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Next Play Financial fees and pricing

Financial planner in Ashburn, Virginia. Registered with state securities regulators.

According to its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 30, 2026, Next Play Financial charges $300 an hour and a flat or project fee of $3,500⁠-⁠$7,000 for financial planning.

Published fees

Quoted from the firm's Form ADV Part 2A brochure, filed March 30, 2026. Fees can change, so confirm with the firm before you hire them.

Hourly rate
$300/hr
“Fees for this service may be paid by electronic funds transfer or check. 9 Project-Based Financial Advice Project-based financial advice is provided at an hourly rate (billed in 15 minute increments) or for a flat fee based on our hourly rate of $300 per hour.”
Flat or project fee
$3,500⁠-⁠$7,000
“The fixed fee is $3,500 - $7,000.”

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How Next Play Financial bills

Payment and refund terms, quoted from the fee section of the brochure.

  • “Accounts initiated or terminated during a calendar month will be charged a prorated fee based on the amount of time remaining in the billing period.”
  • “Since fees are paid in arrears, no refund will be needed upon termination of the account.”
  • “If the account is terminated prior to the completion of the initial financial plan, any fee paid upfront will be prorated and any unearned fee will be refunded to the client.”

How Next Play Financial’s fees compare

  • Its hourly rate of $300 is above the Virginia median of $260. 53% of the 203 other Virginia planners that publish an hourly rate charge less.
  • 2 of the 5 other planners in Ashburn that publish an hourly rate charge less.
  • Its flat or project fee of $3,500-$7,000 spans the Virginia median of $4,250. 57% of the 168 other Virginia planners that publish a flat or project fee charge less.
  • 2 of the 4 other planners in Ashburn that publish a flat or project fee charge less.

About Next Play Financial

“We are in the business of providing comprehensive financial planning and investment management services.”
From the firm's description of its advisory business in its Form ADV brochure.
  • Principal: Melanie Brophy
  • Solo practice: one person runs the firm, so you work directly with the planner.
  • Credentials named in the brochure: CFP®.
  • Registered as an adviser: 2018 (8 years).

Firm details from Form ADV

How the firm is paid
Hourly fees, fixed or flat fees, percentage of assets under management
Charges a % of assets
Yes
Highest asset based fee in brochure
2% a year
Clients
25
Employees
1
Works with
Individuals and high net worth individuals
Services reported to regulators
Financial planning and portfolio management for individuals and small businesses
Assets managed
$16,724,573
Registered with
State securities regulators
Disciplinary disclosures
None reported
SEC CRD number
297112
Website
instagram.com/melanie_nextplay (opens in new tab)
Phone
(703) 858-4578

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