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FPA National Capital Area Newsletter Page 1 September 2014
President’s Message Brian Jones, CFP®
Continued on page three
A Pinnacle Award Level Chapter Recipient of FPA National’s Highest
Level Award for 13 Consecutive Years!
Volume 15, No. 9, September, 2014 Web address: www.fpanca.org
FPA Headlines The Newsletter of your local association
Helen Modly, CFP®, CPWA® President’s Message
If you have not yet had the chance to explore our new website (www.fpanca.org) please log-on and browse
around for a few minutes. Peggy had done an outstanding job of working with our contractors to give us a bright, clean, easy to
use site.
September 11th has become a national day of service for many individuals and organizations. Our NexGen chapter has a day of
community service planned for NexGen members. See the website if you are interested.
We will have our Ethics CE presentation by Dan Candura on Thursday, September 18, at Maggiano’s in Tysons Galleria mall.
Following ethics, our lunch presentation by Scott West from INVESCO promises to be interesting and valuable. Who couldn’t
use a few tips in appealing to our client’s emotional side of the brain once in a while? We have all seen how strongly client
emotions can sway their judgment on financial issues.
We will have a member breakfast on Friday, September 19th at Armstrong, Fleming and Moore’s offices in Washington, DC
starting at 8:00 am. Our chairman, Ryan Fleming will be the host, and many of our board members will be there, as well.
We have many great programs on the schedule for the fall and I hope to see you at one or more of them. As always, please feel
free to email me with any comments or suggestions.
Warmest regards,
Helen Modly
2014 President, FPA of the National Capital Area
FPA National Capital Area Newsletter Page 2 September 2014
2014 FPA NCA EVENT SCHEDULE
Details on our activities are published on our new web site at www.fpanca.org
Thursday, September 11, 2014 – NexGen Day of Community Service, 3PM – 7PM
Thursday, September 18, 2014 – Ethics Course, Maggiano’s, McLean, VA, 9AM – 11:30AM
Thursday, September 18, 2014 – Member Luncheon Program, Maggiano’s, McLean, VA, 11:30 – 2PM
Friday, September 19, 2014 – Member Breakfast, Washington, DC, 8AM – 10AM
Thursday, October 2, 2014 – Career Development Program, Bethesda CC, Bethesda, MD, 10AM – 11:30AM
Thursday, October 2, 2014 – Member Luncheon Program, Bethesda CC, Bethesda, MD, 11:30AM – 2PM
Thursday, October 16, 2014 – Tyson’s Corner, VA, 5PM – 7PM
Tuesday, October 29, 2014 – NexGen Study Group, McLean, VA, 5:00PM – 7PM
Thursday, November 20, 2014 – Member Speaker Program, Maggiano’s, McLean, VA, 10AM – 11:30AM
Thursday, November 20, 2014 – Member Luncheon Program, Maggiano’s, McLean, VA, 11:30AM – 2PM
Thursday, December 4, 2014 – Member Breakfast, Dan Lash’s Office, Vienna, VA, 8AM – 10AM
Thursday, December 11, 2014 – Member Luncheon Program, Maggiano’s, McLean, VA, 11AM – 2PM
Friday, January 23, 2015 – Winter Symposium, Dulles Hyatt, Herndon, VA, 6AM – 6PM
VIRTUAL MEDIA TRAINING – SEPTEMBER 4, 2014
Become a "go to" source for journalists! FPA is hosting an all-member virtual media training on Thursday, September 4, from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
ET. These special quarterly trainings are open to all members! FPA members who are CFP® professionals and attend this media training
program will be able to participate in FPA media queries that are sent daily.
Each 90-minute media training program, conducted by FPA Director of Public Relations Ben Lewis, covers the essentials in working with
journalists, including:
What you need to do to prepare for interviews;
How you can improve interview performance;
The tactics for ensuring you maintain a great reputation with reporters;
Representing FPA and the organizational messages; and
Much more!
Click here to sign-up for the next scheduled FPA virtual all-member virtual media training on September 4 and to see a list of future dates.
You will receive a confirmation email and login details a few days before the training. Here is a direct URL as well:
http://www.onefpa.org/MyFPA/MyChapter/Pages/MediaTraining.aspx
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FPA NCA Communities of Learning
FPA Connect, FPA’s new social platform allows members to share best practices and expertise. FPA NCA
recognizes that some members may be interested in study groups or “communities of learning” to further
develop their financial planning expertise in different topic areas. FPA NCA would like to encourage anyone
who is interested in either facilitating or joining a community of learning to email Rita Cheng at
[email protected]. Some suggested communities of learning are divorce planning, special
needs planning, planning for same sex couples, just to name a few. We are certainly open to additional
suggestions and ideas.
Ethics Course and Luncheon Program Speaker
September 18, 2014, 9AM Check in for Ethics Course
Maggiano’s Restaurant, McLean, VA
Ethics Course Presented by Dan Candura
Ethics Course Free for Members
Non-Members - $50.00
Ethics Course - 2 CFP, 2 CIMA, 2 MD Insurance and 2 VA Insurance Offered!
