About

 Brian has been in financial services since 2002, focusing on retirement planning, investments and insurance protection for individuals and families. He also has a special interest in assisting individuals who work in the public sector. A passionate educator, Brian enjoys sharing his in-depth knowledge through TV appearances, public speaking and articles published in industry publications. Brian has also authored two books, The Personal Finance Handbook: All the Best Personal Finance Questions & Their Answers and Total Compensation: A Practical Guide to Federal Employee Benefits and is a former host of ‘Your Future Finances’ on LaurelTV.

In addition to specializing in wealth management and retirement planning, Brian Kuhn is committed to educating the next generation on handling inherited wealth with care and responsibility. Understanding the complexities involved in receiving and managing inherited money, he provides tailored guidance to clients empowering them to make informed decisions about tax planning, investment strategies, legal considerations, and philanthropic endeavors. Brian's commitment to holistic inheritance planning helps ensure that the legacy of his clients continues to thrive and grow for generations to come.

Brian lives in Odenton, MD with his wife Merin and their two daughters. For fun he enjoys spending time with family, playing tennis, and reading.

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Education

  • BS - Towson University

Awards

  • *Awarded for the period from June 2024-June 2025. Data used is from 12/31/2023 and 12/31/2022
  • **Awarded 7/25/17 for the period of 3/31/16 - 3/31/17.
  • ***Award criteria based on 10 objective criteria associated with providing quality services to clients such as credentials, experience and assets under management among other factors. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of the 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 or 2023 FIVE STAR Wealth Managers. Awarded 12/01/16 for the period of 3/26/16 - 11/11/16. Awarded 1/01/18 for the period of 4/21/17 - 11/06/17. Awarded 1/01/19 for the period of 4/19/18 - 11/07/18. Awarded 1/01/20 for the period of 4/01/19 - 11/13/19. Awarded 1/01/21 for the period of 4/27/20 - 10/30/20. Awarded 1/01/22 for the period of 5/10/21 - 11/12/21. Awarded 1/1/23 for the period of 4/18/22 - 10/21/22. Awarded 01/01/24 for the period 04/10/23-10/31/23.

Recent Media Appearances

  • Brian has been featured in numerous national publications, including:

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Received an inheritance? Discover five smart strategies to preserve, grow, and make the most of your windfall—avoid common pitfalls and build a lasting financial legacy.
Brian Kuhn CFP®, CLU®

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For many Americans, Social Security is a crucial component of retirement. The problem, however, is that there is a lot that people don't know about Social Security and a lot of inaccurate information about it.
Brian Kuhn CFP®, CLU®

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Let’s say you work for the federal government. You are 52 years old and have 24 years of experience as a federal employee—not an uncommon situation. Before your world changed a few weeks ago, your plan likely would have been making it to minimum retirement age & 30 for the holy grail of federal retirement—the immediate retirement.
Brian Kuhn CFP®, CLU®

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On January 20, President Trump signed 26 Executive Orders on a range of topics from TikTok to immigration, including six Orders that impact federal workers. We have summarized the Orders that impact federal workers and prepared a Federal Employee's Guide to Employment Uncertainty for your reference. 
Brian Kuhn CFP®, CLU®

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The Trump Administration has announced a series of Executive Orders that will impact practically all Federal employees. Many of these orders will likely be litigated, and at this time it's unclear how they will be implemented. If you are a federal employee who might be affected by these orders, now is the time to prepare. These potential next steps fall into three different broad categories: team building, career planning, and personal finance. 
Brian Kuhn CFP®, CLU®

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