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We understand that individuals face unique challenges as they prepare for retirement. We can help take the mystery out of preparing for today and tomorrow. Whether your goal is saving for retirement, college savings, or estate strategy, our personalized service focuses your needs, wants, and financial goals and objectives.
Our professionals have years of experience in financial services. Denise Carson, CPA, MBA, CGMA has been a Certified Public Accountant since 1985. She has completed a Masters in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and Management Information Systems from Marymount University with honors. She has also completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Maryland and has completed an Associate of Arts degree in Business Administration. Ms. Carson is 6, 7, 63, 65 and Insurance licensed.
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