Mason & Associates, LLC

Kenneth Mason is a financial advisor with Mason & Associates, LLC in Newport News, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mason & Associates since 2010 and previously spent 17 years at Centaurus Financial, Inc. Mason & Associates serves individuals, high-net-worth individuals, and trusts with discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning, including divorce planning and educational seminars on federal employee retirement benefits. The firm uses diversified model portfolios and independent sub-advisers for portfolio construction and administrative services while maintaining oversight and discretionary authority where agreed.

Kyle Eagle is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mason & Associates, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at PBMares Wealth Management, LLC, and a range of positions outside finance including work in hospitality and veterinary services. Mason & Associates provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and trusts, offering tailored recommendations through diversified model portfolios and independent sub-advisers. The firm also delivers educational seminars and facilitates tax and estate planning through third-party providers.

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.

Michael Mason is a CFP® and ChFC® with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Mason & Associates, LLC since 2010 and previously worked at Centaurus Financial, Inc. for 17 years. Mason & Associates serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and trusts with discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning, offering services including divorce planning and educational seminars on federal employee retirement benefits. The firm uses diversified model portfolios and partners with an independent sub-adviser for portfolio construction and administrative services while maintaining oversight.

Tommy is a graduate of Virginia Tech’s Pamplin School of Business, where he graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Business as a Finance major and completed the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) education requirement. While pursuing his Bachelor’s degree, Tommy observed that taxation was integral in financial planning and decided to pursue a Master’s Degree in Accounting at Virginia Tech with a focus in taxation. Tommy is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). He also holds the Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) designation from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), as well as the Series 65 and the Virginia Life and Health Consultant Licenses. Tommy joined Mason & Associates in 2019 as a Senior Financial Planner, and earned a partnership position in 2020. Prior to joining Mason & Associates, Tommy was a Senior Financial Planner at a respected financial planning firm in Richmond, VA, and also has experience with a “Big 4” public accounting firm. Tommy’s primary responsibilities consist of working directly with Mason & Associates clients in all aspects of their financial plan, with a particular emphasis on the subjects of tax, retirement, and estate planning. Tommy a co-host of the Federal Employee Financial Planning Podcast. Tommy’s memberships and designations include: CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) designation with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Life and Health Insurance Consultant License in Virginia Chairman and Past President of the Central Virginia Financial Planning Association (FPA) chapter Recognized by the Virginia Society of CPA’s as a Top 5 under 35 in 2018 Recognized by Investment News as 40 under 40 in 2018 Received 2017 Standing Ovation Award in Personal Financial Planning from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Benjamin Raikes is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Mason & Associates, LLC since 2022. Prior to this, he worked at Verus Financial Partners, Inc. for six years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a sole proprietor managing a private residence. Mason & Associates serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and trusts with discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning. The firm provides tailored recommendations and implements strategic asset allocation primarily through diversified mutual fund and ETF portfolios, often utilizing an independent sub-adviser for portfolio construction and administrative services.