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CFP
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CFP

Christopher Mathews

33 Years of Experience
Cumberland, MD
Broker

Christopher Mathews is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors, based in Cumberland, MD, with 33 years of industry experience. Their practice areas include Business Owners, Divorce Planning, Education Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, and 2 more. Their firm serves 1,327,695 clients with $610B in assets under management.

Compensation
Commission-BasedFee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
14703 advisors
IM Fee
Planning only
Assets Under Management
$606.0B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$250K
  • Cash Flow Analysis — Up to $1,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $2,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Education Planning — Up to $1,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $2,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Retirement Planning — Up to $1,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $2,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Risk Planning — Up to $1,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $2,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Wealth Planning — Up to $1,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $2,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Divorce Planning — Up to $1,500 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $3,750 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $7,500 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Special Needs Analysis — Up to $1,500 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $3,750 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $7,500 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Sports & Entertainment — Up to $1,500 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $3,750 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $7,500 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Business Owner Planning — Up to $1,500 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $3,750 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $7,500 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.

The total fee per engagement can range up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000, up to $12,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000, and up to $25,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000. Fees are subject to negotiation and may vary.

One-Time Plan:Up to $25,000
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Location

217 Glenn St Ste 501, Cumberland, MD, 21502

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business Activities

Christopher owns two rental properties in Cumberland, MD, one since 2012 and the other since 2025. He spends minimal time on these activities.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCBroker
March 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos
Wells Fargo Advisors
March 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos
Previous Registrations
LPL Financial LLC
December 2010 - March 2025 · 14 yrs 3 mos
LPL Financial LLCBroker
December 2010 - March 2025 · 14 yrs 3 mos
CBIZ Wealth Management, LLC
May 2010 - December 2010 · 7 mos
CBIZ Mergers & Acquisitions Group, INC.Broker
April 2004 - July 2004 · 3 mos
CBIZ Financial Solutions, INC.
January 2001 - December 2010 · 9 yrs 11 mos
National Planning CorporationBroker
June 1999 - April 2001 · 1 yr 10 mos
CBIZ Financial Solutions, INC.Broker
December 1992 - December 2010 · 18 yrs
State Registrations32 states
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Exams
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