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FPA National Capital Area Newsletter Page 1 June 2012
President’s Message Brian Jones, CFP®
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FPA Headlines The Newsletter of your local association
A Pinnacle Award Level Chapter Recipient of FPA National’s Highest
Level Award for 11 Consecutive Years!
Volume 13, No. 6, June, 2012 Web address: www.fpanca.org
President’s Message Rita Cheng, CFP®
Dear Colleagues,
Thank you to our Golf Committee chaired by Chris Rivers, CFP® and Michael Nester, members, corporate
partners and guests who participated in the 19th
Annual Charity Golf Tournament. Thanks to a generous match from TD
Ameritrade, we raised over $20,000 for the Foundation for Financial Planning.
On Memorial Day, we remember those who have given their lives while serving in the armed forces. Memorial
Day marks the beginning of the summer vacation season. June is busy with a flurry of activities: Father’s Day,
graduations, weddings and the FPA NCA Spring Symposium just to name a few.
You don’t want to miss the June Symposium on June 8th at the Sheraton Premiere in Tysons Corner, VA. Our
theme for the event is “Helping Clients Make the Best Choices in Difficult Times”. Our Programs Co-Directors
Kathleen Sindell, PhD and James Bogart, CFP® have developed an outstanding program with educational breakout
sessions addressing the most relevant and timely topics facing our clients, such as investment management and risk
management. Attendees will have the opportunity to win terrific door prizes. Door prizes for the FPA NCA Spring
Symposium include THREE Apple iPad3 Tablets and FIVE $100 Visa Gift Cards. You will have the opportunity to
earn 8 CFP CE Credits, 8 MD Insurance Credits, 8 VA Insurance Credits, 8 CIMA Credits and 8 CPA CPE (pending
approval). Please see our website, and review our Symposium Program with detailed Speaker and Topic information.
At our June Symposium, we will also be presenting awards to recognize the achievements of several of our
members. Please join us as we celebrate and honor our outstanding leaders.
Leadership Awards for Outstanding Service 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award: W. Thomas Curtis, CPA, CFP®
2012 Norma Severns Leadership Award: Christine M. Parker, CFP®
2012 Planner of the Year: Steve Starnes, CFP®
Additional information about our Award winners can be found in our Newsletter, as well as on our website.
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We are offering a special FPA NCA Member Reception at 10:30am on July 19th
at Maggiano’s
Restaurant in Tysons Corners, VA. Plan to attend and discover how you can become more involved and active in
your FPA Chapter. There is no charge for this event, but we ask that you register so that we have proper materials
ready for you!
After the Member Reception, please join us for our FPA luncheon program. The featured panelists are our
distinguished members: Helen Modly, CFP® of Focus Wealth Management, Jon Yankee, CFP® of Fox, Joss and
Yankee, and Tim Wesling, CFP® of Wesling Financial. The topic is “Advanced Financial Planning with Different
Technology Solutions”.
This luncheon program is dedicated to advanced comprehensive financial planning. The expert panel has a
wealth of knowledge to share with you. The goal of this session is to assist you in building your business, enhancing
your skills and competencies. You may find additional details regarding these programs later in the newsletter and on
our website.
If you have a suggestion for a particular topic or speaker, please forward an email to either myself,
[email protected] or to Peggy Nelson, our esteemed Executive Director at [email protected].
Please let us know how we can enhance your FPA NCA membership experience.
We wish you a safe and enjoyable summer!
Respectfully,
Rita Cheng, CFP® - 2012 President,
FPA of the National Capital Area Chapter
INTERNSHIP WHITEPAPER PUBLISHED BY JON YANKEE
Following our previous Career Development Programs, Jon Yankee has completed his whitepaper on Implementing
Internships. An article will be published in the October Financial Planning Magazine. To read this article, please
follow this link: http://bit.ly/r2hfxZ
Jon has offered this article as a resource to our chapter. This article link is also posted on our web site, and will be
distributed through other outlets, as well. Thank you, Jon, for sharing this resource!
FPA National Capital Area Newsletter Page 3 June 2012
We need you!
Our membership committee needs people willing to make a few phone calls each
month to current members. This is a great opportunity to connect with other members
of FPA without a huge time commitment. Please contact Helen Modly
([email protected]) and Volunteer!
UPCOMING FPA NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA PROGRAMS Please see Program details in this Newsletter!
June 8, 2012 – Spring Symposium – Sheraton Premiere Hotel, Vienna, VA
July 19, 2012 – Member Reception – Maggiano’s Restaurant, McLean, VA
July 19, 2012 – Member Luncheon – Maggiano’s Restaurant, McLean, VA
August – No events! Have a safe and enjoyable vacation!
SAVE THIS DATE: Friday, February 1, 2013 – Winter Symposium, Dulles Hyatt, Herndon, VA
Please register for these programs on-line at www.fpanca.org. More details and events to be posted soon! Please
check our web site for complete details on our events!
ONE CORRECTION FOR ONE OF OUR GOLF GOODIE BAG AND RAFFLE PRIZE SPONSORS!
RS Funds was incorrectly noted in last month’s Newsletter. We apologize for this error.
We thank Erika Spagnola with RS Funds for her Goodie Bag and Raffle Prize Donations.
FPA National Capital Area Newsletter Page 4 June 2012
Remember This Date!
