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Jonathan B
Series 63, Series 65
Reston, VA
Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc.
Jonathan Browning is a financial advisor with Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Acorn since 2017 and has prior experience at VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. and Great Point Capital, LLC. Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered, fee-only investment adviser managing approximately $1.4 billion in assets. The firm offers personalized financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, utilizing globally diversified portfolios and a variety of investment strategies, including subadvisory services and tactical tools.
Shannon W
Series 66
Harrisonburg, VA
Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc.
Shannon Ware is a financial advisor at Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc. with 22 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Great Point Capital, LLC, Acorn Financial Advisory Services, The Strategic Financial Alliance, and Triad Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she is also involved in selling and servicing fixed insurance policies. Acorn Financial Advisory Services provides personalized financial planning and investment management to individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm manages approximately $1.23 billion across a client base of around 2,300–2,400 and offers both custom and model-based portfolios with discretionary and non-discretionary management on multiple platforms.
Jonathan C
Series 65
Reston, VA
Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc.
Jonathan Cox is a financial advisor at Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc. with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and is also an attorney, owning NOVA Estate Planning, PLLC, an estate planning and administration law firm where he provides legal services on a flat-fee and hourly basis. Cox serves clients in northern Virginia and has plans to expand similar legal services to the Richmond area. Acorn Financial Advisory Services provides personalized financial planning and investment management to individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm manages approximately $1.23 billion for around 2,300 to 2,400 clients through 11 advisors, offering both custom and model-based portfolios with discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms.
James G
CFP®, Series 66
Reston, VA
Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc.
James Gambaccini is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc. He has spent his entire career at Acorn and its affiliated entities. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Acorn Tax Planning, providing tax return preparation and filing services. Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc. is a fee-only investment adviser managing approximately $1.4 billion for individuals, families, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs globally diversified portfolios using a blend of individual securities, ETFs, mutual funds, and third-party managers, and offers specialized model strategies alongside additional services such as tax preparation and real estate investing through related entities.
Michael W
Series 65
Reston, VA
Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc.
Michael Wakeham is a financial advisor at Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked in the financial industry since 2015, including positions at Bloomsbury Wealth and Caroline Banks & Associates Ltd. He is currently based in Reston, VA. Acorn Financial Advisory Services provides personalized financial planning and investment management to individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm manages approximately $1.23 billion across about 2,300 to 2,400 clients, offering both custom and model-based portfolios with discretionary and non-discretionary management.
Margaret S
Series 63, Series 65
Reston, VA
Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc.
Margaret Swinney is a financial advisor at Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc. with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. and The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. outside of her current firm. Swinney also owns and manages a financial services LLC and is involved in the sale of fixed life insurance. Acorn Financial Advisory Services provides personalized financial planning and investment management to individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm manages approximately $1.23 billion for around 2,300–2,400 clients across 11 advisors, offering both custom and model-based portfolios with discretionary and non-discretionary management.
Sean T
Series 63, Series 65
Reston, VA
Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc.
Sean Tyll is a financial advisor with Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Acorn since 2019 and has held roles with Mutual of Omaha and Guardian Life Insurance. Outside of his advisory work, Sean is also active as a licensed insurance agent and mortgage loan originator. Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc. is a fee-only investment adviser managing approximately $1.4 billion in assets for individuals, families, and various organizations. The firm offers globally diversified portfolios using individual securities, ETFs, mutual funds, and third-party managers, along with defined model families and tactical tools, and provides educational seminars and subadvisory services.
Vincent B
CFP®, Series 65
Bethesda, MD
Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc.
Vincent Barrett is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc. since 2017. He also has a longstanding role at Thomas F Barrett Inc beginning in 2013. Outside of his advisory work, Barrett is Vice President of an independent TPA/Record Keeper and manages an individual life/health business along with group employee benefit plans. Acorn Financial Advisory Services provides financial planning and investment management to individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm manages approximately $1.23 billion across about 2,300 to 2,400 clients with 11 advisors, offering both custom and model-based portfolios through discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms.
Donald U
Series 63, Series 65
Reston, VA
Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc.
Donald Unger is a financial advisor with Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 45 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Voya Financial Advisors and Old Dominion Investment & Retirement Advisors. Unger serves as an unpaid at-large board member of the Tuckahoe Volunteer Rescue Squad, a nonprofit organization. Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc. is a fee-only, SEC-registered advisor managing approximately $1.4 billion for individuals, families, institutions, and nonprofit entities. The firm implements globally diversified portfolios using various securities and third-party managers, and it offers defined model strategies alongside tax planning, private capital activities, and educational seminars.
