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Meet Your Financial Planning Partners

Welcome to SGK Wealth Advisors.
Proud Members of the Schwab Advisor Network*

Beyond the industry standards and regulations we’re held to as an independent firm, we’ve qualified as members of the elite and exclusive Schwab Advisor Network since its inception. As members, we are held to a rigorous set of standards above industry regulations in how we work with our clients and aspire to meet their needs every day.

This recognition, along with our desire to make a difference in the lives of others, has our team members always striving for excellence in everything we do.

Meet Our Team

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Marcia Bisaga

Client Services Professional

Marcia Bisaga

marcia@sgkwealthadvisors.com

Since early 2017, I’ve been a client services and operations specialist with the firm. Loving my clients and providing the one-stop-shop services as part of this small family of experts is why I’m here.

My husband and I have lived in Leesburg for many years and have a son and daughter. I love music, a good movie or theater play, and am always in the middle of a book.

 

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Jeff Gordon, CFA®

Partner & Co-Founder, Portfolio Manager

Jeff Gordon, CFA®

Partner & Co-Founder

jeff@sgkwealthadvisors.com

I joined the firm in 2002.  My role is portfolio manager responsible for customizing client accounts.  I spend the majority of my day doing research, staying on top of portfolios and writing commentary and reports.  I received a bachelor of science in Commerce with distinction from University of Virginia’s McIntire School with a double major in Finance and Marketing.  I hold an MBA with a major in Finance and a concentration in investment management from The Wharton School of Business. I have earned the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and hold membership in the CFA Society of Washington, D.C. and the New York Society of Security Analysts.  Being a native Washingtonian, I enjoy being a DC sports fan and derive endless joy from futbol.

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Michelle Hutton

Client Services Professional

Michelle Hutton

Michelle@sgkwealthadvisors.com

I joined the client services and operations team in 2021.  I look forward to building strong relationships with our clients and learning everything I can to help them with all of their administrative needs.

A native Washingtonian and resident of Loudoun County for nearly 20 years, I hold a BA in Communication from the University of Delaware and I bring 20+ years of experience as a human resources and business professional in various settings including government consulting, education, professional sports, and not-for-profit organizations. 

 

In addition to spending quality time with my husband and two college aged kids, I enjoy cooking, reading, pickleball, hiking, traveling, and listening to podcasts.

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Naseema Jasat

Financial Planner

Naseema Jasat

naseema@sgkwealthadvisors.com

Responsibilities

As a Financial Planner and part of the Financial Planning team, Naseema supports our clients in all aspects of the financial planning process. She works closely with them to create solutions to their financial related concerns and questions, while making the process as efficient and streamlined as possible.

Experience

Born in Zimbabwe and a past resident in Botswana, Southern Africa, Naseema started her financial career in banking with Barclays Bank PLC and Price Waterhouse, and then went on to form a three-partner accounting firm. She has over thirtyeight years of accounting, auditing and tax experience, as well as financial planning and operations experience with domestic and international clientele.

Education

Naseema received her accounting qualification from the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants in the UK. She completed her financial planning education at Georgetown University and she is currently pursuing her Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) Certification at the Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania.

Interests

Naseema’s interests include reading, travel, and gardening. She also actively volunteers with Purcellville Volunteer Rescue Squad. Naseema resides in Purcellville with her family.

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Darren Koch, CFP®, ChSNC®, CEPA

Partner, Financial Planner

Darren Koch, CFP®, ChSNC®, CEPA

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darren@sgkwealthadvisors.com

Responsibilities

Darren is committed to analyzing the various options available to clients and offering them solutions that provide them the greatest amount of control and flexibility over their circumstances.  Darren has worked with a variety of nationally recognized financial planning and investment management firms in the Washington metro area since 1993. For over 16 years Darren has managed affluent client relationships and worked directly with business owners, professionals, and retirees, strategizing retirement plan selection and implementing comprehensive retirement income planning solutions. This diverse wealth of experience he brings to his clients when developing comprehensive financial plans create a positive and productive wealth management experience. Darren is often invited as a guest speaker to discuss retirement planning and wealth management topics.

