{"id":154,"date":"2015-07-16T09:12:44","date_gmt":"2015-07-16T09:12:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/test.kriesi.at\/minimal-portfolio\/?page_id=154"},"modified":"2024-04-16T14:21:10","modified_gmt":"2024-04-16T14:21:10","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.groomfinancialadvisory.com\/?page_id=154","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-145nae-ab43ac7a42e0a82138af8aeb3a653b49\">\n.avia-section.av-145nae-ab43ac7a42e0a82138af8aeb3a653b49{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/www.groomfinancialadvisory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AdobeStock_276966704-1500x430.jpeg);\nbackground-position:50% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n.avia-section.av-145nae-ab43ac7a42e0a82138af8aeb3a653b49 .av-section-color-overlay{\nopacity:0.6;\nbackground-color:#084a79;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section 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itemprop=\"headline\"  >About Groom Financial Advisory<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_2'  class='avia-section av-qet8u-83147d0d40d9d249d4aacaaedd222aa0 main_color avia-section-huge avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_section  avia-builder-el-last  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-154'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-9wkhy-5a7b8f1de5feaad957d748638c881472\">\n#top 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class='avia-image-container av-luadp66c-fda1111be7216562eeea94e6fc05f93d av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_textblock  av-custom-positioned'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-943 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-943 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.groomfinancialadvisory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Marshall-head-shot-495-x-400-px.png\" alt='' title='Marshall head shot (495 x 400 px)'  height=\"400\" width=\"495\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.groomfinancialadvisory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Marshall-head-shot-495-x-400-px.png 495w, https:\/\/www.groomfinancialadvisory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Marshall-head-shot-495-x-400-px-300x242.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\" 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Groom, Jr., JD, CFP<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/strong>, the founding principal of Groom Financial Advisory, leads his independent Registered Investment Advisory firm based in Virginia Beach and Richmond. A proud native of Virginia, Marshall returned to his home state in 2004 to establish Groom Financial Advisory, drawing on over 24 years of expertise as an Estate Planning Attorney and Certified Financial Planner\u2122\ufe0f practitioner.<\/p>\n<p>Marshall holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from James Madison University and a Juris Doctor from The Dickinson School of Law at Penn State University. As a member of esteemed organizations like the Trust and Estates Section of the Virginia State Bar, the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA), and the Garrett Planning Network, Marshall brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and commitment to Groom Financial Advisory&#8217;s practice.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-9wkhy-12-585291900a9b04d1481f9bb84ddc2f8b\">\n#top .flex_column.av-9wkhy-12-585291900a9b04d1481f9bb84ddc2f8b{\nmargin-top:0px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n.flex_column.av-9wkhy-12-585291900a9b04d1481f9bb84ddc2f8b{\nborder-radius:3px 3px 3px 3px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n.responsive #top #wrap_all .flex_column.av-9wkhy-12-585291900a9b04d1481f9bb84ddc2f8b{\nmargin-top:0px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-9wkhy-12-585291900a9b04d1481f9bb84ddc2f8b av_one_third  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_one_third  flex_column_div av-animated-generic left-to-right av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-sq7lm-cc19bee199580c39bbb7ae62e7b7fa50\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-sq7lm-cc19bee199580c39bbb7ae62e7b7fa50{\nmargin:15px 0 0 0;\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-sq7lm-cc19bee199580c39bbb7ae62e7b7fa50 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-sq7lm-cc19bee199580c39bbb7ae62e7b7fa50 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-sq7lm-cc19bee199580c39bbb7ae62e7b7fa50 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-9  el_before_av_image  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >The Practice<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-luadz6wd-3e2bc3ace0851190ee2a31b00dc0c035\">\n.avia-image-container.av-luadz6wd-3e2bc3ace0851190ee2a31b00dc0c035 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-luadz6wd-3e2bc3ace0851190ee2a31b00dc0c035 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-luadz6wd-3e2bc3ace0851190ee2a31b00dc0c035 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_textblock '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-854 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-854 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.groomfinancialadvisory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Groom-Financial-Advisory-logo-495x400.png\" alt='' title='Groom Financial Advisory logo'  height=\"400\" width=\"495\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jgds8wgh-11-ca98ec9daf4bfb3e19fc72ef9bd12362 