Seasoned financial advisors working with military members and veterans in Virginia
The right financial advisor for you depends on how you weigh location, expertise, experience, the clients they typically serve, and how they work with you.
You might need a military and veterans advisor if you're navigating benefits, pensions, or transition challenges unique to service members. Without specialized knowledge, it's easy to overlook key benefits or mismanage military retirement pay alongside civilian income. Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience, helping you avoid costly mistakes and maximize your financial resources.
- Benefit integration. Confirm how they coordinate military benefits with Social Security and other income sources to optimize your overall cash flow.
- Transition planning. Ask how they support shifts from active duty to civilian life, including managing healthcare and education benefits.
- Pension and disability handling. Ensure they understand the nuances of military pensions and disability compensation to avoid tax pitfalls.
- Experience with military-specific investments. Look for advisors familiar with Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) options and military-related investment vehicles.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Patrick B
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Springfield, VA
Wealthcrest Financial Services, LLC
Patrick Beagle's 33 years of experience and CFP® and ChFC® credentials equip him to address the unique financial challenges faced by military members and veterans in Virginia, including benefit integration and transition planning. His firm, Wealthcrest Financial Services, offers flat-fee financial planning and serves high-net-worth clients, distinguishing him with a comprehensive approach that combines fundamental and technical analysis for portfolio management.
Experience: 33 years
Avg account: $1,335,608
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Eric C
Series 63, Series 65
Vienna, VA
Merrill
Eric Candelori's military background as a former Marine Corps officer and his focus on military and veterans clients equip him to navigate the complexities of military benefits, pensions, and transition planning. Based in Vienna, VA, he brings 38 years of experience at Merrill Lynch, offering wealth management, retirement income strategy, and charitable giving expertise, with a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million.
Experience: 39 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Gary T
ChFC®, Series 63, Series 66
Amherst, VA
Edward Jones
Gary Taylor's 32 years of experience and military specialty make him well-equipped to address the unique financial needs of veterans in Virginia, including retirement income and estate planning. As a seasoned advisor at Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, he offers a comprehensive advisory program with fees up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing him through extensive resources and a broad client network.
Experience: 33 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Edgar M
Series 63, Series 65
Reston, VA
Modern Wealth Management, LLC
Edgar Martinez is well-equipped to assist military and veteran clients in Virginia with his 22 years of experience and expertise in retirement income strategy and tax strategies for small businesses. Operating from Modern Wealth Management, LLC, he offers flat-fee estate planning and integrates comprehensive services including discretionary investment management and estate planning, distinguishing him with a centralized portfolio management approach supported by an Investment Committee.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $832,068
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Roberto S
Series 66
Marina Del Rey, CA
Arrowroot Family Office, LLC
Roberto Santos brings over two decades of experience and a focus on military and veterans, which is essential for navigating the complexities of military pensions and benefits integration. Based in Marina Del Rey, CA, he offers flat-fee financial planning through Arrowroot Family Office, specializing in wealth management and retirement plans for business owners, which may appeal to high-net-worth clients seeking comprehensive, independent advice beyond typical military-focused services.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $334,988
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