Friday, June 8, 2012 is the FPA NCA
Spring Symposium
and Your Opporunity to be a Winner
8 CFP CEU, 8 MD INS, 8 VA INS, 8 CIMA and 8 CPE – Pending! Friday, June 8, 2012 – Sheraton Premiere Hotel, 8661 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA 22182
The FPA NCA Spring Symposium aims to bring you today’s best tools and resources and is titled, “Helping Clients
Make the Best Choices in Difficult Times”. You’ll have an opportunity to win terrific door prizes which include
THREE Apple iPad3 Tablets and FIVE $100 Visa Gift Cards. During this one day event you’ll earn 8 CFP CE
Credits, 8 MD and VA Insurance Credits, 8 CIMA credits and 8 CPA CPE Credit (pending approval). There will be
many opportunities for networking and meeting our sponsors to get the latest product information and industry
insights. The following is a sampling of the speaker lineup:
Keynote #1: Fidelity Investments:
Presenter: Shahira Knight, VP, for Government Relations, Fidelity Investments.
Presentation: “A View from the Hill: Policy and Political Update”
A. Getting a hold of the key policy issues that loom in the background
B. Uncovering what can we expect next year?
C. Gaining an understanding of the policy issues that affect your business
Keynote#2: Calvert Investments:
Presenter: Richard England, CFA, Lead Portfolio Manager, Calvert Equity Portfolio, and Managing Director,
Calvert sub-advisor Atlanta Capital Management Company, LLC.
Presentation: “Risks and Opportunities in the Economy and Stock Market”
A. What’s up with the U.S. economyand what’s not
B. The case for owning stocks
C. What should we worry about?
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FPA National Capital Area Newsletter Page 5 June 2012
MEMBERSHIP HALL OF FAME - THANK YOU RENEWING MEMBERS! We are proud to announce FPA membership anniversaries for December 2011 - 2012!
Five Year Members Charles Donalies, Stephen Ellisor, Jessica Ness, Tracy Shen, Robert Taylor, Jerry Guido, Matthew Botkin, Bonnie
Armstrong, Jeffrey Stouffer, Mary McCormick, George Reilly, Cynthia Irving, Jason Clark, Elizabeth Piper/Bach,
Michael Quigley, Christopher Schriener, Edgar L. Parrish, Daniel S. Federman
Ten Year Members
Bryan Dowell, Mark Gripentrog, Dan Lash, Martin Hopkins, Mindy Gasthalter, Thomas Conway, Lawrence Beavers,
Guy Middleton, Mark Weber, Sharon Meyer, Deborah Bowles, Kathleen Sulick, Dennis Ponton, Charles E. Bremer,
Brian J. Bogart, Amy J. Truly, Marguerita M. Cheng, John Robert Austin, Jan D. Sealover
Fifteen Year Members
Judy Redpath, Elizabeth Winstedt, Carolyn Meakem, James Smith, Ilene Brostrom, Shimson Plotkin, William Price,
Richard W. Schaeffer, Gregory K. Bowser, Karen Tovey, Carolyn A. Lebsock
Twenty Year Members Twenty Five Year Members Thirty Year Members Michael Kalas, Frederick Cornelius Haydee Toedtman, Timothy W. Jones Jocelyn R. Kaplan, Marc Schliefer
June 8, 2012 Symposium Continued from Previous Page:
Keynote #3: Putnam Investments Presenter: Chris Hennessey. Mr. Hennessey is a Lawyer and CPA. Additionally, Mr. Hennessey is a Member of
the Putnam Business Advisory Group, and the Faculty Director, Executive Education at Babson College.
Presentation: “Asset Protection: Strategies to Help Clients Safeguard Wealth”
A. Why consider an asset protection strategy?
B. Clients at risk
C. Strategies to help clients safeguard wealth
D. Opportunities for your business
E. Resources
Keynote #4: Access National, Sponsoring Presenter
Presenter: Peter Barnes is a Senior Washington Correspondent of the FOX Business Network.
Presentation: “The State of Play in GOP Nomination & Election, plus the Financial Regulation and the Legislative
Agenda in Congress”
A. State of play in the GOP nomination and election in the fall
B. State of play on financial regulation, including fiduciary duty rule making at SEC, Labor Department,
Volcker Rule, etc.
C. State of play on legislative agenda in Congress for rest of year
Click here for a full overview of the program
Register for this event: June 8, 2012 Spring Symposium
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Invites you to join us
DC Metro-Area NexGen Happy Hour
La Sandia at Tysons Corner Center (near Barnes & Noble) Tuesday, June 12
th - 4:30 - 7:00 pm
Reservation is under Laurie Belew or NexGen Happy Hour
***Please RSVP to Jenn Quigley or Laurie Belew***
If you know of other NexGeners (or potential NexGeners) that would be interested in attending, please feel free to pass along the invitation. As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Jenn Quigley or Laurie Belew. Our contact information is below. We hope to see you there!
NexGen is a FPA community focused on the next generation of financial planners. This community of young planners strives to:
Support, advise and encourage one another in our professional advancement. Promote, foster and direct programs that aid in the transfer of knowledge from the pioneers of financial
planning to the future of the profession. Explore issues common to younger planners and seek means of accentuating the positives and finding
resolutions for the negatives. To learn more, go to http://www.fpanet.org/professionals/Connect/CommunitiesofInterest/NexGen/Home/
Jennifer B. Quigley, CASL™, CFP® | Senior Manager Harris SBSB | 8444 Westpark Drive, Suite 610 | McLean, VA 22102 P: 703.734.9300 ext. 881 | F: 703.288.1650 Email: [email protected] Website: www.harris-sbsb.com
Laurie A. Belew, MS, MBA, CFP® Financial Planner, Fox, Joss & Yankee, LLC 1925 Isaac Newton Square, Suite 400, Reston, VA 20190 Tel: (703) 889-1103 Fax: (866) 366-9233 Email: [email protected] Web: www.fjyfinancial.com
July 19, 2012 – Member Reception
Maggiano’s Restaurant – McLean, VA – 10AM – 11AM
Come Learn More About our Chapter!
