BB
CFP

Brett Shane Bernstein

27 Years of Experience

Firm Information

Compensation
Fee-Only (AUM)Fixed/Hourly
Number of Advisors
29 advisors
Number of Clients
4,185 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$715K average
Assets Under Management
$3.0B

Fee Structure

AUM-Based Fees (Tiered)
Assets Under ManagementAnnual Fee
Up to $1.0M1.25%
$1.0M - $3.0M1.00%
$3.0M - $4.0M0.90%
$4.0M - $5.0M0.80%
$5.0M - $6.0M0.70%
$6.0M - $7.0M0.60%
$7.0M - $8.0M0.50%
$8.0M - $9.0M0.40%
$9.0M - $10.0M0.30%
$10.0M - $11.0M0.20%
$11.0M - $12.0M0.20%
$12.0M - $13.0M0.20%
$13.0M - $14.0M0.20%
$14.0M - $15.0M0.20%
$15M+0.20%

Above $15,000,000 fees are negotiable.

Fee Estimator
Your Portfolio Value
$500K
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Estimated Annual Fee
Financial Plan Fee:$1,000 - $10,000
Hourly Rate:$100 - $250/hr

XML charges fees based on a percentage of assets under management, hourly rates, or fixed fees. The annual asset-based management fee is negotiable and varies depending on account size, complexity, and service needs. Financial planning and advisory consulting fees range from $1,000 to $10,000 annually. Hourly fees range from $100 to $250 per hour. Note: For XML employees and their family the XML asset management fee is typically either lower or waived.

Areas of Practice
Retirement PlanningInsurance PlanningTax PlanningInvestment Management
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Advisor Information

Office location

6901 Rockledge Drive, Suite 730, Bethesda, MD, 20817

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Regulatory History (1)
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Customer Dispute
December 2003
Closed-No Action
Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Brett is an insurance producer agent since 2004, dedicating minimal time. He is also a managing partner of BR Financial Associates, LLC and a manager of BR Financial Associates Management Company, LLC, which takes about half of his time. Brett is also a member of several holding companies for personal investments, spending minimal time on these activities.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Xml Securities
January 2019 - Present · 7 yrs
Xml SecuritiesBroker
January 2019 - Present · 7 yrs
Xml Financial Group
October 2016 - Present · 9 yrs 3 mos
Previous Registrations
LPL Financial LLC
October 2004 - October 2016 · 12 yrs
LPL Financial LLC Broker
October 2004 - October 2016 · 12 yrs
Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith INC.
November 1998 - October 2004 · 5 yrs 11 mos
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated Broker
August 1998 - October 2004 · 6 yrs 2 mos
State Registrations7 states
DCDEFLMDTXVAWV
AdvisorBrokerBoth
Exams
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