Marilyn Hoosen, CPFA^® 

Marilyn was born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa, with her two sisters, whom she cherishes. She crossed the Atlantic to pursue higher education at Howard University in Washington, D.C., attaining both her undergraduate and graduate degrees from her Alma Mater. She is the proud parent of her daughter, Palesa, who is also a Howard University graduate. She resides in the Alexandria community in Northern Virginia, just outside of Washington D.C., and enjoys running, Zumba, traveling, and solving crossword puzzles as her leisure and personal downtime. She is also a Reiki level one master, which she has been practicing with family and friends for the past 20 years.

As a financial services veteran of more than 20 years, Marilyn focuses on working with corporate, entrepreneurial, individual, and familial clients to help them pursue their financial goals. She holds Series 7, 63, and 65 securities licenses, as well as the life, health, and variable insurance licenses. She also holds the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® designation. Marilyn has also written various articles for the Annandale Chamber of Commerce magazine on the topic of finance and investments.

Active in her community, Marilyn served as the past president for two terms in the Annandale Chamber of Commerce in Annandale, Virginia, and had been a director on the Chamber’s Board for nine years. As the Chamber’s former Volunteer Coordinator, she directed the collective volunteer efforts for many events, including the annual Fall Festival and Parade, Bed Race, and Haunted House. Other community organization involvement includes supporting the Urban Financial Services Coalition in their mission to support, advocate, and develop financial advisors throughout the area.