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Buttonwood Financial Advisors, Inc.

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Client assets under management

$481,711,936

Clients

321

47% high-net worth

Advisors

5

of 8 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

64

Typical

Average account size

$1,500,660

About

Buttonwood Financial Advisors, Inc. provides portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals (including high-net-worth clients), trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages the majority of client assets on a discretionary basis and requests that clients adopt a written investment policy statement to guide account management.

Investment decisions are based on fundamental analysis, mutual fund/ETF evaluation, and diversified asset-allocation strategies, with a mix of long-term holdings and occasional shorter-term trades when tactical opportunities arise. Fees are primarily charged as a percentage of assets under management and financial planning is provided through separate, one‑time engagements; accounts are continuously monitored and clients receive periodic reporting.

Noteworthy features relative to many peers include the absence of a stated minimum account size and an expectation that clients use the firm’s designated custodians (Fidelity or Schwab), with the firm reserving the right to decline accounts if a client’s broker choice would impede its fiduciary duties. The firm also leaves proxy voting to clients, maintains formal controls on personal trading (including pre-approval for IPOs and private placements), and follows an aggregation policy for trade execution.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

General retirement planning

Fee options

Fixed

$500 upon presentation of a completed comprehensive financial plan

Percentage

$0 - $1,000,000: 1.25% $1,000,000 - $5,000,000: 1.00% $5,000,000+: 0.75%

Main office location

Buttonwood Financial Advisors, Inc.

1 N Haven Street, Suite 204

Baltimore MD 21224, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

California · District of Columbia · Florida · Georgia · Illinois · Maryland · New Hampshire · New York · Pennsylvania · Texas · Virginia

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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James R

Series 63, Series 65

Baltimore, MD

Buttonwood Financial Advisors, Inc.

James Rossman is a financial advisor at Buttonwood Financial Advisors, Inc. in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Variphasе Financial Partners, LLC for 26 years before joining Buttonwood Financial Advisors in 2023. Buttonwood Financial Advisors provides portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $393 million in client assets and follows a disciplined investment process that includes fundamental analysis, mutual fund and ETF evaluation, and strategic asset allocation.

General retirement planning
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Mary T

CFP®

Baltimore, MD

Buttonwood Financial Advisors, Inc.

Mary Thompson is a CFP® with 13 years of experience in financial advising. She is currently with Buttonwood Financial Advisors, Inc., where she has worked since 2024. Her prior experience includes roles at Reframe Financial Planning, LLC and Financial Advantage, Inc. Thompson is a co-founder and board chair of This Point Forward, a nonprofit that provides resources and services to adults over 50 navigating the second half of life. Buttonwood Financial Advisors offers portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $393 million in client assets and employs a disciplined investment process based on written policies, fundamental analysis, and strategic asset allocation.

General retirement planning
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Jeffrey M

CFA®

Baltimore, MD

Buttonwood Financial Advisors, Inc.

Jeffrey Malcom is a CFA® charterholder with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Buttonwood Financial Advisors, Inc. since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he holds passive stakes in businesses related to online marketing and retail consultancy. Buttonwood Financial Advisors manages approximately $393 million in client assets, providing portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a disciplined investment process guided by written policy statements, combining fundamental analysis with strategic asset allocation and continuous account monitoring.

General retirement planning
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Alexandra S

CFP®, Series 65

Baltimore, MD

Buttonwood Financial Advisors, Inc.

Alexandra Stewart is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at Buttonwood Financial Advisors, Inc. in Baltimore, MD. She has been with the firm since 2015. Buttonwood Financial Advisors offers portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $393 million in client assets and employs a disciplined investment approach guided by written policy statements and fundamental analysis.

General retirement planning
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Damian G

CFA®, Series 63, Series 65

Baltimore, MD

Buttonwood Financial Advisors, Inc.

Damian Gallina Sr. is a CFA® charterholder with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Buttonwood Financial Advisors, Inc. since 2008. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Baltimore, MD. Since 2016, he has been Chairman of the Investment Committee for Lido Civic Club Charities' LLC. Buttonwood Financial Advisors provides portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $393 million in client assets, using a disciplined investment process that includes fundamental analysis, strategic asset allocation, and continuous account monitoring.

General retirement planning
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