About the Author

As Vice President at Cooper, Jones & McLeland, Ltd., in Fairfax, Virginia, Brian T. Jones works with young professionals to address financial concerns and milestones. As a financial planner, who also happens to be in his thirties, Brian brings a unique perspective to the financial planning profession.

Brian has been in the financial planning industry since 1997. He has a thorough understanding of the investment process and extensive knowledge of the industry as a whole.  Brian has attained a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Administration from George Mason University and is a graduate of the Florida Institute of Technology`s Financial Planning Program.  Brian specializes in working with younger, affluent and semi-affluent professionals, small business owners, and family owned businesses.

Brian is a featured financial professional in many national media outlets across the country.  He has regularly appeared on CNBC, Fox News, CBS News, as well as USA Today, Kiplinger's Personal Finance, U.S. News & World Report, The New York Times, Bloomberg Personal Finance, the Associated Press, Financial Planning Magazine, Investment News, and The Washington Business Journal.