FOUNDATION FOR FINANCIAL PLANNING’S 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

The Foundation for Financial Planning (FFP) has powered pro bono financial planning services for vulnerable populations for three decades. Just this past year, FFP reached over 21,903 people in need, with 15,211 benefiting from financial capability workshops and webinars, and 6,692 receiving personalized financial planning sessions. These sessions have supported cancer patients, underserved women, military veterans, and many others. Alexandra Armstrong delivered a speech during the reception, which also included Ryan Fleming, Chris Rivers, Mary Moore, Carl Holubowich, Betsy Fleming and Elizabeth Schleifer.
CHRIS RIVERS WAS NAMED ONE OF FORBES’ BEST IN STATE ADVISORS
Chris was named one of the 103 best in-state advisors by Forbes! The advisors highlighted in the seventh annual Forbes | SHOOK Best-In-State Advisors ranking collectively oversee $16.7 trillion in assets and stand out for their track records in navigating uncertain times. Check out the full list here.
Forbes America’s Top Wealth Advisors 2025, created by Forbes in partnership with SHOOK Research. Data provided by SHOOK® Research, LLC — Data as of 6/30/24. Forbes America’s Top Wealth Advisors and Best-in-State Wealth Advisors ranking was developed by SHOOK Research and is based on in-person, virtual, and telephone due diligence meetings to evaluate each advisor qualitatively. SHOOK’s research and rankings provide opinions intended to help investors choose the right financial advisor and are not indicative of future performance or representative of any one client’s experience. Past performance is not an indication of future results. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK Research receive compensation in exchange for placement on the ranking. For more information, please see www.SHOOKresearch.com. SHOOK is a registered trademark of SHOOK Research, LLC.
Once again, InvestmentNews listed AFM as one of the best places to work for financial advisors. Click here to read the full list.
2025 InvestmentNews Best Places To Work For Financial Advisors, created by InvestmentNews. This award is based on company leadership, corporate communications, training, and development, pay and benefits, and overall employee engagement. This award does not imply an endorsement, recommendation, or reflect the performance of the advisor. Click here for more information.)
RYAN FLEMING & CHRIS RIVERS RANKED AMONG TOP 100 ADVISORS
Ryan Fleming and Chris Rivers were named top financial advisors in the U.S. by InvestmentNews! Both Ryan and Chris ranked in the top 100 of advisors from across the country in overall AUM, AUM growth, and client growth in 2024. Join us in congratulating these two rockstars of the profession! Check out the full list here.
2025 InvestmentNews Top Advisors, created by InvestmentNews. Presented in February 2025 based on data August 2023-August 2024. 637 advisors were considered; 100 advisors were recognized. Advisors pay a fee to hold out marketing materials. Not indicative of advisor’s future performance. Your experience may vary. Click here for more recent award information.
FPA NCA’S 31ST ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC
Carl Holubowich, John Wittelsberger, Mitchell Strobel and Zachary Kaufman, hit the links for Financial Planning Association-National Capital Area’s 31st Annual Charity Golf Classic, which benefited the Foundation for Financial Planning.

Members of our staff celebrated Administrative Professionals’ Day! Sahrata Camara, Sana Jafarey, Mary Moore, Joan Collins, and Chaunté Stallworth gathered for a wonderful lunch at the Palm Restaurant.

