Flat-fee financial advisors in North Bethesda, MD

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 might seek a flat-fee financial advisor if you want clear, predictable costs instead of fees based on your assets. Without this clarity, you could end up paying more than expected or getting advice that favors bigger portfolios.

  • Fee structure clarity. Confirm exactly what services are included in the flat fee and whether any additional costs might arise.
  • Estate and inheritance tax knowledge. Since Maryland has both estate and inheritance taxes, ask how they plan to minimize these for your heirs.
  • Experience with diverse portfolios. Flat fees should make sense whether your assets are simple or complex; check how they handle different financial situations.
  • Coordination with other professionals. See if they work alongside your tax preparer or attorney to align your overall financial plan.

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Parker Y

CFP®, Series 66

Shalimar, FL

Fidelity

Parker Yates is a Benefits & Planning Consultant in Executive Services at Fidelity Investments. In this role, Parker partners with clients to understand their short and long-term financial goals and collaborates with them to build customized financial plans tailored to their unique needs. Parker's experience at Fidelity Investments includes serving as a Planning Consultant from 2022 to 2026, a Relationship Manager in 2022, and an Investment Solutions Representative from 2020 to 2022. This progression reflects a solid background in financial planning and client relationship management. Outside of work, Parker enjoys concerts, cooking and baking, golf, outdoor adventures, and traveling.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Income planning
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Efrata K

Series 65

North Bethesda, MD

One Oak

Efrata Kirose is a Series 65-credentialed financial advisor at One Oak with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining One Oak, Kirose held positions at Align Impact, LLC, Working Within, Syntrinsic LLC, Syntrinsic Investment Counsel, Obermeyer Wood Investment Counsel, and Established. Outside of financial advising, Kirose owns and operates EDK Creative LLC, a graphic design and marketing services business. One Oak provides outsourced chief investment officer and customized investment advisory services primarily to institutional clients, including endowments, foundations, and family offices. The firm offers portfolio management, financial consulting, and access to alternative investments through an integrated OCIO model emphasizing diverse analytical techniques and active manager oversight.

Private / alternative investments Wealth management Founder/Business Owner
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Vladislav R

Series 63, Series 65

North Bethesda, MD

LPL Financial

Vladislav Romanov is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by research and model portfolios.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Ben A

Series 66

North Bethesda, MD

Independent Financial Group, LLC

Ben Arie is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, based in North Bethesda, MD. He has two years of industry experience and previously worked at Plotkin Financial Advisors and APEX Home Loans. Outside of advising, he is involved in selling life and health insurance. Independent Financial Group, LLC is a dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs through its AccessPoint platform and third-party asset managers, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Thomas W

Series 66

North Bethesda, MD

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Thomas Walsh is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, where he has worked since 2014. He has 21 years of industry experience and holds roles as an independent insurance agent and board member for several local community organizations, including the Potomac Community Resources and Old Farm Swim and Paddle Tennis Club. Additionally, he engages in voiceover work and creates promotional items. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base with financial planning, investment management, and retirement services through a network of independent professionals. The firm offers a range of portfolio management solutions including proprietary models and third-party strategists, with flexibility in discretionary arrangements and platform choices.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Annuities Self-Employed
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Jared F

Series 65

Huntington Beach, CA

Northwest Asset Management

Jared Fruth is a financial advisor at Northwest Asset Management with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Securities America, Inc., KMS Financial Services, Inc., Oppenheimer Funds, and John Paul Mitchell Systems. Northwest Asset Management is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.6 billion for nearly 3,000 clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charities, and corporations. The firm employs a customized, fiduciary approach using Modern Portfolio Theory and strategic asset allocation, combining fundamental and technical analysis to build diversified portfolios with periodic rebalancing.

Retirement income strategy Wealth management Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner
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Edwina M

Series 65

Cincinnati, OH

Waverly Advisors, LLC

Edwina Martin is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience, currently with Waverly Advisors, LLC. She previously worked at 9258 Wealth Management for five years and was employed at Teradata Corp for eleven years. Martin also serves as assistant director of tax planning at 9258 Tax and Planning, a non-investment related business. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing portfolios for individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm combines traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private-market allocations, offering a range of investment management and financial planning services.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Wesley P

Series 63, Series 66

Fort Worth, TX

Wells Fargo Clearing

Wesley Pool is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC for seven years. Outside of finance, he has been involved with #TagMeBro LLC and Fry Street Public House. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Hassan A

Series 65, Series 63

Rockville, MD

LPL Financial

Hassan Al Kadhimi is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. He is registered with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Amanda S

Series 66

Ft. Wayne, IN

Raymond James & Associates

Amanda Scheele is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Lucky Duck, a venture she has been part of since 2025. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive

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