Jeffrey Bernfeld, CFP®, MBA

Partner & Practice Lead

Experience & Expertise

Jeff is a Partner & Practice Lead in the firm’s Private Client Group. He joined Greenspring after a successful career as a business executive at companies including McKinsey & Company and General Mills. Jeff specializes in helping clients evaluate their long-term financial goals. He works closely with them to develop, implement, monitor, and periodically reassess their financial plans, helping to ensure they achieve their goals.

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Favorite Thing About Working With Clients

“At 14, I began managing my mother’s retirement investment accounts. I guess you could say she was my first client! Since then, I’ve been passionate about helping to improve the financial lives of others.”

My Philosophy On Client Service

“I believe in the importance of both the big picture and getting the details right. I love reviewing and analyzing tax returns, insurance policies, and investment statements to ensure that every aspect of a family’s financial life is optimized. By understanding the specifics of each client’s situation, I can create and implement a customized plan of action to help them reach their goals.”

Maryland 
MBA from Harvard Business School
BBA from University of Texas
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
Baltimore, MD
Harvard Business School and University of Texas
Alternative Directions
Riding bicycles with the family
Hiking
Traveling
Master Your Craft
What I Love About Greenspring

“The fact that Greenspring was ahead of its time — 15 years ago, it was founded as a fee-only fiduciary advisor when nobody knew what that meant. Even though most people still don’t know, it is becoming more known. I am proud to work for a firm that puts clients first, which can be unique in our industry, unfortunately.”

Recent Insights

Whitepaper: Best Practice Financial Advice for Physicians

Physicians often have unique financial planning issues that need to be addressed. In this white paper, Greenspring’s Jeff Bernfeld, CFP®, MBA outlines 5 best practices that physicians should consider when planning for their financial future.

Is Your Advisor a Part-Time Fiduciary?

When you visit a doctor, you probably assume that he/she must do what is in your best interests and not what maximizes that doctor’s income. And you would be correct. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said with financial advisors. Being a fiduciary means that an advisor must legally put the client’s interests first.

In-Plan Roth 401(k) Conversion- Is It Right For You?

A Roth IRA is a wonderful vehicle, especially if someone has already maxed out their other tax-advantaged accounts (e.g., 401K).  For those not eligible for a Roth IRA or those who can’t get enough Roth, there is a relatively new option.