Mason & Associates, LLC
Mason & Associates, LLC is a fee-only, independent investment advisory firm and registered investment adviser (RIA) headquartered in Newport News, Virginia. Founded in 2020, the firm specializes in comprehensive financial and tax planning with a particular focus on federal employees and other clients in or near retirement. The core team includes experienced professionals such as Michael Mason, Kenneth Mason, John Mason, Thomas Blackburn, and Benjamin Raikes. As of 2025, it is recognized among America's fastest-growing private companies and serves clients nationwide. Mason & Associates employs 10 to 20 professionals dedicated to financial planning, investment management, and client consultation.
Investment Strategy
Mason & Associates, LLC provides ongoing discretionary and non-discretionary investment management services, customized to each client's financial condition, goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon. The firm primarily recommends diversified model portfolios focused on mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), periodically rebalancing these allocations to align with changing client needs or circumstances. Their investment advice encompasses limited types of investments, with an emphasis on long-term financial planning and maximizing employer-based pension and benefits, especially for federal, state, and military employees. As a fee-only, fiduciary RIA, Mason & Associates is compensated solely by its clients, ensuring that advice remains aligned with clients' best interests.
Top Holdings
Equity Positions (41)
| Ticker | Security | Weight | Market Value | Shares | Avg Cost | Price | Change (QoQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
V VV | VANGUARD INDEX FDS | 33.79% | $134.6M | 471,739 | $254.66 | $285.30 | +$25.3M |
I IUSB | ISHARES TR | 28.28% | $112.6M | 2,435,816 | $44.98 | $46.23 | -$11.5M |
V VO | VANGUARD INDEX FDS | 5.65% | $22.5M | 80,403 | $245.67 | $279.83 | +$3.8M |
D DYNF | BLACKROCK ETF TRUST | 5.38% | $21.4M | 393,147 | $54.46 | $54.46 | +$21.4M |
P PYLD | PIMCO ETF TR | 5.37% | $21.4M | 805,998 | $26.40 | $26.54 | +$5.8M |