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CFP financial advisors in District of Columbia

How do I find fee-only advisors who hold the CFP in District of Columbia?

In District of Columbia, look for a fee-only advisor who holds the CFP certification, the broadest planning credential. You can confirm it on the CFP Board's site. Records to start with include Alvin Carlos of District Capital Management, Irina Gabidullina of Donalies Financial Planning, LLC and Ed Smith of Valor Wealth Partners.

Where to start

Chosen from what each record shows: credentials and fees on file, one advisor per firm.

  • Alvin Carlos District Capital Management, Washington Holds the CFP and CFA. Fees on file: flat fee or retainer, ongoing planning fee.
  • Irina Gabidullina Donalies Financial Planning, LLC, Washington Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.
  • Ed Smith Valor Wealth Partners, Washington Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, flat fee or retainer.
  • David Nanigian Mount Ararat Financial Services, Washington Holds the CFP. Fees on file: one-time planning fee, ongoing planning fee.
  • Andrew Katz-Moses Katz-Moses Financial, LLC, Washington Holds the CFP. Fees on file: ongoing planning fee, percentage of assets.
  • Tracy Johnson Geometric Advisors, Washington Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets.

By the numbers

Advisors listed
34
Firms
25
Hold the CFP
100%
  • Other credentials: CFA 3% · ChFC 3%
  • How they charge (of 34 with fees on file): percentage of assets 85% · fixed fees 56% · hourly 44% · ongoing planning fee 21%

Source: Wellspent public graph, data as of . Shares are of advisors listed here; an advisor can hold several credentials or fee types. Methodology

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Questions about cFP financial advisors

How many fee-only advisors who hold the CFP in District of Columbia are there?

The Wellspent public graph lists 34 fee-only advisors who hold the CFP in District of Columbia, at 25 firms. We counted every advisor record that fits, as of October 2026.

How do fee-only advisors who hold the CFP in District of Columbia charge?

The most common fee among fee-only advisors who hold the CFP in District of Columbia is a percentage of assets, used by 85% of the 34 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 56% charge fixed fees and 44% charge by the hour.

How many fee-only advisors who hold the CFP in District of Columbia hold the CFP?

100% of the 34 fee-only advisors who hold the CFP in District of Columbia hold the CFP certification, based on the credentials listed on each record.

How does Wellspent decide who counts as fee-only advisors who hold the CFP?

We count an advisor here when their record lists the CFP.

What should I ask fee-only advisors who hold the CFP in District of Columbia?

How long have you held the CFP? Does your work cover my full plan, or mainly investments? What's your specialty beyond the CFP? How do you charge?

How current is this list of fee-only advisors who hold the CFP in District of Columbia?

Wellspent last checked these records against SEC records in October 2026 and firm websites in October 2026. Each advisor's page shows the date for that record.

All 34 advisors

CFP financial advisors in District of Columbia: advisor, firm, city, credentials, and fees
AdvisorFirmCityCredentialsFees
Alvin Carlos District Capital Management Washington CFP, CFA Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee
Ed Smith Valor Wealth Partners Washington CFP, MBA Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer
Zubin Kapur Valor Wealth Partners Washington CFP, MBA Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer
Andrew Katz-Moses Katz-Moses Financial, LLC Washington CFP, M.Ed. Ongoing planning fee, Percentage of assets
Dawn Mabery Chestnut Mabery Consulting, LLC Washington CFP, MPAS, MSPFP, ChFC Flat fee or retainer, Hourly
Irina Gabidullina Donalies Financial Planning, LLC Washington CFP, MBA Percentage of assets, Hourly
Charles Ryan Atlantic Financial Planning Washington CFP Hourly, One-time planning fee
Malcolm Ethridge We offer financial planning and investment management services to senior managers and executives in tech. Capital Area Planning Group Washington CFP Subscription, Flat fee or retainer
Barry Glassman Glassman Wealth Washington CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Jennifer Stewart Glassman Wealth Washington CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Maxwell Elsasser Glassman Wealth Washington CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Andrew Leonard Geometric Advisors Washington CFP Percentage of assets
Anthony Cortina Lynx Investment Advisory Washington CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Carolyn Catlin Lynx Investment Advisory Washington CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Harrison McQuaig Rothschild Capital Partners Washington CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Michelle Pimentel Geometric Advisors Washington CFP Percentage of assets
Stephen Wintermeier Lynx Investment Advisory Washington CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Tracy Johnson Geometric Advisors Washington CFP Percentage of assets
Christine Mistr Dominion Financial Consultants Washington CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
David Nanigian Mount Ararat Financial Services Washington CFP One-time planning fee, Ongoing planning fee
Ariel Weisbard Values Added Washington CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Margaret Horsley Glassy Mountain Advisors Washington CFP Percentage of assets
Theadora Westlake-Stearns Values Added Washington CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Chuck Donalies Donalies Financial Planning, LLC Washington CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Frederick Hubach Generational Private Wealth Washington CFP Percentage of assets
Michael Wroblewski Financial Advisor for You Washington CFP Hourly, Fixed fees
Ami Shah Steward Washington CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Charles Donalies Donalies Financial Planning Washington CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
David Manukjan Mayflower Advisors Washington CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Eli Weissman Advocate Wealth Washington CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Kevin Mahoney Illumint Washington CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Lori Gulin Atwood Financial Planning Washington CFP Hourly, Fixed fees
Michael Cuozzo Condor Capital Wealth Management Washington CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Timothy Coughlin Edgemoor Investment Advisors Washington CFP Percentage of assets

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