About

Team-driven investing, working for you and your family

No one knows everything. That’s why we’ve built a collaborative team of professionals who work together to understand your goals and build a comprehensive plan to address them.

Our mission is to put clients and their financial goals first.

50+

Team Members
5

Locations
3.6B⁺

Assets we service *
2

Custodians

* Approximate assets serviced by employees includes both investment advisory and brokerage assets.

Be part of our story

Our story began in 1981, and we continue to evolve to address the changing needs of the people that trust our team to manage their financial life.

1981

XML Securities' roots began. The broker-dealer was founded by Ron Lara in Northern Virginia as a team of 4 people.
2004

Brett Bernstein and Rob Kantor, founders of XML Financial Group, meet and start working together.
2005

Breckenridge, Colorado office opens.
2016

XML Financial Group LLC ("XML") founded and joined Focus Financial Partners.
2021

Collins Investment Group joined XML.
2023

Rockville & Bethesda Maryland offices merged.

2003

Then dually-registered, the firm grew to several teams of experienced professionals.
2007

XML Securities joined Focus Financial Partners.
2019

The broker-dealer and XML became affiliates.
2020

XML opens an Alexandria, VA office.
2022

Samson Wealth Management Group joined with XML, adding our Pennsylvania location.
2024

XML opens a Fairfax, VA office

1981

XML Securities' roots began. The broker-dealer was founded by Ron Lara in Northern Virginia as a team of 4 people.
2003

Then dually-registered, the firm grew to several teams of experienced professionals.
2004

Brett Bernstein and Rob Kantor, founders of XML Financial Group, meet and start working together.
2005

Breckenridge, Colorado office opens.
2007

XML Securities joined Focus Financial Partners.
2016

XML Financial Group LLC ("XML") founded and joined Focus Financial Partners.
2019

The broker-dealer and XML became affiliates.
2020

XML opens an Alexandria, VA office.
2021

Collins Investment Group joined XML.
2022

Samson Wealth Management Group joined with XML, adding our Pennsylvania location.
2023

Rockville & Bethesda Maryland offices merged.
2024

XML opens a Fairfax, VA office

Making an impact in our communities

We believe in our social responsibility and embracing opportunities to support and serve our communities. Many team members serve on various charitable and non-profit boards of directors, provide guidance to organizations, and devote their time to volunteering within the community.