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Planvest Financial, Inc.

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Client AUM

$175,662,231

Clients

307

Advisors

6

of 8 employees

About

PlanVest Financial, Inc. serves primarily individual and high‑net‑worth clients, delivering comprehensive wealth planning, ongoing financial planning, and investment management across retail, IRA, trust and other account types. A team of six advisors manages about $176 million for roughly 300 client relationships and provides discretionary and non‑discretionary portfolio services, hourly consulting, and referrals to third‑party advisers.

The firm customizes portfolios and plans to client circumstances, using a mix of fundamental, technical, cyclical and charting analysis, regular monitoring and periodic rebalancing with attention to tax considerations. It offers multiple engagement models, including percentage‑of‑AUM accounts, a hybrid AUM/fixed‑fee structure, and a Supplemental Comprehensive Advisory Service (SCAS) fixed‑fee program.

Notably, PlanVest acts as the sponsor and portfolio manager of a wrap fee program, a structure that relatively few comparable team firms operate, consolidating investment management and trade execution into a single fee offering. The firm also runs a dedicated federal‑employee planning program with advisors holding the ChFEBC designation to address CSRS/FERS, TSP and related federal benefits, and discloses that some investment advisor representatives are licensed insurance agents who may receive commissions for insurance product sales.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

General retirement planning Social Security optimization College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Long-term care insurance

Occupation focus

Government Employee

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed financial planning fees generally range from $2,500 to $5,000 for a single client and $3,500 to $6,000 for a couple (may vary by complexity).

Percentage

Up to 1.75% annually (generally tiered or fixed, negotiated based on client needs and complexity)

Commissions

Some investment advisor representatives are licensed insurance agents and may receive commissions on insurance products.

Project-based

Hourly financial planning fees ranging from $250 to $400 per hour (maximum hourly fee range).

Subscriptions

Supplemental Comprehensive Advisory Service (SCAS) program with a recurring fixed fee payable monthly or semi-annually (specific amounts negotiable, fees may be higher or lower than other advisory fees).

Main office

6 Montgomery Village Avenue, Suite 320

Gaithersburg MD 20879

Advisors at this office

6

Most active in

District of Columbia · Florida · Maryland · New York · North Carolina · Pennsylvania · South Carolina · Tennessee · Virginia · West Virginia

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Sandeep S

CFP®

Gaithersburg, MD

Planvest Financial, Inc.

Sandeep Saini is a CFP® professional with one year of experience at PlanVest Financial, Inc. Prior to joining PlanVest, he worked for 22 years with the US Public Health Services and FDA and was involved with SSI Education DBA The Goddard School. PlanVest Financial, Inc. primarily serves individual and high-net-worth clients, providing wealth planning, financial planning, and investment management through a team of six advisors managing approximately $176 million. The firm customizes portfolios using a mix of analytical approaches and offers multiple engagement models, including a unique wrap fee program and a dedicated federal-employee planning service.

General retirement planning Social Security optimization College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Long-term care insurance Government Employee
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Sean F

CFP®, CFA®, Series 63, Series 65

Gaithersburg, MD

Planvest Financial, Inc.

Sean Flynn is a CFP® and CFA® credentialed advisor with three years of industry experience. He is currently with PlanVest Financial, Inc. and previously worked at Knollwood Investment Advisory and PNC Bank. PlanVest Financial, Inc. serves primarily individual and high-net-worth clients, offering comprehensive wealth planning and investment management through various engagement models. The firm customizes portfolios using a combination of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and charting analyses, and manages approximately $176 million for about 300 client relationships.

General retirement planning Social Security optimization College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Long-term care insurance Government Employee
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Michael M

Series 63, Series 65

Gaithersburg, MD

Planvest Financial, Inc.

Michael Mattison is a financial advisor at PlanVest Financial, Inc. with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at PlanVest Financial since 2018, with previous experience at LPL Financial and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. PlanVest Financial, Inc. serves individual and high-net-worth clients with wealth planning, financial planning, and investment management across various account types. The firm employs a comprehensive approach including fundamental and technical analysis, offering multiple engagement models and managing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

General retirement planning Social Security optimization College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Long-term care insurance Government Employee
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Zachary P

CFP®, Series 66

Gaithersburg, MD

Planvest Financial, Inc.

Zachary Payne is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at PlanVest Financial, Inc. in Gaithersburg, MD. He has worked at PlanVest Financial since 2015, including time when it operated as an LPL Financial DBA. PlanVest Financial, Inc. serves primarily individual and high-net-worth clients, offering comprehensive wealth planning and investment management with a team of six advisors managing approximately $176 million. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and charting analysis to customize portfolios and provides various engagement models, including a wrap fee program and a dedicated federal-employee planning service.

General retirement planning Social Security optimization College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Long-term care insurance Government Employee
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Robert B

Series 66

Gaithersburg, MD

Planvest Financial, Inc.

Robert Behr is a financial advisor at PlanVest Financial, Inc. in Gaithersburg, MD, with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including LPL Financial, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, Legg Mason Wood Walker, and UBS Financial Services. Outside of advising, he is involved with CFO Advisory and Tax Services, LLC, a firm providing tax preparation, accounting, and bookkeeping services. PlanVest Financial, Inc. serves individual and high-net-worth clients with wealth planning, financial planning, and investment management across various account types. The firm offers customized portfolios using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, as well as several fee structures including a wrap fee program and a dedicated federal-employee planning service.

General retirement planning Social Security optimization College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Long-term care insurance Government Employee
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Richard C

CFP®, Series 66

Gaithersburg, MD

Planvest Financial, Inc.

Richard Clonch is a CFP® professional with over 21 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at PlanVest Financial, Inc., where he has worked since 2017. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial and UBS Financial Services. PlanVest Financial, Inc. serves primarily individual and high-net-worth clients by providing comprehensive wealth and investment management services. The firm customizes portfolios using a combination of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and charting analysis and offers various fee structures, including a wrap fee program and a dedicated federal-employee planning service.

General retirement planning Social Security optimization College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Long-term care insurance Government Employee
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