Welcome to The Etergino Group

At The Etergino Group, we believe that wealth is most powerful when it’s connected to purpose. Our mission is to help you make the biggest impact possible by aligning your financial resources with your life goals. We understand that wealth represents more than just security—it’s a tool for creating opportunities, shaping your legacy, and making a difference in the world. Our comprehensive wealth planning process begins by addressing the universal question, “Will I have enough?” Once we’ve established that foundation, we shift our focus to what truly matters: your purpose, legacy, and the impact you want to leave behind.

What sets us apart

We focus on working with individuals and families who lead complex financial lives and value long-term relationships that include the next generation. We know that your financial journey is unique, and we take great pride in crafting strategies that reflect your specific needs and aspirations. “Connecting Wealth with Purpose” is our holistic planning approach, designed to give you the confidence to live a purpose-driven life, ensuring that your wealth serves as a catalyst for achieving the impact you envision. We don’t just manage your money—we help you connect it to your values and goals, so you can make the most meaningful contributions to your family and community.

Why choose us 

Our commitment to connecting wealth with purpose is what truly sets us apart. With over 40 years of experience, Ann Marie Etergino leads a highly regarded team that brings expertise, integrity, and a deep understanding of the financial complexities that our clients face. We prioritize your interests, ensuring that our goals are completely aligned with yours. Our personalized wealth planning process helps empowers you to live confidently, knowing that your financial decisions are driving you toward a life of purpose and impact. We also take pride in fostering strong relationships with the next generation, helping them navigate their financial futures with the same care and commitment that has guided their family for years.

A legacy of excellence 

We are proud of the national recognition we’ve received, which underscores our dedication to helping clients achieve their goals and live purpose-driven lives. Ann Marie Etergino, the founder of The Etergino Group, has been honored with numerous prestigious awards, including:

  • Barron’s Hall of Fame Advisors – 2024
  • Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors – 2024 
  • Barron's Top 100 Women Financial Advisors – 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
  • Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors – 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
  • Washingtonian's Top Financial Advisors – 2020, 2021, 2022
  • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Team – 2024

These accolades are a testament to our passion for guiding clients in connecting their wealth with their purpose and making the biggest impact possible.

 

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Disclosures

The 2024 Barron's "Hall of Fame" recognition was announced July 19, 2024, data as of July 19, 2014. The criteria for this recognition is the advisor's listing in one or more of Barron's annual 'Top 100 Advisors' rankings for each of the past ten years. The financial advisor does not pay a fee to be considered for or to receive this recognition. This recognition does not evaluate the quality of services provided to clients, and is not indicative of this financial advisor's future performance.

The 2020 Washingtonian Top Financial Advisors award was announced January 2021, covering the 12 month period beginning December 2019. The 2021 Washingtonian Top Financial Advisors award was announced January 2022, covering the 12 month period beginning December 2020. The 2022 Washingtonian Top Financial Advisors award was announced March 2022, covering a 12 month period beginning December 2021. Advisors are ranked according to assets under management, and this statistic is the sole criteria for the award. The financial advisor does not pay a fee to be considered for or to receive this award. This award does not evaluate the quality of services provided to clients. This award is not indicative of this financial advisor’s future performance.

The 2020 Barron’s “Top 100 Women Financial Advisors" award was announced June 2020. Data as of 3/31/2020. The award is based on the following criteria: professionals with a minimum of 7 years financial services experience, acceptable compliance records, client retention reports and more. The financial advisor does not pay a fee to be considered for or to receive this award. This award does not evaluate the quality of services provided to clients. This is not indicative of this financial advisor’s future performance.

The 2021 Forbes "Top Women Wealth Advisors" award was announced March 2021. Data as of 9/30/2020. The award was developed by SHOOK Research and is based on in-person and telephone due diligence meetings to evaluate each advisor qualitatively, a major component of a ranking algorithm that includes: client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, including: assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion because client objectives and risk tolerances vary, and advisors rarely have audited performance reports. Rankings are based on the opinions of SHOOK Research, LLC and not indicative of future performance or representative of any one client’s experience. The financial advisor does not pay a fee to be considered for or to receive this award. This award does not evaluate the quality of services provided to clients. This is not indicative of this financial advisor’s future performance. For more information: www.SHOOKresearch.com: www.SHOOKresearch.com.

The 2021 Barron’s “Top 100 Women Financial Advisors" award was announced June 2021. Data as of 3/31/2021. The award is based on the following criteria: professionals with a minimum of 7 years financial services experience, acceptable compliance records, client retention reports and more. The financial advisor does not pay a fee to be considered for or to receive this award. This award does not evaluate the quality of services provided to clients. This is not indicative of this financial advisor’s future performance.

The 2022 Forbes "Top Women Wealth Advisors" and "Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State" award was announced February 2022. Data as of 9/30/2021. The award was developed by SHOOK Research and is based on in-person and telephone due diligence meetings to evaluate each advisor qualitatively, a major component of a ranking algorithm that includes: client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, including: assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion because client objectives and risk tolerances vary, and advisors rarely have audited performance reports. Rankings are based on the opinions of SHOOK Research, LLC and not indicative of future performance or representative of any one client’s experience. The financial advisor does not pay a fee to be considered for or to receive this award. This award does not evaluate the quality of services provided to clients. This is not indicative of this financial advisor’s future performance. For more information: www.SHOOKresearch.com.