Learn How YOU Can Become Involved in Chapter Events and Committees!
No Charge to Attend, but please register on line so that proper materials may be prepared for this event!
Go to www.fpanca.org and register now!
Plan to stay for the Luncheon afterwards? GREAT! But please register for the Luncheon Separately!
TWO REGISTRATION FORMS ON LINE! ONE FOR EACH PROGRAM!
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FPA NCA Luncheon Program: Expert Panel Discussion and Q & A on
Advanced Financial Planning with Different Technology Solutions
Helen Modly, CFP® of Focus Wealth Management, Jon Yankee, CFP® of
Fox, Joss and Yankee, and Tim Wesling, CFP® of Wesling Financial
Two CFP, MD and VA Insurance, and CIMA Continuing Education Credit Pending
July 19, 2012 – Maggiano’s Restaurant, McLean, VA Check in 11:30AM – Program Begins at Noon – Ends by 2PM
This luncheon program is dedicated to advanced comprehensive financial planning. The expert panel has a wealth of
knowledge to share with you. The goal of this session is to assist you in building your business, enhancing your
skills and competencies. Senior financial advisors will create comprehensive financial plans from the same case
study using different types of technology. The panel of experts will then discuss their results. You will get the most
out of this luncheon program if you review the case study online and come prepared with questions and comments.
(Case Study Posted Soon!)
Profile of Helen Modly
Helen Modly, CFP, CPWA is a principal of Focus Wealth Management, Ltd., a women-owned fee-only firm in
Middleburg, Virginia. She has been recognized as one of the top wealth managers by The Washingtonian Magazine,
Northern Virginia Magazine and Virginia Living Magazine.
Helen was selected by the membership of the Financial Planning Association-National Capital Area chapter as the
2010 Financial Planner of the Year.
Helen speaks regularly to diverse audiences and has presented at both local and national industry venues such as the
Financial Planning Association (FPA), the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA), and the
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She is also frequently quoted in consumer publications such as the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Money, Business
Week, Washington Business Journal, Washington Post, and Bloomberg as well as frequent mentions in the
financial industry media. Helen’s columns on financial planning and practice management issues appear regularly
on MorningstarAdvisor.com and Horsesmouth.com.
Profile of Jon Yankee
Jon Yankee, MBA, CFP is the Chief Financial Officer, Director of Human Resources, and Partner and Co-
Founder of Fox, Joss & Yankee. Mr. Yankee earned his Master of Business Administration in International
Management with a focus on Finance from Thunderbird, the American Graduate School of International
Management, in 1998. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Studies with a concentration in
Asian Studies and Japanese from the University of Richmond in 1992. He also completed undergraduate work at
Kansai University of Foreign Studies in Osaka, Japan from 1990-1991.
Prior to founding Fox, Joss & Yankee, Jon was a Lead Advisor at Rembert, Pendleton, & Fox (RPF), where he
earned his Certified Financial Planner™ certification following coursework at the College for Financial Planning
in Denver, CO. RPF was formerly known as Rembert, D’Orazio & Fox and Hopewell Rembert Advisors. Mr.
Yankee specializes in portfolio design and implementation, retirement planning, education planning, and cash
management for professionals, retirees, young families, and non-profit/charitable organizations.
Jon is a former member of the Board of Directors of the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic Region of the National
Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA) and is a NAPFA-Registered Financial Advisor. He is also a
member of the Financial Planning Association (FPA), participating in the activities of the National Capital Area
Chapter of the FPA serving as a Board of Directors member and Co-Director of the Professional Development
Committee.
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Profile of Tim Wesling
Tim Wesling is a Certified Financial Planner™, an Accredited Investment Fiduciary®, and a Certified Divorce
Financial Analyst™. Mr. Wesling is President of Wesling Financial Planning Services, a recognized expert in
comprehensive financial planning and advisory services. He counsels clients on holistically incorporating
finances to support their lifetime goals. Tim focuses on working with people to successfully navigate the life-
changing transitions of retirement, divorce and widowhood. During more than 14 years of providing
comprehensive financial advice, Tim has helped hundreds of clients achieve their financial lifetime goals.
Prior to his career in financial consulting, Tim honorably served the nation in the United States Air Force, retiring
after nearly 21 years of service. During this time, he was deeply involved in space programs protecting our
national security. Immediately after retiring from the USAF, Tim passed the Certified Financial Planner™ exam.
Shortly before opening the doors of his financial advisory practice, Tim became an Accredited Investment
Fiduciary™.
Tim is a member of several professional organizations including the premier National Association of Personal
Financial Advisors (NAPFA), the Financial Planning Association (FPA), the Center for Fiduciary Studies, and
the Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts. Additionally, he is active in local service organizations such as
Kiwanis of Alexandria, VA, the National Capital Chapter of the BMW Car Club of America (chapter president,
2008), and the Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association.
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MEET OUR OUTSTANDING MEMBER AWARD WINNERS 2012
STEVEN A. STARNES, CFP®
2012 PLANNER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Steve is a financial planner at the Monitor Group, Inc. in McLean VA, a leading wealth management firm helping
clients maximize their assets, enhance the quality of their lives, and realize personal and financial goals. Steve
graduated with bachelor’s degrees in Economics and Aerospace Engineering from the University of Michigan. He
earned his MBA from the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business.