Education and Credentials

Darren graduated from Radford University. He is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA). From the College of Financial Planning, he has earned the following designations: Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS®), Chartered Mutual Fund Counselor (CMFC®), Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS®).  

Darren has also earned the Chartered Special Needs Consultant designation (ChSNC®) from The American College of Financial Services, making him a trusted resource to help plan for the immediate and long term care for people with disabilities or special needs.

Interests

Darren enjoys hiking with his family and practicing golf, is a Northern Virginia native and currently lives with his family in Leesburg.

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Lisa G. Martin

Client Services Professional

Lisa G. Martin

lisa@sgkwealthadvisors.com

I’ve been with SGK for over ten years now and I love the connection that brings to our clients and the company. My job here is to make happen what needs to happen, whether that’s working through paperwork with clients to organizing the annual open house. Every day something new is happening in one of our clients lives, and they know they can turn to me to help them work through it. I live in the woods with my dog, I love my trees and working in the yard, he loves all the critters to chase. I live minutes to Shenandoah National Park and love all the hiking that brings me and everyone who visits.

Education

Lisa has a AAS in Paralegal Studies from Lehigh Carbon Community College and a BS in Business Administration from Albright College.

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Leslie Meade

Associate Planner

Leslie Meade

Leslie@sgkwealthadvisors.com

As a member of the SGK financial planning team, I am enthusiastic to support the team to determine the best ways to serve our clients unique needs.

Prior to joining the team, I worked in both public and private sectors.  With over 20 years of experience in administration, professional development, strategic implementation, and company collaboration, I am eager to take on this new chapter and obtain my paraplanner designation.

Inspired daily by my husband and children, in my free time I love to exercise, attend sporting events, shop local farmers markets, and spend time with my family and dog.

 

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Lisa Nguyen

Client Services Professional

Lisa Nguyen

lisa.nguyen@sgkwealthadvisors.com

I joined SGK in March 2023 in client services and operations support. Prior to this role, I worked in Human Resources in the home inspection and mortgage industries for the last 20 years. I love building relationships with new employees and clients and providing whatever support they need.

Service has always been a key part of my life. I received my BA in Psychology from Virginia Tech where I met my husband while we both pledged a co-ed service fraternity on campus. For 8 years while our daughters were in middle and high school, we were both heavily involved in supporting volleyball in our local community. My husband was a volunteer coach and Director of a non-profit volleyball club, and I volunteered for the club by providing all of the administrative support.

I grew up in Northern Virginia and have lived in Loudoun County for over 20 years with my husband and two daughters. We have loved raising our family in Purcellville and are currently settling into life as "empty-nesters". Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband, visiting our girls at their colleges, taking different exercise classes (Zumba and Spin are my favorites), learning to make and eating Vietnamese food, hiking, and spending time catching up with family and friends.

I am really looking forward to serving the clients of SGK and helping to meet all their needs!

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Emily Powell

Client Services Professional

Emily Powell

emily@sgkwealthadvisors.com

I joined SGK to support operations and client services. I look forward to assisting with our client’s administrative needs and am thankful to be a part of this team.

I have a BS in Resort, Recreation & Hospitality from Slippery Rock University. Originally from Pennsylvania, I moved to Middleburg, Virginia in May of 2021. In my spare time, I enjoy spending quality time with my significant other and our chunky cat, Stevie, performing in musicals and shows, and – when I get the opportunity – doing a little archery.

  

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Eric Randolph, CFP®

Financial Planner, Portfolio Manager

Eric Randolph, CFP®

Eric@sgkwealthadvisors.com

Eric will be performing a hybrid role at the firm, assisting in portfolio management while also helping craft financial plans for clients to achieve their long-term goals.

A graduate of Morehouse College, Eric is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) who has been a part of the Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) community since 2003, having received distinction as a Five Star Financial Professional for multiple years. 

Eric is on the Board of Directors of the Foundation Schools in Maryland, and he has previously served on the boards of several other commercial and not-for-profit institutions. Eric is passionate about educating others on financial topics as demonstrated by the countless investment seminars and online videos he has conducted in the Washington, D.C. metro area.

