Independent Wealth Management, Personal Financial Planning & Tax
Art Locke, CPA/PFS, CFP is the founder of Locke Advisory Services LLC, a registered investment advisor in Virginia (www.lockeadvisoryservices.com). Locke Advisory Services provides independent wealth management, personal financial planning and tax services. As an independent advisor, the firm is dedicated to helping individuals and
families make sound financial decisions, plan for their future and implement appropriate investment strategies. We serve our clients by providing thoughtful and diligent management of wealth, financial planning, individual tax and business services. Our first priority is to listen and learn about your dreams and goals, and where you want your life’s journey to go. Locke received his Certified Public Accountant ("CPA") certification in May 1988. He is a credentialed Personal Financial Specialist ("PFS") through the Association of International Certified Public Accountants ("AICPA") and passed the Series 65 Uniform Investment Advisor Law Examination. The PFS credential is administered by the AICPA and is only available to CPAs. He also passed the CFP Board's CFP® Certification Examination and became a Certified Financial Planner ("CFP") in December 2019. From September 2011 through December 2016, Mr. Locke was a private investor performing fundamental and technical research, investing in a wide range of publicly trade equities, mutual funds and real estate. Prior to that, he served in an executive capacity for 5 publicly-traded companies, including Chief Financial Officer of 3. In 2006, he was a top 5 finalist for the 2006 Greater Washington Technology Council Public Company CFO of the Year. The core value of our Firm is our commitment to work in the best interests of the clients we serve. Trust, Independence, Integrity, Competence, Experience. We are dedicated to building trusted, objective and long-term relationships with our clients. We do this by providing independent, personalized, knowledgeable, and comprehensive advice with the highest degree of integrity and customer service. As an independent, fee-only advisor, the Firm does not receive commissions, bonuses or fees related to the purchase or sale of securities, insurance or other products recommended to and purchased by our clients. If you, your family, friends, clients or colleagues are looking for investment management, personal financial planning or individual tax, please contact us at [email protected] and visit www.lockeadvisoryservices.com for additional information. Be sure to follow us for interesting articles, information, commentary and updates.