About Josh Schneider
Josh Schneider, CFP®, serves as the Executive Director and Family Wealth Director – Financial Advisor, Senior Portfolio Manager is one of the founding members of The Bethesda Wealth Management Group at Morgan Stanley. With a passion for executive financial planning and wealth management, Josh leads his team in prioritizing client-centric approaches.
Dedicated to comprehensive financial planning, Josh and his team specialize in understanding the intricacies of executive compensation, including stock options, restricted stock units, performance stock units, and deferred compensation. They place a strong emphasis on listening, educating, and crafting tailored financial plans for their clients. Collaborating closely with other professionals, such as CPAs and Estate Attorneys, Josh ensures the development and implementation of custom strategies.
As a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Josh brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his role. He served as a member of the Council On Examinations for the CFP® Board from 2017 to 2022, contributing to the standards of financial planning certification.
Currently, Josh holds a position on the CFP® Competency Standards Commission Board, where he actively participates in validating and enhancing the requirements for CFP® certification. His commitment to reinforcing the value and relevance of CFP® certification to the financial planning profession is evident through his involvement in this commission.
Josh is an alumnus of Georgetown University’s Center for Professional Development, where he earned his Executive Certificate in Financial Planning. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Josh is a proud supporter of The Children’s Inn at NIH. Residing in Bethesda, MD, with his wife, two sons, and trusty Labrador Retriever, Josh enjoys the interaction and perspective from working with clients across the United States.
Securities Agent: OR, NJ, UT, NH, MS, MN, LA, DE, WA, PA, CT, AZ, WY, OK, MD, IL, VT, TX, TN, ID, IN, CA, RI, NV, ME, MA, KS, SC, FL, AR, WV, WI, VA, NC, DC, MT, MO, MI, GA, CO, OH, NY; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
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