Nathan G
Series 66
Reston, VA
Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc.
Nathan Gertler is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc. in Reston, VA, where he has worked since 2021. He has five years of industry experience and has previously been affiliated with firms including Quincy Wells Capital and Great Point Capital. Gertler is also licensed as a Life and Health Insurance Agent. Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered, fee-only investment adviser managing approximately $1.4 billion across various client types, including individuals, families, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs globally diversified portfolios using a mix of individual securities, ETFs, mutual funds, and third-party managers, and offers model strategies and subadvisory services along with educational seminars and workshops.
Kerby B
Series 65
Reston, VA
Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc.
Kerby Baden is a financial advisor at Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc. with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and also works as a lawyer and a full-time senior tax accountant at Canto, Rausch, Deck & Co, PA, occasionally providing clients advice related to these roles. Acorn Financial Advisory Services offers personalized financial planning and investment management to individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm manages approximately $1.23 billion across a broad client base, providing both custom and model-based portfolios with discretionary and non-discretionary management options.
Justin S
Series 65
Reston, VA
Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc.
Justin Souder is a financial advisor with Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc. in Reston, VA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Acorn in 2020, he worked at Falls Road Golf Course for four years. Acorn Financial Advisory Services provides personalized financial planning and investment management to individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm manages approximately $1.23 billion for around 2,300 to 2,400 clients through 11 advisors, offering both custom and model-based portfolios with discretionary and non-discretionary management.
Ronald W
Series 63, Series 66, Series 65
Alexandria, VA
Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc.
Ronald Whitley is a financial advisor at Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc. with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Acorn since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent software consultant who occasionally offers related services to clients. Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc. is a fee-only SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm manages nearly $1.4 billion in assets and implements globally diversified portfolios using a range of securities and model strategies, incorporating alternatives and tactical tools for suitable clients.
Alex D
Series 65
Reston, VA
Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc.
Alex D'attilio is a financial advisor at Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc. with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at the University of Connecticut Recreational Center and Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy. Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc. is a fee-only investment adviser managing approximately $1.4 billion across various client types, including individuals, families, and institutions. The firm uses globally diversified portfolios with an array of investment vehicles and implements model strategies that may include alternatives and tactical tools, offering subadvisory and educational services.
Steven B
Series 63, Series 65
Alexandria, VA
Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc.
Steven Brandt is a financial advisor at Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc. with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Acorn since 2017, following a year at LPL Financial. He is a partner in a personal closed investment partnership, Path to AUM LLC, involving three licensed representatives. Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc. is a fee-only investment adviser managing approximately $1.4 billion in assets for individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers globally diversified portfolios using individual securities, ETFs, mutual funds, and third-party managers, and provides subadvisory services and annuity contract administration.
Mark H
Series 63, Series 65
Reston, VA
Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc.
Mark Herman is a financial advisor at Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc. in Reston, VA, with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Mutual Advisors/DCH Wealth, Platinum Wealth Partners/DCH Wealth, Knight Equity Markets, and Direct Trading Institutional. He is a partner in a personal closed investment partnership alongside two other licensed representatives. Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc. is a fee-only, SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.4 billion across various account types. The firm serves individuals, families, and institutional clients with globally diversified portfolios using individual securities, ETFs, mutual funds, and third-party managers, and offers specialized model strategies as well as subadvisory services.
John F
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Reston, VA
Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc.
John Forbrich is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently advising at Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc. He has previously worked with Voya Financial Advisors and The Washington Financial Services Group, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc. is a fee-only, SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm manages approximately $1.4 billion in assets and offers diversified portfolios with a range of investment strategies, including third-party managers and tactical tools.
Donald H
Series 66
Harrisonburg, VA
Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc.
Donald Heishman is a financial advisor with Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc. in Harrisonburg, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Triad Advisors, Inc. and spent nine years at Sentara Healthcare. Outside of advising, he has a minority ownership interest in a family farm. Acorn Financial Advisory Services provides personalized financial planning and investment management to a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, and small businesses. The firm manages approximately $1.23 billion across more than 2,300 clients with 11 advisors, offering both custom and model-based portfolios and a range of discretionary and non-discretionary management options.
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