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The L. Warner Companies, Inc

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Client assets under management

$745,245,108

Clients

352

51% high-net-worth

Advisors

10

of 38 employees

Firm type

Team

5-30 advisors or >$500M in AUM

Clients per advisor

35

Low

Average account size

$2,117,174

About

The L. Warner Companies provides discretionary investment management and financial planning primarily to high-net-worth individuals and related trusts, estates and pension plans, and also offers consulting and administration services to corporations, non-profits and other business entities. As of December 31, 2025 the firm reported approximately $802.4 million in discretionary assets under management and advised on about $264.8 million in corporate-sponsored plan assets.

The firm’s investment process is led by a chief investment officer and an analyst team that emphasizes fundamental analysis and broadly diversified portfolios across equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs and select alternatives, with occasional use of options for hedging or income generation. TWC also integrates third-party platforms and strategies (including programs through Charles Schwab, Envestnet and TIAA/CREF) and provides plan-level fiduciary and administrative services such as 3(21)/3(38) oversight, plan menu design, benchmarking and participant education.

TWC’s adviser roster includes many professionals who are also registered representatives of a broker‑dealer and licensed insurance agents, and the brochure discloses that commissionable insurance products may be sold in those separate capacities and commissions may be earned. The firm’s combination of individualized HNW wealth management with institutional plan administration, use of multiple third‑party manager programs, and its affiliation with a parent company (Foundation Risk Partners) represents a hybrid operating model that is less common among multi‑team firms.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers
Business consulting and plan administration services

Expertise

Concentrated stock management Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Wealth management

Occupation focus

Executive Founder/Business Owner

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fee arrangements for investment management and financial planning services possible; fees negotiable.

Commissions

Commission-based compensation earned through associated persons acting as registered representatives and/or licensed insurance agents for insurance and securities products; commissions are separate and not charged on assets under management.

Other

Account minimum: $500,000 (negotiable) Fee-only: Financial planning fees typically range from $1,000 to $25,000, negotiable based on complexity; may exceed $25,000 for more complicated engagements.

Main office location

The L. Warner Companies, Inc

9690 Deereco Road, Suite 650

Timonium MD 21093, United States

Number of offices

4

Most active in

California · Connecticut · Delaware · District of Columbia · Florida · Louisiana · Maryland · Massachusetts · Nebraska · New Hampshire · New Jersey · New York · Pennsylvania · South Carolina · Texas · Virginia

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Michael A

Series 63, Series 66

Beverly Hills, CA

The L. Warner Companies, Inc

Michael Anderson is an advisor at The L. Warner Companies, Inc. with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including Four Points Capital Partners LLC and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Anderson serves on the board of the Exceptional Children's Foundation and is involved with the Small Business Council of America. The L. Warner Companies serves high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and retirement plans, providing financial planning, investment management, and consulting services to corporations, non-profits, and business entities. The firm manages diversified portfolios with a multi-year horizon and utilizes fundamental research, third-party manager programs, and option strategies to address client needs.

Concentrated stock management Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Edward D

Series 65

Duxbury, MA

The L. Warner Companies, Inc

Edward Dixon is a financial advisor at The L. Warner Companies, Inc with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been associated with Dixon & Associates since 2003. In addition to his advisory role, Dixon is involved in insurance sales, dedicating approximately ten hours per week to this activity. The L. Warner Companies serves high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, non-profits, and other business entities by offering financial planning, investment management, and consulting services. The firm manages diversified portfolios with a multi-year investment horizon and employs an internal research team to support its investment decisions.

Concentrated stock management Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Richard S

ChFC®, Series 63

Timonium, MD

The L. Warner Companies, Inc

Richard Spivey is a ChFC® with 43 years of industry experience and serves as President and Chief Marketing Officer at The L. Warner Companies, Inc. He has worked at M Holdings Securities, Inc., United Bank, and United Brokerage Services, Inc. Spivey also serves on the Finance Committee of Timonium Methodist Church. The L. Warner Companies serves high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, non-profits, and other business entities, managing approximately $744.6 million in discretionary assets. The firm’s investment process involves fundamental research and diversified portfolio construction, typically managed for multi-year horizons and includes the use of options and third-party manager programs.

