ANDREW FINCHER + TEAM
Andrew Fincher, CFP®, AIF®
Financial Advisor
(703) 356-4360 ext. 707
afincher@vlpfa.com
Andrew works with individuals and families to create personalized financial planning and investment strategies through different stages of life. He also works with his corporate clients to design and manage their company retirement plans as well as develop and deliver employee financial education.
Andrew has been quoted in numerous media outlets including CNBC, Barron's, InvestmentNews, Fortune, and Marketwatch to provide commentary on the current economic landscape. In 2024 he was the recipient of the FPA NCA Emerging Leader award.
Andrew serves on the board of the Financial Planning Association National Capital Area as Director of Programs after previously serving two years as Director of NexGen. Andrew played a pivotal role in founding the Virginia Tech Financial Planning Advisory Board, where he now serves as the Chairman. Andrew graduated from Virginia Tech with a Bachelor of Science in Finance – Certified Financial Planning and a minor in Entrepreneurship.
Andrew currently lives in Arlington, Virginia where he enjoys exploring the area and rooting on his favorite DC sports teams. He’s living greater when he’s on the lake kayaking and tubing in the summer or skiing in the winter.
Certifications Held:
Certified Financial Planner (CFP®)
Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®)
Advisory Relationship Minimum: $500,000
2024 Emerging Leader Award - awarded by the Financial Planning Association the recipient is required to be a current member with criteria of planner with 3-5 years’ experience, contributing to the NextGen group, participant at the local FPA NCA chapter, community/charitable work and promoting financial planning profession. This award is not a guarantee of future investment success. This recognition should not be construed as an endorsement of the advisor by any client. No compensation was provided directly or indirectly by the recipient for participation or in connection with obtaining or using the third-party rating or award.
Keri Baldino
Client Service Manager & Office Manager
(703) 356-4360 x705 | kbaldino@vlpfa.com
Keri is an 18-year veteran of the client services industry. Keri focuses on managing client account transfers and transactions, and ensuring all client needs are handled expeditiously and accurately. As office manager, she keeps VLP running smoothly and is often one of the first smiling faces clients see when they walk through the door.
She is a former flight attendant and spent six years in the financial sector as a licensed service associate at AXA Equitable in Syracuse, New York. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from The College at Brockport, State University of New York.
Keri has an aging American Eskimo pup and, having been born and raised in Syracuse, NY, is an avid Syracuse football and basketball fan. She and her mom even made an appearance on the Madison Square Garden JumboTron during an SU hoops game! She is living greater when she’s working out, trying new wines and spending time with friends and family.
Certifications Held:
Notary Public
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John Shaffer
Investment Professional
(703) 356-4360 x718 | jshaffer@vlpfa.com
John joined VLP Financial Advisors in early 2025 and has enjoyed performing due diligence and investment research, both for advisors and the Investment Committee.
A recent graduate from the Costello College of Business at George Mason University, John previously served as the Vice President of the Montano Student Managed Investment Fund.
For John, Living Greater means spending time with loved ones. He enjoys traveling and experiencing new things with those he cares about the most.
Non-Producing Registered Representative of Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC.