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Asset allocation is the process of selecting a mix of asset classes that closely matches an investor’s financial profile in terms of their investment preferences and tolerance for risk.
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Managing Partner
Jonathan Abbett, CLU, ChFC founded FAA in 1997 to better service the investment and protection needs of our community. He has been a financial...
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Executive Vice President
John Gracyalny, CLU, ChFC founded FAA with Jon Abbett in 1997 and has been providing financial services in the community since 1990. John...
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Financial Advisor
Allison McCarty has been helping individuals achieve their financial goals though comprehensive, fee-based financial planning since 2007. While...
Financial Advisor
Ben Rudy was born and raised in Northern Baltimore County, Maryland. Being the son of a small business owner, Ben experienced the entrepreneurial...
Financial Advisor
Drew Brand joined the Financial Advantage team in November of 2012. Previously he worked as a Business Manager for a Fortune 100 company. He...
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Vice President of Financial Planning
Jason Silverberg started his practice in 2005 with a mission to serve the ever-changing financial needs of the community. Jason's passion lies...
Financial Advisor
Jennifer Roensch joined the Financial Advantage team in September of 2010. Jennifer began her career in the financial industry as a Financial...
Financial Advisor
Jessica Hill joined the Financial Advantage team in August 2012, upon graduating from the Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland....
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Financial Advisor
Kris draws upon her 20+ years' experience in fee-based estate and financial planning for each client. Her experience in her family's...
Financial Advisor
Nicole Harrison joined Financial Advantage Associates in January of 2010 after graduating from the University of Maryland. In late 2011, Nicole...
Financial Advisor
Perry Lazerus joined the Financial Advantage team in June of 2011, upon graduating from the University of Maryland, College Park. Since joining...
Financial Advisor
Steve Abbett was born and raised in the Greater Washington area. Being the son of our firm's President, Jon Abbett, Steve has witnessed...
Financial Advisor
Wade Friedel was born and raised in Bergen County, New Jersey. During high school, Wade attended multiple youth leadership forums that were held...
Tax Consultant
Lindsay joined the Financial Advantage team as the in-house Tax Consultant in December 2014, after a successful four years in Public Accounting....
Administrative Support Team
Following graduation with a BA degree from the University of Maryland, Poppy built her career as a Human Resource Specialist with a Fortune 500...
Administrative Support Team
Kathy graduated from the University of Maryland's Smith School of Business with a BS degree prior to launching her career. As a result of her...
Administrative Support Team
Shari is a graduate of The George Washington University, where she earned a BS degree in Education. Spanning her career, she coached and judged...
Administrative Support Team
Marilynn spent 12 years in the home appraisal business before making the move to FAA in 2006. She serves as Jon Abbett's executive assistant,...