Steve specializes in working with clients with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Steve has a professional
contribution published in the Journal of Financial Planning and speaks regularly about diminished financial
capacity caused by dementia. He has also been quoted in Kiplinger’s Retirement Report and on Yahoo
Finance. Steve provides professional education to financial planners across the country. In 2011 he presented at the
Financial Planning Association national conference in San Diego.
As a relationship manager for many clients at The Monitor Group, Steve is involved in all aspects of integrated
wealth management, including client meetings, financial planning analyses, estate planning, tax planning and
preparation, investment management, philanthropic giving and other complex financial issues. Steve is currently the
chair of the Integrated Wealth Management committee for the Zero Alpha Group, an international network of wealth
management firms. In 2012 The Monitor Group will combine with Savant Capital, based in Rockford Illinois, and
Steve will be a partner in the new firm. Steve will continue to serve clients from Savant’s Virginia office.
Steve volunteers with various classical music organizations in the Washington DC area and serves as treasurer for the
Epsilon Educational Endowment. He also serves as a volunteer conservator for people in need in Arlington, VA
where he lives with his wife Cathy.
THANK YOU AWARD SELECTION COMMITTEE
Our Award Selection Committee accepted nominations from the FPA NCA Members in order to choose our
Outstanding Award Winners. Our FPA NCA President-Elect Ryan Fleming, CFP® chaired the Selection Committee.
Committee Members included Past FPA NCA Presidents Gary Altman, Cal Brown, and Brian Jones, as well as our
FPA NCA Secretary Ken Robinson, and our FPA NCA Treasurer Augie Zullo.
The Awards will be presented at lunch at our Spring Symposium on June 8, 2012 at the Sheraton Premiere Hotel in
Vienna, VA. Register on line today to be a part of this wonderful celebration for our Outstanding Members!
FPA National Capital Area Newsletter Page 11 June 2012
Christine Parker, CFP® 2012 NORMA SEVERNS AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP
Christine Parker, CFP® is a personal finance writer, instructor and president of Parker Financial, LLC, a
leading provider of personalized retirement planning and investment advisory services, specializing in helping
women executives and business owners plan well to live well at every major milestone. Christine was named
as one of the greater Washington D.C. metro area’s ‘Top Financial Planners’ by Washingtonian magazine in
2010. In the same year, her firm established the first financial literacy scholarship with the Charles County
Scholarship Fund with the specific purpose of rewarding high school students who demonstrate a commitment
to advancing their financial literacy.
As a graduate of University of Maryland University College with a B.S. in Business Administration, Minor in
Finance and Certificate of Financial Management in 2004, Parker has achieved a Financial Planning Certificate
from Georgetown University in 2005 and a CFP® designation from the CFP Board of Standards, Inc. on Jan. 6,
2006.
Christine has made guest appearances on Fox 5 News ‘Managing Your Money Experts,’ News Channel 8
‘Financial Friday’ and Star 97.3 FM ‘Dr. Brad Gottfried’s Perspectives Sunday Morning Radio Show.’ She
contributes articles to the Financial Planning Association®, Bay Net News, Southern Maryland Online and
Southern Maryland Newspapers ‘Independent.’ Christine has been quoted in ‘U.S. News & World Report, the
‘Washington Post’ and ‘Hot (Broke) Messes,’ a personal finance book authored by Nancy Trejos, formerly a
Washington Post Personal Finance Writer. Most recently, Christine spoke at the Society for Women Engineers
Regional Conference held at Columbia University in New York City and is a sought after public speaker on
personal finance topics for women. Additionally, Christine is the author of 2LIVEWELL, a retirement
planning blog for women of Southern Maryland at www.2livewell.com.
Christine is a member of the FPA NCA Past Presidents Advisory Council, treasurer of Civista Health
Foundation Board, vice president of the Conservancy for Charles County, professional speaker for the
Alzheimer’s Association, member of the 5th
Congressional District Women’s Network Advisory Council, past
chair of the Charles County Commission for Women, and past president of the Zonta Club of Charles County.
Christine lives in beautiful Southern Maryland with her husband. Ron and Christine have four sons and two
labs.
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W. Thomas Curtis, CPA, CFP® 2012 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
W. Thomas (Tom) Curtis is a resident of Rockville, Maryland. He is Managing Director of FSP and
Associates, L.L.C. (FSP), a financial planning and accounting firm located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. FSP provides
a broad range of integrated financial services, including: accounting; tax preparation; financial planning; retirement
and estate/trust planning; and, portfolio management. He has a BA in Economics and Accounting and an MS in
Information Systems from the George Washington University.
Mr. Curtis is a Certified Financial Planner ™ and an Enrolled Agent (EA) with the Internal Revenue Service
and the US Tax Court. He is a Life Fellow of the Financial Planning Association. He has appeared nationally on
NBC Nightly News and locally on the Fox affiliate, CBS affiliate and ABC affiliate. In addition, he has been quoted
in the Washington Post, Baltimore Sun, Christian Science Monitor, the Wall Street Journal, ABC News online and
other publications. He has written numerous financial planning and tax articles which have appeared in the Free
State Accountant, a publication of the Maryland Society of Accountants.
Mr. Curtis was appointed by the Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service to serve on the committee
for the National Performance Review. This committee established the standards for the computerization of tax and
wage reporting. Mr. Curtis served as the Dean of the Institute of Certified Financial Planners (now the Financial
Planning Association) Mid-Atlantic Retreat in Wintergreen, Virginia. In 2003 Mr. Curtis was Dean of the Financial
Planning Association’s Mid-Atlantic Retreat in Fairfax, Virginia. Mr. Curtis served as Treasurer of the National
Capital Area chapter of the Financial Planning Association (FPA).
