In the News

Eric D. Hess, CFP, ChFC has appeared on national network news broadcasts, has spoken at numerous events on both professional and charitable levels, and provided expert cost-benefit-analysis for various news and media publications.

Accolades/Awards:

Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine
Kiplinger Personal Finance Magazine's smart money section singled out Eric as one of the Who's Who of Virginia Certified Financial Planners.

Paladin Registry of Advisors 5 Star Rating
Eric has received a 5 star Rating by the Paladin Registry of Personal Financial Advisors. The top level 5 star advisors are chosen based on a number of factors such as competence from thousands of hours of education and experience, college degrees, certifications and professional designations. All 5 star advisors must be independent, fee-based advisors who are acknowledged fiduciaries. This means they are held to higher ethical standards than commission salespeople.

In 2005, Eric was selected by the Consumer's Research Council to be included in the "Guide to America's Best Financial Planners". The selection process is based on a point system that awards points for education, years of practice, and affiliations with professional associations. No fees, sponsorships, or advertising are accepted from financial planners, CPA's or any financial institution to insure an unbiased selection.

In May of 2006, Eric Hess was also awarded a Partnership Award by Fairfax County's Public Schools Career and Technical Education Committee for demonstrating an exemplary willingness to collaborate in a partnership to enhance the student learning continuum. Eric founded a program that brings certified financial planners into the classroom to engage students and challenge them to think about their daily financial activity. He also has participated as a classroom presenter.

Eric is a board member of the National Capital Area Chapter of the Financial Planning Association. It is one of the largest chapters in the country.