
Brian Kuhn
Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor
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 formed 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.
Advisory registration is held with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services. Advisory services
offered through Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, a registered investment advisor.
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Books Published
Kuhn, Brian (2015) The Personal Financial Handbook: All The Best Personal Finance
Questions & Their Answers, Amazon Publishing
Kuhn, Brian (2013) Total Compensation: A Practice Guide to Federal Employee Benefits,
Amazon Publishing
Education
BS - Towson University
Awards
2024 AdvisorHub “Advisors to Watch” award, ranked #43 in the 100 Solo Advisors to
Watch” category (Awarded for the period from June 2024-June 2025. Data used is from
12/31/2023 and 12/31/2022)
2017 Forbes List of Next Generation Wealth Advisors (Awarded 7/25/17 for the period of
3/31/16 - 3/31/17.)
FIVE STAR Wealth Manager (2017-2023) (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
USA Today: How much does a financial advisor cost? 2024 costs and fees
Yahoo! Finance: 41 States That Won’t Tax Social Security Benefits in 2025
Fortune: Should you use a cosigner to get a loan? The pros and cons
U.S. News & World Report: Should You Draw $1K From Your Retirement Account?
Financial-Planning.com: Wary of bank stability, investors shovel huge dollars into money market funds
AARP: Is a Robo-Adviser Right for Your Retirement?
Barron’s: What to Do if You Are Laid Off: Tips From Pros on Everything From Budgeting
GoBankingRates: 7 Ways To Squeeze the Absolute Most Out of an Average Salary
CBS News: Savings account interest rate forecast: What experts predict for this year,
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