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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Federal employees: Prepare for potential changes from new Executive Orders. Learn how to build your support team, plan your career, and strengthen your finances during uncertain times.
Brian Kuhn CFP®, CLU®

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Settling a parent’s estate is both emotional and complex. Discover 7 essential insights—from organizing paperwork to managing family dynamics—that can help you navigate the inheritance process with clarity and care.
Brian Kuhn CFP®, CLU®

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Family and financial discussions don’t always mix. Many adult children only find out the extent of their parents’ estate after they have passed. Unfortunately, this leaves no opportunity for planning.
Brian Kuhn CFP®, CLU®

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Facing unexpected changes as a federal employee? Learn how Voluntary Early Retirement (VERA), Deferred Resignation, and Discontinued Service Retirement (DSR) could impact your pension, health benefits, and future plans. Explore your options and protect your retirement.
Brian Kuhn CFP®, CLU®

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Federal retirement isn’t one-size-fits-all. Discover how key work anniversaries and age milestones—from 5 to 30 years of service, and ages 55 to 62—can unlock critical benefits like pensions, health insurance, and penalty-free withdrawals. Plan your retirement with confidence.
Brian Kuhn CFP®, CLU®

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