Ethics Course Begins promptly at 9:30AM – 11:30AM
Luncheon Speaker: Scott West from INVESCO – StorySellling for Financial Advisors
Check in For Luncheon Program at 11:30AM – Program from Noon – 2PM
Luncheon Program - $40.00 for Members
$60.00 for Non-Members
NO CE for this Luncheon Program
Our luncheon program speaker will be Scott West from INVESCO speaking on Financial Advisors
Communications with Clients. "Communication works for those who work at it." (John Powell)
Overview: Highly persuasive financial professionals often engage clients by translating Wall Street jargon into
Main Street values, using metaphors, analogies, anecdotes and illustrations. In "StorySelling for Financial
Advisors", we seek to provide you with the tools to lead investors to faster and more confident decisions, to
incorporate emotion and experiences into your conversations and learn successful stories used by top financial
professionals. From the keynote presentation, learn - How to align your sales process with your client's decision
process; How to engage both sides of the brain; and The Socratic method of selling.
View the 3-Minute Presentation Trailer where Scott West and Dave Saylor discuss how the StorySelling
program helps financial professionals get, keep and grow business.
You may register for one or both sessions, Ethics and/or the Luncheon.
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Join us for Breakfast! Learn More About Your Chapter and Meet our Board!
Find out how you can Become More Involved and Active in our Chapter!
Choose the date and location most convenient for you!
September 19, 2014 – Ryan Fleming’s Office, Armstrong, Fleming & Moore, Inc., Washington, DC
December 4, 2014 – Dan Lash’s Office, VLP Financial Advisors, Vienna, VA
Please register on line so that we plan appropriate refreshments! Thank you!
FPA NCA MEMBER AND SPONSOR HAPPY HOUR!
October 16, 2014 – Tyson’s Corner, Virginia
Please register on line so that we plan appropriate refreshments!
We Look Forward to Meeting You There!
SAVE THE DATE ON YOUR CALENDAR NOW!
WINTER SYMPOSIUM – FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 2015, 6AM – 6PM
DULLES HYATT, HERNDON, VA 20171
FPA National Capital Area Newsletter Page 7 September 2014
SAVE THE DATE! OCTOBER 2, 2014
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND MEMBER LUNCHEON PROGRAM
FEATURING – DON CONNELLY, PUTNAM INVESTMENTS
BETHESDA COUNTRY CLUB, BETHESDA, MD
CHECK IN BEGINS AT 10AM
LUNCHEON SPEAKER – AUSTIN LIVTAK, FIDELITY INVESTMENTS
DISCUSSING CAPITAL MARKETS AND BUSINESS CYCLES
CHECK IN FOR LUNCH – 11:30AM
2 CFP, CIMA, MD AND VA INSURANCE CE PENDING APPROVAL
NEXGEN STUDY GROUP SESSION
ANNOUNCED FOR OCTOBER 29, 2014
FEATURING ELEANOR BLAYNEY FOR A CIRCLE GATHERING
Event Held at the Offices of Sullivan, Bruyette, Speros & Blayney (SBSB)
5:00 – 7:00PM, McLean, VA
FPA National Capital Area Newsletter Page 8 September 2014
Society for Financial Education and Professional Development, Inc. "Enhancing financial and professional growth..."
SEVENTH ANNUAL FINANCIAL LITERACY LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
September 29-30, 2014
The Society for Financial Education and Professional Development, Inc.’s (SFEPD) will host its Seventh Annual Financial Literacy Leadership Conference on September 29-30, 2014 at the Hilton Crystal City Hotel, Arlington, VA. The theme is “Financial Literacy: Research, Techniques, and Initiatives with featured speakers: Sharon Epperson, a CNBC personal finance correspondent. Richard Cordray, Director Consumer Protection Bureau, and Regina Lewis, host of USA Today’s “Money Quick Tips” and MSNBC reporter. Each year the conference attracts financial educators, financial planners and training professionals from organizations across the nation. The Certified Planners Board of Standards has accepted the following workshops as eligible to receive continuing education credits: What does the Research Say and What Should be the Priorities?
Consumer Protection Laws and Initiatives
Saving Strategies and Techniques for Low-to-Moderate Income Households
Financial Planning for Seniors
What Every Financial Educator Should Know About Medicare and Medicaid
For more information: http://conta.cc/1p7XP9X.
YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS PROGRAM!
DECEMBER 11, 2014 – FPA NCA ANNUAL MEETING AND LUNCHEON SPEAKER
FEATURING STEPHEN FULLER
MAGGIANO’S RESTAURANT, MCLEAN, VA
CHECK IN AT 11AM, PROGRAM BEGINS AT 11:30AM
PLEASE ATTEND TO HELP US HONOR DR. FULLER FOR HIS OUTSTANDING WORK
AT THE CENTER FOR REGIONAL ANALYSIS!
SEE PAGE 11, AND HELP US VOTE TO APPROVE OUR 2015 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS!
WE WANT TO SEE YOU THERE!
FPA National Capital Area Newsletter Page 9 September 2014
NOVEMBER 20, 2014 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND LUNCHEON SPEAKER PROGRAM
MAGGIANO’S RESTAURANT, MCLEAN, VA
CHECK IN BEGINS AT 10AM
FIRST SPEAKER – RICH WEISS, AMERICAN CENTURY INVESTMENTS
“ESSENTIALS OF TARGET-DATE DESIGN ANALYSIS”
SECOND SPEAKER – JANET BODNAR, KIPLINGER PERSONAL FINANCE MAGAZINE
MEMBERS - $40.00, NON-MEMBERS - $60.00
CREDIT INFO TO BE POSTED SOON
DON’T MISS THIS FANTASTIC PROGRAM WITH THESE TWO GREAT SPEAKERS!
Message from Rita Cheng, CFP®
Member of FPA National Board of Directors
I hope you are having an enjoyable summer. I have some exciting news to share with you.
