Our Story
Our story

Formed in 2013, Dulles Group is a dedicated team of financial professionals who draw on our diverse expertise, experience and creativity to provide thoughtful, customized service. Our Christian faith and desire for excellence guide us in forming long-term relationships with our clients and community.  

At Dulles Group, working in your best interest is our priority, and we are dedicated to providing objective, transparent guidance in line with your values. We specialize in investment account management, retirement and legacy planning, annuities, IRAs, educational funding, charitable giving, extended care strategies, disability income insurance and life insurance.  

Collaboration is a cornerstone of our practice. No single financial advisor can do everything, so we share our unique strengths and perspectives with each other when developing financial strategies for our clients. Just as it takes many professionals with specialized skills to build a home, we feel that working collaboratively is the best way to help you build your financial house.  

In addition, we believe there aren’t any inherently “good” or “bad” financial products or services. Each one is designed for a specific purpose, much like a hammer to drive a nail or a saw to cut a board. If a hammer is suggested to cut a board, it doesn’t make the hammer bad, it simply means this application of the hammer is not the best choice. Likewise, we’re here to help you find optimal financial solutions for your unique needs.  

If you want to better understand your relationship with money and get thoughtful advice about how to reach your goals and live generously, we’d love to help. Call today and together we’ll assess whether our partnership would be a good fit. 

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Martin Cox
Martin CoxFinancial AdvisorFIC, RICP®, BFA™

Martin joined Thrivent in 1996 and has been honing his skills ever since. His primary area of focus and expertise is dedicated planning services, which involves creating and implementing strategies to help clients work toward their goals no matter what phase of life they are in. He accomplishes this by conducting an extensive analysis of his clients’ current situations, needs, goals and values, and then delivering thoughtful, comprehensive written recommendations. Periodic meetings help clients stay on track.  

Shawn Abma
Shawn AbmaFinancial AdvisorFIC, CLTC®, BFA™

Shawn has been serving Thrivent clients since 2015 with a focus on product solutions. He works with clients to help craft strategies for income protection should a disability, need for extended care or premature death occur. In addition, Shawn assists clients with mutual fund investing and helps those nearing or in retirement create secure income strategies.   

Amy Furgason
Amy FurgasonDirector of Investment Operations

Amy has been serving Dulles Group clients since 2016 and brings 12 years of experience in the retirement and investments industry to our team. Her primary area of focus is investment management, and she is the lead on the Thrivent Advisor program. Amy handles the research, due diligence, security selection and model portfolio design. In addition, she is happy to help our clients and answer their investment questions.  

Designations: CRPC©, MBA 

States Licensed: AL, AZ, DE, FL, IL, IN, KY, MD, ME, NC, NH, NJ, NY, PA, SC, TN, VA, VT and WI

Kim Blanchfield
Kim BlanchfieldOffice Professional

Kim was a Dulles Group client before she joined our team in 2015. Kim supports our director of investment operations and manages our office and the client experience. She also spearheads our marketing efforts and coordinates events for prospective and current clients.

Sara McCoy
Sara McCoyOffice Professional

Sara joined the Dulles Group in 2015. She is an experienced Office Professional and with her knowledge in schedule management, Sara has been an asset to the team. She provides administrative support for our product based solutions along with training new administrative personnel.

Anna Holmes
Anna HolmesOffice Professional

Anna joined the Dulles Group in 2023 as an Office Professional and brings with her 20 years of human resource and administrative management experience. She provides administrative support for our product based solutions along with support for our dedicated planning services.

Ainsley Fjeldsted
Ainsley FjeldstedOffice Professional

Ainsley joined Dulles Group in 2024. She currently supports Martin and is the point of contact for his clients who use our dedicated planning services. Ainsley helps support clients by corresponding with them to schedule appointments, gather data and complete forms and contracts. She also tracks meetings and contract requirements, analyzes cases and monitors the dedicated planning process to help make it a seamless experience. 

George Raduano
George RaduanoFinancial Advisor
Evelyn Scott
Evelyn ScottFinancial Advisor
Lyle Martin
Lyle MartinFinancial AdvisorBFA™, CEPA®
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21st Century Medicare Planning to Protect Your Healthcare Rights and Retirement SavingsSep 29, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC
Online Event
How to Avoid Confusion About Medicare. If you're confused about Medicare, join the crowd, and discover ways to make plan decisions that are best for you. Medicare Coach Emily Gang offers an overview of Medicare and suggestions for choosing your plan and saving money once you're enrolled. No products will be sold. Speaker is not affiliated with Thrivent. Views are their own. See thrivent.com/social for additional disclosures. 6034756.2Registration Link: https://thrivent.zoom.us/webinar/register/6317701446125/WN_tazHTWzFTSaFVa9m1QQeYQ 
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21st Century Medicare Planning to Protect Your Healthcare Rights and Retirement SavingsSep 30, 2026, 12:30 AM UTC
Online Event
How to Avoid Confusion About Medicare. If you're confused about Medicare, join the crowd, and discover ways to make plan decisions that are best for you. Medicare Coach Emily Gang offers an overview of Medicare and suggestions for choosing your plan and saving money once you're enrolled. No products will be sold. Speaker is not affiliated with Thrivent. Views are their own. See thrivent.com/social for additional disclosures. 6034756.2Registration Link: https://thrivent.zoom.us/webinar/register/6317701446125/WN_tazHTWzFTSaFVa9m1QQeYQ 
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Chantilly Location
14157 Robert Paris Ct Ste A
Chantilly, VA 20151
Phone703-631-3898Fax877-385-9181HoursM – F: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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We'd love to answer any questions you may have and start learning about your goals. We can meet however you're most comfortable—phone, virtual or in person.

Or call us directly: 703-631-3898

Licensing is available through your State Insurance Department’s website, which can be located through the National Association of Insurance Commissioners website.

Thrivent financial advisors and professionals have general knowledge of the Social Security tenets. For complete details on your situation, contact the Social Security Administration.

Not all team members may provide all products, programs and services in all states.

Not all team members may office at the locations listed.

* as of December 31, 2024

** Thrivent and its financial advisors and professionals do not provide legal, accounting or tax advice. Consult your attorney or tax professional.

Rating is based on Thrivent’s financial strength and claims-paying ability. Does not apply to investment product performance. For information on this rating, visit the rating agency's website.

Designations
For additional information on professional designations and the requirements to earn them, visit https://www.thrivent.com/designations