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Mar 26

AVP of Marketing Mike Mertz Hits a Home Run with Virginia USSSA Hall of Fame Induction

HERNDON, Va. — AVP of Marketing Mike Mertz was recently recognized for his girls fastpitch softball coaching success with an induction into the Virginia USSSA Hall of Fame. The ceremony was held at the Gregg-Adams Club in Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia on March 2, 2024.

Mertz, aka Coach Mertz, entered into the 2024 class of the VA Hall of Fame for his exceptional role as head coach/manager in the Virginia Glory fastpitch organization for the past 13 years.

Dec 21

Northwest Financial Advisors Hires Northwest Direct Team to Elevate Service to Growing Clientele

Northwest Financial Advisors, LPL Financial’s No. 3 credit union investment services program nationwide,1 today announced the firm hired Anthony Reese and Pristine Aylor as financial consultants assigned to Northwest Direct, a newly established service model that elevates and expands service to the firm’s growing clientele. Reese and Aylor will work in partnership with the firm’s wealth and branch advisors.

Aug 11

LPL Financial Awards Nikki Young Achieve Rising Star Scholarship

LPL recognizes next generation of top women advisors

HERNDON, Va. — Northwest Financial Advisors LLC (NWFA), LPL Financial’s (LPL) No. 1 credit union investment program,1 today announced that Financial Advisor Nikki Young has been selected as a recipient of LPL’s Achieve Rising Star Scholarship.2 Young is among only 7 scholarship winners selected out of 79 nominated candidates nationwide.

Jul 05

Thomas Ward Promoted to Associate Financial Advisor

HERNDON, Va.  Northwest Financial Advisors (NWFA), a nationally recognized wealth management firm in the credit union industry,1 today announced the promotion of Thomas Ward to associate financial advisor. As an associate financial advisor, Ward will be responsible for providing the firm’s clients with financial advice and planning solutions that address their long-term financial needs.

Apr 14

LPL FINANCIAL SELECTS NORTHWEST FINANCIAL ADVISORS AS A 2022 TOP INVESTMENT PROGRAM

Firm recognized a top program for fourth consecutive year

HERNDON, Va. — LPL Financial (LPL), the nation’s leading broker/dealer,1 has selected Northwest Financial Advisors (NWFA) a 2022 Top Producing Investment Program for medium-sized financial institution-based firms (11-20 advisors) for the fourth consecutive year.

Feb 24

Northwest Financial Advisors Supports Intelligence Community through AFIO Platinum Plus Title Sponsorship

HERNDON, Va. — Northwest Financial Advisors (NWFA), LPL Financial’s (LPL) No. 1 credit union-based investment services firm,1 today announced its Platinum Plus Title Sponsorship for the Association of Former Intelligence Officers’ (AFIO) popular AFIO Now interview and podcast series.

Dec 21

Karen Benedict Named No. 1 Top Director of Mid-Size Financial Institution Investment Services Firms

HERNDON, Va. — Kehrer Bielan Research & Consulting (Kehrer Bielan), an award-winning provider of research and consulting for the financial advice industry, selected Karen Benedict, senior vice president of Northwest Financial Advisors (NWFA), No. 1 on its 2022 Top Directors Awards list for mid-size financial institutions.1 The annual list recognizes the five most successful investment services directors among the nation's mid-sized bank and credit union investment programs, defined as programs employing between 7 and 24 advisors.  

Dec 09

Northwest Financial Advisors Sponsors the Metropolitan School of the Arts  

HERNDON, Va. — Northwest Financial Advisors (NWFA) is pleased to announce its financial support of the Metropolitan School of the Arts’ (MSA) programs. NWFA is a proud sponsor of the school’s holiday performance showcase, “The Metropolitan Follies: A Holiday Revue!” MSA’s talented students of all ages will perform the live, upbeat dance show multiple times in the Washington, DC metro area throughout December.  

Nov 25

Northwest Financial Advisors Hires Garrett Boyd as Financial Advisor

HERNDON, Va. — Northwest Financial Advisors, LPL Financial’s No. 1 credit union investment services program,1 today announced it has added Garrett Boyd to its growing team of advisors. He officially joined the team in September of this year and recently completed the firm’s extensive, multi-faceted advisor orientation and training program. 

Oct 20

Karen Benedict Named a Top Director of Credit Union Investment Services Firms

HERNDON, Va. — Kehrer Bielan Research & Consulting (KBR&C), an award-winning provider of research and consulting for the financial advice industry, selected Karen Benedict, senior vice president of Northwest Financial Advisors (NWFA), for its annual Top Directors Awards list.1 Benedict ranked fourth on the list that recognizes the five most successful investment services directors among the nation's credit unions.

Sep 27

Kim Heffernan Selected for LPL’s Achieve Rising Star Scholarship

LPL recognizes next generation of top women advisors

HERNDON, Va. — Northwest Financial Advisors LLC (NWFA), LPL Financial’s (LPL) No. 1 credit union investment program,1 today announced that Financial Advisor Kim Heffernan has been selected as a recipient of LPL’s Achieve Rising Star Scholarship.2 Heffernan is among only 21 scholarship winners selected out of approximately 2,000 eligible candidates nationwide.

Jan 04

Karen Benedict Ranked No. 1 on Kehrer Bielan’s Top Directors List

HERNDON, Va. Kehrer Bielan Research & Consulting (Kehrer Bielan), an award-winning provider of research and insight for the financial advice industry, selected Karen Benedict, senior vice president of Northwest Financial Advisors (NWFA), as the No. 1 director of mid-sized financial advice firms on its inaugural Top Directors Awards list.1 The list recognizes the most successful investment services directors among the nation’s banks and credit unions.

Dec 08

Northwest Financial Advisors Announces Metropolitan School of the Arts Sponsorship

HERNDON, Va. Northwest Financial Advisors (NWFA) is pleased to announce its annual sponsorship of the Metropolitan School of the Arts’ (MSA) programs. NWFA will be featured in its holiday performance showcase, “The Metropolitan Follies: A Holiday Revue!” This newly revamped, live dance show comprised of MSA’s talented students will take place twice in the month of December:

Jul 07

Our Offices Have Reopened

We kindly request that visitors wear a face covering

We’re pleased to announce that, as of July 12, our offices have reopened. Our standard office hours of 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. are in effect. We have continued to monitor the CDC’s COVID-19 transmission and vaccination rates which report a substantial number of cases in our local jurisdictions. Out of an abundance of caution, we are asking all individuals — whether vaccinated or not — to wear a face covering in public areas and when less than 3 feet from others.

Feb 04

Nikki Young Promoted to Associate Financial Advisor

Herndon, Va. — Northwest Financial Advisors (NWFA), a nationally recognized wealth management firm,1 today announced the promotion of Nikki Young from Client Service Associate to Associate Financial Advisor.

Young embarked on her financial advisory career upon joining NWFA in April 2017. She held both operational and sales support positions with the firm prior to her promotion. Her previous employment includes customer and sales support positions in the bank and credit union industries.

Nov 30

Northwest Financial Advisors Announces Metropolitan School of the Arts “12 Days of Joy” Sponsorship

Herndon, Va. Northwest Financial Advisors (NWFA) is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the Metropolitan School of the Arts’ (MSA) “12 Days of Joy” dance celebration featuring “Santa’s Spectacular,” the organization’s newly revamped 30-minute holiday show comprised of talented MSA students of all ages.