• As you all know, FPA is a terrific resource for members looking to tap into the knowledge and experience of their
financial planning peers. To help members tap into specific subject matter in a more in-depth, meaningful way FPA is
rolling out “Knowledge Circles.”
• Over the next 12-months this exciting new program will involve the rollout of eight Knowledge Circles, each with a
specific focus area. The circles will be spearheaded by volunteers who will act as hosts of content, facilitators of
discussion, and “engagers” of circle participants.
• The first three Knowledge Circles will be rolled out at FPA BE in Seattle this September. Those circles are Business
Success, International, and Retirement/Social Security Optimization. Over the following months, we will introduce circles
for Estate Planning, Investment Planning, Risk Planning, and Tax Planning.
• The Knowledge Circle program will not only allow participants to delve deeper into these core subject areas, but will be
central to future FPA programming. By using these circles as proving grounds, FPA will be better positioned to create
content of importance and interest to the members.
• I will share more information with you about the wonderful new program in the weeks and months ahead. I hope each of
you will consider participating or hosting for one of the circles.
• To learn more about Knowledge Circles, please visit www.OneFPA.org and then “Community.”
FPA National Capital Area Newsletter Page 10 September 2014
FPA Advocacy Day June 24, 2014 - Bryan Beatty, CFP®, AIF®
Not everything that happens in DC is all bad these days. And not a bad turnout for our inaugural event. We had about 12
members from our chapter out of the approximately 70 that participated in 2014.
The FPA in recent years has recognized that we have not been active with our lawmakers in our state capitals or on the hill in
DC. One of the first high profile activities was probably the formation of the Financial Planning Coalition followed next by
the suit brought against the “Broker/Dealer Exemption” filed and won by the coalition. This led them to an understanding
that we must be front and center with policy makes to have a voice. This in part led to the first annual FPA Advocacy Day.
The event began the day before, Monday evening with a PAC reception. Thanking and recognizing donors to the PAC is
important, but more important is telling them what their money is going towards as an effort. We heard from Karen
Nystrom, FPA’s advocacy director about our efforts that she is spear heading with the help of the Raban Group who provide
us with our access to lawmakers and their staff.. FPA National Chair Janet Stanzak shared some of the successes and work
that is being done in gathering feedback in regard to the value of the FPA to the members and briefly touched on some of the
local state capital visits in states like Florida and Ohio to name a few.
We were introduced to 2 members of the financial services committee and congressmen who had joined us to say hello and
thank us our efforts to help them better understand the issues we face in dealing with the public in our practice.
We then had dinner around the corner at Jimmy’s on The Half Shell were we received our packets and some instructions on
what would transpire the next morning. In our packets were the teams for each state and with whom and where they would
visit on the 24th.
Tuesday bright and early we headed to the Rayburn Building after making a brief stop for a photo on the Capitol steps. In the
meeting prep room we were briefed on the key points to be discussed and where the FPA and The Coalition stood on pieces
of legislation working their way through the committee process. We were given a set of expectations about what we might
face. For example many of us would not meet the Senator or Congressman but would in all likelihood meet with a legislative
aide, (LA) whose job it is to know the subject and that this is the person we need to get to know and be familiar with us.
This is where it gets a little interesting because for me personally this is where I learned a lot about why it is important that
we be there talking to them. One LA in particular said to us in the Northern Virginia group, “ The FPA, so are you all a new
organization?” There you have it. We are invisible in the process. Like it or not that is the process.
All in all I found it to be an illuminating day into how things happen and maybe why things don’t happen. Though
momentum has stalled on the Fiduciary Standard of Care in congress it isn’t completely dead. It is up to us to make our
voices heard if we feel that it is the right thing for us to do. My suggestion is to get to know the issues, how they affect your
practice, and your clients. If you have an opinion and I suspect many of you do, GET INVOLVED!
The idea is to take this back to your local chapter and your home state and do this in your capitol. Grassroots from the local
to the state and then out to Washington DC is how we must get our message out to improve not only our practices, and to
help protect the general population, but to lift the standards in our profession to the ranks the likes of Doctors, Lawyers,
Architects, etc.
I hope to see twice as many participate next year!
FPA National Capital Area Newsletter Page 11 September 2014
PLEASE VOTE NOW! Proposed 2015 Officers and Directors
The Proposed Board of Directors for 2015 is listed below. This Membership Announcement requests your approval for
the proposed slate. Please return your vote as soon as possible to [email protected]. We need your vote in
written form for approval of our 2015 Board. Please include your name on your email when voting so that we have a
record of the members who voted. You may APPROVE the Proposed Slate; you may write-in candidates to the Proposed
Slate; or you may vote AGAINST the Proposed Slate (or portions thereof).
In addition, our membership meeting will be held on Thursday, December 11, 2014 at Maggiano’s Restaurant of Tysons
Corner, McLean, Virginia at approximately 11:30 a.m. This meeting will be prior to our monthly program scheduled for
that day. At this meeting, we will request your voice approval of our proposed slate. We will accept nominations from
the floor that day, as well. We notify our membership of the proposed Board and request votes from our membership in
written format, as well as at our Membership Meeting, in order to be assured of reaching a quorum of responses necessary
for approval and to follow the procedures outlined in our By-Laws. Thank you for your help in electing our new 2015
Board of Directors.
