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CFA
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CFA

Philip Weiss

12 Years of Experience

Philip Weiss is a CFA-designated registered investment advisor at Bestgate Wealth Advisors, LLC, based in Phoenix, MD, with 12 years of industry experience. Philip operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Education Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, High Net Worth, and 4 more. Their firm serves 118 clients with $160M in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
3 advisors
Number of Clients
118 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$1.4M average
Assets Under Management
$162.4M

Fee Structure

Planning is included in investment management (also available separately)
Minimum Annual Fee:$6,000
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Up to $500K1.25%
$500K - $1.0M1.00%
$1.0M - $3.0M0.80%
$3.0M - $5.0M0.60%
$5.0M - $10.0M0.50%
$10M+0.40%

The fee is based on the amount of money in each bracket. BWA may charge a different fee (higher or lower) based upon certain criteria such as: the market value of the assets under management, the complexity of the engagement, the level and scope of the overall investment advisory and/or consulting services to be rendered. The minimum annual fee for combined assets under management and financial planning services is $6,000.

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Location

Phoenix, MD

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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

Philip is a co-presiding partner of Hay Weiss, CPA, LLC, a non-investment-related business providing payroll and accounting services, dedicating minimal time to it. He also occasionally reviews industry guides for the CFA Institute, devoting minimal time to this activity as well.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Bestgate Wealth Advisors, LLC
September 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 7 mos
Apprise Wealth Management LLC
July 2017 - Present · 8 yrs 9 mos
Previous Registrations
Foundation Wealth & Tax Advisors, LLC
April 2022 - April 2025 · 3 yrs
Apprise Wealth Management LLC
July 2017 - April 2025 · 7 yrs 9 mos
Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors
June 2013 - September 2016 · 3 yrs 3 mos
Sia Capital Management INC.
April 2013 - June 2013 · 2 mos
Mycroft Research, LLC
April 2010 - November 2010 · 7 mos
State Registrations6 states
MDNJNYPATXVA
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Exams
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