Specialty: Military Retirement

MQFP

Vanessa Alanis

Post date June 4, 2025

Hi, Iʼm Vanessa—a financial planner, mom, and military spouse with a deep understanding of the unique challenges military families face. My husband, a retired U.S. Marine, and I raised three amazing kids while moving ten times during his career. I know what itʼs like to juggle deployments, PCS moves, raising a family, and trying to maintain stability in a constantly changing environment. Over the years, Iʼve had the honor of serving military families as a caseworker with the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society and as a Personal Financial Counselor under a DoD contract, helping them gain clarity and confidence in their finances.

I opened Black Dog Wealth, a 100% remote fiduciary financial firm, so I could continue serving those who serve. I hold the AFC®, ChFC®, CFP®, and MQFP® certifications. I believe in continual education and work hard to provide the highest level of service possible. Financial planning should be empowering, practical, and tailored to real life. I donʼt just talk numbers; I meet people where they are and help them build a path toward financial freedom on their terms. When Iʼm not working, I enjoy horseback riding, hitting the gym, spending time with friends, and planning my next travel adventure.

Firm Name
Black Dog Wealth

Firm Website
blackdogwealth.com

E-mail
vanessa@blackdogwealth.com

Credentials
CFP®
ChFC®
AFC®

MQFP

Kirk Reagan

Post date June 2, 2025

I am a 25 year retired Air Force Pilot. After retirement, I spent 2+ years at a major firm to gain experience and earn my CFP. If you are looking for an advice-only relationship with someone who understands the military, lets start working together!

Address
Dallas, TX

Firm Name
High Flight Financial LLC

Firm Website
highflightfinancial.biz

Phone Number
(484) 462-4737‬

E-mail
kirkreagan@highflightfinancial.biz

Credentials
CFP®

MQFP

Stacy Miller

Post date May 31, 2025

Hi, Iʼm Stacy—Founder of BayView Financial Planning and a proud military spouse to a retired U.S. Army officer. I know firsthand the financial uncertainty that can come with PCS moves, career pauses, and constant change. After decades of underemployment and raising two sons (who graduated college debt-free), I turned my personal experience into professional purpose.

Today, I help military families, veterans, and surviving spouses take control of their financial future—no matter what stage of life theyʼre in. Whether you’re navigating retirement, transitioning out of the service, or managing household finances solo, Iʼm here as your partner
and advocate. As a Certified Financial Planner®, Military Qualified Financial Planner®, and fee-only fiduciary, I offer unbiased advice rooted in empathy, transparency, and real-world understanding. My approach is calm, organized, and judgment-free—because military life is complicated enough. I work virtually with clients nationwide and am proud to be affiliated with leading organizations like the Military Financial Advisors Association (MFAA). My work has been featured in
The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times—but the true reward is helping military families like yours find clarity, confidence, and peace of mind.

Address
Tampa, FL

Firm Name
BayView Financial Planning

Firm Website
bayviewfp.com

Phone Number
(813) 395-9501

E-mail
info@bayviewfp.com

Credentials
CFP®

MQFP

Rob Moore

Post date May 29, 2025

Hi, Iʼm Rob. Iʼm the founder and owner of Everman Prosperity, a fee-only financial planning firm based in Northern Virginia. I started laying the foundation for Everman in 2021 with a clear mission: to build a service-first business rooted in integrity, trust, and a genuine desire to help others thrive financially. As a proud Army Veteran, service has always been at the heart of who I am. That same commitment drives the work I do every day. I hold the Military Qualified Financial Planner (MQFP®) designation and am currently a candidate for CFP® certification, which reflects my dedication to lifelong learning and the craft of financial planning.

At Everman Prosperity, I offer ongoing comprehensive financial planning services—including investment management, tax planning and preparation, estate and insurance planning, and budgeting and cash flow strategies. I specialize in working with military families and individuals transitioning into second careers or retirement, helping them navigate complex financial decisions with clarity and confidence. I live in Northern Virginia with my wife and our three teenage children. As a husband, father, veteran, and entrepreneur, Iʼve found my prosperity – let me help you find yours.

Address
Fairfax Station, VA

Firm Name
Everman Prosperity

Firm Website
prosperwitheverman.com

Phone Number
(571)244-1802

E-mail
Rob@prosperwitheverman.com

MQFP

Joseph Brown

Post date May 7, 2025

Dr. Joseph D. Brown, CFP®, MQFP®, is a dedicated financial planner and founder of Always Ready Financial Planning LLC, specializing in personalized financial services for military personnel, veterans, and their families. With a particular focus on college planning and maximizing veterans’ benefits for education, he offers tailored strategies to promote long-term financial well-being.

Drawing from 25 years of service as a US Coast Guard officer, Dr. Brown brings a deep understanding of the unique financial challenges faced by the military community. His military career included key leadership roles and participation in significant operations such as OPERATION DEEP FREEZE and the Deep Water Horizon Oil Spill response.

Dr. Brown holds a Master’s in Financial Planning and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional as well as a Military Qualified Financial Planner™. He is also a visiting professor of personal finance at the US Coast Guard Academy, where he educates future officers on financial matters.