2015 PROPOSED OFFICERS:
Helen Modly, CFP®, Chair Ken Robinson, CFP®, President
Dan Lash, CFP®, President-Elect Bryan Beatty, CFP®, Treasurer
Howard Pressman, CFP®, Secretary and Chair of Capitol Hill Day
2015 PROPOSED DIRECTORS:
Tommie Monez, CFP®, Programs Co-Director
Melissa Sotudeh, CFP®, Programs Co-Director
Augie Zullo, Sponsorships Co-Director
Chris Rivers, CFP®, Sponsorships Co-Director
Josh Halpern, CFP®, Facility Requirements & Social Events Co-Director
Rose Price, CFP®, Facility Requirements & Social Events Co-Director
Jon Yankee, CFP®, PR/Media Relations & Communications Director
Patricia Ludwig, CFP®, Membership Co-Director
Solon Vlasto, CFP®, Membership Co-Director
Kathleen Sindell, PhD, Pro Bono Co-Director
Parker Trasborg, CFP®, Pro Bono Co-Director
Matt Davis, NEXGEN Co-Director
Lauren Grove, NEXGEN Co-Director
FPA National Capital Area Newsletter Page 12 September 2014
University of Maryland University College Offers a Registered CFP Program
On June 11, 2014 the CFP Board informed Peter Munger, the Program Director of the University of Maryland, that the
UMUC School of Undergraduate Studies has been approved to offer a CFP educational program that will help qualify students
to sit for the CFP exam. CFP Board-Registered Programs are financial planning education programs at the college or
university level that meet specific criteria for educating individuals who wish to fulfill the education component for obtaining
CFP® certification. Individuals who meet the CFP Board's education requirement are eligible to sit for the CFP® Certification
Examination. Successful completion of the education and examination components completes two of the core prerequisites to
obtain CFP® certification. To register a program, an institution must submit an application for review by the CFP
Board. Registration is granted on a biennial basis and must be renewed every other year.
Kathleen Sindell, Co-Chairperson of the FPA NCA Pro Bono Committee has been invited by UMUC to accompany the CFP
Program Director, Peter Munger, to attend the CFP Board's annual Registered Program Conference that brings together faculty
and program directors from institutions around the country that provide professional financial planning education and assists
individuals in pursuing CFP® certification. Kathleen Sindell is a Course Chairperson II for several of the newly registered
CFP courses. For more information about the new CFP registered program at the University of Maryland, University College,
contact University of Maryland University College, Business Administration, Finance, Dr. Peter G. Munger, Academic
Director, 1616 McCormick Drive, Largo, MD 20774, 240-684-2815, [email protected], www.umuc.edu
UMUC Offers CFP Approved Challenge Capstone Course This week the CFP Board approved the inclusion of the University of Maryland UMUC Capstone Course in the CFP
Challenge Status Capstone List. If your background qualifies you for Challenge Status the only coursework required for the
CFP Examination is the completion of a registered Capstone Course. The University of Maryland UMUC is offering the
Capstone Course this Fall. The first day of class is October 20, 2014 and registration is now open. If you plan on attending
contact Peter Munger, CFP Program Director, Professor and Program Chair Finance and Economics Department,
University of Maryland University College, 1616 McCormick Drive, Largo, MD 20774, 240 684-2815 (O) 240 274-9544 (C)
Background
The CFP Board has approved specific academic degrees and professional credentials as fulfilling most of the education
coursework requirement for CFP®certification. If you have one of the following degrees, licenses or credentials, you will
automatically be eligible to apply for the CFP® Certification Examination, after you have completed a Capstone
Course registered with CFP Board.
Ph.D. in business or economics*
Doctor of Business Administration*
Licensed attorney - inactive license acceptable**
Licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - inactive license acceptable**
Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC)
Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU)
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®)
CFP certification from the Financial Planning Standards Board Ltd. (FPSB) Affiliate located in your
territory of residence outside the U.S.
Challenge Status
Only the degrees, licenses and credentials listed above are approved for challenging the CFP® Certification Examination. In
addition, certain other credentials are pre-approved for partial credit toward the coursework requirement, with that credit
granted through the Transcript Review process.
*Degree must be from a regionally-accredited U.S. college or university.
**If you are fulfilling the education requirement on the basis of an inactive CPA license or law license, you will need to
provide a letter from the applicable licensing board stating that you are in good standing with that authority.
FPA National Capital Area Newsletter Page 13 September 2014
SAVE the DATE
Friday, February 27th, 2015
9am – 6pm
Location: TBD
We’re excited to announce that the National Capital Area
Chapter’s Second Annual Career Day has been scheduled
for Friday, February 27th, 2015. It will be held from 9am to
6pm in the DC Metro area at a location to be determined.
Stay tuned for more details and let us know if you would
like to get involved (as a planning committtee member, an
interviewing firm, an interviewee, or a sponsor)!
To volunteer, please contact Lauren Grove at
FPA National Capital Area Newsletter Page 14 September 2014
CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE OUTSTANDING FPA MEMBERS –
WHO HAVE BEEN SO SUPPORTIVE OF OUR LOCAL FPA NCA CHAPTER!
PLEASE REVIEW INVESTMENT NEWS
“40 UNDER 40”
Review Here: http://www.investmentnews.com/section/40-under-40/listing
TO THESE FPA MEMBERS WHO HAVE HELPED TO SUPPORT AND NURTURE OUR LOCAL FPA
NCA CHAPTER – WE CONGRATULATE YOU!
