Hi, I'm Steve. I've loved financial planning ever since I was a kid watching the ticker tape on CNBC as my mom, a homemaker learned about finances herself. I grew up in a very frugal household who taught me about working hard and saving for the future. My mother was a homemaker or "domestic engineer" as she calls it and my father was a federal employee. I was fortunate to be introduced to Rita Abel and become the owner of her small, family owned financial planning firm in 2019. Today we work with approximately 60 families. What makes us unique is our passion to be "accountability partner's" for our clients to ensure they take care of the important financial matters in their lives. We are part financial advisors and party financial therapists for our married couples but most importantly we are organized, proactive and have a passion for financial planning. Looking forward to meeting and if you want to know more, I encourage you to read our google reviews online. Just search "Abel Financial Reviews" in google.

Hi, I’m Matt. My job as a financial planner is to make your life simpler. To help you efficiently and effectively narrow down your options, so you can make the right decisions. And be confident in those decisions for the long-term. Financial planning and investment management are often muddied by unnecessary complexity (usually in an effort to sell you something). It doesn’t need to be this way. I began my career in the financial services industry in 2003 as an analyst with the due diligence law firm Snyder Kearney, LLC (Columbia, MD). At Snyder Kearney, I reviewed public and private securities offerings and evaluated national securities sponsoring companies, focusing on real estate investments and non-traditional investment products. It was there that I realized that I wanted to know more about the practice of law and a lot more about the pretty co-worker in the cubicle next to me, Sylvie. I earned my law degree in 2007 from the University of Baltimore School of Law and married Sylvie in 2008; further proof that education and personal relationships are the investments that produce the best returns. After law school, I practiced law with the firm David Albert & Associates, LLC (Bethesda, MD), focusing in estate planning and administration, guardianship administration, taxation of estates and trusts, and business formations. There, I recognized that helping clients through complicated and often stressful issues was intellectually stimulating and emotionally fulfilling. In 2010, I opened Patuxent Financial Partners, LLC, registered as an Investment Adviser with the State of Maryland in 2017. Here, I leverage my legal background to provide clients with value-added insight in the overlapping areas of estate and financial planning. More importantly, as a personal financial planner and small business owner, I can build lasting relationships with clients and their families; these connections make my work fulfilling, because client success becomes intertwined with my own. I am a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner and hold the FINRA Series 65 securities registration. Raised in Columbia, Maryland, I graduated from McDaniel College with a bachelor's degree in English. Outside of the office, I enjoy running, reading, and hiking with my wife, son, and our mutt hound, Kodi.

Who We Serve We specialize in working with: 🔹 Planning for Retirement – You’ve worked hard to build your wealth, and now it’s time to make it last. We help you create a sustainable retirement income plan, optimize Social Security, and minimize taxes so you can retire with confidence. 🔹 Families & Professionals – You’re juggling a career, kids, and big financial decisions. We help you manage cash flow, invest wisely, navigate stock compensation, and save for major goals—without sacrificing the present. What We Do We offer fee-only, advice-only financial planning, meaning we don’t sell products or earn commissions. Instead, we provide: ✅ Comprehensive Financial Planning – A tailored, big-picture approach to your finances ✅ Retirement & Investment Strategies – Helping you build and protect long-term wealth ✅ One-Time & Ongoing Planning – Choose the level of guidance that fits your needs ✅ Tax-Efficient Strategies – Smart planning to minimize taxes now and in the future ✅ Stock Compensation & Equity Planning – Guidance on RSUs, ISOs, ESPP, and more Why Work With Us? 🔹 No Sales. No Commissions. Just Advice. Our only priority is your financial success. 🔹 Complex Topics, Simplified. We break down financial concepts into clear, actionable steps. 🔹 A Personalized Approach. Every client’s situation is unique—we provide guidance tailored to you. 🔹 Fiduciary, Fee-Only. We always act in your best interest, with complete transparency.

Hi, I’m Liz and I’m a fee-only financial planner. I started Primas Financial Planning to help individuals make financial decisions they feel good about and be confident that those choices will prepare them for the future. As the first in my family to graduate from college, I had to navigate a lot of firsts out of necessity, not choice. Like most of my clients, I didn’t learn about personal finance in school, and I’ve had to make decisions based on the information that was available to me. I’ve been fortunate to have accumulated knowledge through various sources. Some of my financial planning knowledge comes from school and work but a lot of lessons were learned from friends, family, my military community, and by making many, many mistakes. I recognize that not everyone is fortunate enough to have this wealth of knowledge at their fingertips and my goal with Primas FP is to help others have the same financial security and peace of mind. I’m a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Chartered Financial Consultant, Accredited Financial Counselor and Enrolled Agent. I’ve been working with clients for over 16 years helping them achieve their goals and build their wealth. First and foremost, I’m a fiduciary which means I’ll always put your interests first. I’ve lived in 9 states and 4 countries and I’ll be joining you virtually from Maryland, but I work with clients all over the United States. When I’m not listening to financial planning podcasts and delighting my husband and daughters with tax lectures, you can find me hiking, kickboxing, trying not kill the plants in my garden and volunteering in my community. I'm looking forward to hearing your life's story. Let's meet!

