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.

Elizabeth Jordan is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In her role, she provides investment advice and strategies tailored to clients' life goals, risk tolerance, time horizon, and liquidity needs. She assists clients in managing their individual wealth to meet their specific objectives, working collaboratively to create personalized financial strategies. Jordan has been in the financial services industry for over 24 years. She began her career after graduating from Sweet Briar College in 1996, gaining experience in various roles including equity syndicate analysis and capital markets. She has worked with firms such as Andrew Lanyi, Credit Suisse, Lehman Brothers, UBS, and Morgan Stanley before joining Merrill Lynch in 2019. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from Sweet Briar College and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of her professional career, Jordan is active in her community as a sustainer with the Junior League of Hampton Roads and enjoys golfing, reading, and spending time with her family.

Caleb Dorman is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2025. In this role, he collaborates with clients to create personalized financial plans, meets with them regularly to review these plans, and provides trusted guidance through various financial life-cycles. Prior to his current position, Caleb gained experience as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2025, and as a Financial Representative at the same firm from 2021 to 2022. This progression reflects his ongoing commitment to financial consulting within Fidelity Investments.

Bryan Beers is the Senior Resident Director and a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in the Williamsburg, VA office. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2009 and previously worked for American Funds. Bryan holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). As a qualified Portfolio Manager, Bryan manages personalized and defined investment strategies on a discretionary basis, utilizing individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment options to help clients pursue their financial objectives. His areas of client focus include legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Bryan earned a bachelor's degree in Mathematics from the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, VA. Bryan lives in Williamsburg, VA, with his wife Beth and their three children: Skyler, Summer, and Wesley. His personal interests include golfing, running, soccer, and swimming.