Laurie Belew, Senior Financial Adviser, FJY Financial
Michael Kitces, Partner and Director of Research, Pinnacle Advisory Group
Katherine Liola, President, Concentric Private Wealth
Sameer Somal, Chief Financial Officer, Blue Ocean Global Wealth
FPA National Capital Area Newsletter Page 15 September 2014
Volunteer Opportunity
Our community partner Capital Area Asset Builders (CAAB) is gearing up for another round of
financial education seminars. In the past, several FPA NCA members have conducted classes
within their Money Management 201 series. CAAB is offering another opportunity for their
customers to be enlightened by your expertise in the areas of:
Seminar Date Savings and Investing Tuesday, September 9, 2014 Retirement Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Estate Planning Thursday, September 11, 2014 Insurance Tuesday, September 16, 2014
College Planning Thursday, September 18, 2014 Below you’ll find a flyer that explains the content of each session. The window of time of each
seminar is 2-3 hours. CAAB anticipates that their customers will be asking a lot of questions, but
the sessions end at your discretion.
In addition to recruiting volunteers to teach the seminars, CAAB is offering a financial café
where individuals can have mini one-on-one sessions with financial experts to discuss any of the
five topics listed above. The financial café is scheduled for 3 hours as well.
Financial Café Tuesday, September 23, 2014
If you are available to volunteer to teach and / or to conduct mini coaching sessions, CAAB
needs your expertise. You can register for this volunteer opportunity by sending your contact
information to Pro Bono Co-Directors Kathleen Sindell, Ph.D.
([email protected]) or Solon Vlasto ([email protected]). Let us know
which of the classes you would like to teach and/or if you would like to give mini- coaching
sessions. All events are scheduled between 6:00pm and 9:00pm.
Program Information is continued on the next page.
FPA National Capital Area Newsletter Page 16 September 2014
Money Management
2014 Overview & Objectives
The overall goal of these seminars are -
Seminar 1: Savings and Investing
This seminar will inform participants about the importance of savings and investing:
Methods to utilize to reach short-and-long term financial goals
Ways to save and make investments
Types of saving accounts and investment tools
Understanding simple interest compared to compound interest
Seminar 2: Retirement
This seminar will inform participants about planning for retirement:
Discuss factors that should be considered when evaluating retirement goals
Options available to make up for shortfalls in reaching retirement goals
Factors to consider to re-evaluate your retirement goals
Seminar 3: Estate Planning
This seminar is sometimes called “the elephant in the room”. The participant will learn:
Key elements of estate planning
Determine types of assets / property to include
Estate planning as an essential part of financial planning
Basic estate planning tools
How to minimize probate issues and reduce taxes
Seminar 4: Insurance
This seminar will inform participants about choosing the right insurance for every stage of life:
The importance of having appropriate insurance
Life stages for appropriate insurance products
Evaluating types of insurance
Seminar 5: College Planning
This seminar will inform the participant about benefits and costs associated with education:
Ways to save/finance college education
College planning as part of financial planning
How to involve your child in the planning process
FPA National Capital Area Newsletter Page 17 September 2014
We have updated our military pro bono opportunities for FPA members. If a veteran is not in your area you can help remotely with video conference. Please click the sign up links below and read for more details. You can sign up without an account. We will follow up with any additional questions you may have. Thank you for helping our veterans accomplish their financial mission as they prepare to begin home ownership.
Operation Homefront | Approximately 150-300 veterans a year
Homes for our Troops (physically injured veterans) | Approximately 50-100 a year
On behalf of FPA Pro Bono, Noreen Coughlin, Mission Outreach Director (and FPA Pro Bono Director) www.foundation-finplan.org Tel: (770) 938-1110 Fax: (678) 623-3450 2193 Northlake Parkway, Ste 110, Tucker, GA 30084 - Text ITMATTERS to 20222 and donate $10 to support Pro Bono Financial Planning
Help People Take Control of Their Financial Lives. The support you provide today enriches the lives of the under served tomorrow.
Donate
The Foundation for Financial Planning is sustained entirely by the generous support of our donors. Money you donate goes directly toward supporting pro bono financial planning services, and makes a significant, positive impact on those in need. Donate Now »
Volunteer
Pro bono financial planning enriches the lives of everyone who participates, and volunteers are no exception. We provide financial planners with the training and assistance to give back on a pro bono basis-and we're always looking for more volunteers. Volunteer Now »
Grants & Programs
The Foundation for Financial Planning awards grants to non-profit organizations for pro bono financial advice and community outreach activities. Our track record of success, both for grant recipients and those who receive pro bono financial advice, speaks for itself. Learn More »
FPA National Capital Area Newsletter Page 18 September 2014
Slots Are Filling Fast!
The Foundation's Peer Approach to Success
An opportunity for financial planners to connect with industry leaders one-on-one. You bring the questions...and they provide the answers.
The cost to participate is minimum and all contributions are tax deductible. The Be Our Guest program is a win, win for all involved - the presenters, participants and the Foundation for Financial Planning. It Matters!
Office Visits
October 8, 2014 | Marilyn Capelli Dimitroff, CFP® | Planning Alternatives, Bloomfield Hills, MI
October 24, 2014 | Bill Carter, CFP®, CLU, ChFC | Carter Financial Management | Dallas, TX
January 12, 2015 | Cheryl Holland, CFP® | Abacus Planning Group | Columbia, SC
Virtual Visits
October 2, 2014 | Glenn Kautt, CFP®, EA, AIFA | Brent R. Brodeski MBA, CPA, CFP®, CFA, AIFA - Savant Capital Management and John Furey | Advisor Growth Strategies
October 3 & 9, 2014| Sameer S. Somal, CFA, CFP® | Blue Ocean Wealth & Blue Ocean Global Technology
November 12, 2014 | Elissa Buie, CFP® & Dr. David Yeske CFP® | Yeske Buie
Click here to learn more or register.
