Top financial advisors working with widows and widowers 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.

Losing a spouse often means facing complex financial decisions while managing grief. You need an advisor who understands the unique challenges of adjusting your financial life after such a loss, not one who treats your situation like a standard retirement plan.

  • Estate and inheritance tax knowledge. Maryland has both estate and inheritance taxes; confirm how the advisor navigates these to protect your assets.
  • Income and benefit adjustments. Ask how they help recalibrate Social Security, pensions, and survivor benefits to fit your new circumstances.
  • Emotional sensitivity. Look for advisors who recognize the emotional toll and can guide you patiently through financial decisions.
  • Long-term financial stability. Ensure they focus on creating a sustainable plan that balances immediate needs with future security.

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Stephanie Y

Series 66

Rockville, MD

LPL Financial

Stephanie Yoingco is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Mass Mutual Investors Services and Waterford Wealth Management. Outside of her advisory role, she is also employed as a server at HHM Hospitality. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by research and diversified investment strategies.

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

CFP®, PFS™, Series 63, Series 65

Rockville, MD

Glassman Wealth Services, LLC

Dana Sippel is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) and Personal Financial Specialist™ (PFS™) with 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Glassman Wealth Services, LLC since 2017 and previously worked at West Financial Services, Inc for eight years. Glassman Wealth Services serves individual and high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations by providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a tailored portfolio approach using various investment vehicles and incorporates private investment fund valuations and planning tools to integrate non-managed assets into client advice.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies ESG / Sustainable investing
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Lawrence R

Series 63, Series 65

Rockville, MD

Cetera

Lawrence Raigrodski is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at Avantax, spanning from 1999 to 2025, before joining Cetera in 2025. He is also a CPA and operates a tax preparation and accounting business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management options, financial planning services, and access to third-party managers.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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David W

Series 66

Rockville, MD

Ameriprise

David Weinstein is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Rockville, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals near or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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Jamie L

CFP®, Series 63

Rockville, MD

RMG Advisors

Jamie Lapin is a CFP® with 41 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at RMG Advisors in Rockville, MD. His prior experience includes roles at Grove Point Financial, LLC and Family Law Software. He has been active in the financial advisory field since 1986. RMG Advisors manages approximately $137 million for about 174 client households, offering discretionary investment management and financial planning services. The firm focuses on niche planning areas such as divorce-related financial planning and federal employee retirement planning, utilizing SEI Asset Allocation Models and sub-advisors to implement diversified client portfolios.

Divorce financial planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Multi-generational wealth transfer Government Employee

Tracey H

ChFC®, Series 66

Albemarle, NC

Edward Jones

Tracey Hayes is a ChFC® and Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones in Albemarle, NC since 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Retirement income strategy Divorce financial planning General estate planning guidance Inheritance planning Caring for aging parents Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive Women Professionals Women's Finance Widow/Widower

Glenn E

Series 63, Series 66

Short Hills, NJ

Merrill

Glenn Evans is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in providing personalized financial strategies to a diverse client base. His clients include corporate executives in pharmaceutical, technology, and real estate sectors, business owners, attorneys, medical professionals, widows, members of the LGBTQ community, and extended families across more than 20 states. Glenn’s approach centers on understanding each client’s unique goals and challenges, with an emphasis on planning-based wealth management and legacy strategies. Before joining Merrill, Glenn held senior corporate development and strategy roles at Fortune 500 companies and served as a mezzanine lender to middle market businesses. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor’s degree from Amherst College. Glenn’s professional credentials include the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) certification, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC™) designation, and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA™) designation. He is an Advisory Member of the Association of African American Financial Advisors and serves as a Trustee of The Kappa Guide Right & Scholarship Fund of Montclair, supporting leadership development and scholarships for local high school seniors. In addition to his advisory work, Glenn contributes as a pro bono consultant to nonprofit organizations focused on arts and education and participates in the Harvard Business School Club of New York Community Partners Initiative. He resides in Livingston, New Jersey, with his daughter and enjoys activities such as biking, hiking, running, swimming, photography, music, genealogy, and traveling.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Business ownership considerations Business exit / sale strategy Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Attorney Doctor or Medical Professional Executive LGBTQIA Widow/Widower African Americans/Black
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Catherine C

CFP®

Oakland, CA

Curtis Financial Planning

Catherine Curtis is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience in financial planning. She is the sole advisor at Curtis Financial Planning, an independent firm she has led since 2013 in Oakland, CA. Curtis Financial Planning provides fee-only financial planning and investment management to individuals, families, and small-business owners, with a focus on the financial planning needs of women. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation process using diversified portfolios and operates as a fiduciary, offering educational seminars and maintaining a business continuity agreement with another fee-only advisory firm.

Equity compensation tax strategy Cash flow / budgeting Charitable giving & philanthropy Single Women Widow/Widower Divorced Women Sandwich Generation

Tyler L

CFP®, Series 66

Dunwoody, GA

Fidelity

Tyler Legault is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2022. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, progressing from Financial Representative to Investment Consultant before his current position. Tyler works with a diverse clientele including retirees, young professionals, and widows or widowers. His approach focuses on building confidence in financial plans to help clients navigate changing lifestyles and economic conditions. Tyler emphasizes the use of visual tools to educate clients, aiming to help them stay focused and organized during regular check-ins and plan reviews. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his ability to advise on insurance matters. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Tyler has interests in baseball, football, movies, pets, traveling, and volunteering.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Income planning Roth conversion strategy Retired Young Professionals Widow/Widower
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William B

Series 65

Menlo Park, CA

BKB Financial Advisors, LLC

William Binder is a financial advisor with BKB Financial Advisors, LLC in Menlo Park, CA, holding a Series 65 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has operated as a self-employed advisor since 2001. Outside of financial advising, he owns a consulting engineering sole proprietorship that provides product development, business development, engineering, and project management services, though he is currently not active in this business. BKB Financial Advisors provides customized financial planning and consulting to individuals and families across life stages, focusing on retirement planning, seniors, and clients facing major life events such as loss or divorce. The firm emphasizes client education and participation, offers hourly fee-based advice without managing or custodying assets, and provides specialized services including divorce financial planning and estate-document support.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Medicare planning Charitable giving tax strategies Divorce financial planning Approaching retirement Retired Widow/Widower Young Families Divorced

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