Our Mission
To help you make the best financial decisions so your family can thrive.
What We Provide
Peace of Mind
Rest assured that we have a heart of a teacher, listening ear, and holistic mindset to make wise recommendations for your entire financial situation (not just investments).
“Thank you so much, Dan and Ryan! This financial plan is incredibly helpful for us. My husband and I truly appreciate you coming alongside us in our current life season and supporting us. We now feel confident with a plan in place, immediate action steps, and short-term and long-term strategies. Thanks for believing in us and ministering to us.”
“Dan is a cut above the rest. I doubt you would find someone more dedicated to giving solid financial advice, and so much more.”
“Dan’s encouragement and guidance to keep my bank account funded to where I am able to withstand emergencies has also given me more confidence and flexibility to make larger purchases, such as house renovations and trips.”
Money Management
Your money is in good hands. Our team uses decades of experience to make intelligent decisions with financial assets to help your money grow.
“We have been clients of Dan Morgan’s for many years. We value his expertise in financial planning and investments. Dan always responds to immediate questions and plans detailed reviews with us regularly. We have referred him to many others who have also appreciated his individualized approach to their unique financial situations.”
“We had a great experience working with Dan and Ryan on financial planning, and the savings we experience from our financial plan more than covered the cost of the plan (although we know that isn’t the case for everyone).”
Ongoing Communcation
Want to talk? Feel free to schedule a check-up or initial discovery meeting. We can assess your financial situation and get you on the right track with as little as sixty minutes.
“We found our last meeting with Ryan to be incredibly helpful, and it lit a fire under us to decide on next steps in our financial lives.”
“I value your expertise. Working with you both has been a great experience.”
“It’s good to have trustworthy people like Dan and Ryan so you don’t have to Google everything.”
“After our meeting, the fog of finances in my brain feels much more clear. Thank you Ryan and Dan for your help with financial planning. ”
Our Team
Daniel Morgan
Founder and Certified Financial Planner
Daniel Morgan founded Independent Financial Planning, LLC in January, 2015. He specializes in identifying solutions to address the unique goals and challenges facing investors. He uses comprehensive financial planning techniques for solutions to retirement, college, withdrawal, and philanthropic planning.
Prior to opening his firm, Daniel spent four years with Reston Wealth Management as a wealth advisor and financial planner. He began his career in financial management with Smith Barney as a part of the Commonwealth Group.
Daniel received his degree from the University of Virginia in 2004, and in 2014, earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation. A CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional is an individual who has a demonstrated level of financial planning technical knowledge, experience in the field and holds to a fiduciary standard.
Ryan Benson
Financial Planner and Enrolled Agent
Ryan’s responsibility is ensuring clients experience exceptional and efficient service. Ryan supports financial planning, tax return preparation, client relations, and office operations. Ryan is an Enrolled Agent (EA) that’s admitted to practice before the IRS, and he passed the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP) examination in 2022.
Prior to working at IFP, Ryan taught secondary mathematics, personal finance, and computer science in VA public schools for 5 years. In addition to teaching, he grew and managed a successful math tutoring business. He loves to make concepts “click” for clients and ensure they feel empowered, cared for, and honored.
Ryan graduated from UVA (BS Biomedical Engineering and Masters in Teaching) and Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. He also holds a financial planning certificate from Bryant University.
Office
1930 Isaac Newton Square
Suite 205
Reston, VA 20190
Contact
Daniel Morgan: 571-969-1458
Email: daniel@ifpinvest.com
Ryan Benson: 571-969-1459
Email: ryan@ifpinvest.com
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CFP®
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