We are grateful for the willingness of these financial planning leaders to support our mission with this initiative, by opening their offices and sharing best practices.
FPA National Capital Area Newsletter Page 19 September 2014
WELCOME JULY NEW MEMBERS
Brian Pierson CFP® Brian Reiche Convergent PO Box 101741 12505 Park Potomac Ave Ste 400 Arlington, VA 22210 Potomac, MD 20854 Phone: (202) 384-7968 Phone: (206) 724-1319 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Richard Sebastian Rebecca Tinger ING Financial Partners ING Financial Partners 1595 Spring Hill Rd Suite 100 W 1595 Spring Hill Rd Ste 100 W Tysons Corner, VA 22182 Tysons Corner, VA 22182 Phone: (703) 677-9322 Phone: (703) 677-9327 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Aaron Troup Kevin Walsh IFS Financial Corp ING Financial Partners 1532-I Pointer Ridge Place 1595 Spring Hill Rd 100W Bowie, MD 20716 Tysons Corner, VA 22182 Phone: (301) 390-7900 Phone: (703) 677-9231 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] John Wittelsberger Armstrong, Fleming & Moore, Inc. 1850 M St NW Ste 250 Washington, DC 20036 Phone: (202) 887-8135 Email: [email protected]
FPA National Capital Area Newsletter Page 20 September 2014
MEMBERSHIP HALL OF FAME - THANK YOU RENEWING MEMBERS!
We are proud to announce FPA membership anniversaries for 2014!
Five Year Members
Matthew Gelfand, Alfonso Burgos, Michael Wroblewski, Paul Garrard, Miriam Boysen, Frederic Burke, C. Mark
Gurley, Jeffery S. Adair, John Jones, Jennifer Gallant, Lori Trawinski, Joseph Rowley, Mitch Berlin
Ten Year Members
Ann Lung, Jennifer Quigley, Donna Patterson, Marjorie Burnett, Joseph Bell, Cristal Baron, Christine Marie Parker,
Kris Korneman, Alejandro Murguia, Michael Schiff, Paul Abbou, Craig Brimhall, James Adkins, Gail Waldman,
Kathleen Duffy
Fifteen Year Members
William DuBose, Michael Conaway, Miye Wire, Mary Mathias, Sidney Lee, Carl Trevisan, Thomas McVeigh, Herald
Bennett, Rebecca Hall
Twenty Year Members
Gordon Bernhardt, William Loomis, Phil Simonides, Basil Herzstein
Twenty Five Year Members
Gary Altman, Birindar Chawla, Dana Sippel, Steve Polan, Maria Cornelius
Thirty Year Members
Patricia Houlihan, David Petersen, Bobby Glass, Patricia Kerns, Sandra Schneider
Forty Year Members
INTERNSHIP WHITEPAPER PUBLISHED BY JON YANKEE
Following our previous Career Development Programs, Jon Yankee has completed his whitepaper on Implementing
Internships. An article will be published in the October Financial Planning Magazine. To read this article, please
follow this link: http://bit.ly/r2hfxZ
Jon has offered this article as a resource to our chapter. This article link is also posted on our web site, and will be
distributed through other outlets, as well. Thank you, Jon, for sharing this resource!
FPA National Capital Area Newsletter Page 21 September 2014
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NEW PRO BONO OPPORTUNITY
WASHINGTON CANCER INSTITUTE
Our FPA NCA Chapter is beginning a new Pro Bono relationship with the Washington Cancer Institute, and
possibly other Cancer Hospitals in the region. We anticipate that our opening presentations to patients and their
families will be later in 2014. Our Committee Chairs, Frank Boucher and Robert Sharer will be gathering more
information and developing the program and working relationship with this organization over the next few months.
However, we do anticipate the need for additional pro bono volunteers for this on-going project. If you would like
to volunteer to help with pro bono work at the Washington Cancer Institute or other Cancer Hospitals, please send
an email to Peggy at [email protected]. We will put you on our list and update you as the program takes
shape and begins. Thank you for your help on this very important pro bono project!
FPA National Capital Area Newsletter Page 22 September 2014
One Thing Leads to Another…Get involved and make a difference!
If we all just did ONE THING, imagine the impact we can have on shaping our profession!
Here are SOME Things….. What will your ONE thing be?
Charity Golf Event: Have fun, while you network with your fellow professionals and raise money for the Foundation for
Financial Planning and other FPA NCA Pro Bono work.
Join the Golf Committee and help plan the May event
Seeks Sponsors to support this charity event
Promote this event to members for participation
Come and enjoy a great day on the course
Consumer Awareness: Elevate public awareness; promote financial literacy.
Lead a basic investment workshop
Work with the schools on a Junior Achievement Program
Help Plan and Participate in Financial Planning Week at local events
Member Communications and Social Networking: Sharpen your communication skills; engage members in FPA NCA events.
Contribute an article to the newsletter
Develop Announcements for chapter programs and events
Develop new ideas for our chapter web site
Help us Tweet and get the word out!
Maintain our Facebook Page and add pictures of our events
Encourage members to become LinkedIn with our chapter
Public Relations: Enhance your visibility and be seen as a financial planning resource.
Answer finance-related queries from the press
Develop a relationship with your local newspaper editor
Programming: Infinite Possibilities: Integrating our Life and Profession with Education and Inspiration.
