Values Added Financial

Acie Clayborne III is a financial advisor with Values Added Financial, holding a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Rebel Financial and Ohio University. Values Added Financial is a fee-only, SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and small- to mid-sized businesses. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, business consulting, and educational workshops, focusing on tailored investment policies with an emphasis on asset allocation, diversification, and ongoing monitoring.

Ariel Weisbard is a CFP® and Series 65-registered advisor with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Values Added Financial since 2017 and maintains a law practice specializing in estate planning, nonprofit, and employment law. He also writes investment and financial articles on a freelance basis. Values Added Financial serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and small-to-mid-sized businesses with comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management. The firm emphasizes customized asset allocation and diversification, combining ongoing portfolio supervision with flexible engagement options including project-based work and educational presentations.

David Tenerelli is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Values Added Financial, LLC since 2025 and previously spent six years at Strategic Financial Planning, Inc. Before entering financial advising, he worked for nine years with the Frisco Independent School District. Values Added Financial serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and small-to-mid-sized businesses, providing comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management. The firm offers flexible engagement formats including project-based and single-session consultations, with an investment approach centered on customized asset allocation and diversification.

Ehijie Sado is a CFP® professional with five years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Values Added Financial, where he has worked for one year. Prior to this, he held positions at Ellevest, Advocacy Wealth Management, Ferrer and Associates, Greater Sum, and Glory International Group. Values Added Financial is a fee-only, SEC-registered advisory firm that serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and small- to mid-sized businesses. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and educational workshops, employing a tailored investment approach focused on asset allocation, diversification, and periodic rebalancing.

Theadora Westlake Stearns is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with five years of industry experience. She is currently with Values Added Financial, where she has worked since 2025. Prior to this, she was with Northwest Asset Management and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Outside of advising, she has experience working at Cowen Park Grocery and McDaniel College. Values Added Financial serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and small-to-mid-sized businesses with comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management. The firm emphasizes customized asset allocation and diversification aligned with client goals and offers flexible engagement formats including project-based and single-session consultations.

Rosana Ralya is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Values Added Financial. She previously worked at Buckingham Asset Management and Focus Partners Wealth. Values Added Financial is a fee-only, SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and small- to mid-sized businesses. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management, emphasizing tailored investment policies with asset allocation, diversification, and ongoing monitoring.

Rachel Lewis is a financial advisor at Values Added Financial with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Dame Caroline, LifeGuide Financial Advisors, Amplified Planning, and the Boston Institute of Finance. Before entering the financial advisory field, she held positions at King Arthur Baking Company and The Hershey Company. Values Added Financial is a fee-only, SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and small- to mid-sized businesses. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, business consulting, project-based planning, and educational workshops, with an investment approach focused on tailored policies, diversification, and ongoing monitoring.

Zachary Teutsch is a financial advisor with Values Added Financial in Washington, DC, holding a Series 65 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Values Added Financial in 2017, he worked at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau from 2015 to 2017. He occasionally writes and teaches financial education and serves on the CNBC Advisor Council. Additionally, he is a senior advisor and finance chair for the Janeese for DC Mayor campaign. Values Added Financial serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and small- to mid-sized businesses with comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management. The firm’s client-centered investment process emphasizes customized asset allocation and diversification using mutual funds, ETFs, and fixed income, supported by ongoing supervision and flexible engagement options.