Welcome to The CFS Group

Everyone deserves to understand the role money plays in our lives.  Money is much more than currency; it provides a means to access opportunities, shape choices, and create stability in an unpredictable world.  Our mission — Advice through every stage of life — emphasizes our dedication to align our clients' money with their life goals.  We believe the best results come when the client is always at the center. That’s why our team is committed to putting your needs, goals, and vision first—so you can build the life you want with confidence.

What is important to you?

Professional wealth management helps you answer this question, prioritize your objectives and prepare to accomplish them. Helping with the financial side of achieving those goals is central to everything we do. We often help our clients:

  • plan for retirement, including the creation of an income stream;
  • fund an education for a loved one;
  • prepare for a major purchase;
  • protect their family or income; and
  • create a legacy to be remembered by.

Please contact us today to discuss how we can help you reach your goals.

Latest Insights

Futuristic city

Executive summary: Global Insight 2026 Outlook

Dec 18, 2025 | The Global Portfolio Advisory Committee

The future is here … and gathering speed. We share key insights from our Global Insight 2026 Outlook, highlighting the forces likely to shape financial markets as well as potential investment opportunities for the year ahead and beyond.

Categories: Analysis

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Car turning

The Fed takes a turn down easy street

Dec 12, 2025 | Thomas Garretson, CFA

Another rate cut from the Federal Reserve this week has taken U.S. interest rates into a new era where we think every rate cut not only means that policy gets easier, but risks becoming too easy, all while the decisions only get harder.

Categories: Analysis

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Boats in a harbor

S&P 500 rally: When a rising tide lifts some boats more than others

Dec 04, 2025 | Kelly Bogdanova

The rally in 2025 and throughout the longer bull market cycle has been uneven, with the largest of large-cap stocks dominating. Key charts illustrate this phenomenon, and we discuss how to factor this into portfolio strategies.

Categories: Analysis

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Washingtonian Top Financial Advisors

Our team is thrilled and humbled to be selected as one of The Washingtonian’s Top Financial Advisers two years in a row (2024 and 2025).

 

 

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The CFS Group

703-342-1184
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