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CFP · PFS
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CFP · PFS

Daniel Bender

24 Years of Experience
Fredericksburg, VA

Daniel Bender is a CFP, PFS-designated registered investment advisor at Apella Wealth, based in Fredericksburg, VA, with 24 years of industry experience. Daniel operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Charitable Giving, Education Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, and 5 more. Their firm serves 8,503 clients with $11B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)
Firm Size
102 advisors
Number of Clients
8,503 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$1.3M average
Assets Under Management
$11.1B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$500K
Planning is included in investment management (also available separately)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Any1.50%

Standard annual advisory fee for new client relationships is up to 1.50% of assets under management, with a maximum rate of 1.70% on certain acquired accounts. Fees are negotiable and use a tiered breakpoint structure depending on the agreement.

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Your Portfolio Value
$500K
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Estimated Annual Fee
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Location

725 Jackson Street, Suite 210, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401

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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

Daniel is an accountant/partner with PBMARES, LLP, a CPA firm, dedicating nearly full-time hours to tax and accounting services. He is also a member of Hummbend, LLC d/b/a Wild Birds Unlimited of Fredericksburg, spending a few hours per week on accounting and QuickBooks review.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Apella Wealth
January 2026 - Present · 9 mos
Previous Registrations
Pbmares Wealth Management LLC
January 2013 - December 2025 · 12 yrs 11 mos
Pbgh Financial Advisors, INC.
October 2001 - January 2013 · 11 yrs 3 mos
State Registrations2 states
CTVA
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Exams
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