In 2012 Mr. Curtis was appointed by the Mayor and Council of Rockville to serve on the City’s Board of
Appeals. He was also recently elected to the Board of Trustees of King Farm in Rockville. He is a board member
and the current President, Diamond Farms Office Park Condominium. He also serves as Treasurer of the District 17
Democratic Team (a Maryland State legislative team). Prior civic activities include: Treasurer, Peerless Rockville
Historic Preservation, Ltd; Treasurer of the Mattie J.T. Stepanek Foundation; Member, City of Gaithersburg’s
Character Counts! Citizens Advisory Committee; and Member of Board of Trustees, WETA (Washington Public TV
Station).
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WE WELCOME OUR NEW APRIL 2012 MEMBERS
Bradley Crawford Mariah Dehaven CFP® Transamerica TIAA-CREF 150 Inverness Rd 20581 Blue Water Ct Severna Park, MD 21146 Ashburn, VA 20147 Email: [email protected] Phone: (703) 969-8337 Email: [email protected] Nathan Dye Alexander Figueroa Signature Financial Partners 13512 Greencastle Ridge Terrace Ste 204 4309 Morningwood Dr Burtonsville, MD 20866 Olney, MD 20832 Phone: (202) 423-8858 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Shelley Giordano Brenda Heinig 16 Kalorama Cir Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Washington, DC 20008 11951 Freedom Drive Suite 1200 Phone: (202) 330-1394 Reston, VA 20190 Email: [email protected] Phone: (703) 456-6030 Email: [email protected] Virginia Hutson Katherine Liola CRPC® 101 Dartmouth Ln Armstrong, Fleming & Moore, Inc. Falling Waters, WV 25419 1850 M St NW Suite 250 Phone: (717) 404-3404 Washington, DC 20036 Email: [email protected] Phone: (202) 464-1242 Email: [email protected] Hong (H.A.) McGill Terri Newbill Ameriprise Financial 10206 Jacksontown Road 307 E Market St Ste 100 Delaplane, VA 20144 Leesburg, VA 20176 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Nicholas O'Gwin CFP®, CRPC Gay Truscott Clear Path Financial Planning Edgemoor Investment Advisors 5 N Glade Ct 7250 Woodmont Ave Ste 315 Gaithersburg, MD 20877 Bethesda, MD 20814 Phone: (301) 706-7587 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Susan Victory CFP® Tracey Vollmer Wealth Advisors Group Ameriprise 14713 Keeneland Cir 1902 Campus Commons Drive Suite 320 North Potomac, MD 20878 Reston, VA 20191 Phone: (301) 695-7366 Phone: (703) 663-1154 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Chris Westerman CFP® Campbell Wealth Management 922 Queen St Unit A, Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: (703) 535-5300 Email: [email protected]
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Please go to the FPA National website, www.fpanet.org, to obtain a 2012 Application.
FPA National Capital Area Newsletter Page 16 June 2012
Announcing a New FPA NCA Member Benefit…
Get Published in the FPA NCA Monthly E-Newsletter Effective this month, the Financial Planning Association, National Capital Area (FPA NCA) welcomes original, advanced
papers on any aspect of financial planning, whether research-based or conceptual in nature. For an article to qualify for
submission the author must be an FPA NCA member. Members are limited to one published article per year. For more
information on submission procedures please see Author Guidelines. (FPA NCA Sponsor Partners may also submit articles
for our Newsletter, to be reviewed under Sponsorship Guidelines.)
The FPA NCA understands that many financial professionals are seeking new ways to communicate to others their financial
planning expertise. These financial planning experts are often gifted with unique insights that they want to share with others.
Publishing in the Financial Planning Association, National Capital Area Monthly E-Newsletter provides an important outlet
for FPA NCA members who want to hone their messages and make their organizations stand out from the crowd.
If you have any questions or comments about submitting your article, please do not hesitate to contact Kathleen Sindell,
Ph.D. at 703-299-1700 or send e-mail to [email protected].
Financial Planning Association, National Capital Area (FPA NCA)
Author Submission Guidelines for Monthly Newsletter
A New Member Benefit -Get Published!
The Financial Planning Association, National Capital Area (FPA NCA) welcomes original, advanced papers on any aspect
of financial planning, whether research-based or conceptual in nature. For an article to qualify for submission the author
must be an FPA NCA member. Members are limited to one published article per year. Article submission guidelines follow
and are based on the FPA National Web site procedures located at www.fpanet.org. (FPA NCA Sponsor Partners may also
submit articles for our Newsletter, to be reviewed under Sponsorship Guidelines.)
Composition Approach
Audience
Keep our readers—primarily experienced financial planning professionals—in mind as you write. Provide timely, practical
material that applies to, or will directly benefit, financial planners in their work. Take into account that your article is not an
advertisement for your firm or services. Assume the reader has a fundamental but not esoteric knowledge of the financial
services industry.
Style
Your writing style should be easy to read and follow, yet professional. Thoughts and concepts should be clearly presented
and easy to comprehend. Examples that illustrate key points are encouraged.
Organization
Stay focused on guiding the reader through the paper. State early its purpose, the material it will cover, and why that material
is important and useful to the reader. Clearly summarize the paper's premise and key findings or recommendations.
Objectivity
Content should be objective and avoid mentioning or promoting specific financial products or services. Any statements or
assertions should be supported by sufficient research and data.
Research
Academic research in financial planning should have a direct and demonstrable application or benefit for financial planners.
All research should be readily accessible by editorial staff, review board members and readers.
Length
Manuscripts should run approximately 5,000 words .
