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
How Compound Interest Works
Explore how compound interest can grow your money over time with this interactive tool.
How Stocks Work
Understanding how a stock works is key to understanding your investments.
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.
Universal Life Insurance
Universal life insurance is permanent insurance with a flexible premium. Here's how it works.
Retirement Strategy After a Job Loss
Job loss can shake both finances and confidence, reassessing your retirement strategy is key to moving forward with clarity.
Where Will Your Retirement Money Come From?
Retirement income may come from a variety of sources. Here's an overview of the six main sources.
Making Sense of HSAs and FSAs
How HSAs and FSAs might help your household.
Getting a Head Start on College Savings
A few strategies that may help you prepare for the cost of higher education.
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
Longer, healthier living can put greater stress on retirement assets; the bucket approach may be one answer.
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Comparing Mortgage Terms
Compare different mortgage term lengths side by side to find the option that fits your budget.
College Savings
See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.
How Long Will Your Money Last?
See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.
Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
How Compound Interest Works
Explore how compound interest can grow your money over time with this interactive tool.
How Long Will My Savings Last If I Become Disabled?
See how long your current savings might last if a disability interrupted your income.
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Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job
This video explores what to do with retirement accounts when you move on from your job.
The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?
What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet
Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.
Once Upon a Goal
Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.
It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times
All about how missing the best market days (or the worst!) might affect your portfolio.
The Wild West of Data Theft
Learn about cyber liability insurance in this entertaining video.