Max Kortegast has been an investment adviser representative at Hopwood Financial Services since January 2026, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Max Kortegast holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Marketing from James Madison University.
Hopwood Financial Services, Inc. is a Reston, VA firm with $750M under management, 288 clients and 6 advisers across 7 offices, as of its August 2026 filing.
Max Kortegast is Wealth Advisor of Hopwood Financial Services. He has over ten years of experience in private wealth management, advising high-net-worth clients on comprehensive financial planning, investment strategy and generational wealth transfer. Before Hopwood he served in senior advisory roles at Merrill Lynch and Wealthspire Advisors.
Max Kortegast’s longest registration was 6 years at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (2016–2022). Before joining Hopwood Financial Services in 2026, Max Kortegast was registered through Wealthspire Advisors and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated.
- – present · under a yearReston, VA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 127927
- Wealthspire Advisors– · 3 yearsPotomac, MD · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 106181
- Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated– · 6 yearsReston, VA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 7691
Professional designations
Listed by Hopwood Financial Services
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Max Kortegast is registered as an investment adviser representative in Virginia, since January 2026.
- VirginiaSince 28 January 2026
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 19 February 2016 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 22 October 2015 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Max Bowen Kortegast
- CRD
- 6462548
- Firm
- Hopwood Financial Services · CRD 127927
- Office
- 10740 PARKRIDGE BLVD., SUITE 150, Reston, VA 20191
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- February 2016
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- hopwoodfinancial.com
Where does Max Kortegast work?
Max Kortegast is an investment adviser representative registered through Hopwood Financial Services, Inc. since January 2026, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Max Kortegast a financial advisor?
Yes. Max Kortegast has a current investment-adviser registration in Virginia, through Hopwood Financial Services since January 2026.
How many years of experience does Max Kortegast have?
Max Kortegast has 10 years in the financial industry, since February 2016, across 3 adviser firms.
What exams has Max Kortegast passed?
Max Kortegast has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 7 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in October 2015. FINRA credited Max Kortegast with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Max Kortegast work before Hopwood Financial Services?
Before Hopwood Financial Services, Max Kortegast was registered through Wealthspire Advisors, June 2022 to October 2025; Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, February 2016 to June 2022.
Where is Max Kortegast based?
Max Kortegast’s registered office is in Reston, VA.
Is Max Kortegast registered with FINRA?
No. Max Kortegast has no current broker registration.
Is Max Kortegast a CFP?
Hopwood Financial Services lists Max Kortegast with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Max Kortegast’s record?
Search CRD 6462548 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Max Kortegast’s full registration record.