In his spare time, Eric enjoys tennis, music and reading. A devoted uncle to his many nieces, nephews and godchildren, he also loves spending time with family.

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Jake Seraphin, CFP®

Financial Planner

Jake Seraphin, CFP®

jake@sgkwealthadvisors.com

Jake joined SGK as a Financial Planner in March 2022. He brings over six years of experience in various aspects of wealth advising, including holistic financial planning, investment portfolio construction, and client service and operations.

Jake graduated from Virginia Tech in 2015 with degrees in Marketing and Finance. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and holds his Series 7 and 66 Licenses. He is currently studying to become an Accredited Estate Planner (AEP®) through the American College of Financial Services. 

Growing up on a small farm with two working parents, sports were like daycare for Jake, and he still enjoys any opportunity to be outside and active. While his best basketball days may be behind him, he still plays tennis and golf, and enjoys hiking, gardening, yoga, and travel. Jake resides in Middleburg, VA.

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Karen Showalter, CPA®

Karen Showalter, CPA

karen@sgkwealthadvisors.com

As a CPA, in 2014 when I began my journey at SGK, I was intrigued with the opportunity of changing my path of being employed in public accounting to one of working with a successful wealth management investment firm where I could focus my skills in the area of compliance and facilitate management of the firm. I am a long standing member of the American Institute of CPA’s and the Virginia Society of CPA’s. I am active in my local community, and I am an avid gardener and reader.

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John S. Steigerwald

Partner & Co-Founder, Portfolio Manager

John S. Steigerwald

Partner & Co-Founder

john@sgkwealthadvisors.com

As the founding partner of the firm, I have fostered my focus on excellence and outreach not only to my other partners, but to all of my employees here at SGK. It is the founding principal at the company, and I am proud of my team for helping all of our clients to reach their goals through communication and dedication. My day-to-day responsibilities are varied, mainly investing client accounts and working closely with clients to get their money working for them in an appropriate, risk adjusted way. But my main role at SGK is strategic planning, keeping our strong culture of compliance and transparency in mind while working to grow the firm. I hold an MBA with a major in Finance and a concentration in investment management from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. I live locally in Loudoun County and being a part of the community is important to me, through my service on the Loudoun Crime Commission Board to supporting Loudoun Soccer and other area youth organizations. I spend most of my free time taking my kids to their sports practice, taking my dogs to the creek, and getting coffee at my local hangouts.

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Madolynn Stemmer, CFP®

Financial Planner

Madolynn Stemmer, CFP®, CTS™

madolynn@sgkwealthadvisors.com

I joined the SGK financial planning team in January 2022.  As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, I look forward to getting to know our clients and guiding them through every aspect of their financial lives. My goal is to provide our clients with an enjoyable and comprehensive financial planning experience. 

Prior to joining SGK Wealth Advisors, I began my career in finance in 2015 at Kendall Capital Management where I was a Client Service Associate. Following my time there, I was a Wealth Advisor for Burney Wealth Management from 2018 to November 2021 where I worked with roughly 200 individuals and families and obtained my CFP® certification. I have since obtained the Certified Tax Specialist™ designation as well.

I grew up in Minnesota and have lived in Northern Virginia for nearly 10 years. I hold a BA in Political Science from the College of Saint Benedict. In addition to spending quality time with my husband and our two dogs, Piper and Meekah, I enjoy baking, music, reading and traveling.

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Jennifer Wiggins

Secretary & Treasurer

Jennifer Wiggins

jennifer@sgkwealthadvisors.com

I joined SGK in March 2020 to help with operations and the Client Services team.  Since that time, I've transitioned to compliance and bookkeeping, helping to take care of the back end parts of the organization.  I’m proud to call myself a member of this amazing team and work family.  I recently finished my master's degree in accounting and am now studying for the CPA exams. 

I’m a cat lady, an enthusiastic baker, and a mom. If I’m not studying, you can usually find me with my nose in my Kindle and watching something in the oven.