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-&#091;20px&#093; text-message flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words &#091;.text-message+&#038;&#093;:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"b5f4b33d-e562-4d25-a8a8-d7393caf0407\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-&#091;20px&#093; text-message flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words &#091;.text-message+&#038;&#093;:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"bc93af9a-a8ed-415a-be54-999fa1bc5dbe\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-&#091;20px&#093; text-message flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words &#091;.text-message+&#038;&#093;:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"e591e1db-9402-4c7b-b95d-5089b7f31d6e\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-&#091;20px&#093; text-message flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words &#091;.text-message+&#038;&#093;:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"73d04513-4dbc-4351-a1b7-487be5f9898b\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-&#091;20px&#093; text-message flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words &#091;.text-message+&#038;&#093;:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"e93dd17c-bdc1-4071-873c-407d6e08ebf4\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-&#091;20px&#093; text-message flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words &#091;.text-message+&#038;&#093;:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"3bb72cf4-95d7-476f-b5f8-c9ef4edf1944\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\">\n<p>Specializing in Fee-Only financial planning and investment management, Groom Financial Advisory is renowned for its integrity and trustworthiness, serving individuals, families, and corporate executives with distinction. Marshall&#8217;s steadfast dedication to the Fee-Only model ensures clients receive impartial advice, laying the foundation for informed financial decisions.<\/p>\n<p>Whether providing ongoing asset management or hourly services, Marshall is dedicated to equipping clients with tailored solutions that inspire confidence and clarity in their financial journey. With Marshall&#8217;s unwavering guidance and commitment, clients can trust that their financial well-being is his top priority as he consistently aims for excellence, delivering personalized service to meet their unique needs and aspirations. At Groom Financial Advisory, clients can expect a partnership built on transparency, integrity, and a shared commitment to financial success.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-9wkhy-10-5e1a033e0924c49031e87a618d5a5447\">\n#top .flex_column.av-9wkhy-10-5e1a033e0924c49031e87a618d5a5447{\nmargin-top:0px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n.flex_column.av-9wkhy-10-5e1a033e0924c49031e87a618d5a5447{\nborder-radius:3px 3px 3px 3px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n.responsive #top #wrap_all .flex_column.av-9wkhy-10-5e1a033e0924c49031e87a618d5a5447{\nmargin-top:0px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-9wkhy-10-5e1a033e0924c49031e87a618d5a5447 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_div av-animated-generic left-to-right av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m0tsa-69c8d1fc32417777b3d0bcaeb93aec88\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-m0tsa-69c8d1fc32417777b3d0bcaeb93aec88{\nmargin:15px 0 0 0;\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-m0tsa-69c8d1fc32417777b3d0bcaeb93aec88 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-m0tsa-69c8d1fc32417777b3d0bcaeb93aec88 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-m0tsa-69c8d1fc32417777b3d0bcaeb93aec88 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-13  el_before_av_image  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Our Clients<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-luaej3mv-449e905d85532bbbaacd8ecb65676edc\">\n.avia-image-container.av-luaej3mv-449e905d85532bbbaacd8ecb65676edc img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-luaej3mv-449e905d85532bbbaacd8ecb65676edc .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-luaej3mv-449e905d85532bbbaacd8ecb65676edc av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_textblock '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-876 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-876 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.groomfinancialadvisory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AdobeStock_286969556-495x400.jpeg\" alt='' title='The woman making frame round the sun with her hands in sunrise,F'  height=\"400\" width=\"495\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.groomfinancialadvisory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AdobeStock_286969556-495x400.jpeg 495w, https:\/\/www.groomfinancialadvisory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AdobeStock_286969556-845x684.jpeg 845w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jgds8wgh-9-20211c867e9dff59f939e2b93819f9e7 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-&#091;20px&#093; text-message flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words &#091;.text-message+&#038;&#093;:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"0c02774f-97d3-44fc-8819-0e0e55f61b95\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-&#091;20px&#093; text-message flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words &#091;.text-message+&#038;&#093;:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"f05bf1b7-41d0-4fbe-b93a-6a21d7106b0b\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\">\n<p>At Groom Financial Advisory, personalized service is paramount. Marshall ensures that clients receive the same level of care and attention, embodying his commitment to providing an inviting and supportive environment for all financial discussions. Whether you&#8217;re planning for retirement, navigating a major life transition, or seeking to optimize your investment portfolio, Marshall is here to listen, understand, and guide you every step of the way towards achieving your financial goals and securing your path to financial freedom.