Hi, I’m Jeremy Eppley, a fee-only financial planner and investment manager based in Maryland, serving clients virtually across the country. I specialize in helping individuals who have recently received an inheritance use their newfound wealth effectively, as well as helping families who are interested in leaving money to loved ones or charities tax-efficiently. After earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Towson University, I continued my education, earning a Master of Science in Personal Financial Planning from the College for Financial Planning. Beyond my formal education, I went on to become a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, a CERTIFIED PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISOR™ professional, and additionally earned my AIF®, APMA®, CRPC®, and MPAS® designations. We serve young professionals (Gen Z, Gen Y/Millenials, and Gen X), young families, married couples, entrepreneurs, self-employed individuals, ultra high net-worth families, trusts, intergenerational families, baby boomers, entertainment industry professionals, startup founders, business owners, and small businesses. We help our clients with holistic financial planning including: retirement planning, investment planning & management, business planning, wealth management, new wealth planning, income planning, estate planning, charitable giving, portfolio management, home buying, cross-border planning, tax planning, SRI/ESG (Socially Responsible Investing/Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance), and more. We can work on an advice-only basis if desired. As a fee-only fiduciary financial planner, I enjoy helping individuals, families, and businesses by educating, advising, and preparing them for their financial futures. I hope to continue to use what I know to better the lives of others and bolster their financial confidence. I look forward to meeting you and helping you achieve your financial goals. Designations & Degrees: • CFP® – CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ • CPWA® – CERTIFIED PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISOR™ • AIF® – Accredited Investment Fiduciary™ • APMA® – Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor™ • CRPC® – Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ • MPAS® – Master Planner Advanced Studies™ • B.S., Business Administration & Investments • M.S., Personal Financial Planning

Mike focuses his energy into helping clients navigate all of their financial needs. His experience includes a stint on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, a career focused on investments at Brown Advisory and insurance at Securian Financial. During these experiences, he learned that a balanced approach and strategic financial planning is what can help clients achieve their goals. When not talking to clients or researching the next great opportunity for them, Mike & his wife enjoy quiet city living and relaxing whenever their new daughter allows. He loves playing soccer, lacrosse, golf, basketball… and really any sport. When he’s not meeting friends or family at the movies or the local watering hole, you can normally find him reading something very nerdy, like science fiction or financial science.

Hi, I’m Robert Lindstrom, founder of Provision Financial Planning (PFP). My own unique journey has culminated in PFP. Just like it is important for me to understand my clients’ past experience as it relates to money, it’s important that you know my history in this field. I became interested in investing and personal finance at a young age. I was going to do something related to finance but I began my career in 2010 on the heels of the Great Recession. I felt fortunate to find any job, much less one in “financial services”. What a blessing this turned out to be. Beginning my career in “wealth management” planted the seed. It was here where I was encouraged to obtain the CFP designation. This really opened my eyes to the importance of financial planning instead of just investment management. The CFP® designation covers dozens of areas of financial expertise is recognized as the standard of excellence for the financial planning profession. Pursuing this desire to do more than investments, I ended up taking a position that would allow me to do financial planning. However, this position was primarily a commission-driven sales role. While I learned a lot, this was not a good fit for me. It wasn’t all bad. I now have a much better understanding of how various products work (and don’t work) and the sales-driven financial piece of my industry that is unfortunately so prevalent. It was my next role where things really started to take shape. I ended up working at a Fee-Only firm that had deep tax expertise. I immediately felt at home in this fee-only compensation model because I could focus on planning instead of selling. Being a Fee-Only advisor means I don’t sell any financial products for a commission or receive other revenue sharing. This means I’m only compensated directly by my clients, which eliminates many of the conflicts so prevalent in my industry. I’ve also been exposed to several different investment philosophies in my career. A lot of industry experts claim to be able to time the market or identify the next hot sector or stock, either themselves or by picking active funds that try to. The data shows this is unlikely, and even risks large underperformance. While it may sound counterintuitive at first, you’re paying us to prudently manage a portfolio for you instead of seeking to outperform by timing the market. This brief history has culminated in me founding Provision Financial Planning in 2019 as a proud fee-only firm.

Nicholas Moon serves as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he collaborates closely with clients to identify their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies aimed at achieving those objectives. He provides ongoing guidance and adjusts portfolios as clients' circumstances evolve. Nicholas specializes in addressing a variety of financial priorities, including retirement planning, education funding, elder care, and healthcare preparation. He holds professional designations as an Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a bachelor's degree from Elon University and is fluent in English, Korean, and Spanish.

Grier May is currently a Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a role held since 2024. Prior to this, Grier served as Assistant Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2024 and as a Planning Consultant from 2020 to 2022. Grier's financial services career also includes positions such as Financial Advisor and Vice President - Investments at Chapin Davis Investments, and various roles at T. Rowe Price including Global Client Investment Reporting Specialist and Participant Service Center Specialist. Throughout this career, Grier has developed expertise in investment advising and branch leadership, focusing on coaching associates and fostering strong team relationships to support clients' financial goals. Outside of work, Grier has interests in fitness, movies, pets, reading, traveling, and volunteering.

Max Hyatt is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on building personalized financial strategies by understanding what matters most to his clients and providing ongoing guidance across investing, retirement planning, and managing unexpected financial events. He offers resources and access to specialists in banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions to support a comprehensive approach to wealth management. Max's expertise includes college education planning, employee benefits planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and tax minimization. He emphasizes a client-centered approach by taking the time to understand individual goals, concerns, and questions to develop strategies that align with clients' short-, mid-, and long-term financial objectives. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Pennsylvania State University and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, Max enjoys boating, football, golfing, music, pickleball, skiing, spending time with his family, tennis, traveling, and watching movies.