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MBI LLC

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Client assets under management

$301,414,024

Clients

191

50% high-net-worth

Advisors

10

of 13 employees

Firm type

Team

5-30 advisors or >$500M in AUM

Clients per advisor

19

Very Low

Average account size

$1,578,084

About

MBI LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, high‑net‑worth individuals, retirement plans and not‑for‑profit organizations, managing about $317 million across roughly 191 client accounts with a team of 10 advisors. The firm offers ongoing discretionary and non‑discretionary investment management and prepares an Investment Policy Statement for each client to document goals, risk tolerance and constraints.

The firm’s investment process combines fundamental and technical analysis with modern portfolio theory to build diversified portfolios that primarily use mutual funds and ETFs (including precious‑metals ETFs), public REITs, TIPS and select non‑U.S. securities. MBI typically seeks discretionary trading authority, recommends Schwab Institutional for custody, and includes financial planning as part of its asset‑based management arrangements for clients with assets under management.

The brochure discloses that MBI LLC is wholly owned by CBM, an accounting, tax and advisory firm, and that its investment advisors are employees of CBM, a relationship the firm identifies as a potential conflict of interest while noting clients are not required to use CBM’s services. Unusual for peer firms of this size, MBI maintains multiple offices, issues periodicals and offers educational seminars or workshops, and its advertising incorporates testimonials and references to third‑party ratings.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Newsletters or periodicals Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Real estate investing General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed-fee arrangements for financial planning services without assets under management; specific amounts not stated.

Percentage

$0 - $750,000: Negotiable $750,001 - $1,250,000: 0.90% $1,250,001 - $2,500,000: 0.80% $2,500,001 - $3,750,000: 0.70% $3,750,001 - $5,000,000: 0.60% $5,000,001 - $10,000,000: 0.50% $10,000,001+: Negotiable

Project-based

Hourly charges apply for financial planning services when assets are not under management; specific rates not stated.

Other

Fee-only: Financial planning fees for clients without assets under management are charged on an hourly or fixed-fee basis; fees are based on hourly charges or fixed-fee arrangements.

Main office location

MBI LLC

7910 Woodmont Ave, Suite 500

Bethesda MD 20814, United States

Number of offices

6

Most active in

California · Delaware · District of Columbia · Florida · Maryland · New Jersey · Virginia

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Abbie F

CFP®

Bethesda, MD

MBI LLC

Abbie Frishman is a CFP® professional with one year of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at MBI LLC. She has held positions at May Barnhard Investments LLC since 2024 and has been a councilor at Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell, P.C. since 2017. Frishman is also involved in divorce financial planning. MBI LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and not-for-profit organizations. The firm employs a combined investment approach using fundamental and technical analysis alongside modern portfolio theory, managing accounts with individualized Investment Policy Statements and offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services.

Real estate investing General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Drew C

CFP®, Series 66

Bristow, VA

MBI LLC

Drew Culver is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at MBI LLC. His prior roles include positions at Curo Private Wealth, Commonwealth Financial Network, Clarion Wealth Management Partners, and Ameriprise Financial Services. MBI LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and not-for-profit organizations. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis alongside modern portfolio theory to manage client accounts and prepares individualized Investment Policy Statements to outline goals, risk tolerance, and asset allocation.

Real estate investing General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Charles K

CFP®, Series 63

Bethesda, MD

MBI LLC

Charles Kimmel is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at MBI LLC. He previously worked at SPC Financial Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. for 14 years. MBI LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and not-for-profit organizations. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis alongside modern portfolio theory, managing client accounts with personalized Investment Policy Statements and conducting regular reviews.

Real estate investing General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Debora M

CFP®

Bethesda, MD

MBI LLC

Debora May is a CFP® with 29 years of experience, currently serving at MBI LLC since 2013. She also maintains a long-standing role at May & Barnhard, PC, where she has worked since 1989. In addition to her advisory work, she provides financial planning and accounting services as a full-time CPA. MBI LLC offers portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and not-for-profit organizations. The firm employs a combined approach of fundamental and technical analysis alongside modern portfolio theory, managing client accounts with individualized Investment Policy Statements and conducting regular reviews.

Real estate investing General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Steven S

ChFC®, Series 66

Bethesda, MD

MBI LLC

Steven Schleupner is a financial advisor at MBI LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. Prior to joining MBI LLC, he worked at Tiaa and founded You Tree LLC and One Day In July LLC. Schleupner also works as a Divorce Financial Planning professional for the accounting firm Councilor Buchanan & Mitchell. MBI LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and not-for-profit organizations. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis along with modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment services supported by individualized Investment Policy Statements.

Real estate investing General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Stephanie A

CFP®, CFA®, Series 65

Bethesda, MD

MBI LLC

Stephanie Anderson is a CFP®, CFA®, and holds a Series 65 license with six years of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with MBI LLC and Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell. Anderson also maintains active real estate salesperson licenses in Washington, DC, and Maryland, allowing her to receive commissions or referral fees for real estate transactions or referrals. MBI LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and not-for-profit organizations. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis alongside modern portfolio theory to manage client accounts, preparing individualized Investment Policy Statements and conducting regular portfolio reviews.

Real estate investing General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Jane R

CFP®

Bethesda, MD

MBI LLC

Jane Rowny is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience. She has been with May Barnhard Investments, LLC dba MBI, LLC since 2013 and also works with May and Barnhard PC. MBI LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and not-for-profit organizations, utilizing a combination of fundamental analysis, technical analysis, and modern portfolio theory. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary services and prepares individualized Investment Policy Statements to document client goals, risk tolerance, and asset allocation.

Real estate investing General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Judith B

CFP®

Bethesda, MD

MBI LLC

Judith Barnhard is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at MBI LLC. She has been involved with May Barnhard Investments, LLC dba MBI, LLC since 2013 and has over three decades of experience at May & Barnhard, PC, a full-service accounting firm providing accounting, tax, and financial planning services. MBI LLC offers portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and not-for-profit organizations, utilizing a blend of fundamental and technical analysis alongside modern portfolio theory. The firm manages client accounts with individualized Investment Policy Statements and provides ongoing reviews, financial planning, and educational resources.

Real estate investing General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Reema P

CFP®

Bloomfield, NJ

MBI LLC

Reema Patel is a CFP® professional with one year of experience at MBI LLC. She is also affiliated with Councilor Buchanan & Mitchell, PC, where she has provided accounting, tax, audit, and advisory services since 2014. MBI LLC is a subsidiary of Councilor Buchanan & Mitchell and offers portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and not-for-profit organizations. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis with modern portfolio theory and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary services across a range of investment vehicles.

Real estate investing General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Gregory E

CFA®

Bethesda, MD

MBI LLC

Gregory Estes is a CFA® charterholder with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with MBI LLC and has previously worked at Augustine Asset Management and Intrepid Capital Management. MBI LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and not-for-profit organizations. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis with modern portfolio theory to manage diversified portfolios and conducts regular reviews while offering financial planning on various fee arrangements.

Real estate investing General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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