Sentinel Financial Planning, LLC fees and pricing

Published fees

Quoted from the firm's Form ADV Part 2A brochure, filed March 13, 2026. Fees can change, so confirm with the firm before you hire them.

Hourly rate

$300/hr

“In the event of an early termination, prior to the initial financial plan being completed, the unearned portion of the upfront fee will be prorated based on the amount of work completed at the hourly rate of $300 and refunded to the client.”

Flat or project fee

$500

“Comprehensive Financial Planning Comprehensive Financial Planning consists of an upfront charge of $500 and an ongoing fee that is paid monthly, in arrears, at the rate of $250 per month.”

Monthly fee

$250/mo

From the same sentence as above.

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How Sentinel Financial Planning, LLC bills

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

• “The annual fees are negotiable and are pro-rated and paid in arrears on a quarterly basis.”
• “Advisory fees are directly debited from client accounts, or the client may choose to pay by check.”
• “An account may be terminated with written notice at least 30 calendar days in advance.”

How Sentinel Financial Planning, LLC’s fees compare

• Its hourly rate of $300 matches the Maryland median of $300. 42% of the 156 other Maryland planners that publish an hourly rate charge less.
• Its flat or project fee of $500 is below the Maryland median of $4,335. 6% of the 133 other Maryland planners that publish a flat or project fee charge less.
• None of the 2 other planners in Edgewater that publish a flat or project fee charge less.

About Sentinel Financial Planning, LLC

• Principal: Mark Humphries
• Solo practice: one person runs the firm, so you work directly with the planner.
• Credentials named in the brochure: CFP®.
• Registered as an adviser: 2019 (7 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

1% a year

Clients

48

Employees

1

Works with

Individuals

Services reported to regulators

Financial planning and portfolio management for individuals and small businesses

Assets managed

$7,156,146

Registered with

State securities regulators

Disciplinary disclosures

None reported

SEC CRD number

298782

Website

instagram.com/sentinel_financial_planning (opens in new tab)

Phone

(443) 906-1565

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