Tyson, VA Office

Charles Gibbons is a financial advisor with KFA Private Wealth Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Arete Wealth Management LLC and Ameriprise, among other firms. Outside of advising, he is also an insurance agent with Agency One. KFA Private Wealth Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate entities by providing financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and wealth management. The firm employs goal-based portfolios using strategic asset allocation and a blend of passive and active management, with tax preparation and accounting services offered alongside investment management.

Jason Epps is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience and is currently with KFA Private Wealth Group, LLC, where he has worked since 2015. He previously worked at Arete Wealth Management LLC from 2018 to 2023 and Spire Securities LLC from 2015 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee on the board of Mount St. Mary’s University. KFA Private Wealth Group advises individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, investment management, and in-house tax and accounting services. The firm employs goal-based strategic asset allocation with a mix of passive and active management and operates a wrap fee program that can reduce transaction costs for clients.

Michael Rettinger is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at KFA Private Wealth Group, LLC since 2015. He previously worked at Arete Wealth Management LLC for five years and Spire Securities, LLC for two years. Rettinger is also a board member of the Board of Zoning Appeals in Vienna, VA. KFA Private Wealth Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate entities by providing financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and wealth management. The firm uses strategic asset allocation and a mix of passive and active management with a focus on low-cost share classes, ongoing due diligence, and regular client engagement.

James Patterson is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience currently serving at KFA Private Wealth Group, LLC. He has worked at Arete Wealth Management and Spire Securities, LLC prior to his current role. In addition to his advisory work, he holds a license as an insurance agent. KFA Private Wealth Group advises individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, investment management, and in-house tax and accounting services. The firm employs goal-based strategic asset allocation with broad diversification, combining passive and active management, and operates a wrap fee program to reduce transaction costs for clients.

Tricia Lepofsky is a Series 65-licensed advisor at KFA Private Wealth Group, LLC with six years of industry experience. She has been with KFA Private Wealth Group since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as the president of the Washington DC chapter of the Austin Peay University National Alumni Association. KFA Private Wealth Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate entities, offering financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and wealth management. The firm employs a goal-based investment approach combining passive and active management, with ongoing manager due diligence and client engagement.

Kevin Deans is a financial advisor at KFA Private Wealth Group, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Arete Wealth Management LLC and Spire Securities, LLC. Outside of finance, he is an investor in Aperture Coffee Roasters and serves as a paid baseball coach for Stars Showcase Baseball. KFA Private Wealth Group advises individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, offering financial planning, investment management, and in-house tax and accounting services. The firm uses goal-based strategic asset allocation and a combination of passive and active management, with a focus on manager selection and low-cost share classes.

Daniel Weinstein is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with six years of industry experience. He currently works at KFA Private Wealth Group, LLC and previously held roles at Heritage Investors Management Corporation and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. KFA Private Wealth Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate entities by providing financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and wealth management. The firm constructs goal-based portfolios using strategic asset allocation and a combination of passive and active management with an emphasis on low-cost share classes and ongoing manager due diligence.

Theron Weimer is a financial advisor at KFA Private Wealth Group, LLC with 20 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Arete Wealth Management LLC and Ameriprise. There are no other notable outside business activities reported. KFA Private Wealth Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate entities by providing financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and wealth management. The firm uses strategic asset allocation and combines passive and active management with an emphasis on manager selection and low-cost share classes.

John Fennig Jr. is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at KFA Private Wealth Group, LLC. He has worked at KFA since 2015 and previously spent five years with Arete Wealth Management LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 50% owner of FC Global LLC, which manages an office real estate lease. KFA Private Wealth Group advises individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, investment management, and in-house tax preparation and accounting services. The firm uses goal-based strategic asset allocation with a mix of passive and active management and operates a wrap fee program that can reduce transaction costs for clients.