<\/p>\n<p>As an independent planner, Marshall upholds a fiduciary responsibility to always prioritize his clients&#8217; interests, ensuring that his advice is objective, unbiased, and tailored to your individual needs. With Marshall at Groom Financial Advisory, you can trust that your financial well-being is his top priority, allowing you to feel confident and empowered as you navigate your financial journey.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jgf4q5kq-b1235fa614b9361c8803d91aab0500b1\">\n#top .hr.av-jgf4q5kq-b1235fa614b9361c8803d91aab0500b1{\nmargin-top:50px;\nmargin-bottom:45px;\n}\n.hr.av-jgf4q5kq-b1235fa614b9361c8803d91aab0500b1 .hr-inner{\nwidth:50px;\nborder-color:#d3d3d3;\nmax-width:45%;\n}\n.hr.av-jgf4q5kq-b1235fa614b9361c8803d91aab0500b1 .av-seperator-icon{\ncolor:#072f4c;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-jgf4q5kq-b1235fa614b9361c8803d91aab0500b1 hr-custom  avia-builder-el-16  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_one_full  hr-center hr-icon-yes'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-thin'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><span 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id=\"style-css-av-jgds8wgh-7-c1170f94ec0d725768fc5b5a052bcc8c\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-jgds8wgh-7-c1170f94ec0d725768fc5b5a052bcc8c .avia_textblock{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jgds8wgh-7-c1170f94ec0d725768fc5b5a052bcc8c '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-&#091;20px&#093; text-message flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words &#091;.text-message+&#038;&#093;:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"624ae5ed-6f82-4892-aa3a-532f8b1fd856\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards is leading the way in regulating the financial planning profession. Committed to maintaining top-tier standards in personal financial planning, it ensures widespread access to and advantages from proficient financial guidance. Individuals who satisfy the stringent certification criteria are proudly certified by the CFP Board, earning the privilege to display its esteemed certification trademark. Marshall Groom is a distinguished CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER\u2122\ufe0f Practitioner, certified through the CFP Board.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jgf4q5kq-6-58e732b94300d224180769b0174eff03\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-jgf4q5kq-6-58e732b94300d224180769b0174eff03{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-jgf4q5kq-6-58e732b94300d224180769b0174eff03 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-24  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/p><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-t4t2a-7c631029de613ca210f5c653f72b40f1\">\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-t4t2a-7c631029de613ca210f5c653f72b40f1{\nmargin-top:0px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n.flex_column.av-t4t2a-7c631029de613ca210f5c653f72b40f1{\nborder-radius:3px 3px 3px 3px;\npadding:40px 40px 40px 40px;\nbackground-color:#094978;\nbackground:linear-gradient( 45deg, #094978, #105e96 );\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-t4t2a-7c631029de613ca210f5c653f72b40f1 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-25  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_full  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle av-animated-generic left-to-right  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m809u-614f5b1b04a7f5cf2c33e189869cd5b5\">\n.av_font_icon.av-m809u-614f5b1b04a7f5cf2c33e189869cd5b5{\ncolor:#ffffff;\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n.av_font_icon.av-m809u-614f5b1b04a7f5cf2c33e189869cd5b5 .av-icon-char{\nfont-size:70px;\nline-height:70px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<span  class='av_font_icon av-m809u-614f5b1b04a7f5cf2c33e189869cd5b5 avia_animate_when_visible av-icon-style- avia-icon-pos-center avia-icon-animate'><span class='av-icon-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue837' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' ><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-luic9ynd-85f4c90daba514249e1fb8a85302b532\">\n.avia-image-container.av-luic9ynd-85f4c90daba514249e1fb8a85302b532{\nz-index:0;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-luic9ynd-85f4c90daba514249e1fb8a85302b532 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-luic9ynd-85f4c90daba514249e1fb8a85302b532 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-luic9ynd-85f4c90daba514249e1fb8a85302b532 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-27  el_after_av_font_icon  el_before_av_heading  av-custom-positioned'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-887 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-887 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.groomfinancialadvisory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Fee-Only-1.jpg\" alt='' title='Fee Only'  height=\"169\" width=\"299\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-luic9q4k-1ee5e76e5e52ee8fb2241cbd43a25c10\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-luic9q4k-1ee5e76e5e52ee8fb2241cbd43a25c10{\nmargin:25px 0 0 0;\npadding-bottom:10px;\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-luic9q4k-1ee5e76e5e52ee8fb2241cbd43a25c10 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-luic9q4k-1ee5e76e5e52ee8fb2241cbd43a25c10 .