CFP financial advisors in Maryland
How do I find fee-only advisors who hold the CFP in Maryland?
In Maryland, 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 Stein Olavsrud of FBB Capital Partners, Teancum Light of Lighthouse Wealth Management and Lindsey Young of Quiet Wealth LLC.
Where to start
Chosen from what each record shows: credentials and fees on file, one advisor per firm.
- Stein Olavsrud FBB Capital Partners, Bethesda Holds the CFP, CFA and CPA. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.
- Teancum Light Lighthouse Wealth Management, Towson Holds the CFP, CFA and CPA. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.
- Lindsey Young Quiet Wealth LLC, Baltimore Holds the CFP and EA. Fees on file: flat fee or retainer, ongoing planning fee.
- Matt Lincoln Cadence Planning LLC, Frederick Holds the CFP and EA. Fees on file: ongoing planning fee.
- Thomas Bonvissuto Intero Financial Planning, Parkton Holds the CFP and CFA. Fees on file: one-time planning fee, ongoing planning fee.
- John Kelly Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors, Inc., Columbia Holds the CFP and CPA. Fees on file: percentage of assets, flat fee or retainer.
By the numbers
- Advisors listed
- 244
- Firms
- 151
- Cities
- 56
- Hold the CFP
- 100%
- Other credentials: CFA 7% · CPA 3% · EA 3%
- How they charge (of 241 with fees on file): percentage of assets 89% · fixed fees 72% · hourly 65% · ongoing planning fee 11%
Source: Wellspent public graph, data as of . Shares are of advisors listed here; an advisor can hold several credentials or fee types. Methodology
CFP financial advisors by state
- California (1,234)
- Texas (787)
- Florida (498)
- Pennsylvania (466)
- New York (422)
- Virginia (402)
- Ohio (368)
- North Carolina (353)
- Colorado (342)
- Illinois (337)
- Massachusetts (334)
- Georgia (315)
- Washington (298)
- Michigan (273)
- Tennessee (250)
- Minnesota (247)
- New Jersey (213)
- Arizona (201)
- Wisconsin (192)
- Indiana (181)
- Oregon (179)
- Missouri (160)
- Kansas (142)
- Connecticut (139)
- Utah (134)
- South Carolina (123)
- New Hampshire (97)
- Iowa (83)
- Alabama (82)
- Oklahoma (69)
- Kentucky (64)
- Idaho (62)
- Nebraska (46)
- Delaware (41)
- Louisiana (41)
- Arkansas (38)
- Nevada (38)
- Vermont (38)
- Maine (37)
- Rhode Island (37)
- District of Columbia (34)
- Mississippi (31)
- Montana (26)
- New Mexico (26)
Questions about cFP financial advisors
How many fee-only advisors who hold the CFP in Maryland are there?
The Wellspent public graph lists 244 fee-only advisors who hold the CFP in Maryland, at 151 firms. We counted every advisor record that fits, as of October 2026.
Where are fee-only advisors who hold the CFP in Maryland located?
Of the 244 fee-only advisors who hold the CFP in Maryland, 42 are in Bethesda, followed by 26 in Baltimore and 24 in Rockville.
How do fee-only advisors who hold the CFP in Maryland charge?
The most common fee among fee-only advisors who hold the CFP in Maryland is a percentage of assets, used by 89% of the 241 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 72% charge fixed fees and 65% charge by the hour.
How many fee-only advisors who hold the CFP in Maryland hold the CFP?
100% of the 244 fee-only advisors who hold the CFP in Maryland hold the CFP certification, based on the credentials listed on each record.
How much do fee-only financial advisors charge in Maryland?
Fee-only financial advisors in Maryland charge a median of $3,800 a year for ongoing planning. We found this across the published prices of 18 Maryland firms.
How much does a one-time financial plan cost in Maryland?
A one-time financial plan from a fee-only firm in Maryland has a median price of $830. We found this across the published prices of 14 Maryland firms.
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 Maryland?
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 Maryland?
