Phillip Saunders

Dan Joss is a seasoned Financial Life Planning professional. Dan Joss is among a small force of Life Planners, less than 200 in the U.S. and only a few dozen in the mid-Atlantic area. Dan founded Joss Financial in 2015, and now, in 2020, has joined with Katherine Brown to create Joss Brown Wealth Advisors. Their shared vision and faith along with combined talents and experiences will further enhance their clients' Life Plans. Dan excels at asking poignant questions to determine what inspires and motivates his clients. These initial planning sessions will be introspective and challenging. Long-time clients give testimony that one must think deeply in terms of their own personal values and ask questions like: “If you had more time or money, what would you do?” “What do you want to accomplish or attain so you will feel that you’ve had a life well-lived?” “What moves, touches, or inspires you?” Dan’s approach to financial planning: "living what matters" was born of his own life experiences. Originally from S

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.

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

Robert Turner is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Williamsburg, Virginia. He brings over 25 years of experience in the financial industry, having held positions with firms such as Wachovia Securities, SunTrust Investments, and Truist Advisory Services prior to joining Merrill Lynch. His expertise encompasses a range of client focus areas including college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement income, portfolio management, and small business strategies. Robert earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics with Academic Distinction from the Virginia Military Institute in 1984. He also holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Residing in Poquoson, Virginia, Robert has been married for more than 35 years and has three adult children and grandchildren. In his personal time, he enjoys fishing, boating, traveling, and spending time with his family and friends.

Jason Rowe is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been employed since 1996. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Christopher Newport University and serves as a Senior Portfolio Manager. In this role, Jason manages customized discretionary investment portfolios, utilizing his own Personalized or Defined Strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. Jason specializes in creating investment strategies focused on tax minimization, long-term growth, asset preservation, and wealth transfer. His client focus areas include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, and personal retirement planning. He works to align portfolios with clients' financial objectives through tailored design and implementation. Additionally, Jason holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Jason has served on the boards of the Middlesex Family YMCA and the Cedar Point Property Owners Association. His personal interests include baseball, basketball, boating, cooking, genealogy, horseback riding, photography, softball, and traveling.