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-luic9q4k-1ee5e76e5e52ee8fb2241cbd43a25c10 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-luic9q4k-1ee5e76e5e52ee8fb2241cbd43a25c10 av-special-heading-h2 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-28  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Fee-Only Advisor<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-luic9e65-7ef176f953515ab2ee21ebebbfca2e3e\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-luic9e65-7ef176f953515ab2ee21ebebbfca2e3e .avia_textblock{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-luic9e65-7ef176f953515ab2ee21ebebbfca2e3e '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-&#091;20px&#093; text-message flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words &#091;.text-message+&#038;&#093;:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"624ae5ed-6f82-4892-aa3a-532f8b1fd856\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Marshall Groom is a proud member of NAPFA, the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.napfa.org\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">www.napfa.org<\/a>), where he practices Fee-Only financial planning. This client-centered approach ensures recommendations are unbiased by compensation from financial product vendors, guaranteeing the best interests of the client are always prioritized. As a Fee-Only advisor, Marshall provides comprehensive and objective financial guidance, without any compensation contingent on product transactions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-eu4ii-46a95d45eb6b8493b82de422f239bc07\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-eu4ii-46a95d45eb6b8493b82de422f239bc07{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-eu4ii-46a95d45eb6b8493b82de422f239bc07 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-30  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. 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text-message flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words &#091;.text-message+&#038;&#093;:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"641a2998-cec2-4cc9-b10f-43793a830dfa\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-&#091;20px&#093; text-message flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words &#091;.text-message+&#038;&#093;:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"53a4d44f-df18-4f67-bfdf-3474bcb8d6dd\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\">\n<p>Marshall Groom proudly holds the designation of Registered NAPFA Member, aligning himself with the esteemed National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA), renowned as the largest association of Fee-Only financial planners in the United States. With a vast network boasting over 800 members and affiliates across 45 states, NAPFA sets the gold standard in financial planning ethics and professionalism.<\/p>\n<p>At the core of NAPFA&#8217;s ethos lies a stringent fiduciary oath, which Marshall wholeheartedly embraces:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>First and foremost, he pledges to act in the client&#8217;s best interest, demonstrating unwavering integrity and good faith in all interactions.<\/li>\n<li>Marshall is committed to providing transparent, written disclosure of any conflicts of interest that may arise, ensuring clients are fully informed and empowered to make sound financial decisions.<\/li>\n<li>As a Fee-Only advisor, Marshall upholds the principle of impartiality by refusing any compensation contingent upon client transactions, safeguarding against conflicts of interest.<\/li>\n<li>Furthermore, Marshall rejects any form of compensation or fees received from referrals, ensuring that his recommendations are solely driven by the client&#8217;s needs and objectives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By adhering to these principles, Marshall embodies NAPFA&#8217;s commitment to excellence and integrity, delivering comprehensive and unbiased financial guidance that prioritizes the best interests of his clients above all else.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-1 flex justify-start gap-3 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"text-gray-400 flex self-end lg:self-center items-center justify-center lg:justify-start mt-0 -ml-1 h-7 gap-&#091;2px&#093; visible\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jgf4q5kq-2-14ea8e82c4e1f1e9936e26a1fd40de5e\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-jgf4q5kq-2-14ea8e82c4e1f1e9936e26a1fd40de5e{\nheight:04px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-jgf4q5kq-2-14ea8e82c4e1f1e9936e26a1fd40de5e hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-36  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. 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