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Timothy Stolz

Member at Bestgate Wealth Advisors in Frederick, MD

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Timothy Stolz holds the title Member at Bestgate Wealth Advisors, LLC, an investment adviser managing $162M, and works from its Frederick, MD office. Timothy Stolz has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Bestgate Wealth Advisors since 17 June 2019, has 7 years in the industry across 3 firms and has passed the Series 65.

7
Years in industry
7
Years at firm
3
Adviser firms
1
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Timothy Stolz has held the title Member at Bestgate Wealth Advisors since August 2018, is a control person of the firm and directly owns under 5% of it. Timothy Stolz holds a Bachelor's of Science in Accounting from Towson University and a Master's of Science in Taxation from American University.

Bestgate Wealth Advisors, LLC is a Frederick, MD firm with $162M under management, 118 clients and 3 advisers in one office, as of its February 2026 filing.

Tim Stolz is Co-Founder and Advisor of Bestgate Wealth Advisors. He has over fifteen years of financial services and tax experience. His work covers financial and tax planning for businesses, individuals, trusts and estates, long-term financial and cash flow strategies, and business succession planning, including the purchase and sale of private businesses.

Timothy Stolz’s longest registration is the current one, 7 years at Bestgate Wealth Advisors since 2019. Before joining Bestgate Wealth Advisors in 2019, Timothy Stolz was registered through Surepath Wealth Management and Court Place Advisors LLC.

  1. – present · 7 years
    Frederick, MD · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 301639
  2. Surepath Wealth Management
    – · under a year
    Frederick, MD · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 283458
  3. Court Place Advisors LLC
    – · under a year
    Ellicott City, MD · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 108545

Credentials and registrations

Professional designations

Listed by Bestgate Wealth Advisors

  • Certified Public Accountant
  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™

Investment adviser representative registrations

Timothy Stolz is registered as an investment adviser representative in Maryland, since June 2019.

  • MarylandSince 17 June 2019

Examinations

Series 6527 December 2017
Name
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Key facts

Full name
Timothy Michael Stolz
CRD
6896913
Firm
Bestgate Wealth Advisors · CRD 301639
Role
Member
Office
5100 Buckeystown Pike Ste 290, STE 202, Frederick, MD 21704
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
January 2019
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Timothy Stolz work?

Timothy Stolz has held the title Member at Bestgate Wealth Advisors, LLC since August 2018, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 11 February 2026

Is Timothy Stolz a financial advisor?

Yes. Timothy Stolz has a current investment-adviser registration in Maryland, through Bestgate Wealth Advisors since June 2019.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Timothy Stolz have?

Timothy Stolz has 7 years in the financial industry, since January 2019, across 3 adviser firms.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has Timothy Stolz passed?

Timothy Stolz passed the Series 65 in December 2017.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where did Timothy Stolz work before Bestgate Wealth Advisors?

Before Bestgate Wealth Advisors, Timothy Stolz was registered through Surepath Wealth Management, June 2018 to June 2018; Court Place Advisors LLC, January 2018 to May 2018.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Timothy Stolz based?

Timothy Stolz’s registered office is in Frederick, MD.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Timothy Stolz registered with FINRA?

No. Timothy Stolz has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Timothy Stolz a CFP?

Bestgate Wealth Advisors lists Timothy Stolz with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.

Source: Tim Stolz, CPA, CFP®, MTAX biography, bestgatewealth.com

How can I verify Timothy Stolz’s record?

Search CRD 6896913 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Timothy Stolz’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at Bestgate Wealth Advisors

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 6896913, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Bestgate Wealth Advisors, LLC, filed 11 February 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. Bestgate Wealth Advisors team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards and the portrait, reproduced for identification.