Arch Financial Advisors LLC
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About
Arch Financial Advisors provides comprehensive financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals and families, with an expressed focus on middle- and upper‑middle‑income households. Services include ongoing, retainer-based financial planning engagements, narrower project retainers, and one‑time financial fitness reviews.
The firm delivers non‑discretionary, fee‑only advice and builds portfolios using tax‑aware, client‑specific asset allocation that favors no‑load mutual funds, ETFs, U.S. government securities and cash instruments; recommendations are implemented only after client approval. Initial engagements typically involve a series of scheduled meetings in the first year and periodic reviews in renewal years to reassess goals, cash flow, and investment allocation.
Compared with many peers, the firm relies on flat retainers and project fees rather than percentage‑of‑AUM billing and does not accept commissions or sell investment or insurance products. It emphasizes a planning‑heavy relationship model (multiple planned meetings in the initial year), adheres to fee‑only fiduciary standards through professional affiliations, and does not custody client assets or vote proxies on clients’ behalf.
Client services
Expertise
Demographic focus
Fee options
Financial Fitness Review flat fee of $850.
Hourly fee up to $200 per hour for specific project requests.
Account minimum: No minimum net worth or asset requirement to become a client Fee-only: Open Retainer fees range from $2,500 to $20,000 initially, renewal years $2,000 to $15,000; Project Retainer fees range from $1,500 to $8,000; Financial Fitness Review flat fee of $850.
Main office
Bethesda MD
Advisors at this office
1
Most active in
Maryland
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Business activities & affiliations
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Bank
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Trust company
They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.
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Fund sponsor
They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.
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Accountant / CPA / tax prep
They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.
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Lawyer
They provide legal services, typically billed separately.
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Real estate agent
They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.
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Other specialized services
They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.
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