Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors, Inc. was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Howard County, Maryland. BWFA is among the largest and oldest independent, fee-only financial advisory firms in the Baltimore/Washington metropolitan area. BWFA acts as a fiduciary and serves clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic area and nationally.
BWFA is lead by a team of investment, planning, and tax experts. BWFA is committed to meeting the need of coordinated, integrated financial services for clients in Howard County and throughout the country. Clients are drawn to this convenient business model that addresses key aspects of their finances and provides exceptional service all under one roof.
BWFA is recognized as a top firm in the industry, with appearances in Forbes, Fortune, and Baltimore magazines. BWFA has been honored with numerous accolades over the years, among them: one of Forbes “Top RIA Firms”, Howard Magazine’s “Best of Howard County”, Hall of Fame status as one of Financial Times “Top 300 Advisers”, one of the “Best Financial Advisory Firms” by USA TODAY, one of “America’s Top RIAs” by Financial Advisor, one of “America’s Top Financial Advisory Firms” by Newsweek, winner of DC Magazine’s “Best of City”, and featured as a “Leader in Finance” by Baltimore Magazine.