Buttonwood Financial Advisors provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, education planning, estate planning, insurance, and tax planning. Financial planning was provided to 51–100 clients last fiscal year.
Buttonwood Financial Advisors reports 327 clients. They include 169 individual clients, 152 high-net-worth individuals and 3 charitable organizations. Of its assets, 94.3% ($456M across 1,053 accounts) are managed with discretion; $27.3M across 13 accounts are not. Of its clients, 1% are outside the U.S. It advised 4 clients without assets under management last fiscal year.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 52% | 10% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 46% | 90% |
| Charitable organizations | <1% | <1% |
| Corporations and other businesses | <1% | <1% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 169 | $47.3M | 9.8% | $280K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 152 | $434M | 89.9% | $2.86M |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $160K | 0.0% | $53.4K |
| Corporations and other businesses | Fewer than 5 | $1.3M | 0.3% | $433K |
| Total | 327 | $483M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 169
- Regulatory AUM
- $47.3M
- AUM share
- 9.8%
- Avg. per client
- $280K
- Clients
- 152
- Regulatory AUM
- $434M
- AUM share
- 89.9%
- Avg. per client
- $2.86M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $160K
- AUM share
- 0.0%
- Avg. per client
- $53.4K
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.3M
- AUM share
- 0.3%
- Avg. per client
- $433K
Total
- Clients
- 327
- Regulatory AUM
- $483M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 1%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 4
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 51–100
Buttonwood Financial Advisors charges 0.75%–1.25% a year for its Individual Portfolio Management. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.
| Asset band | Annual rate |
|---|---|
| $0–$1M | 1.25% |
| $1M–$5M | 1.00% |
| $5M and above | 0.75% |
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Financial Planning
- A flat fee of $500 is due upon presentation of a completed comprehensive financial plan.
Damian Gallina owns 50% to 75% of Buttonwood Financial Advisors. The leadership team of Buttonwood Financial Advisors includes President Damian Gallina. It has 8 employees, 5 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
Damian GallinaPresident and Chief Compliance Officer
Jeffrey MalcomVice President
Investment adviser representatives
5 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
Staff
- 8 employees
- 5 in advisory functions
- 5 state-registered reps
- Owns 50% to 75% of Buttonwood Financial Advisors, Inc.
Damian Gallina
Control person · since January 2008
- Owns 25% to 50% of Buttonwood Financial Advisors, Inc.
Jeffrey Malcom
Control person · since November 2012
Buttonwood Financial Advisors’ regulatory assets grew 3.7× from $131M (March 2021) to $483M (March 2026); clients rose from 181 to 327 and employees from 6 to 8.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | StaffEmployees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026March 2026 | $483M | 327 | 8 | 1 |
| Jan 2025January 2025 | $393M | 325 | 8 | 1 |
| Mar 2024March 2024 | $308M | 328 | 6 | 1 |
| Jul 2023July 2023 | $203M | 269 | 7 | 1 |
| Apr 2022April 2022 | $169M | 213 | 7 | 1 |
| Mar 2021March 2021 | $131M | 181 | 6 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Buttonwood Financial Advisors has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in 1 state.
Maryland · 1 listed address
- 1 N Haven Street, Suite 204, BaltimoreHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Buttonwood Financial Advisors, Inc.
- Headquarters
- 1 N Haven Street, Suite 204, Baltimore, MD 21224
- Website
- buttonwoodfa.com
- Phone
- 410-988-2391
- @buttonwoodfa
- SEC file
- 801-118433
- Founded
- 2008
- Structure
- Maryland corporation
- Fiscal year end
- December
Buttonwood Financial Advisors’ named custodians for separately managed accounts are Fidelity ($343M, 71%) and Charles Schwab ($140M, 29%). Buttonwood Financial Advisors does not have custody of client assets.
- FidelityNational Financial Services LLC · Boston, MA · $343M71%
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · San Francisco, CA · $140M29%
At year end, Buttonwood Financial Advisors’ separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (66%) and funds (29%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $329M across 110 positions; the largest are Vaneck ETF Trust (8.6%), Alphabet Inc. (6.7%) and Fidelity Merrimack Str TR (5.9%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks66%
- Funds29%
- Cash5%
Reported 13F holdings
- $329M
- Reported 13F value
- 110
- Positions
- 46.9%
- In the 10 largest
- +10.0%
- Value vs. prior quarter
- Vaneck ETF Trust · Mrngstr Wde Moat8.6%
- Alphabet Inc. · Cap Stk CL A6.7%
- Fidelity Merrimack Str TR · Total BD ETF5.9%
- Fidelity Covington Trust · MSCI Hlth Care I4.7%
- Vanguard Whitehall Fds · Intl Dvd ETF3.9%
- iShares TR · Core 1 5 YR Usd3.8%
- Microsoft Corp.3.5%
- Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Del · CL B New3.5%
- Arrow Electrs Inc.3.2%
- Teradyne Inc.3.1%
Together, the ten largest are 46.9% of reported value.
How many clients does Buttonwood Financial Advisors have?
Buttonwood Financial Advisors has 327 clients and manages $483 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 169 individual clients, 152 high-net-worth individuals and 3 charitable organizations.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 7 March 2026
What services does Buttonwood Financial Advisors offer?
Buttonwood Financial Advisors provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, education planning, estate planning, insurance, and tax planning.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file; Part 2A brochure, Item 4
How much does Buttonwood Financial Advisors charge?
Buttonwood Financial Advisors charges 0.75%–1.25% a year for its Individual Portfolio Management. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.
Source: ADV PART 2A DISCLOSURE BROCHURE BUTTONWOOD FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC., filed 7 March 2026
Which custodians does Buttonwood Financial Advisors use?
Buttonwood Financial Advisors’ separately managed account assets are held at National Financial Services LLC (Boston, MA), with $343M and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (San Francisco, CA), with $140M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 7 March 2026
How many financial advisors does Buttonwood Financial Advisors have?
Buttonwood Financial Advisors has 5 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 8 employees, and 5 perform investment advisory functions. None are registered representatives of a broker-dealer or licensed insurance agents.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
What does Buttonwood Financial Advisors invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Buttonwood Financial Advisors’ separately managed accounts held 66% exchange-traded equities, 29% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs) and 5% cash and equivalents.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Buttonwood Financial Advisors?
Buttonwood Financial Advisors’ direct owners are Damian Gallina (50% to 75%) and Jeffrey Malcom (25% to 50%).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 7 March 2026
How does Buttonwood Financial Advisors get paid?
Buttonwood Financial Advisors is paid through a percentage of assets under management and fixed fees. Its Form ADV lists no commissions or performance-based fees among how it is paid.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How do I contact Buttonwood Financial Advisors?
Buttonwood Financial Advisors’ main office is at 1 N Haven Street, Suite 204, Baltimore, MD 21224. Its phone number is 410-988-2391. Its website is buttonwoodfa.com.