Mission:
Trung Vu has been in practice for over 20 years and has a B.S. in Finance and Marketing with a concentration in Economics from the University of Maryland. His goal is very simple, help clients reach theirs. His mission is to help clients reach their financial goals through a personal relationship based on personalized, knowledgeable advice. As a financial advisor, he believes success should be measured not just by your financial well-being, but how confident you feel about your future. Trung provides sophisticated planning and investment solutions to individuals, families, and companies from design through implementation on an unbiased and independent platform.
Awards:
2015 & 2016 Five Star Wealth Manager award- featured in the Washington post magazine*
Award from Ameriprise Financial:
- President Recognition award
- Circle of Success award
- Mercury award
- Family and financial security award
Area of service:
- Retirement planning
- Estate planning
- Investment planning
- Protection planning
- Family finances
- Wealth preservation
Your Financial Future
Today’s economic environment presents many challenges. But along with these challenges comes opportunities and potential rewards for those who can identify long-term trends.
Whether you’re facing retirement—or looking to better understand certain investment ideas—we can help you address your most pressing money questions.
Our first priority is your overall financial success. We want to learn more about your personal situation, identify your dreams and goals, and understand your tolerance for risk. Long-term relationships that encourage open and honest communication have been the cornerstone of my foundation of success.
Our site is filled with educational videos, articles, presentations, and calculators designed to help you learn more about the world of personal finance. As you search my website, send me a note regarding any questions you may have about any particular investment concepts or products. We'll get back to you quickly with a thoughtful answer.

Helpful Content
The Wild West of Data Theft
Learn about cyber liability insurance in this entertaining video.
RE: Retirement
How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?
Risk Perspective
Is it possible to avoid loss? Not entirely, but you can attempt to manage risk.
Capital Gains Tax When Selling Your Home
If your clients are buying or selling a home, use this to help them determine if they qualify for capital gains taxes.
Mutual Funds vs. ETFs
Exchange-traded funds have some things in common with mutual funds, but there are differences, too.
Dog Bites Neighbor. Now What?
Even dogs have bad days. So, what happens when your dog bites a neighbor or passing pedestrian?
Keep Your Umbrella Handy
Umbrella liability can be a fairly inexpensive way to help shelter current assets and future income from the unexpected.
White Elephant Inheritance
This article deals with how one might deal with a burdensome inheritance.
Variable Universal Life Insurance
Variable Universal Life is permanent insurance in which the policyholder directs how premiums are invested.
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Comparing Mortgage Terms
Compare different mortgage term lengths side by side to find the option that fits your budget.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
Estimate Your RMD
Calculate your required minimum distribution amount based on your account balance and age.
How Compound Interest Works
Explore how compound interest can grow your money over time with this interactive tool.
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What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet
Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.
Retirement and Quality of Life
Asking the right questions about how you can save money for retirement without sacrificing your quality of life.
Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are thousands of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?
Charitable Giving: Smart from the Heart
Do you have causes that you want to support with donations?
What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?
