Seasoned, 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 actively manage 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 unnecessary trading costs or miss opportunities to adjust your portfolio effectively. Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience, helping you navigate complex market conditions with a steady hand.
- Market timing insight. Ask how they decide when to buy or sell assets, balancing risk and opportunity rather than reacting to short-term market noise.
- Tax impact awareness. Active trading can trigger taxes; confirm they consider Maryland’s estate and inheritance taxes when managing your portfolio.
- Risk management approach. Understand how they adjust your portfolio to protect against downturns while seeking growth, not just chasing returns.
- Experience with diverse assets. Inquire about their track record managing various investment types to ensure your portfolio is well-rounded and resilient.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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David C
Series 63, Series 65
Annapolis, MD
Westbourne Investment Advisors Inc.
David Cunningham's 27 years of experience and expertise in active portfolio management, options and derivatives strategies, and concentrated stock management make him well-equipped to handle active investment needs in Maryland. Operating from Annapolis with Westbourne Investment Advisors, he offers both a 0.75% AUM fee and a fixed quarterly fee, serving a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, and pension plans, which distinguishes him from advisors with narrower focuses or fee structures.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $2,346,949
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Heinrich B
Series 63, Series 65
Centreville, MD
Brandt Wealth Advisors, LLC
Heinrich Brandt specializes in active portfolio management with 25 years of experience, employing a tactical allocation approach that integrates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to manage diverse assets. Based in Centreville, MD, he leads Brandt Wealth Advisors, which offers fee-based discretionary management with a 1.25% AUM fee and serves a broad client base without account minimums, distinguishing him from advisors with more restrictive client requirements.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $613,034
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Craig L
CFA®
Bethesda, MD
Heritage Investors Management Corp
Craig Lukin brings 23 years of investment experience and a CFA® designation, specializing in active portfolio management with a focus on high-net-worth clients in Maryland. His firm, Heritage Investors Management Corp, emphasizes a long-term, buy-and-hold strategy tailored to client goals, offering diversified portfolios and execution quality, with flexible fee options including a 1.00% AUM fee and negotiated fixed fees, distinguishing him from advisors with more traditional or passive approaches.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $5,894,390
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Joseph B
Series 63, Series 65
Towson, MD
Fidelity
Joseph Bouffard Jr. offers seasoned expertise in active portfolio management, backed by 21 years of experience and Series 63 and 65 credentials, making him well-equipped to handle dynamic investment strategies in Maryland. Affiliated with Fidelity, a large firm known for combining fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, he provides access to diverse investment approaches and institutional-level resources, distinguishing him from advisors at smaller firms.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $234,793
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Mark S
Series 63, Series 65
Baltimore, MD
Mount Vernon Associates Inc
Mark Sullivan offers seasoned expertise in active portfolio management, backed by 32 years of experience and a focus on high-net-worth clients in Baltimore, Maryland. His firm, Mount Vernon Associates Inc, employs a top-down investment process with active credit analysis and risk controls, differentiating him through a disciplined approach and transparent performance reporting, alongside a 0.90% AUM fee and additional hourly charges for extra services.
Experience: 32 years
Avg account: $2,535,984
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