Outside of his professional endeavors, Dr. Brown resides in Westerly, RI, with his wife, Melissa, and their three children. He is passionate about ocean activities, woodworking, and golf.

MQFP

Alan Nelson

Post date January 13, 2025

Hi, I’m Alan Nelson, founder of Measured Money Maneuvers. My passion is to help military, veterans and military family members live their best and full rich lives. I enlisted in the Navy with the goals to serve our country, learn valuable skills, hopefully figure out what I wanted to pursue in life, and get my college education paid for, or at least get the GI Bill to assist with college later. I was fortunate to earn a commissioning program after a few years and went on to a career as a submarine officer. During my 25 years in the submarine force as a mustang officer, I strove to help my Sailors holistically – professionally, personally and of course, financially. I was frustrated by the predatory practices I saw impacting our military and their finances, so after transition I earned my CFP® to start my own fiduciary fee-only firm to support my tribe. Realizing how challenging career transition is from the military, I’ve spent years as a volunteer career transition coach and financial literacy educator and now combine these skills with comprehensive financial planning to help people navigate comfortably through all of life’s challenges and opportunities.

Address
Solana Beach, CA

Firm Name
Measured Money Maneuvers

Firm Website
https://measuredmoneymaneuvers.com/

Phone Number
(858) 432-9440

E-mail
alan@measuredmoneymaneuvers.com

Credentials
CFP®ChFC®

MQFP

Randy Gantt

Post date January 13, 2025

With 27 years of experience in the financial industry, Randy’s passion for customized comprehensive planning and investment management, led him to form Fiduciary Wealth Group in 2019. Randy started his career with Fidelity Investments, working his way from the back office to a position as a High Net Worth relationship manager. After leaving Fidelity, Randy entered the Registered Investment Advisory world with a Cincinnati based firm as their Director of Financial Planning, and attained his Certified Financial Planner designation in 2008. Changing firms in 2011, he worked as a Senior Advisor for a Dayton RIA until founding his own firm to provide more individualized planning and investment management.

Randy is a 29 year United States Air Force Reserve/ Air National Guard veteran, and is currently serving as the Deputy Director for Maintenance Compliance, Air Mobility Command, Scott AFB, Illinois. His background provides him with unique experience and skills when it comes to planning for military members, and his passion to ensure every military member can obtain planning assistance is notable.

Randy holds a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from the University of Cincinnati with concentrations in Finance/Management, as well as a Master’s in Military Operational Art/Sciences, Air University, Maxwell AFB, Alabama.

Address
Dayton, OH

Firm Name
Fiduciary Wealth Group, LLC

Firm Website

Home

Phone Number
(855) 560-7171

E-mail
randy@fiduciarywealthgroup.com

Credentials
CFP®

MQFP

Omen Quelvog

Post date January 13, 2025

Hi, Iʼm Omen—a retired Marine with 25 years of enlisted and officer active duty service. As a Military Qualified Financial Planner (MQFP®), I blend technical expertise with firsthand insight into the unique challenges of military life. Iʼve felt the weight of an ill timed PCS, balanced a single income while raising a family, and navigated deployments that re write every budget line. Those experiences now fuel my mission: helping fellow service members, veterans, and their families build lives of purpose, peace, and financial freedom.

I started Formynder Wealth Management to serve clients the way I always believed they deserved—fee only, fiduciary, and 100 percent client focused. From the first conversation, we work to align your money with what matters most—whether thatʼs a smooth military to civilian transition, making work optional, launching a second act career, or giving generously from a place of abundance. Based in Fredericksburg, VA and operating 100 percent remotely, Formynder Wealth Management meets you wherever duty—or life—takes you, across the country or around the world. If you want a trusted partner who understands the military lifestyle firsthand and is committed to empathetic, disciplined, and compassionate guidance, Iʼm here to help you chart your course—and adjust as the mission changes.

Firm Name
Formynder Wealth Management

Firm Website
www.4myndr.com

Phone Number

(540)360-3572

E-mail
Omen@4myndr.com

Credentials
MQFP®

MQFP

Doug Nordman

Post date January 13, 2025

I don’t possess any of the listed credentials, but I helped develop the MQFP certification. I have over 25 years of experience with financial independence at the AFC level, and I’m happy to answer your questions for free.

Firm Name
The Military Guide

Firm Website
https://MilitaryFinancialIndependence.com

E-mail
NordsNords@Gmail.com

Credentials
Financially independent for over 20 years.

MQFP

Mike Hunsberger, CFP®, ChFC®, CCFC

Post date December 5, 2024

Mike Hunsberger is the Founder and Owner of Next Mission Financial Planning. After my 25-year Air Force career, mainly in the cyber and communications career field, I decided I wanted to do something different.

I’ve always enjoyed financial planning for myself, friends, and family so I pursued my certifications and launched Next Mission when I retired. I primarily work with military members approaching military retirement and military retirees who are planning for ultimate retirement. I help clients build the life they want by balancing living today with building wealth for the future.

Firm Name
Next Mission Financial Planning

Firm Website
NextMissionFinancialPlanning.com

E-mail
mike@nextmissionfinancialplanning.com

Credentials
CFP®, ChFC®, CCFC, MQFP®

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