?
Sean McElhaney holds the CFP credential.
Is Sean McElhaney registered with the SEC?
Yes. Sean McElhaney is registered as an investment adviser representative in MD (CRD 5312383), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.
How much does Family Office Research manage?
Family Office Research reports $648.2M across 136 accounts in assets under management.
How do I contact Sean McElhaney?
Through Sean's website, www.familyofficeresearch.com.
What these terms mean: fee-only · fiduciary · CFP · CRD number · all terms
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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
- Family Office Research website : specialties, clients served, and fees, checked October 30, 2026
- 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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