A Personable, Independent Advisor Helping You Pursue Your Goals
It can be incredibly overwhelming to navigate the world of financial planning and investing. Without trusted guidance and easy-to-understand advice, it’s hard to feel confident in your financial future. Welcome. I’m Chris Miller, and I seek to address this concern by serving as a trusted resource.
I am an independent financial advisor who assists clients in all stages of life and specializes in retirement and income planning. My passion lies in helping my local community articulate, plan, and pursue their goals and I take pride in the fact that I have been helping my friends and neighbors for over 22 years. My top priority is to serve my clients first, last, and always. I believe my clients appreciate the value I offer and the personalized attention I provide.
While I am based in Frederick, Maryland, I work with clients all over the country. I invite you to contact me today to learn more about how I can help you pursue your goals.
Helpful Content
Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.
A Taxing Story: Capital Gains and Losses
Understanding how capital gains are taxed may help you refine your investment strategies.
Monthly Memberships
A look as how autopay subscriptions can be a drain on your finances, especially when forgotten.
Strategies for Managing Student Loan Debt
Five strategies for managing your student debt.
Mutual Funds vs. ETFs
Exchange-traded funds have some things in common with mutual funds, but there are differences, too.
Where Will Your Retirement Money Come From?
Retirement income may come from a variety of sources. Here's an overview of the six main sources.
Estimating the Cost of College
This worksheet can help you estimate the costs of a four-year college program.
Teen Drinking and Your Liability
Drinking may be a “rite of passage” for teens, but when it occurs in your home you may be held responsible for their actions.
The Big Pause
This handy interactive explains which essential government services are affected by a shutdown.
View all articles 
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
Wedding Budget Calculator
Estimate total wedding costs and see how different choices affect your overall budget.
Student Loan Refinance Calculator
Compare your current student loan terms to a potential refinance to see if it makes sense.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Compare different mortgage term lengths side by side to find the option that fits your budget.
Federal Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Estimate your potential federal capital gains tax liability on the sale of an asset.
How Compound Interest Works
Explore how compound interest can grow your money over time with this interactive tool.
View all calculators
Top 5 Things to Tell Your Financial Pro
Here are the top 5 things your team may want to hear.
Bull and Bear Go To Market
Learn about the difference between bulls and bears—markets, that is!
It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times
All about how missing the best market days (or the worst!) might affect your portfolio.
Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?
Timing Your Retirement
This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.
A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List
Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.