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 244 advisors
| Advisor | Firm | City | Credentials | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti Shetye Fee-only, advice-only planning for high-net-worth retirees, pre-retirees and high earners facing retirement income, tax and equity compensation decisions. | Wealthwyzr, LLC | Ellicott City | CFP, CFA, MBA | Subscription, One-time planning fee |
| John Bell Comprehensive and hourly advice-only planning for DIY investors and families who want help with retirement, taxes, estates and giving. | Free State Financial Planning | Clarksville | CFP | Subscription, One-time planning fee |
| John O'Callaghan | Impact Financial Life Planning LLC | Baltimore | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Lindsey Young | Quiet Wealth LLC | Baltimore | CFP, MBA, TPCP, EA | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Liz Plot | Primas Financial Planning | Columbia | CFP, ChFC, AFC, EA | Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee |
| Gordon Achtermann | Silverstone Financial | Owings Mills | CFP, MBA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Jeremy Eppley | Silverstone Financial | Owings Mills | CFP, CPWA, APMA, CRPC | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Ethan Miller | Planning for Progress | Silver Spring | CFP | Ongoing planning fee |
| Jon Powell | Ferguson-Johnson Wealth Management | Rockville | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Mark Humphries | Sentinel Financial Planning, LLC | Edgewater | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Rianka Dorsainvil | YGC Wealth | Lanham | CFP | Ongoing planning fee |
| Robin Kizito | Addax Bridge Financial | North Bethesda | CFP, MBA | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Ryan Townsley | Town Capital | Bel Air | CFP, MBA | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Tim Baker | YFP Wealth | New Albany | CFP, RICP, RLP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Clark Kendall | Kendall Capital Management | Rockville | AEP, CFA, CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Nick Booth Advice-only planning for people nearing retirement and millennials balancing big life events with saving for the future. | Nine Inning Finance, LLC | North Bethesda | CDAA, CFP | Subscription, One-time planning fee |
| Chad Arrington | The Kelly Group | Bel Air | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Jason Dall'Acqua | Crest Wealth Advisors LLC | Annapolis | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Lisa Crivella | Ivy League Financial Advisors LLC | Rockville | CFP, AIF, BA, BS | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Matt Lincoln | Cadence Planning LLC | Frederick | CFP, EA | Ongoing planning fee |
| Michael Delaney II | Northbrook Financial | Baltimore | CFP, ChFC | Percentage of assets |
| Mike Delaney | Northbrook Financial Planning LLC | Baltimore | CFP, ChFC | Percentage of assets |
| Sergio Abarca | Personal Financial Partners | Chevy Chase | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Tad Jakes | MFAC Financial Advisors, Inc. | White Hall | CFP, EA, ECA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Amy King | Instar Financial Planning, LLC | Fallston | CFP, CRPC, EA | One-time planning fee |
| Ben Brown | Entelechy | Bethesda | CFP, EA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Christopher Rhim | Green View Advisors, LLC | ROCKVILLE | CDFA, CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| David Creekmore | Lifetime Financial LLC | Takoma Park | CFP, MBA | Percentage of assets |
| Elizabeth Remick | Ithaka Financial Planning | Bethesda | CFP, MBA | Percentage of assets |
| Jacob Sadler | Curio Wealth, LLC | Annapolis | CFP, JD, CPA, CPA/PFS | Ongoing planning fee |
| John Kelly | Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors, Inc. | Columbia | CFP, CPA | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Kerrie Carden | Equip Advisory | Baltimore | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Matthew Porter | Patuxent Financial Partners, LLC | Columbia | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Patrick Ortman | Ortman Financial Planning | North Bethesda | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, One-time planning fee |
| Steven Jefferys | Arch Financial Advisors, LLC | Bethesda | CFA, CFP, MBA | Hourly, Fixed fees |
| Teancum Light | Lighthouse Wealth Management | Towson | CFP, CPA, JD, CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Benjamin Dorsey | Analog Capital Partners | Frederick | CFP, PFS | Percentage of assets |
| Grant Palmer, IV | Waypoint Wealth Management | Timonium | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Genti Cici | Wealthy & Wise Family Office | Columbia | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Ken Diehl | Cornerstone Financial Planning, Inc. | Gaithersburg | BS, CFP, CPA | Ongoing planning fee |
| Stein Olavsrud | FBB Capital Partners | Bethesda | AAMS, CFP, CMFC, CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Abigail Waddell | BMSS Wesson Wealth Solutions | California | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Christine Parker | Parker Financial | La Plata | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| David Levitt | Glassman Wealth | North Bethesda | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| David Peloquin | Main Street Advisors | Westminster | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Elizabeth Yoder | Dependent Financial Planning | Edgewater | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| James Brennan | 1 North Wealth Services | Annapolis | CFP | Hourly, Ongoing planning fee |
| John Berzellini | JBA Financial Advisors | Timonium | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Kimberly Owen | Prostatis Group | Hanover | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Mario Zumbo | Preserve Private Wealth | Bethesda | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
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