John Mason

Advisor at Mason & Associates, LLC

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Location

Newport News, VA 23606

Credentials

CFP®

Industry experience

15 years

About

Mason & Associates is an independent, fee-only financial planning firm located in Newport News, Virginia. We provide ongoing comprehensive financial planning and tax planning advice to clients locally and throughout the United States.

Our financial advisors specialize in providing financial planning advice to federal employees who are covered by the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) and Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS). The financial planning team helps federal employees maximize federal benefits and provides guidance in all areas of financial planning such as retirement planning, tax planning, and estate planning.

Not a federal employee? No problem! We serve a variety of clients who have no ties to the federal government other than the taxes they pay. Our financial planning process and client experience allows us to serve families who are already retired or actively working.

John leads Mason & Associates as President and Senior Financial Planner, bringing over 15 years of specialized expertise in federal employee financial planning. A CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ since 2012, John has built a reputation for delivering comprehensive, client-centered guidance across tax, retirement, and estate planning.

John earned his Bachelor of Science in Business from Virginia Tech’s Pamplin School of Business, where he also completed his CFP® education requirement. He is an Investment Advisor Representative and maintains a Virginia Life and Health Consultant License.

John is a member of the following professional organizations: •National Association of Personal Financial Advisors •XY Planning Network •Financial Planning Association

As co-host of the Federal Employee Financial Planning Podcast, John has become a recognized voice in the federal benefits space. He is a sought-after speaker at industry conferences and educational events for federal employees, and his insights have been featured in leading publications.

Outside the office, John and his wife, Sara, both Virginia Tech graduates, enjoy skiing, snowboarding, and exploring the outdoors in their camper. They’re proud parents to a young son who’s best friends with their golden retriever, Penny.

Client services

Based on Mason & Associates, LLC

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

General tax planning

Occupation focus

Government Employee Military & Veterans

Demographic focus

Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964)

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AUM

1.50%

Other

Tiered Schedule: 1.5% on first 1M 0.75% on the next 1M 0.50% above 2M

Location

2 Bayport Way, Suite 110

Newport News, VA 23606

Most active in

Texas · Virginia

Work history

Mason & Associates, LLC

2017 - Present (9 years)

Centaurus Financial, Inc.

2011 - 2020 (9 years)

John M. Mason Financial Inc.

2011 - 2016 (5 years)

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