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 in companies including McKinsey & Company and General Mills. Jeff specializes in helping clients assess their long-term financial goals and then works closely with them to develop, implement, monitor, and periodically reassess a financial plan so that these objectives are successfully met.

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Favorite Thing About Working With Clients

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

My Philosophy On Client Service

“I believe in both the big picture as well as 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 details of each of my client’s particular situations, I can customize and implement a 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

Fleeting Fad or Future Fortune – The New Bitcoin ETFs are Here

While Greenspring likes some alternative assets and has included them in our client portfolios over the years, we do not think Bitcoin merits a dedicated portion of an investment portfolio. Bitcoin is almost pure speculation with little intrinsic value.  Unlike stocks and bonds, there are no profits, dividends or interest, and the price is based only on what a buyer is willing to pay.

The Myth About Holding Individual Bonds

“My bond pays me 6%.  It’s crazy that people own bonds yielding only 2%.” “My broker built a bond ladder of individual bonds.  As long as I hold until maturity, it can’t lose value.” You may have heard statements like this before.  If true, it certainly appears that holding individual bonds is superior to holding bonds via a mutual fund or ETF. But is it?

Would You Take Investment Advice From Floyd Mayweather and DJ Khaled?

Bitcoin mania reached a new low with an SEC settlement against Floyd Mayweather, Jr., and DJ Khaled for improperly promoting investments in initial coin offerings. Almost one year ago, Bitcoin mania was at its peak.