Suggest topics and speakers for educational programs
Help Build the Spring Symposium with our Sponsor Partners
Review and critique a potential speakers’ presentation in your area of expertise
Attend our educational programs on a regular basis
Be a Buddy at Meetings to foster community building
Invite a guest to a meeting to explore FPA
Partnerships: Create alliances with partners.
Draft a survey to evaluate partner satisfaction
Meet with partners in your office
Welcome partners who exhibit at our programs
Membership: Increase Chapter membership. Help plan a social event
Distribute membership information at the meetings
Make telephone calls to welcome new members
Make telephone calls to encourage members to renew
Help staff a CFP Exam luncheon for students
Attend a free Member Breakfast to learn more about our chapter
Survey Members to assess their satisfaction with our chapter Continued on next page
FPA National Capital Area Newsletter Page 23 September 2014
Pro Bono: A call to action… give the gift of education through large-scale initiatives.
Assist military families
Volunteer for CAAB financial literacy programs
Help baby boomers plan for retirement in coordination with the DC Government
Volunteer for HIP to counsel single mothers on home ownership
Volunteer with the local school systems on financial literacy programs
Professional Development: Reach out to students, encourage new financial planning professionals, and assist senior advisors in
keeping their skills sharp.
Be the FPA NCA liaison to a local educational institution
Help coordinate a study group for students, beginners or experienced professionals
Assist in the planning of a Professional Development Program for our Chapter
Be a Mentor and mentor one new planner for three month
NexGen: NexGen is a Financial Planning Association community focused on the next generation of financial planners. This
community of young professionals (age 36 and under) is guided by the mission to foster learning and growth that contributes to
the legacy of the profession.
Help plan and implement our first Career Day
Help plan Study Group Sessions for NexGen members with credits
Help plan social events for NexGen members
Help plan our first NexGen Retreat
2015 Symposium Event: Help develop our Symposium Event(s).
Help plan and secure speakers, develop themes and tracks for the event(s)
Help plan and secure facility space and over-night rooms
Questions... Comments... How can I start my One Thing?
Charity Golf Event Career Development Programs
Josh Halpern, CFP® and Melissa Sotudeh, CFP® Parker Trasborg, CFP® and Ilene Brostrom, CFP®
E-Mail Address: [email protected] Email Address: [email protected] and [email protected] and [email protected]
Membership
Chris Rivers, CFP® and Patricia Ludwig E-Mail Address: [email protected] and [email protected]
Partnerships Programming
Augie Zullo and Howard Pressman, CFP® Tommie Monez , CFP® and Jon Yankee, CFP®
E-Mail Address: [email protected] and E-Mail Address: [email protected]
[email protected] and [email protected]
Pro Bono Social Networking and Communications
Kathleen Sindell, PhD and Solon Vlasto, CFP® Public Relations and Media Relations
Email Address: [email protected] and Tracey Baker, CFP®
[email protected] E-Mail Address: [email protected]
2015 Symposium Chair NexGen
Ryan Fleming, CFP® Matt Davis and Lauren Grove
Email Address: [email protected] Email Address: [email protected] and
FPA National Capital Area Newsletter Page 24 September 2014
2014 PLATINUM SPONSORS
ACCESS NATIONAL MORTAGE and ACCESS NATIONAL BANK
Augie Zullo, 703-871-1344 and David Linthicum, 703-871-7367
[email protected] and [email protected]
AMERICAN CENTURY INVESTMENTS
Wes Kabance, 703-402-6371, [email protected]
CALVERT INVESTMENTS
Tacy Paul Roby, 301-951-4800, [email protected]
COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT
Jim Fisher, 571-217-0057, and Michael Lynn, 301-437-3141
[email protected] and [email protected]
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS
Jeff Kulik, 301-518-1316 and Russ Kubie, 617-279-3492
FPA National Capital Area Newsletter Page 25 September 2014
2014 PLATINUM SPONSORS CONTINUED
INVESCO
David Matheson, 202-510-2281, and Andrew Lill, 610-431-7595
[email protected] and [email protected]
PIONEER INVESTMENTS
Michael Mills, 804-869-6013, [email protected] and
Nick Luise, 617-422-4763, [email protected]
PUTNAM INVESTMENTS
Brad Pheeney, 617-760-7206, [email protected]
SCHWAB ADVISOR SERVICES
Robert Ciullo, 703-506-8243, [email protected]
THORNBURG INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Dan Reilly, 877-215-1330, ext. 7299, [email protected]
FPA National Capital Area Newsletter Page 26 September 2014
2014 GOLD SPONSORS
ADVISOR SHARES
Joe Yoon and Paul Doupe, 202-765-0921, [email protected], [email protected]
ALTMAN & ASSOCIATES
Gary Altman, (301) 468-3220, [email protected]
AMERICAN FUNDS
Shakeel Barkat, Brian Casey, Srikanth Vemuri and Andrew Moscardini, 877-421-5334
[email protected], [email protected], [email protected], and
APPLESEED FUNDS
Colin Rennich, 312-896-9660, [email protected]
1st PORTFOLIO
Will Gaines, 703-401-0241, [email protected]
FOUNDERS FINANCIAL, INC.
