Christina Hester Snyder, Partner and Wealth Advisor

Christina Hester Snyder, Partner and Wealth Advisor Christina is dedicated to help alleviate her clients’ financial fears through education and planning that goes far beyond investments.

She believes in a comprehensive approach that addresses all facets of planning. Christina boasts a storied career in financial services and commitment to clients, with more than 20 years of industry experience. As a wealth advisor, Christina is dedicated to help alleviate her clients’ financial fears through education and planning that goes far beyond investments. She believes in a comprehensive a

pproach that addresses all facets of planning, including wealth transfer, insurance, taxes, investments, estate and trust planning, retirement, risk management and business planning. She works in concert with her clients’ other trusted advisors to synthesize their strategies, rather than operating in silos. Christina takes pride in delivering proactive and responsive service to her clients, and helping them understand, manage and track their progress toward their financial goals. Christina is an active member of her community, involved in many professional and nonprofit groups. Passionate about helping women in their careers, she serves as the President of the Maryland chapter of Women in Insurance & Financial Services. She is also on the board of a nonprofit that helps Maryland families with financial hardships, as well as a professional association that educates the public on financial and elder care issues. Christina was featured in 2020 as a “Top 100 People in Finance” in the Top 100 Magazine*. In 2019, she was recognized as a financial advisor who actively promotes philanthropy in their practice by the Baltimore Community Foundation. The Daily Record named Christina to its 2015 Very Important Professionals Successful by 40 list, which recognizes Maryland leaders for their commitment to inspiring change in the community through their careers, volunteerism and civic involvement. Christina graduated from the University of Baltimore with a Bachelor of Science degree in business with an emphasis in international business. In addition to her many professional certifications, she also holds Life & Health Insurance licenses. Prior to joining Jacob William Advisory, Christina worked as a Financial Planner and Wealth Advisor with AspireWealth Planners. She also spent many years assisting individuals and high net worth clients with complex estate, tax and financial planning needs as a Vice President and Senior Fiduciary Advisor with PNC Wealth Management.

*Top 100 Magazine’s Top 100 People in Finance awarded to Christina Snyder in 2020.Criteria for the award include, but are not limited to: 1. Registered with the SEC as a registered investment adviser or a registered investment adviser representative; 2. Not more than 1 filed complaint and never been convicted of a felony. Selection for the award is not indicative of the wealth manager’s future performance or an endorsement by this publication. Working with a Top 100 Magazine advisor or wealth manager is no guarantee as to future investment success, nor is there any guarantee that the selected wealth managers will be awarded this accomplishment in the future.

How much could your 401(k) grow by the time you’re ready to retire? It can be tough to picture what today’s contribution...
09/05/2026

How much could your 401(k) grow by the time you’re ready to retire?

It can be tough to picture what today’s contributions could mean years down the road. A few simple numbers can help put it into perspective.

Try our 401(k) calculator to see how your savings could add up over time and get a better sense of whether you’re on track. https://jacobwilliam.com/401k-calculator/

August is usually considered a weak month for stocks. This year, the S&P 500 is up about 3% with one trading day left. T...
08/31/2026

August is usually considered a weak month for stocks. This year, the S&P 500 is up about 3% with one trading day left.

That matters, because when August was positive and stocks were already up 10% to 17.5% for the year, the final four months gained in 10 of 11 past instances.

It’s a small historical sample, not a forecast. But it’s one reason September’s bad reputation may not tell the whole story this year.

See what the seasonal data is showing heading into fall: https://jacobwilliam.com/insights/blog/market-commentary-a-strong-august-sets-stocks-up-for-a-better-september-than-feared/

You probably have a good idea of how much you’ve saved for retirement. But that number is only part of the story. Your i...
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You probably have a good idea of how much you’ve saved for retirement.

But that number is only part of the story.

Your income, how much you’re still saving, what you expect to spend, and how you invest can all affect the picture.

Answer six quick questions to get a better sense of your retirement readiness: https://www.jacobwilliam.com/retirement-planning-quiz/

Retirement might be your main goal, but it’s probably not the only one. You may also be planning for healthcare costs, c...
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Retirement might be your main goal, but it’s probably not the only one.

You may also be planning for healthcare costs, college for a child or grandchild, or other long-term needs.

That’s where tax-advantaged accounts come in. A 401(k), Roth IRA, HSA, or 529 can each offer different tax benefits depending on the account and how it’s used.

See how these accounts work across different parts of your financial plan: https://www.jacobwilliam.com/insights/blog/how-to-leverage-tax-advantaged-accounts/

Ten years from retirement, you still have time to save, adjust, and think seriously about the life you want to fund. Fiv...
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Ten years from retirement, you still have time to save, adjust, and think seriously about the life you want to fund.

Five years out, the conversation gets more practical. What will you spend? Where will your income come from? Are you on track?

With one year to go, it’s time to start putting more of the plan into motion and even “test drive” what retirement might feel like.

See what may deserve your attention at each stage: https://www.jacobwilliam.com/insights/blog/what-you-need-to-do-10-5-and-1-year-before-retirement/

A lot of the headlines around the markets right now are focused on stocks, but there’s another part of the market worth ...
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A lot of the headlines around the markets right now are focused on stocks, but there’s another part of the market worth watching: debt.

Debt is becoming a bigger part of the market story—from $40 trillion in U.S. government debt to the growing use of debt to fund the AI boom.

While we believe the summery rally looks likely to continue, it’s a reminder to keep the bigger picture in view.

Get our full analysis on recent market moves: https://www.jacobwilliam.com/insights/blog/market-commentary-debt-takes-center-stage-from-washington-to-the-ai-buildout/

Most of us have a picture in our minds of what we want our investments to do for us over time.But have you ever stopped ...
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Most of us have a picture in our minds of what we want our investments to do for us over time.

But have you ever stopped to think about what those expectations say about how much risk you’re comfortable taking?

Try the Investment Risk Tolerance Quiz to get a better sense of how you think about risk and long-term growth: https://jacobwilliam.com/risk-tolerance-quiz/

Before you figure out how much you’ll need for retirement, it helps to know what you’re actually planning for.Travel? Mo...
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Before you figure out how much you’ll need for retirement, it helps to know what you’re actually planning for.

Travel? More time with family? New hobbies? Maybe a move somewhere warmer?

And that picture may change as retirement goes on. The active early years can look very different from the years when health, support, and a slower pace become more important.

See how thinking through each phase of retirement can help you plan for the life you want: https://jacobwilliam.com/insights/blog/getting-ready-to-retire-how-to-be-fully-prepared/

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