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Format
Your name, mailing address, e-mail address, phone number, and a brief biography should be on the cover page. For blind-
review purposes, the second page should consist of the title and an executive summary of no more than 250 words, but not
your name.
Executive Summary The executive summary, ideally in a bulleted list, should tell readers what they can expect from reading your paper, including
all major points and broad conclusions. Do not attempt to sell the reader on the merits of the article. Include information such
as whether your article is a primer, for the experienced planner, or for planners at any level and highlight any specific
opportunities for practical application of your data.
Infographics
Infographics—tables, drawings, graphs, charts, or other visual support material—should not be excessive in length or in
number.
Endnotes/References
The FPA NCA uses an author/date system. While there are too many variations based on the variety of sources to cover here,
these are our basic formats for articles and books:
Articles: Last Name, First Name [subsequent authors are First Name, Last Name]. Year. "Article Title." Publication
Title 1 [volume], 2 [issue] (Month or Season, if available): 22–32 [page numbers].
Books: Last Name, First Name [subsequent authors are First Name, Last Name]. Year. Book Title. 4th ed. City:
Publisher.
Screening & Review
Initial Screening
The Communications Committee first screens manuscripts for appropriateness and quality, and may suggest revisions before
sending a manuscript for blind peer review. Authors are notified of the editorial staff's decision.
Peer Review
Articles with merit will be reviewed by the FPA NCA Communications Committee. The initial screening and peer-review
process takes six to eight weeks. You will be notified as soon as we have heard from all of our reviewers.
Once we have received all manuscript reviews, you will receive a letter notifying you of next steps—publish, revise, reject—
for your manuscript, along with copies of the reviewers' evaluations.
While your manuscript is in the review process, we ask that you do not submit it to any other publication for consideration.
The FPA NCA will not publish any articles that have been accepted or printed by other publications.
Submissions
Electronic
Send your completed manuscript or article ideas, preferably as a Microsoft Word file, to Kathleen Sindell at
[email protected] or [email protected]. We acknowledge receipt of all content.
Payment
Authors receive no remuneration or reimbursement for any expenses incurred in conjunction with the preparation of articles
published on the FPA National Capital Area Web site.
In Conclusion
If you have any questions or comments about please do not hesitate to contact Kathleen Sindell, Ph.D. at 703-299-1700 or
send e-mail to [email protected]
FPA National Capital Area Newsletter Page 18 June 2012
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FPA National Capital Area Newsletter Page 19 June 2012
MEMBER ADVANTAGE PROGRAM – Continued from previous page
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SAVE THESE PROGRAM DATES!
MORE INFO WILL BE POSTED ON WEB SITE SOON!
September 13, 2012 – Bethesda Country Club, Bethesda, MD
October 18, 2012 – Maggiano’s Restaurant, McLean, VA
November 15, 2012 – Bethesda Country Club, Bethesda, MD
December 13, 2012 – Maggiano’s Restaurant, McLean, VA
FPA National Capital Area Newsletter Page 20 June 2012
Calling All Coaches, Mentors, or Experienced Planners
with a little time to share their Best Business Ideas!
FPA National has formulated a coaching program at the National level, and some of our FPA NCA chapter
members have already registered for some coaching help. In addition, we have a chapter Mentoring Program, and
we are in need of mentors there, as well.
We are searching for Experienced or Veteran Planners who will give a little time or council to new planners! In
our community we have some new planners who are searching for coaching, mentoring, or business practice
advice. Your time commitment can be small to just lend a hand or large to volunteer on our committee…….
Please respond to this message if you would be willing to help out a little in this regard. Please respond as soon as
possible if you are able to help! Thank you for your support and for making a connection to others to help them
gain your valuable expertise!
Mentorship Program
The FPA NCA will continue a Mentorship Program, and would like to encourage anyone interested in either being
a mentor or wanting a mentor, to contact Jon Yankee at [email protected]. We are hoping that some of our
more experienced members can help some of our new members with career and business guidance. For more
information, please contact Jon. Thank you!
Calling All Planners who are looking for Best Business Practices
FPA NCA has reached out to our members for valuable coaches, mentors and experienced planners to share their
wealth of knowledge on best business practices to fellow planners. We have had a very positive response from our
members in this regard.
Now, we are looking for you if you are in need of some coaching, mentoring or guidance on best business
practices. Your fellow planners have agreed to give a little time or council to our community planners! The time
involved in these coaching or mentoring situations may be small or large, depending on the availability of the
mentor, and depending on what you are looking for. Also, we would welcome your input and work to volunteer on
our committee…….
Please respond to this message as soon as possible if you would like to be considered for a mentee spot or would
be willing to help out our committee in other ways. Thank you for your support and for making a connection to
others!
FPA National Capital Area Newsletter Page 21 June 2012
One Thing Leads to Another…Get involved and make a difference! If we all just did ONE THING, imagine the impact we can have on shaping our profession!
Here are SOME Things….. What will your ONE thing be? FPA Committees that would welcome YOU….
Charity Golf Event: Have fun, while you network with your fellow professionals and raise money for the
Foundation for Financial Planning.
Join the Golf Committee and help plan the May event
Seeks Sponsors to support this charity event
Promote this event to members for participation
Come and enjoy a great day on the course
Consumer Awareness: Elevate public awareness; promote financial literacy.
Lead a basic investment workshop
Work with the schools on a Junior Achievement Program
Help Plan and Participate in Financial Planning Week at local events
Government Relations: Help shape legislation and the future of the profession.
Help Organize a Financial Planning Day at the State level.
Interact with legislators
Attend a hearing on advisor regulatory issues
Educate regulators of our services as a resource and counsel to the public
Member Communications: Sharpen your communication skills; engage members in FPA NCA events.
