Ben is an Associate Wealth Advisor in the Beacon Pointe Bethesda, Maryland office, providing customized strategies to help clients achieve their long-term goals. Ben previously worked as a Paraplanner for The Family Firm, which joined Beacon Pointe in 2025, providing tax preparation and financial counseling for military service members and their families. Ben completed the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) coursework and certificate program at the University of Virginia. Before entering the wealth management industry, Ben pursued an accomplished career in music. He earned both master’s and doctoral degrees from the University of Michigan and continues to perform as a trumpet player with “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band, regularly appearing at the White House and at events across the nation.