Jim DeCarlo, 888-523-1162, [email protected]
FPA National Capital Area Newsletter Page 27 September 2014
2014 GOLD SPONSORS CONTINUED
IVY FUNDS
Eugene Eignor, 703-266-8225, Mike Frank, 410-279-4554, and Jon Boldt
[email protected], [email protected] and [email protected]
JEFFERSON NATIONAL
Joe Richardson, 502-587-3837, [email protected]
MOTLEY FOOL FUNDS
Lenore Reiner, 703-254-1558, [email protected]
PAX WORLD INVESTMENTS
Mary Anne Majerus-Lambert, 240-529-4525, [email protected]
RC SECURITIES
Matt Wolf, 857-350-9500, [email protected]
REVENUE SHARES
David Cohen, 267-279-2653, [email protected]
TAMRO CAPITAL PARTNERS
Michael Sahakian, 703-740-1013, [email protected]
FPA National Capital Area Newsletter Page 28 September 2014
2014 GOLD SPONSORS CONTINUED
THE ANNUITIES EXCHANGE
Michael Borkowski, 240-752-9740, [email protected]
TRINET AMBROSE
Jon Biegel, 301-252-0603, [email protected]
VIRGINIA 529
Lori Bennett, 804-225-3421, [email protected]
WAYPOINT RESIDENTIAL
Todd Patterson, [email protected]
WILMINGTON FUNDS
Joe Mondell, 443-721-6427, [email protected]
FPA National Capital Area Newsletter Page 29 September 2014
2014 SILVER SPONSORS
BLACKROCK
Steve Degnan, 302-465-2030, [email protected]
COHEN AND STEERS
Ron Pucillo, [email protected]
KAPLAN
Nick Sitzberger, 608-779-5599 Ext 2544, [email protected]
TD AMERITRADE
TJ Cotton, 201-369-8620, [email protected]
FPA National Capital Area Newsletter Page 30 September 2014
The Financial Planning Association is the owner of
trademark, service mark and collective membership mark
rights in: FPA, FPA/Logo and FINANCIAL PLANNING
ASSOCIATION. The marks may not be used without
written permission from the Financial Planning
Association.
CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and
federally registered CFP (with flame logo) are
certification marks owned by Certified Financial Planner
Board of Standards Inc. and are awarded to individuals
who successfully complete CFP Board's initial and
ongoing certification requirements.
Past Presidents Advisory Council (PPAC)
Gary Altman, JD, CFP Alexandra Armstrong, CFP
Tracey A. Baker, CFP U. Calvin Brown, MST, CFP
Glen J. Buco, CFP Elissa Buie, CFP
Jannet S. Carpien, CFP Stephan Q. Cassaday, CFP
Rita Cheng, CFP Nicolet V. Evans, CFP
Ryan Fleming, CFP Marjorie L. Fox, JD, CFP
Inga B. Frank, CFP Arthur M. Gelman, JD
Barry Glassman, CFP Eric Hess, CFP
Clyde G. Hohenstein, CFP Mark E. Johannessen, CFP
Brian T. Jones, CFP Timothy W. Jones, CFP
Paul Juergensen, II, CFP Glenn G. Kautt, CFP, EA
I. Edward Markley, CFP Jack May, CFP
Edward O’Hara, CFP, EA Christine Parker, CFP
Michael J. Rebibo, CFP Judy L. Redpath, AIF, CFP
Sheldon E. Sacks, CFP Karen P. Schaeffer, CFP
Dana G. Sippel, CFP Victoria M. Trumbower,CPA
Anne Uno, CFP, EA Richard E. Vodra, JD, CFP
Barbara A. Warner, CFP Marysue J. Wechsler, CFP
YEAR 2014: OFFICERS & DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT PRESIDENT-ELECT
Helen Modly, CFP® 540-931-9051 Ken Robinson, CFP® 703-327-7384
Focus Wealth Management, Ltd. KCR Wealth Management
SECRETARY AND CHAIR OF CAPITOL HILL DAY TREASURER Bryan Beatty, CFP® 703-506-0843 Dan Lash, CFP® 703-356-4360
Egan, Berger, Weiner, LLC VLP Financial Advisors x703
CHAIRMAN
Ryan Fleming, CFP® 202-887-8135
Armstrong, Fleming and Moore, Inc. ext.232
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
PROGRAMS CO-DIRECTORS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CO-DIRECTORS
Tommie Monez, CFP® 540-931-9051 Parker Trasborg, CFP® 703-425-0700
Focus Wealth Management, Ltd. CJM Wealth Advisers, Ltd.
Jon Yankee, CFP® 703-889-1104 Ilene Brostrom, CFP® 301- 320-1465
FJY Financial Gurtz, Yurachek, & Associates
SPONSORSHIP/MARKETING CO-DIRECTORS FACILITIES & SOCIAL EVENTS CO-DIRECTORS
Augie Zullo 703-871-1344 Joshua Halpern, CFP® 240-744-7125
Access National Mortgage Raymond James Financial Network, Inc.
Howard Pressman, CFP® 703-506-0843 Melissa Sotudeh, CFP® 240-268-1000
Egan, Berger, Weiner, LLC Halpern Financial
MEMBERSHIP CO-DIRECTORS PRO BONO CO-DIRECTORS
Chris Rivers, CFP® 202-887-8135 Kathleen Sindell, PhD 703-299-1700
Armstrong, Fleming & Moore, Inc. GCSR, Inc.
Patricia Ludwig 703-356-4360 Solon Vlasto, CFP® 703-356-4380
VLP Financial Advisors Bernhardt Wealth Management
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NEXGEN CO-DIRECTORS
Peggy Nelson 703-620-1712 Matt Davis 703-889-1104
FPA National Capital Area FJY Financial
FPA NCA ADMIN ASSISTANT Lauren Grove 800-772-1887
Hela Baer Yeske Buie
FPA National Capital Area PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTOR
Tracey Baker, CFP® 703-425-0700
CJM Wealth Advisers, Ltd
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