Contribute an article to the newsletter
Develop Announcements for chapter programs and events
Develop new ideas for our chapter web site
FPA National Capital Area Newsletter Page 22 June 2012
Membership: Increase Chapter membership.
Help plan a social event
Distribute membership information at the meetings
Make telephone calls to welcome new members
Make telephone calls to encourage members to renew
Help staff a CFP Exam luncheon for students
Attend a free Member Breakfast to learn more about our chapter
Survey Members to assess their satisfaction with our chapter
Partnerships: Create alliances with partners.
Draft a survey to evaluate partner satisfaction
Meet with partners in your office
Welcome partners who exhibit at our programs
Pro Bono: A call to action… give the gift of education through large-scale initiatives.
Assist military families
Volunteer for CAAB financial literacy programs
Help baby boomers plan for retirement in coordination with the DC Government
Volunteer for HIP to counsel single mothers on home ownership
Volunteer with the local school systems on financial literacy programs
Professional Development: Reach out to students, encourage new financial planning professionals, and assist senior
advisors in keeping their skills sharp.
Be the FPA NCA liaison to a local educational institution
Help coordinate a study group for students, beginners or experienced professionals
Assist in the planning of a Professional Development Program for our Chapter
Be a Mentor and mentor one new planner for three months
Programming: Infinite Possibilities: Integrating our Life and Profession with Education and Inspiration.
Suggest topics and speakers for educational programs
Help Build the Spring Symposium with our Sponsor Partners
Review and critique a potential speakers’ presentation in your area of expertise
Attend our educational programs on a regular basis
Be a Buddy at Meetings to foster community building
Invite a guest to a meeting to explore FPA
Public Relations: Enhance your visibility and be seen as a financial planning resource.
Answer finance-related queries from the press
Develop a relationship with your local newspaper editor
Attend free training in working with television, radio and print media on February 11
FPA National Capital Area Newsletter Page 23 June 2012
Questions... Comments... How can I start my One Thing?
Charity Golf Event Chris Rivers, CFP® and Michael Nester
E-Mail Address: [email protected] or [email protected]
Consumer Awareness
Bryan Beatty, CFP® and Scott Peterson
E-Mail Address: [email protected] or [email protected]
Government Relations Professional Development and Mentoring
Howard Pressman Josh Halpern, CFP® ChFC, CLU and Jon Yankee, CFP®
E-Mail Address: [email protected] E-Mail Address: [email protected] or
Member Communications Scott Peterson
E-Mail Address: [email protected]
Membership
Helen Modly, CFP® and Jeff Kulik, CFP® and Brad Pheeney
E-Mail Address: [email protected] or [email protected] or [email protected]
Partnerships Programming
Dan Lash, CFP® and Mitch Berlin, CFP® James Bogart, CFP® and Kathleen Sindell, PhD
E-Mail Address: [email protected] or E-Mail Address: [email protected] or [email protected]
Pro Bono Public Relations Tacy Paul Roby , CFP® and Tommie Monez, CFP® Bryan Beatty, CFP® and Scott Peterson
Email Address: [email protected] or E-Mail Address: [email protected] or
FPA National Capital Area Newsletter Page 24 June 2012
2012 PREMIER SPONSORS
ACCESS NATIONAL MORTAGE and ACCESS NATIONAL BANK
Augie Zullo, 703-871-1344 and Michael Nester, 703-871-7346
[email protected] and [email protected]
ARTIO GLOBAL INVESTORS
Carolyn Buntic, 212-297-3666, [email protected]
CALVERT INVESTMENTS
Lenore Reiner and Watson Prather, 800-368-2750
[email protected] and [email protected]
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS
Jeff Kulik, 301-518-1316 and Russ Kubie, 617-279-3492
[email protected] and [email protected]
PUTNAM INVESTMENTS
Brad Pheeney, 617-760-7206, [email protected]
FPA National Capital Area Newsletter Page 25 June 2012
2012 PREFERRED SPONSORS
AMERICAN FUNDS
Shakeel Barkat, Srikanth Vemuri and Andrew Moscardini, 877-421-5334
[email protected], [email protected], and [email protected]
CHUBB INSURANCE
Amory Cockrell, 202-822-3214, [email protected]
COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT
Jim Fisher, 571-217-0057, and Michael Lynn, 301-437-3141
[email protected] and [email protected]
DUNDEEWEALTH
Michael Berish, 610-854-0944 and Sameer Somal, 202-276-7589
[email protected] and [email protected]
1st PORTFOLIO
Will Gaines, 703-401-0241, [email protected]
FPA National Capital Area Newsletter Page 26 June 2012
2012 PREFERRED SPONSORS
THE HARTFORD MUTUAL FUNDS
Chris Free, 610-256-2302, [email protected]
INVESCO
David Matheson, 202-510-2281, and Andrew Lill, 610-431-7595
[email protected] and [email protected]
MFS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Emily Dupre, 804-426-1699, [email protected]