Concentrated stock management Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Edwin K

CFP®, CFA®, Series 66

Timonium, MD

The L. Warner Companies, Inc

Edwin Killinger is a CFP®, CFA®, and holds a Series 66 license with over 31 years of industry experience. He has been with The L. Warner Companies, Inc. since 1994 and also has a longstanding affiliation with M Holdings Securities, Inc. since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as chairman of the investment committee for the Barnett-Searing National Cancer Foundation and is a member of the boards for Trinity School and the Carson Scholar's Fund, where he helps develop investment policies for charitable endowments. The L. Warner Companies serves high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, non-profits, and other business entities. The firm manages diversified portfolios with a focus on fundamental research and typically employs multi-year investment horizons, incorporating a range of asset classes and hedging strategies.

Concentrated stock management Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Raymond P

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63

Huntington, NY

The L. Warner Companies, Inc

Raymond Penzi is a financial advisor with The L. Warner Companies, Inc., holding CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 63 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Heritage Strategies, LLC, M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc., and has been with The L. Warner Companies since 2018. The L. Warner Companies serves high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, non-profits, and other business entities, offering financial planning, investment management, and consulting services. The firm manages diversified portfolios using fundamental research and a variety of investment vehicles, typically with multi-year investment horizons.

Concentrated stock management Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Thomas G

Series 63, Series 65

Timonium, MD

The L. Warner Companies, Inc

Thomas Gramigna is a financial advisor with The L. Warner Companies, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with The L. Warner Companies since 1996. The firm serves high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, non-profits, and other business entities, offering financial planning, investment management, and consulting services. Its investment approach includes fundamental research and diversified portfolios managed over multi-year horizons, often incorporating options strategies and third-party manager programs.

Concentrated stock management Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Derek E

CFA®, Series 63

Timonium, MD

The L. Warner Companies, Inc

Derek Elphick is a CFA® charterholder with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with The L. Warner Companies, Inc and previously worked at Castfirm Advisors LLC, United Brokerage Services, Inc., and United Bank. The L. Warner Companies serves high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, non-profits, and other business entities, offering financial planning, investment management, consulting, and administration services. The firm manages diversified portfolios using fundamental research and a variety of investment vehicles, typically with multi-year horizons and limited turnover.

Concentrated stock management Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Timothy T

Series 63, Series 66

Timonium, MD

The L. Warner Companies, Inc

Timothy Truss is a financial advisor with The L. Warner Companies, Inc. in Timonium, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with The L. Warner Companies and M Holdings Securities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Skipekey LLC, an entity used for estate planning purposes. The L. Warner Companies serves high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, non-profits, and other business entities by providing financial planning, investment management, and consulting services. The firm manages diversified portfolios with a fundamental research approach and offers fiduciary plan services, leveraging both internal resources and third-party manager programs.

Concentrated stock management Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Ilene S

Series 66

Timonium, MD

The L. Warner Companies, Inc

Ilene Salcman is a financial advisor at The L. Warner Companies, Inc. with 26 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been associated with The L. Warner Companies since 1998 and M Holdings Securities, Inc. since 2006. The L. Warner Companies serves high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, non-profits, and other business entities by providing financial planning, investment management, and consulting services. The firm manages diversified portfolios through a research-driven process and offers fiduciary plan services alongside third-party manager programs.

Concentrated stock management Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Ala S

Series 66

Beverly Hills, CA

The L. Warner Companies, Inc

Ala Smochinsky is a financial advisor with The L. Warner Companies, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining The L. Warner Companies in 2021, he worked at Four Points Capital Partners LLC and Niagara International Capital Limited. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in property management. The L. Warner Companies serves high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and retirement plans, as well as corporations, non-profits, and other business entities. The firm employs a research-driven investment process led by an internal Chief Investment Officer and analyst team, constructing diversified portfolios with a focus on multi-year horizons and incorporating strategies such as options and third-party manager programs.

Concentrated stock management Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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