FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Bethesda, MD, June 19, 2026 – Councilor, Buchanan, & Mitchell, P.C. announced today that it is now operating under the trade name Councilor.
This change reflects both the firm’s history and the firm it is today. Councilor was the name the firm was originally founded on more than 100 years ago, and it better reflects how the firm’s role has evolved to help clients navigate both compliance requirements and important financial decisions.
As the firm evolved and its teams worked increasingly together, the brand structure no longer reflected the way clients experienced the organization. The new brand provides a clearer identity for the integrated approach clients already experience.
“Our clients are facing increasingly complex decisions that often intersect financial, business, organizational, and personal priorities, and they are looking for advisors who can help them see the bigger picture,” said Dan Weaver, President and Managing Partner of Councilor. “For years, our audit, tax, advisory, and wealth management professionals have worked together to provide that perspective through a single trusted relationship. We are excited about the future of our firm and believe this new brand and website will bring us in line with our clients’ changing needs.”
As part of the transition, May Barnhard Investments, LLC, a fee-only fiduciary wealth management subsidiary of Councilor, is now operating under the legal name Councilor Wealth, LLC, and operates under the trade name Councilor Wealth.
“For wealth clients, the relationships, planning philosophy, and fee-only fiduciary commitment they rely on remain unchanged,” said Greg Estes, Managing Director and CIO of Councilor Wealth. “What this transition reinforces is our ability to bring together the right expertise at the right time. Whether a decision involves investments, tax strategy, business ownership, succession planning, or a major life transition, clients benefit from advisors who understand the full picture and can help them move forward with confidence.”
The transition reflects the firm’s continued commitment to helping businesses, organizations, and individuals navigate important decisions through trusted relationships, coordinated expertise, and a long-term perspective for generations to come.
To learn more about the firm’s evolution and brand transition, and to explore its new website, visit councilor.com.
Media Contact:
Gabe Tevrizian
Director of Growth
301.986.0600
About Councilor
Councilor is the trade name of Councilor, Buchanan, & Mitchell, P.C., a full-service advisory, audit, and tax serving businesses, organizations, and individuals throughout the Washington D.C., and Mid-Atlantic region. Founded in 1921, the firm provides a broad range of professional services designed to help clients navigate complex financial and business challenges while planning confidently for the future.
About Councilor Wealth
Councilor Wealth is the trade name of Councilor Wealth, LLC, a fee-only fiduciary wealth management subsidiary of Councilor. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning and investment management services to individuals, families, and business owners. As a fee-only fiduciary advisor, Councilor Wealth is committed to providing objective guidance tailored to each client’s long-term goals. brand under which May Barnhard Investments, LLC operates as an SEC-registered investment adviser.
