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Steven Stern

Abel Financial · Eldersburg, Maryland

Steven Stern is a fee-only financial advisor at Abel Financial in Eldersburg, Maryland, who holds the CFP credential. Abel Financial reports charging a percentage of assets and fixed fees on its Form ADV.

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Facts

FirmAbel Financial
Based in Eldersburg, Maryland
Fee model (firm's Form ADV)Percentage of assets · Fixed fees
Works virtuallyYes
Accepting new clientsYes
Assets under management$116.8M across 283 accounts
CredentialsCFP
SEC registration Investment adviser representative in MD, TX · CRD 5901946
Exams passedSeries 63 (2016)
Firm size2 employees
Disclosures None reported
Websitewww.abel-financial.com
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How Steven's firm compares

  • Abel Financial's average account is about $413,000, from its Form ADV (assets managed divided by 283 accounts).

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Questions about Steven

Is Steven Stern a fee-only financial advisor?

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

How does Steven charge for financial advice?

Steven's firm, Abel Financial, reports charging a percentage of assets and fixed fees on its SEC Form ADV.

Does Steven work with clients virtually?

Yes. Abel Financial says on its website that it works with clients remotely.

Where is Steven Stern based?

Steven Stern is based in Eldersburg, Maryland.

What credentials does Steven Stern hold?

Steven Stern holds the CFP credential.

Is Steven Stern registered with the SEC?

Yes. Steven Stern is registered as an investment adviser representative in MD and TX (CRD 5901946), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

How much does Abel Financial manage?

Abel Financial reports $116.8M across 283 accounts in assets under management.

How do I contact Steven Stern?

Through Steven's website, www.abel-financial.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
  • Abel Financial 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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