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Arthur Stein Financial, LLC

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Client assets under management

$141,154,633

Clients

76

76% high-net worth

Advisors

3

of 3 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-3 advisors or $200M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

25

Low

Average account size

$1,857,298

About

Arthur Stein Financial LLC advises individual and high net worth clients and provides discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning services. The firm manages roughly $141 million for about 76 clients through a small advisory team and constructs customized portfolios composed primarily of mutual funds, ETFs, bonds, and individual securities.

Its investment approach is primarily long-term and blends fundamental analysis, Modern Portfolio Theory and dollar‑cost averaging, with discretionary authority to rebalance or trade as needed to meet client objectives. Financial planning is offered as a standalone or bundled service, available on hourly, fixed-fee, or ongoing arrangements, and plans are typically delivered with written recommendations within several months when requested.

Noteworthy features disclosed in the brochure include that the firm’s managing member is also a licensed insurance professional who may receive commission compensation for insurance products, a practice identified as creating a potential conflict of interest though clients are not required to purchase through the firm. The firm also distributes periodic newsletters and participates in Schwab’s institutional platform, receiving in‑kind economic benefits (research, trading support and related services) that the brochure notes may indirectly affect custody recommendations.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Newsletters or periodicals

Expertise

Wealth management

Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees up to $7,500 for financial planning services; ongoing planning fixed annual fees up to $10,000

Percentage

$0 - $750,000: 1.50% $750,001 - $1,000,000: 1.25% $0 - $1,000,000: 1.00% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: 0.75% $2,000,001 - $3,000,000: 0.60% $3,000,001 - $4,000,000: 0.50% $4,000,001+: 0.40%

Commissions

Insurance commissions earned by Mr. Stein separately as independent insurance professional

Project-based

Up to $400 per hour for financial planning services

Other

Account minimum: $750,000 Fee-only: Financial planning fees: hourly up to $400/hour; fixed fees up to $7,500; ongoing planning fees up to $10,000 annually, payable monthly or quarterly, negotiable

Main office location

Arthur Stein Financial, LLC

6701 Democracy Blvd., Suite 300

Bethesda MD 20817, United States

Number of offices

2

Most active in

District of Columbia · Maryland · Texas · Virginia

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Zachary S

CFP®, Series 63

Bethesda, MD

Arthur Stein Financial, LLC

Zachary Smythe is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently advising at Arthur Stein Financial, LLC since 2024. He has previously worked at VCI Wealth Management, FEFA Asset Management, AE Wealth Management, and The Vanguard Group, among other firms. Arthur Stein Financial, LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, managing approximately $116 million across about 72 clients. The firm customizes portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, bonds, and individual securities with a long-term focus, employing fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory.

Wealth management
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Arthur S

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Bethesda, MD

Arthur Stein Financial, LLC

Arthur Stein is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience and is the principal of Arthur Stein Financial, LLC, where he has worked since 2012. He is also involved in non-variable insurance sales and conducts workshops on investment and financial planning topics for adult education programs at Arlington County and Montgomery College. Additionally, he operates Art Stein Photography, selling stock photography and occasionally taking photographs. Arthur Stein Financial, LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, managing approximately $116 million across about 72 clients. The firm uses a long-term investment approach with customized portfolios, employing fundamental analysis, Modern Portfolio Theory, and dollar-cost averaging.

Wealth management
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Paul C

CFA®, Series 65

Bethesda, MD

Arthur Stein Financial, LLC

Paul Cusumano is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with five years of industry experience. He has worked at Arthur Stein Financial, LLC since 2020 and previously at Morgan Stanley and Point72 Asset Management. Arthur Stein Financial, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm customizes portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, bonds, and individual securities with a long-term approach, employing fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory.

Wealth management
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