Independent, income planning 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.
You need an income planning advisor when you're figuring out how to turn your savings into steady cash flow for daily expenses and future needs. Without careful planning, you might run out of money too soon or pay more taxes than necessary. Independent advisors here work without firm ties, which can mean more flexible advice tailored to your situation.
- Withdrawal strategy clarity. Ask how they plan your income withdrawals to balance your lifestyle needs and tax impact over time.
- Longevity risk management. Confirm how they prepare for the possibility of living longer than expected and needing income beyond initial projections.
- Social Security timing. Inquire about their approach to when you should start Social Security benefits to maximize your lifetime income.
- Investment alignment. Check how they adjust your portfolio to support reliable income streams while managing market ups and downs.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Allison B
CFP®, Series 65
Crofton, MD
BrightPath Wealth Advisors LLC
Allison Brown specializes in income planning, making her well-suited to help Maryland clients develop withdrawal strategies and manage longevity risk for steady cash flow. As a CFP®-certified independent advisor with 14 years of experience, she offers flat-fee financial planning and serves both individual and high-net-worth clients through BrightPath Wealth Advisors LLC, which emphasizes customized investment policies and regular portfolio monitoring.
Experience: 14 years
Avg account: $382,490
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John B
CFP®, Series 66
Hunt Valley, MD
Equitable Advisors
John Beynon specializes in income planning with 25 years of experience and holds CFP® and Series 66 designations, making him well-equipped to help clients in Maryland create sustainable income strategies. His role at Stifel Independent Advisors, a firm serving diverse clients with tailored asset allocation and proprietary modeling, distinguishes him by combining independent advice with a collaborative planning process and broad financial services.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $609,299
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Robert C
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Annapolis, MD
Clark Company
Robert Clark specializes in income planning with 25 years of experience, offering tailored withdrawal strategies and longevity risk management to help clients in Maryland secure steady cash flow. As an independent CFP®-certified advisor and founder of Clark Company, he combines investment advisory with tax preparation and insurance services, providing a comprehensive approach that distinguishes him from others focused solely on investment management.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $786,369
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Brian H
CFA®
Bethesda, MD
Glassy Mountain Advisors, Inc.
Brian Hawthorne Codato specializes in income planning with a focus on active portfolio management and tax-loss harvesting, making him well-suited to help clients in Maryland generate steady cash flow. As an independent advisor at Glassy Mountain Advisors, he serves high-net-worth individuals with a value-oriented, fundamentals-based investment approach and charges a 1.00% annual fee on assets under management, differentiating him from others by combining ESG options and integrated financial planning.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $2,911,581
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Brett F
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
North Potomac, MD
D&S Wealth Management Group
Brett Friedman specializes in income planning with 17 years of experience, offering independent advice through his Maryland-registered firm, D&S Wealth Management Group. His flat-fee structure ranges from $1,000 to $10,000 for financial planning, providing clarity on withdrawal strategies and longevity risk management. Compared to others, Brett's dual role in wealth management and insurance solutions, along with his CFP® certification, supports a comprehensive approach tailored to individual and family needs.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $906,195
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