Stephen Mazer

Helping clients bridge the gap between where they are and where they want to be.

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Rational Wealth Solutions Stephen Mazer
Annapolis, MD

Serving Clients Nationwide

Helping clients bridge the gap between where they are and where they want to be.

10 Certified Advisor Reviews™
4.9 out of 5 Stars

Areas of Focus

  • Financial Life Planning
  • Investment Management
  • Owning a Business
  • Retirement Planning
  • Tax-Smart Accumulation Planning

About Me

Hi, I'm Stephen Mazer. I focus on helping my clients intelligently plan for future financial goals. I bring 30-plus years of work experience to individuals, families and business owners who wish to better connect their values with their financial decisions and actions.

Prior to launching Rational Wealth Solutions, I worked in a variety of roles, including account management, life and long-term care insurance and mortgage advising, at several high-profile financial institutions. Earlier in my career, I led a number of entrepreneurial ventures. I believe this wealth of experience has enabled me to take complicated investment concepts and make them easier for clients to understand and apply to their lives.

The name of our company is partially inspired by Dennis Prager’s “Rational Bible” book series. These books are written with clarity and reveal so much wisdom and truth about what can be a very complex subject.

I was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama (Roll Tide!), and have a bachelor’s degree in history, art history and literature from the University of Texas at Austin. Outside the office, I enjoy boating, travel, a good bourbon and cigars. I reside in Annapolis, Maryland, with my wife and dog. We have two adult daughters. We selected most photos on our company website from my wife’s photography portfolio.

Primary Location

Annapolis, Maryland

Meeting Options

  • Video Conference
  • In-Person
  • Phone

Compensation Methods

  • Percentage of Assets Managed

What to expect in the first meeting

Click the 'Book Intro Call' button above and complete the brief form to schedule an introductory call. We'll get to know each other and I'll listen to understand your unique circumstances so we can determine the best way to proceed. I look forward to speaking with you.

Offers Investment Management

Yes

About our Firm

At Rational Wealth Solutions, we believe that complicated financial matters require clear solutions. Our ideal new clients are mid-to-late career business owners or professionals and their families who are within three to five years of a life-changing event such as a major promotion, sale of a business or retirement.

Our INITIAL ENGAGEMENT PROCESS is simple and straightforward.

1️⃣ Let’s talk and get to know each other!

2️⃣ Tell us where you are and where you would like to be financially.

3️⃣ We will share how our services can best help you.

4️⃣ Determine if we are a good fit and begin to work together!

We all know life brings change. We will continually work with you to keep your investments in line with your values and goals.

Investment advisory services are offered through Mariner Platform Solutions (“MPS”), an SEC registered investment adviser. Mr. Mazer maintains a separate business entity, Rational Wealth Solutions, through which he markets services. The separate business entity is not owned, controlled by, or affiliated with MPS and is not registered with the SEC. For additional information about MPS, including fees and services, please refer to the Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website (www.adviserinfo.sec.gov).

Education

The University of Texas at Austin, BS, History, Art History, Literature

Hobbies and Interests

  • Boating
  • Family
  • Traveling

Who We Serve

  • Baby Boomers
  • Business Owners
  • Corporate Executives
  • Dual Income Family
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Gen X

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Professional and efficient Financial Advisor

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Jan 13, 2025
I have known Stephen Mazer for over 5 years. Stephen continues to stay abreast of investment products to provide opportunities to meet my investment goals. Stephen and his staff are always professional and efficient in communicating these market changes, which may have an impact on my portfolios.He provides timely and accurate reports which allows me to consider any modifications to my investment goals.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Current Client
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Kathy

Quality Care

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Dec 30, 2024
I feel that the relationship I have with my advisor is a trusting and supportive relationship. He genuinely helps us through our issues and gives us the most up-to-date information as possible. We feel very comfortable with Stephen and we would definitely refer him to other family and friends.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Current Client
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Carol Walsh

Client Centered and Responsive

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Dec 20, 2024
Stephen is a client centered Advisor who provides a financial plan that addresses all your concerns and needs. He explains the pros and cons of various recommendations and respects your feedback. He always has his client's best interests front and center.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Current Client
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Jane

Versatile Experience and Clear Guidance

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Dec 20, 2024
Stephen is an industry veteran who has worked in small startups and large corporations, and is now founding his own outfit. As a client, this diversity of experience gives him insight into where I’m coming from and how the market affects me. When he was working at a fin-tech startup, he mastered the somewhat experimental technology, and then transitioned to the corporate side when it was bought out, and always learned how coax technology to bring the best value to clients. When the pandemic struck, he was on the phone to us, calmly advising us to avoid ruinous mistakes, and he still sends out proactive information about current events so that we can make informed decisions. Finance is a complicated subject, and when you call Stephen, his clear and thorough explanations connect the dots so you can make confident, well-informed decisions about your financial future.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Current Client
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Ben

Great Duo!

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Dec 16, 2024
Stephen is both personable and competent as a senior wealth advisor. His director of client services, Carrie, is efficient and capable of any task asked of her. They have both helped me out in my financial matters and have always done it with a warm and caring smile!
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Current Client
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Carole

Wealth Manager

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Dec 16, 2024
Stephen Mazer and his staff are always available to discuss strategies to reach my financial goals.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Current Client
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Michael Agee

Stephen Mazer Review

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Dec 13, 2024
Stephen has been extremely proficient, knowledgeable, and efficient in assisting me with future planning for my retirement years. About a year ago I accessed him to assist me with a product I wanted to explore that could help me with a secure retirement income. He not only looked carefully at the product I presented him with, he also did a great deal of research and Hard Work in finding other companies offering similar, but better, options for my retirement. He took the time to explain the complicated terminology and what the "sales statements" really meant for each option we researched. Yes this took a number of months, numerous ZOOM meetings for him to explain details. He always had my best interest in mind and has given me the peace of mind that I am now situated in a great position to move forward in retirement. Thank you Stephen -
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Current Client
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Shireen

Honest and informative

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Dec 11, 2024
Stephen keeps me up to date on the way the markets are going and how he feels they will be going in the near future. He shows me back-up data and charts. He will then ask me if I am willing to go along with the changes to my portfolio before he makes any major changes. I appreciate his honesty and his willingness to stay in touch and keep me informed.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Current Client
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Warren

Financial

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Dec 11, 2024
Whenever I have questions or a problem Stephen is on top of it
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Current Client
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Renee Chesley

Steele review

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Dec 11, 2024
Although not stationed locally, Stephen does a very good job of communicating with us and conducts at least one annual review in person. He seems to be very experienced and knowledgeable of market trends. He recommends making adjustments in our portfolio based on the balance of our total assets and always makes these adjustments with our implicit or explicit consent. His Assistant Carrie Olsen is extremely efficient at organizing data fro our review as well as ensuring that Qualified Charitable Distributions are sent and receipted. In summary, Stephen and Carrie are a very knowledgeable and efficient team and we are well satisfied with their services.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Current Client
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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