Dan Serra
CFP®, CDFA®™, ADPA®, EA
SageVest Wealth Management
Senior Financial Advisor
Dan Serra
CFP®, CDFA®™, ADPA®, EA
SageVest Wealth Management
Senior Financial Advisor
As a fee-only financial planner, my focus is to show you the value of clearly defined financial guidance that's best for you, at the highest level of personal service, to help you achieve your life goals. - Dan Serra, CFP®, CDFA®™, ADPA®, EA
Fee-Only financial planner located in McLean, VA serving clients locally and across the country
Meet Dan Serra
Dan A. Serra, CFP®, integrates financial planning strategies custom to each client to align with their values and goals, guiding them to make smart financial decisions. Dan works with individuals and families, whether starting out in life, preparing for retirement, or managing a secure retirement.
Along with his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional designation, Dan holds designations as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA™) to understand the financial aspects of divorce, Accredited Domestic Partnership Advisor (ADPA®) to advise on wealth transfers, taxes, retirement planning, and financial needs for domestic partners and the LGBTQ community, and Enrolled Agent (EA) to be recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as having expertise in taxation.
The breadth of his educational and professional experience brings significant depth to each client relationship. Dan prides himself in communicating complex financial matters in clear terms, communicating key takeaways that translate into real life decisions.
Prior to joining SageVest, Dan had extensive experience with an investment management and trust services firm, as well as a fee-only registered investment advisory firm.
Dan graduated from the University of South Florida with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree and the College for Financial Planning with a Master of Science (MS) in Personal Financial Planning.
Outside of work, Dan teaches financial planning courses for Southern New Hampshire University, is an active member of the Financial Planning Association (FPA) and The National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA), and previously served on the advisory board for the Journal of Financial Planning. He also volunteers with various youth sports organizations.
Dan Serra is a Member of the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors

The National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA) is a leading professional association of Fee-Only financial advisors - highly trained professionals who are committed to working in the best interests of those they serve.
NAPFA members live by three important values:
- To be the beacon for independent, objective financial advice for individuals and families.
- To be the champion of financial services delivered in the public interest.
- To be the standard bearer for the emerging profession of financial planning.
Fee-Only, Fiduciary, Independent: Three Important Criteria to Consider When Choosing a Financial Advisor.
Professional Designations & Affiliations
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Dan Serra is a NAPFA-Registered Financial Advisor
The National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA) is a leading professional association of Fee-Only financial advisors—highly trained professionals who are committed to working in the best interests of those they serve.
Contact Dan Serra
Office Locations:
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1320 Old Chain Bridge Road
Suite 250
McLean, VA 22101