Welcome to Spire Investment Partners, LLC
Dave has opened a new Spire Investment Partners, LLC office in Frederick, MD. We provide comprehensive financial planning, investment advisory services, retirement plan design, and estate planning through our relationship with Spire.
We offer attentive service and creative solutions suited to each client’s individual financial situation. Clients tell us that they appreciate our ability to explain the complexities of the financial world in ways that are meaningful, yet easy to understand. Our mission is to provide integrated, comprehensive advice to help clients prioritize, plan, and manage their complete financial lives.
Managing wealth today, let alone planning for what tomorrow may bring, doesn’t happen automatically-or easily. Our clients lead busy, demanding lives with little time for choosing and monitoring investments. We assist them in the creation of a plan to help secure their financial future, freeing them to follow their dreams.
We seek a long-term partnership with you and your family. We hope you will schedule an appointment today to enjoy the confidence of knowing an experienced professional adviser is helping you make important financial choices for both today and tomorrow.
Services:
- Investment advisory services
- Financial planning
- College funding
- Estate planning
- Sustainable and responsible investing
- Retirement planning
- Wealth management
We welcome both individual and corporate clients.
Helpful Content

The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.

4 Steps to Protecting a Child with Disabilities
Planning for a child with special needs can be complicated, confusing, and even overwhelming.

Directors and Officers Liability Insurance
Not only can D&O insurance provide financial protection, but it can help improve an organization’s decision-making.
Data Thieves from Outer Space
Learn about the dangers of internet fraud with this highly educational and fun “pulp” comic.
The ABC’s of Auto Insurance
What kind of auto insurance should you have? Do you know?
Buying Auto Insurance For Teen Drivers
Tips on insuring your teen driver.
A Primer on Dividends
A company's profits can be reinvested or paid out to the company’s shareholders as “dividends."
Rebalancing Your Portfolio
Over time, different investments' performances can shift a portfolio’s intent and risk profile. Rebalancing may be critical.
Risk Perspective
Is it possible to avoid loss? Not entirely, but you can attempt to manage risk.
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Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?
This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.
Interested in a Fuel Efficient Car?
Estimate how many months it may take to recover the out-of-pocket costs when buying a more efficient vehicle.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
This calculator estimates how much life insurance you would need to meet your family's needs if you were to die prematurely.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.
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Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
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Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
Surprises
Making the most of surprises is a great reason to work with us.
The Rule of 72
Do you know how long it may take for your investments to double in value? The Rule of 72 is a quick way to figure it out.
Preparation is the Key to Retirement
The simplest ideas can sometimes make a massive difference over time. Enjoy this brief video to learn more.
Emerging Market Opportunities
What are your options for investing in emerging markets?
18 Years’ Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years, with many lasting even longer. Will you fill your post-retirement days with purpose?