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Councilor Wealth LLC

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Client AUM

$301,414,024

Clients

191

Advisors

10

across 3 offices

About

Councilor Wealth provides portfolio management and financial planning to individuals (including high‑net‑worth clients), retirement plans, and not‑for‑profit organizations. The firm advises on mutual funds, ETFs (including precious‑metal ETFs), equities, fixed income, public REITs, TIPS and selected non‑U.S. securities, and manages client accounts on both a discretionary and non‑discretionary basis.

The firm documents each client’s goals and constraints in an Investment Policy Statement and generally implements long‑term strategies using a combination of fundamental analysis, technical analysis, and modern portfolio theory. Councilor Wealth typically seeks discretionary authority for trading and includes financial planning in its advisory services for clients with assets under management, while offering hourly or fixed‑fee planning for others.

Councilor Wealth is 100% owned by the accounting and tax firm Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell, P.C., and its investment advisors are employees of that parent company, a structure the brochure identifies as creating potential conflicts such as referral compensation by affiliated personnel. The firm also manages client assets in‑house rather than selecting third‑party advisers and discloses there is no account minimum, which may be relevant for clients seeking integrated investment, tax, and accounting services.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Newsletters or periodicals Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Real estate investing General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fee arrangements for financial planning services based on level of service provided.

Percentage

$0 - $750,000: Negotiable $750,001 - $1,250,000: 0.90% $1,250,001 - $2,500,000: 0.80% $2,500,001 - $3,750,000: 0.70% $3,750,001 - $5,000,000: 0.60% $5,000,001 - $10,000,000: 0.50% $10,000,001+: Negotiable

Project-based

Hourly charges for financial planning services without assets under management.

Main office

See office

7910 Woodmont Ave, Suite 500

Bethesda MD 20814

Advisors at this office

8

Most active in

California · Delaware · District of Columbia · Florida · Maryland · New Jersey · Virginia

Also doing business as

Barnhard, Judy P · Councilor Wealth LLC · May Barnhard Investments LLC · May Barnhard Investments LLC, D/B/A Mbi LLC · May Barnhard Investments, LLC Dba Mbi, LLC · Mbi LLC

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Abbie F

CFP®

Bethesda, MD

Councilor Wealth LLC

Abbie Frishman is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently advising at Councilor Wealth LLC. Her prior work includes roles at May Barnhard Investments LLC and Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell, P.C. She also engages in divorce financial planning as an additional business activity. Councilor Wealth provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, and not-for-profit organizations. The firm employs a combination of fundamental analysis, technical analysis, and modern portfolio theory to implement long-term investment strategies, serving clients through both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Real estate investing General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Drew C

CFP®, Series 66

Bristow, VA

Councilor Wealth LLC

Drew Culver is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Councilor Wealth LLC in Bristow, VA. His prior roles include positions at May Barnhard Investments, Curo Private Wealth, Commonwealth Financial Network, Clarion Wealth Management Partners, and Ameriprise Financial Services. Councilor Wealth provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, and not-for-profit organizations. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis alongside modern portfolio theory to develop long-term investment strategies tailored to client goals.

Real estate investing General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Charles K

Series 63

Bethesda, MD

Councilor Wealth LLC

Charles Kimmel III is a financial advisor with Councilor Wealth LLC in Bethesda, MD, holding a Series 63 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at SPC Financial Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. from 2009 to 2023, and has been with MBI LLC since 2025. Councilor Wealth provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, and not-for-profit organizations, employing a combination of fundamental analysis, technical analysis, and modern portfolio theory to implement long-term investment strategies. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary account management and integrates financial planning with tax and accounting services through its ownership by Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell, P.C.

Real estate investing General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Debora M

CFP®

Bethesda, MD

Councilor Wealth LLC

Debora May is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience and is affiliated with Councilor Wealth LLC, a team-based advisory firm. She has worked at May Barnhard Investments, LLC since 2013 and previously at May & Barnhard, PC from 1989 to 2018. In addition to her financial advising role, she is a full-time CPA providing both financial planning and accounting services. Councilor Wealth provides portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, retirement plans, and not-for-profit organizations, using a mix of fundamental and technical analysis along with modern portfolio theory. The firm manages client assets directly and integrates investment advice with tax and accounting services through its parent company structure.

Real estate investing General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Steven S

ChFC®, Series 66

Bethesda, MD

Councilor Wealth LLC

Steven Schleupner is a financial advisor with Councilor Wealth LLC in Bethesda, MD, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. He has 21 years of industry experience, including roles at Merrill, Guardian Life, and TIAA-CREF. Schleupner also works as a Divorce Financial Planning professional for the accounting firm Councilor Buchanan & Mitchell. Councilor Wealth provides portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, retirement plans, and not-for-profit organizations, utilizing a combination of fundamental and technical analysis along with modern portfolio theory. The firm emphasizes documented investment policies and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Real estate investing General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Stephanie A

CFP®, CFA®, Series 65

Bethesda, MD

Councilor Wealth LLC

Stephanie Anderson is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 65 licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. She currently works at Councilor Wealth LLC and has previous experience at Mariner Wealth Advisors, Mercer Global Advisors Inc., and Anderson Hamlin Consulting. Anderson holds active real estate salesperson licenses in Washington, DC, and Maryland, and may receive commissions or referral fees from real estate transactions or referrals. Councilor Wealth LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, and not-for-profit organizations. The firm uses a documented Investment Policy Statement and employs fundamental and technical analysis along with modern portfolio theory to manage client accounts, offering discretionary trading authority and a range of financial planning options.

Real estate investing General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Jane R

CFP®

Bethesda, MD

Councilor Wealth LLC

Jane Rowny is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving at Councilor Wealth LLC. She has worked at May Barnhard Investments, LLC since 2013 and May and Barnhard PC since 2008. Councilor Wealth provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, and not-for-profit organizations. The firm employs a long-term investment approach based on fundamental and technical analysis combined with modern portfolio theory, serving clients with a range of asset types and offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Real estate investing General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Judith B

CFP®

Bethesda, MD

Councilor Wealth LLC

Judith Barnhard is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at Councilor Wealth LLC, a team-based firm. She has managed May Barnhard Investments, LLC since 2013 and previously worked at May & Barnhard, PC, a full-service accounting firm providing accounting, tax, and financial planning services, from 1991 to 2018. Councilor Wealth provides portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, retirement plans, and not-for-profit organizations, employing long-term strategies based on fundamental and technical analysis and modern portfolio theory. The firm typically seeks discretionary trading authority and integrates financial planning with investment advisory services.

Real estate investing General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Reema P

CFP®

Bloomfield, NJ

Councilor Wealth LLC

Reema Patel is a CFP® professional at Councilor Wealth LLC with two years of industry experience. She has worked at May Barnhard Investments, LLC, a subsidiary of Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell, P.C., where she also provides accounting services including tax, audit, and advisory. Councilor Wealth provides portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, retirement plans, and not-for-profit organizations. The firm employs long-term investment strategies and integrates financial planning with investment management, serving clients with a range of asset levels.

Real estate investing General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Gregory E

CFA®

Bethesda, MD

Councilor Wealth LLC

Gregory Estes is a CFA® charterholder with eight years of industry experience. He currently works at Councilor Wealth LLC and has held previous roles at May Barnhard Investments, Augustine Asset Management, and Intrepid Capital Management. Councilor Wealth provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, and not-for-profit organizations. The firm employs a long-term investment approach combining fundamental analysis, technical analysis, and modern portfolio theory, and integrates financial planning with its advisory services.

Real estate investing General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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