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Derek Elphick

10 Years of Experience
Kensington, MD

Derek Elphick is a CFA-designated registered investment advisor at Castfirm Advisors LLC, based in Kensington, MD, with 10 years of industry experience. Derek operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Education Planning, Estate Planning, High Net Worth, Investment Management, and 2 more. Their firm serves 29 clients with $30M in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
3 advisors
Number of Clients
29 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$1.0M average
Assets Under Management
$30.0M

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$250K
Investment management only (planning not offered)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Any1.00%

Fees are generally negotiable.

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Your Portfolio Value
$500K
$0$500K$1M$5M$20M
Estimated Annual Fee
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Location

Kensington, 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

Derek is the CIO, responsible for asset allocation and investment management, at The L. Warner Companies, Inc. since 2016. This is a full-time commitment.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Castfirm Advisors LLC
March 2026 - Present · 7 mos
Previous Registrations
M Holdings Securities, INC.Broker
June 2017 - February 2026 · 8 yrs 8 mos
The L. Warner Companies, INC
August 2016 - August 2026 · 10 yrs
State Registrations2 states
MDNY
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