State
Maryland
Description
Since 1994, Gartenhaus Wealth Management has guided high-net-worth families through market uncertainty with clarity, compassion, and conviction. Founded by Howard Gartenhaus, our firm was built on a simple but powerful belief: always act in the best interest of the client.
Today, we continue that legacy by offering personalized financial planning and resilient portfolio strategies — anchored in alternative investment solutions designed to help preserve and build wealth across generations.
A strategy that doesn’t go quiet when markets do
At Gartenhaus, we build portfolios designed to hold up — not just when markets run, but when they retreat. In moments of uncertainty, we rely on carefully selected alternative strategies that have historically delivered stability while traditional portfolios faltered.
Process that works
We don’t start with products or projections — we start with you. At Gartenhaus, our process is designed to align your wealth with your life, and adapt as both evolve.
1. Understand What Matters
We begin by understanding your goals, values, and what makes your situation unique. This is the foundation of cura personalis — care for the whole person.
2. Design with Purpose
Your personalized plan includes portfolio strategy, risk management, and income planning — built to preserve and grow wealth through calm and crisis alike.
3. Guide Every Step
As your life and the markets change, we remain your steady partner — reviewing, refining, and realigning your plan so it stays working for you, long-term.

