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Meet the Team

Ryan Buck

Ryan D. Buck

Co-Founder & Investment Adviser Representative

rbuck@financialfreedomadvisers.com
office: 703-956-1963  cell: 301-514-5479

With decades of experience in the financial services industry, Ryan works with individuals, families, business owners, and executives to develop personalized financial strategies designed around their goals and priorities.

A graduate of Virginia Tech’s Pamplin School of Business with a B.S. in Finance, Ryan brings an analytical yet personal approach to financial planning. His areas of focus include investment management, retirement income planning, estate and income protection strategies, and business succession planning.

Ryan also has a longstanding connection to the Deaf community. As the son of a Deaf mother, he is fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) and began his career providing financial planning services within the Deaf community—an experience that continues to shape his commitment to clear, accessible financial guidance.

Ryan is a longtime member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA), has served as President of its Greater Washington, D.C. chapter, and is a nine-year member of the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), an internationally recognized organization representing excellence in the financial services profession. He also achieved MDRT’s prestigious Court of the Table distinction last year, recognizing his exceptional level of professional achievement.

Kevin Conley

Kevin P. Conley, CLU®, LUTCF®, CASL®

Co-Founder & Registered Representative

kconley@financialfreedomadvisers.com
office: 703-956-1965  cell: 703-919-5215

Kevin has built an extensive career in financial service services, helping individuals, families, business owners, and executives develop thoughtful strategies for retirement, estate planning, business succession, executive benefits, and multigenerational wealth.

Kevin holds several advanced professional designations through The American College and has extensive experience in both individual and business planning. His career includes helping implement Bank Owned Life Insurance programs nationwide totaling more than $850 million in premium.

Throughout his career, Kevin has been active in financial services leadership and education, serving as president of several professional organizations and as a continuing education instructor in Virginia and Maryland. He has also received numerous industry honors recognizing his professional excellence, ethical conduct, leadership, and service.

Community involvement has long been important to Kevin. He has supported organizations serving at-risk children, military veterans, and their families through volunteer leadership, fundraising, and long-distance charitable hikes across Europe. Kevin also served in the Air Force National Guard and received an honorable discharge.

Theresa Kostka

Theresa Kostka

Case Manager & Bookkeeper

Theresa joined Financial Freedom Advisers as a Case Manager & Bookkeeper after years of professional experience in the insurance industry. She spent five years as Brokerage Administrator with MassMutual and an additional three years aiding clients with auto claims, providing quotes and executing policyholder service requests with multiple insurance companies. Theresa is well versed in preparing financial analyses and reconciling company accounts, assisting clients in processing policyholder service transactions and inquiries, as well as tracking and coordinating successful account changes. Her attention to detail and comprehensive analyses reinforce Theresa’s aptitude in successfully managing these important tasks for Financial Freedom Advisers’ valued clients.

Cammy Cunningham

Cammy Cunningham

Web and E-mail Marketing Consultant

Cammy serves as a Consultant for Financial Freedom Advisers, working alongside the team to develop communications that are clear, engaging, and informative. She creates the firm's monthly e-newsletter helping ensure a consistent voice. In addition to marketing communications, Cammy develops and maintains the firm's website, working closely with the team to keep content clear and aligned with the firm's mission. With a strong attention to detail and a collaborative approach, she enjoys helping Financial Freedom Advisers communicate effectively while supporting the relationships they build with clients every day.