Flat-fee, active portfolio management financial advisors in Maryland
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 to actively adjust your investments to respond to market changes, you need an advisor who understands the nuances of active portfolio management. Without this expertise, you might face higher fees or miss opportunities by following a passive, one-size-fits-all approach. Flat-fee advisors charge a set price, which can make costs more predictable for you.
- Market responsiveness. Ask how they decide when to buy or sell assets based on market trends, not just sticking to a fixed plan.
- Risk management approach. Confirm how they balance potential gains with the risk of losses in your portfolio.
- Fee structure clarity. Understand what services are included in the flat fee and if there are any additional costs.
- Performance tracking. Check how they measure and communicate your portfolio's progress over time.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Christina C
Series 65
Bethesda, MD
Spire Wealth Management, LLC
Christina Cunningham specializes in active portfolio management with a flat-fee structure, making her well-suited for clients in Maryland seeking responsive investment adjustments without unpredictable costs. Her firm, Spire Wealth Management, offers diverse strategies including passive and hybrid tax-aware allocations, proprietary risk overlays, and access to separately managed portfolios, providing a broader range of options compared to advisors focused solely on active management.
Experience: 0 years
Avg account: $703,287
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David C
Series 63, Series 65
Annapolis, MD
Westbourne Investment Advisors Inc.
David Cunningham offers active portfolio management with a flat-fee option, making costs predictable for clients in Maryland. With 27 years of experience and expertise in options, derivatives, and concentrated stock management, he provides discretionary management through Westbourne Investment Advisors, which manages $359 million across 420 accounts using an equity-oriented, buy-and-hold strategy supported by fundamental and technical analysis.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $2,346,949
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Alec S
CFP®
Baltimore, MD
Financial Consulate
Alec Sunners specializes in active portfolio management with a flat-fee structure, making him suitable for clients in Maryland seeking predictable costs while actively adjusting investments. His firm, Financial Consulate, uses a "Risk Opportunity Investing" approach combining tactical asset allocation with macroeconomic and technical analysis, and offers integrated tax and accounting services, differentiating him from others with a comprehensive, multi-faceted strategy and additional financial services.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $1,288,848
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Jacob A
CFP®, Series 65
Bel Air, MD
The Kelly Group
Jacob Adkins specializes in active portfolio management with a flat-fee structure, making him suitable for clients in Maryland seeking predictable costs while actively adjusting investments. With six years of experience and CFP® certification, he operates within The Kelly Group, a firm managing over $1.13 billion for diverse clients using a team-based approach and diversified model allocations, which may offer broader resources compared to solo advisors.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $964,612
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Craig L
CFA®
Bethesda, MD
Heritage Investors Management Corp
Craig Lukin offers expertise in active portfolio management with 23 years of industry experience and a CFA® designation, making him well-equipped to handle dynamic investment strategies in Maryland. Operating through Heritage Investors Management Corp, which serves high-net-worth clients with a long-term, buy-and-hold approach, he occasionally negotiates flat fees for some services, providing a flexible fee structure compared to standard asset-based fees.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $5,894,390
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