The 2022 Barron’s “Top 100 Women Financial Advisors" award was announced June 2022. Data as of 3/31/2022. The award is based on the following criteria: professionals with a minimum of 7 years financial services experience, acceptable compliance records, client retention reports and more. The financial advisor does not pay a fee to be considered for or to receive this award. This award does not evaluate the quality of services provided to clients. This is not indicative of this financial advisor’s future performance.

The 2023 Forbes "Top Women Wealth Advisors" and "Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State" award was announced February 2023. Data as of 9/30/2022. The award was developed by SHOOK Research and is based on in-person and telephone due diligence meetings to evaluate each advisor qualitatively, a major component of a ranking algorithm that includes: client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, including: assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion because client objectives and risk tolerances vary, and advisors rarely have audited performance reports. Rankings are based on the opinions of SHOOK Research, LLC and not indicative of future performance or representative of any one client’s experience. The financial advisor does not pay a fee to be considered for or to receive this award. This award does not evaluate the quality of services provided to clients. This is not indicative of this financial advisor’s future performance. For more information: www.SHOOKresearch.com.

The 2023 Barron’s “Top 100 Women Financial Advisors" award was announced June 2023. Data as of 3/31/2023. The award is based on the following criteria: professionals with a minimum of 7 years financial services experience, acceptable compliance records, client retention reports and more. The financial advisor does not pay a fee to be considered for or to receive this award. This award does not evaluate the quality of services provided to clients. This is not indicative of this financial advisor’s future performance.

The 2024 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams award was announced January 2024. Data as of 3/31/23. The award was developed by SHOOK Research and is based on in-person, virtual and telephone due diligence meetings and a ranking algorithm that includes: a measure of each team’s best practices, client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, including: assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion because client objectives and risk tolerances vary, and advisors rarely have audited performance reports. SHOOK’s research and rankings provide opinions intended to help investors choose the right financial advisor and team, and are not indicative of future performance or representative of any one client’s experience. Past performance is not an indication of future results.  Neither Forbes nor SHOOK Research receive compensation in exchange for placement on the ranking. The financial advisor does not pay a fee to be considered for or to receive this award. This award does not evaluate the quality of services provided to clients. This is not indicative of this financial advisor’s future performance.

The 2024 Forbes "Top Women Wealth Advisors" and "Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State" award was announced February 2024. Data as of 9/30/2023. The award was developed by SHOOK Research and is based on in-person, virtual and telephone due diligence meetings to evaluate each advisor qualitatively, a major component of a ranking algorithm that includes: client impact, industry experience, review of best practices and compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, including: assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion because client objectives and risk tolerances vary, and advisors rarely have audited performance reports. Rankings are based on the opinions of SHOOK Research, LLC and not indicative of future performance or representative of any one client’s experience. Past performance is not an indication of future results. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK Research receive compensation in exchange for placement on the ranking. SHOOK is a registered trademark of SHOOK Research, LLC. For more information, go to www.SHOOKresearch.com.
 

The 2024 Barron’s “Top 1,200 Financial Advisors” award was announced March 2024. Data as of Sept. 30, 2023. The award is based on the following criteria: individual with a minimum of seven years' experience in the industry, client retention reports, customer satisfaction, assets under management, revenue produced for the firm and acceptable compliance record. The financial advisor does not pay a fee to be considered for or to receive this award. This award does not evaluate the quality of services provided to clients. This is not indicative of this financial advisor’s future performance. Barron’s is a registered trademark of Dow Jones & Company, L.P. All rights reserved. 

The 2024 Barron’s “Top 100 Women Financial Advisors” award was announced July 2024. Data as of 3/31/2023. Advisor rankings are based on qualitative criteria, including industry experience, degrees and industry designations, charitable work, and compliance records, and quantitative data including assets under management, types of assets they manage, revenue generated for their firms and client retention. Neither the firm nor the financial advisor pay a fee to be considered for or to receive this award. This award does not evaluate the quality of services provided to clients. This is not indicative of this financial advisor’s future performance.

Ann Marie Etergino is currently registered to conduct business with residents of the following states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IL, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY. California Insurance License # 0I54789.

Ann Marie Etergino, NMLS # 1622449 through City National Bank, may receive compensation from RBC Wealth Management for referring customers to City National Bank. Banking products and services are offered or issued by City National Bank, an affiliate of RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, Member NYSE/FINRA/SIPC and are subject to City National Banks terms and conditions. Products and services offered through City National Bank are not insured by SIPC. City National Bank Member FDIC.

Investment products offered through RBC Wealth Management are not FDIC insured, are not guaranteed by City National Bank and may lose value.

Trey Blanchard is currently registered to conduct business with residents of the following states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY. California Insurance License # 0H24111.

Michael R. Cich is currently registered to conduct business with residents of the following states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IL, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY.

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We would value the opportunity to learn more about your financial goals and how we can be of service to you.  Please feel free to connect us with family and friends as well.

The Etergino Group

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  301-907-2772
annmarie.etergino@rbc.com

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