Large-firm, values-based investing financial advisors in Rockville, 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 values-based investing advisor if aligning your portfolio with your personal ethics or social goals matters to you. Without a clear understanding of your values, an advisor might recommend investments that don’t truly reflect what you care about.
Large-firm advisors often have access to a broad range of resources and research, which can support more informed investment choices.
- Values alignment process. Ask how they identify and integrate your specific ethical priorities into your investment plan.
- Investment screening methods. Confirm whether they use positive or negative screening to include or exclude companies based on your values.
- Firm resources. Inquire how their large firm’s tools and research enhance their ability to find suitable values-based investments for you.
- Tax considerations. Since Maryland has both estate and inheritance taxes, check how they incorporate these into your long-term planning.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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John A
Series 63, Series 65
North Bethesda, MD
Merrill
John Axley III specializes in values-based investing within a large firm setting, leveraging Merrill's extensive resources to align portfolios with clients' ethical priorities. With 36 years of experience and expertise in wealth management, estate planning, and philanthropy, he offers a comprehensive approach that includes tax considerations relevant to Maryland, distinguishing him from other advisors in the Rockville area.
Experience: 36 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Robert G
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Bethesda, MD
Mariner
Robert Glass specializes in values-based and socially responsible investing, supported by 14 years of experience and CFP® certification, making him well-suited for clients seeking ethical portfolio alignment in the Rockville area. Working at Mariner Wealth, a large national firm with extensive resources and a flat-fee structure, he also serves high-net-worth clients and offers expertise in private investments and options strategies, differentiating him from other advisors nearby.
Experience: 15 years
Avg account: $2,116,909
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Chris P
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63
Springfield, VA
Edward Jones
Chris Palmer specializes in values-based investing and religious/faith-focused strategies, supported by 31 years of experience and CFP® and ChFC® credentials. Operating within Edward Jones, a large firm with extensive resources, he offers a comprehensive approach including retirement income and charitable giving, with a fee structure up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower focuses or smaller firm support.
Experience: 32 years
Avg account: $246,728
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