Seasoned financial advisors working with married couples and partners 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.
When you and your partner face financial decisions together—like merging finances, planning for joint retirement, or managing shared debts—you need guidance that understands the nuances of couple dynamics. A common mistake is treating your finances as two separate accounts rather than a combined picture, which can lead to missed opportunities or conflicts. Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience navigating these complexities.
- Joint goal alignment. Look for advisors who ask about both your individual and shared financial goals, ensuring plans reflect your combined priorities.
- Conflict navigation skills. Ask how they handle differing risk tolerances or spending habits between partners to keep your plan on track.
- Estate and beneficiary planning. Confirm they consider how your partnership status affects wills, trusts, and beneficiary designations.
- Income and tax coordination. Inquire about strategies that optimize your combined income streams and tax situations, not just individual filings.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Philip I
Series 66
Hunt Valley, MD
Mass Mutual Investors Services
Philip Insley III brings 25 years of experience and specializes in financial planning for married couples and partners, including expertise in divorce financial planning and multi-generational wealth transfer. Based in Hunt Valley, MD, he works with Mass Mutual Investors Services, a large firm known for collaborative, goal-based planning and specialized programs like estate settlement and employer-sponsored planning, which may offer broader resources compared to smaller firms.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $249,379
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John O
Series 63, Series 65
Brookfield, CT
Westminster Financial Advisory Corp
John Obrien's 33 years of experience and focus on married couples make him well-equipped to address joint financial planning needs, including income and retirement strategies. Operating from Brookfield, CT, he offers a diversified, multi-asset investment approach with tactical market adjustments, and his negotiable fee structure up to 2.5% AUM provides flexibility compared to fixed-fee advisors in Maryland.
Experience: 34 years
Avg account: $630,085
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James O
Series 63, Series 65
Baltimore, MD
Merrill
James Orders II is well-equipped to assist married couples in Maryland with joint financial planning, leveraging over 31 years of experience and specialties in wealth management, retirement income strategy, and estate planning guidance. Affiliated with Merrill, a large firm, he serves established professionals and baby boomers, offering a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies and bringing a personal understanding of family dynamics as a Maryland resident with a family.
Experience: 32 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Deborah M
Series 66
Falls Church, VA
Investment & Resource Planning
Deborah Marson brings 27 years of experience and specializes in financial planning for married couples and partners, including divorce financial planning, which is crucial for navigating complex couple dynamics. Operating independently from Falls Church, VA, she offers hourly fee structures and focuses on personalized planning, setting her apart from larger firms by providing tailored services and community education through seminars and workshops.
Experience: 27 years
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