PAYDEN & RYGEL
Paul Linko, 610-212-3044, [email protected]
FPA National Capital Area Newsletter Page 27 June 2012
2012 PREFERRED SPONSORS
THORNBURG INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Dan Reilly, 877-215-1330, ext. 7299, [email protected]
WP CAREY
Craig Arsenault, 202-615-6820, [email protected]
2012 GOLD SPONSORS
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL
Richard Zsakany, 240-314-4375, [email protected]
ARTISAN FUNDS
David Fox, 800-454-1770, [email protected]
FPA National Capital Area Newsletter Page 28 June 2012
2012 GOLD SPONSORS
BLACKROCK
Vivian Tsai, 415-670-4724 and Robert Faulkner
[email protected] and [email protected]
DWS
FLEX SHARES
Patrick Redman, 312-444-4749, and Lori Missig, 732-492-7266
[email protected] and [email protected]
JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL FUNDS
Daniel Cohen, 240-643-4571, and Rachael DeCosta Martin, 202-497-0852
FPA National Capital Area Newsletter Page 29 June 2012
2012 GOLD SPONSORS
IVY FUNDS
Brian Salcetti, 301-801-6704 and Mike Frank, 410-279-4554,
and Eugene Eignor, 703-266-8225
[email protected] and [email protected] and [email protected]
METLIFE
Rob Cooper, 240-492-8497, [email protected]
PIONEER INVESTMENTS
Garrett Pierce, 617-849-2371, [email protected]
RS FUNDS/ GUARDIAN
Erika Spagnola, 202-641-3602, and Michael Barrett, 703-946-9269
FPA National Capital Area Newsletter Page 30 June 2012
2012 SILVER SPONSORS
SCHWAB ADVISOR SERVICES
Scott Coleman, 866-502-5153, [email protected]
SECURITY BENEFIT
Todd Nelson, 919-576-4198, [email protected]
TD AMERITRADE
Thomas Fink, 919-313-4641, [email protected]
FPA National Capital Area Newsletter Page 31 June 2012
Past Presidents
Advisory Council (PPAC)
Gary Altman, JD, CFP Alexandra Armstrong, CFP
Tracey A. Baker, CFP U. Calvin Brown, MST, CFP
Glen J. Buco, CFP Elissa Buie, CFP
Jannet S. Carpien, CFP Stephan Q. Cassaday, CFP
Nicolet V. Evans, CFP Marjorie L. Fox, JD, CFP
Inga B. Frank, CFP Arthur M. Gelman, JD
Barry Glassman, CFP Eric Hess, CFP
Clyde G. Hohenstein, CFP Mark E. Johannessen, CFP
Brian T. Jones, CFP Timothy W. Jones, CFP
Paul Juergensen, II, CFP Glenn G. Kautt, CFP, EA
I. Edward Markley, CFP Jack May, CFP
Edward O’Hara, CFP, EA Christine Parker, CFP
Michael J. Rebibo, CFP Judy L. Redpath, AIF, CFP
Sheldon E. Sacks, CFP Karen P. Schaeffer, CFP
Dana G. Sippel, CFP Victoria M. Trumbower,CPA
Anne Uno, CFP, EA Richard E. Vodra, JD, CFP
Barbara A. Warner, CFP Marysue J. Wechsler, CFP
The Financial Planning Association is the owner of
trademark, service mark and collective membership
mark rights in: FPA, FPA/Logo and FINANCIAL
PLANNING ASSOCIATION. The marks may not be used
without written permission from the Financial Planning
Association.
CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and
federally registered CFP (with flame logo) are
certification marks owned by Certified Financial Planner
Board of Standards Inc. and are awarded to individuals
who successfully complete CFP Board's initial and
ongoing certification requirements.
YEAR 2012: OFFICERS & DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT PRESIDENT-ELECT
Rita Cheng, CFP®
301-320-1457 Ryan Fleming, CFP®
202-887-8135
Ameriprise Financial Services Armstrong, Fleming and Moore, Inc. ext.232
TREASURER SECRETARY Augie Zullo 703-871-1344 Ken Robinson, CFP® 703-356-4380
Access National Mortgage Bernhardt Wealth Management
OFFICER AT LARGE CHAIRMAN Kevin Knull, CFP® 703-300-6666 Eric Hess, CFP
® 703-442-7686
Alpha Financial Advisors, LLC
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
PROGRAMS CO-DIRECTORS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CO-DIRECTORS
James Bogart, CFP® 703-356-0079 Joshua Halpern, CFP® 240-744-7125
RBC Wealth Management Raymond James Financial Network, Inc
Kathleen Sindell, PhD 703-299-1700 Jon Yankee, CFP® 703-889-1104
GCSR,Inc Fox, Joss & Yankee, LLC.
CHAPTER COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR GOVERNMENT RELATIONS DIRECTOR
Scott Peterson 703-722-6688 Howard Pressman, CFP® 703-506-0843
Relay Station Social Media LLC Egan, Berger, Weiner, LLC
MEMBERSHIP CO-DIRECTORS SPONSORSHIP/MARKETING CO-DIRECTORS
Helen Modly, CFP® 540-931-9051 Dan Lash, CFP® 703-356-4360
Focus Wealth Management, Ltd. Financial Network x703
Jeff Kulik, CFP® 301-518-1316 Mitchell Berlin, CFP® 301-263-8508
Fidelity Investments Ameriprise Financial Advisors
Brad Pheeney 617-760-7206
Putnam Investments
PUBLIC RELATIONS CO-DIRECTORS FACILITIES & SOCIAL EVENTS CO-DIRECTORS
Bryan Beatty, CFP® 703-506-0843 Chris Rivers, CFP® 202-887-8135
Egan, Berger, Weiner, LLC Armstrong, Fleming & Moore, Inc
Scott Peterson 703-722-6688 Michael Nester 703-871-7346
Relay Station Social Media LLC Access National Bank
PRO BONO CO-DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Tacy Paul Roby 301-951-4800 Peggy Nelson 703-620-1712
Calvert Funds FPA National Capital Area
Tommie Monez, CFP® 540-931-9051 ADMIN ASST
Focus Wealth Management, Ltd.. Katie Palmer
