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Meridian Financial Partners LLC

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Client assets under management

$598,009,727

Clients

558

57% high-net-worth

Advisors

5

of 7 employees

Firm type

Team

5-30 advisors or >$500M in AUM

Clients per advisor

112

Very High

Average account size

$1,071,702

About

Meridian Financial Partners LLC provides personalized asset management and ongoing financial planning to individuals, high‑net‑worth clients, trusts, charitable organizations and pension plans, managing approximately $627.6 million in client assets according to its brochure. The firm describes its predominant service as asset management integrated with financial planning throughout the client relationship rather than as a one‑time deliverable.

The firm’s investment approach emphasizes asset allocation as the primary driver of performance and typically manages client portfolios on a discretionary basis while allowing clients to place reasonable restrictions and express investment preferences. Meridian combines its own research with third‑party research and consulting, discloses use of Horizon Investments research, and recommends Schwab for custody and trade execution.

Noteworthy among peers, Meridian advertises third‑party ratings and explicitly discloses receipt of research and consulting from Horizon Investments, a relationship the brochure notes could create incentives tied to research access. The firm also manages all client assets in‑house (it does not allocate to outside managers) and details use of a wider set of investment tools and specialized hourly services—such as margin, short sales, REITs, MLPs, and expert‑witness or divorce‑related engagements—that some team firms do not typically emphasize.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

Wealth management

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Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $2,000,000: 1.00% $2,000,001 - $5,000,000: 0.85% $5,000,001 - $10,000,000: 0.70% $10,000,001+: 0.50%

Project-based

$300 per hour for projects outside scope of ongoing financial planning

Other

Account minimum: $250,000 (subject to discretion to waive) Minimum fee: $3,000 minimum annual fee per household

Main office location

Meridian Financial Partners LLC

39 South 4 Th Street

Warrenton VA 20186, United States

Number of offices

2

Most active in

California · Colorado · Florida · Louisiana · Maryland · Massachusetts · New Hampshire · New York · North Carolina · Texas · Virginia · West Virginia

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Sarah Y

CFP®, Series 65

Warrenton, VA

Meridian Financial Partners LLC

Sarah Yakel is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Meridian Financial Partners LLC since 2015, where she is part of a four-advisor team based in Warrenton, VA. Meridian Financial Partners LLC provides personalized asset management and integrated financial planning to individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, pensions, and corporations. The firm emphasizes asset allocation as the primary driver of returns and manages client portfolios predominantly on a discretionary basis.

Wealth management
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Daniel F

Series 65

Warrenton, VA

Meridian Financial Partners LLC

Daniel Fortunato is a financial advisor at Meridian Financial Partners LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Monterey Church and Carfax. Meridian Financial Partners LLC provides personalized asset management and integrated financial planning to individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, pensions, and corporations. The firm emphasizes asset allocation as the primary driver of returns and manages client portfolios on a discretionary basis, with a focus on longer-term holdings and ongoing financial planning.

Wealth management
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Kira T

Series 65

Warrenton, VA

Meridian Financial Partners LLC

Kira Topeka is a financial advisor at Meridian Financial Partners LLC with a Series 65 designation and six years of industry experience. She has worked at Meridian Financial Partners since 2020 and is also involved with Topeka Custom Design & Photo. Prior to her current roles, she was associated with The Great Meadow Foundation and Strider Pro. Meridian Financial Partners LLC provides personalized asset management and integrated financial planning to individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, pensions, and corporations. The firm emphasizes asset allocation as the primary driver of returns and manages client portfolios on a discretionary basis, with ongoing financial planning and regular account reviews.

Wealth management
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Nathaniel G

Series 66

Warrenton, VA

Meridian Financial Partners LLC

Nathaniel Gilbert is a financial advisor at Meridian Financial Partners LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Meridian Financial Partners since 2015. The firm provides personalized asset management and integrated financial planning to individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, pensions, and corporations, managing over $510 million in assets. Meridian emphasizes asset allocation as the primary driver of returns, combining internal and third-party research to guide investment decisions, and manages client portfolios primarily on a discretionary basis.

Wealth management
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Sarah I

CFP®

Warrenton, VA

Meridian Financial Partners LLC

Sarah Irving is a CFP® professional with nine years at Meridian Financial Partners LLC and a total of five years in the financial advisory industry. Prior to joining Meridian, she worked at Prospect 33 for six years. Meridian Financial Partners LLC provides personalized asset management and integrated financial planning to individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, pensions, and corporations. The firm emphasizes asset allocation as the primary driver of returns and generally manages client portfolios on a discretionary basis, combining internal and third-party research to inform investment decisions.

Wealth management
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