# Hourly financial advisors in District of Columbia

> In District of Columbia, look for a fee-only advisor who bills for the time you use, with no need to move your accounts. Hourly work suits a single question, a second opinion, or people who manage their own money. Records to start with include Alvin Carlos of District Capital Management, Irina Gabidullina of Donalies Financial Planning, LLC and Charles Ryan of Atlantic Financial Planning.

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30 fee-only advisors listed; data last updated October 30, 2026.
Fee-only means paid only by clients, never by commissions.

## How do I find fee-only advisors who charge by the hour in District of Columbia?

In District of Columbia, look for a fee-only advisor who bills for the time you use, with no need to move your accounts. Hourly work suits a single question, a second opinion, or people who manage their own money. Records to start with include Alvin Carlos of District Capital Management, Irina Gabidullina of Donalies Financial Planning, LLC and Charles Ryan of Atlantic Financial Planning.

## How many fee-only advisors who charge by the hour in District of Columbia are there?

The Wellspent public graph lists 30 fee-only advisors who charge by the hour in District of Columbia, at 21 firms. We counted every advisor record that fits, as of October 2026.

## Where are fee-only advisors who charge by the hour in District of Columbia located?

Of the 30 fee-only advisors who charge by the hour in District of Columbia, 29 are in Washington, followed by 1 in Washington Dc.

## How do fee-only advisors who charge by the hour in District of Columbia charge?

The most common fee among fee-only advisors who charge by the hour in District of Columbia is an hourly rate, used by 90% of the 30 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 83% charge a percentage of assets and 70% charge fixed fees.

## How many fee-only advisors who charge by the hour in District of Columbia hold the CFP?

60% of the 30 fee-only advisors who charge by the hour 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 charge by the hour?

We count an advisor as hourly when their listing or their firm's Form ADV says the firm charges by the hour.

## What should I ask fee-only advisors who charge by the hour in District of Columbia?

What's your hourly rate, and how many hours would my question take? Do you have a minimum number of hours? Will I get a written plan or only a conversation? Do you also offer ongoing work if I want it later?

## How current is this list of fee-only advisors who charge by the hour 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.

## Advisors

| Advisor | Firm | Location | Credentials | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Alvin Carlos](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/alvin-carlos.md) | District Capital Management | Washington, District of Columbia | CFP, CFA | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| [Ed Smith](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/ed-smith.md) | Valor Wealth Partners | Washington, District of Columbia | CFP, MBA | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee, Hourly, One-time planning fee |
| [Zubin Kapur](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/zubin-kapur.md) | Valor Wealth Partners | Washington, District of Columbia | CFP, MBA | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee, Hourly, One-time planning fee |
| [Andrew Katz-Moses](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/andrew-katz-moses.md) | Katz-Moses Financial, LLC | Washington, District of Columbia | CFP, M.Ed. | Ongoing planning fee, Percentage of assets |
| [Dawn Mabery Chestnut](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/dawn-mabery-chestnut.md) | Mabery Consulting, LLC | Washington, District of Columbia | CFP, MPAS, MSPFP, ChFC | Flat fee or retainer, Hourly, Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee |
| [Irina Gabidullina](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/irina-gabidullina.md) | Donalies Financial Planning, LLC | Washington, District of Columbia | CFP, MBA | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee |
| [Charles Ryan](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/charles-ryan.md) | Atlantic Financial Planning | Washington, District of Columbia | CFP | Hourly, One-time planning fee, Ongoing planning fee |
| [Harrison McQuaig](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/harrison-mcquaig.md) | Rothschild Capital Partners | Washington, District of Columbia | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees, Performance-based fees |
| [Christine Mistr](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/christine-mistr.md) | Dominion Financial Consultants | Washington, District of Columbia | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees |
| [David Nanigian](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/david-nanigian.md) | Mount Ararat Financial Services | Washington, District of Columbia | CFP | One-time planning fee, Ongoing planning fee |
| [Ariel Weisbard](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/ariel-weisbard.md) | Values Added | Washington, District of Columbia | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees |
| [Michael Schwartz](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/michael-schwartz.md) | MZ Capital | Washington, District of Columbia |   | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees |
| [Taro Taguchi](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/taro-taguchi.md) | MZ Capital | Washington, District of Columbia |   | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees |
| [Theadora Westlake-Stearns](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/theadora-westlake-stearns.md) | Values Added | Washington, District of Columbia | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees |
| [Chuck Donalies](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/chuck-donalies.md) | Donalies Financial Planning, LLC | Washington, District of Columbia | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees |
| [John Dame](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/john-dame.md) | Rothschild Capital Partners | Washington Dc, District of Columbia |   | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees, Performance-based fees |
| [Michael Wroblewski](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/michael-wroblewski.md) | Financial Advisor for You | Washington, District of Columbia | CFP | Hourly, Fixed fees |
| [Zealan Hoover](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/zealan-hoover.md) | Torrey Growth & Income Advisors | Washington, District of Columbia |   | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees |
| [Acie Clayborne](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/acie-clayborne.md) | Values Added | Washington, District of Columbia |   | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees |
| [Zachary Teutsch](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/zachary-teutsch.md) | Values Added | Washington, District of Columbia |   | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees |
| [Demetrius Felder](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/demetrius-felder.md) | Holistic Planners Network | Washington, District of Columbia |   | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees |
| [Charles Donalies](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/charles-donalies.md) | Donalies Financial Planning | Washington, District of Columbia | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees |
| [Kevin Mahoney](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/kevin-mahoney-6866621.md) | Illumint | Washington, District of Columbia | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees |
| [Lori Gulin](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/lori-gulin.md) | Atwood Financial Planning | Washington, District of Columbia | CFP | Hourly, Fixed fees |
| [Michael Cuozzo](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/michael-cuozzo.md) | Condor Capital Wealth Management | Washington, District of Columbia | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees |
| [Mark Dickson](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/mark-dickson.md) | Tyndale Investments | Washington, District of Columbia | CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees |
| [Amanda Lique](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/amanda-lique.md) | Valor Wealth Partners | Washington, District of Columbia |   | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees |
| [Catherine Kirchner](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/catherine-kirchner.md) | Donalies Financial Planning | Washington, District of Columbia |   | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees |
| [Leah Bryan](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/leah-bryan.md) | Bryspen | Washington, District of Columbia |   | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees |
| [Peter Timmons](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/peter-timmons.md) | T/R Financial Management Group | Washington, District of Columbia |   | Percentage of assets, Hourly |

## About this data

Sources and verification: https://find.wellspent.co/methodology/
Query the directory programmatically: https://api.wellspent.co/mcp (MCP, read-only, no auth).
