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Thad J. Ismart

BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Columbia, MD 21044
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CRD#: 5049683
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Professional summary


Thad Joseph Ismart, CFP®, who also goes by Thad J Ismart, Thad Ismart, is a registered financial advisor currently at BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS located in Columbia, Maryland.

Thad is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Thad has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Retirement Income Management
Insurance Planning
Education Planning
Employee and Employer Plan Ben...
Social Security Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Estate Planning
Retirement Planning
Tax Planning
Investment Planning
What is your minimum asset requirement?
1
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Thad J Ismart | Thad Ismart

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2010

Experience


Current

February 25, 2013 - Present

BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS

Office #1: 5950 Symphony Woods Rd. Suite 600, Columbia, MD 21044
RIA
CRD#: 159388
Columbia, MD
Past

May 11, 2012 - February 15, 2013

PLANNING SOLUTIONS GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 154118
FULTON, MD
Past

March 21, 2012 - February 15, 2013

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25803
MAPLE LAWN, MD
Past

April 20, 2011 - October 12, 2011

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

April 20, 2011 - October 12, 2011

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

June 1, 2009 - March 23, 2011

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

June 1, 2009 - March 23, 2011

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

April 19, 2007 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

April 19, 2007 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

February 22, 2007 - March 27, 2007

T. ROWE PRICE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 108958
OWINGS MILLS, MD
Past

February 22, 2006 - March 27, 2007

T. ROWE PRICE INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8348
OWINGS MILLS, MD

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS
BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS
BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS | BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 159388 / SEC#: 801-76893

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/29/2012 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Maryland
(2/25/2013)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/28/2006
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS
BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS
BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS | BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 159388 / SEC#: 801-76893

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/29/2012 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
10960 Grantchester Way Suite 110, Columbia, MD 21044
Mailing Address
Phone number
(410) 461-3900
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
32

SEC notice filing (22 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BWFA ADV PART 2 BROCHURE (10/24/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts4,975
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,828,296,993

Red Flags


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Company Information


BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS

BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 159388Columbia, MD 21044

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