Flat-fee, ESG / Sustainable investing financial advisors in McLean, VA
The right financial advisor for you depends on how you weigh location, expertise, experience, the clients they typically serve, and how they work with you.
If you want your investments to reflect your values, such as environmental protection or social responsibility, you need an advisor who understands ESG (environmental, social, and governance) factors deeply. Without this expertise, you might end up with portfolios that claim to be sustainable but don't align with your priorities or risk tolerance. Flat-fee advisors charge a set price, which can make costs clearer and more predictable for you.
- ESG integration approach. Ask how they incorporate ESG criteria into investment choices beyond just labeling funds as sustainable.
- Impact measurement. Confirm whether they track and report the real-world effects of your investments on social and environmental goals.
- Risk and return balance. Sustainable investing isn't just about values; check how they manage financial risks alongside ESG objectives.
- Fee transparency. Understand what services are included in the flat fee and how it compares to traditional commission-based models.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Benjamin P
Series 63, Series 65
McLean, VA
Cary Street Partners
Benjamin Peress specializes in ESG and sustainable investing with 23 years of experience, offering flat-fee financial planning ranging from $500 to $25,000 in McLean, VA. His firm, Cary Street Partners, serves diverse clients including individuals and charities, using both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies with access to alternative and private funds, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower investment approaches.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $1,341,416
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Solon V
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
McLean, VA
Modera Wealth Management, LLC
Solon Vlasto offers flat-fee financial planning starting at $1,500 and specializes in ESG and sustainable investing, integrating these factors within a diversified, allocation-driven approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory. With 22 years of experience and CFP® certification, he serves high-net-worth clients in McLean, VA, providing independent advice that includes options strategies and private investments, distinguishing him from others with broader service offerings.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $2,734,927
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Kathleen D
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
McLean, VA
Apella Wealth
Kathleen Duffy's expertise in ESG and sustainable investing, combined with her 28 years of experience and flat-fee financial planning, suits clients seeking value-aligned portfolios in McLean, VA. At Apella Wealth, she leverages a model-driven investment process integrating quantitative methods and external managers, serving high-net-worth individuals and multi-generational families with transparent, case-by-case negotiated fees.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $1,287,176
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Jeremy L
CFP®
McLean, VA
Creative Planning
Jeremy Laughton offers expertise in ESG and sustainable investing within a flat-fee structure, suitable for high-net-worth clients in McLean, VA. His firm, Creative Planning, emphasizes a financial planning–led approach with low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supported by a large advisory team, which may provide more comprehensive resources compared to smaller firms.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $2,113,277
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Joseph B
Series 65
McLean, VA
4J Wealth Management, LLC
Joseph Berenato offers expertise in ESG and sustainable investing with a flat-fee structure available to existing clients, making costs predictable. His firm, 4J Wealth Management, manages nearly $294 million with a multi-method investment approach and serves high-net-worth individuals, providing retirement plan consulting and public educational seminars in the McLean, VA area.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $1,408,790
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