John Vyge, CFP® (US& Canada) is founder and principal of Hillebrand Financial Planning. In building the firm, his guiding principle is that the 'financial planning effect' on your financial life is similar to the 'butterfly effect'. Small changes in each area of your financial & investment life now, can have a huge impact now and later. John is a financial planner who:

• helps clients use goal sequencing to achieve easier short term goals, as a stepping stone to medium and long-term goals.
• develops recommendations based on thorough analysis and experience from helping over 100 families and entrepreneurs.
• believes clients deserve the same level of objective, professional advice from a financial advisor, that they receive from their doctor, CPA, or attorney.
• believes clients should be in complete control of their services and costs.

John is a Certified Financial Planner™ Professional, a designation that requires adherence to the most vigorous education, ethics, experience, and examination in the personal financial industry. In order to maintain his certification in both the US & Canada, John is required to complete 60 hours of continuing education every 2 years.

Prior to starting Hillebrand Financial Planning, John became a recognized expert as a Business Plan Analyst by authoring the Model Marketing Kit™ and a separate Business Plan Writing Software Program. He was a business consultant and also started and was involved in several small businesses, experience he uses to coach entrepreneurs and business owners through the business plan writing process.

An advanced martial artist in Kenpo Karate, John is also an avid runner, having completed a marathon, as well as a former junior ranked tennis player.  John, his wife Sandy and their two daughters live in Ashburn, Virginia.

Education & Training

• CFP® Program, Georgetown University
• CFP® Program, Canadian Institute of Financial Planning
• B.A. Economics, University of Toronto
• Continuing Education, College for Financial Planning, Denver, CO
• FPA Residency Program, Bryn Mawr, PA
• Masters Certificate in Business Analysis w/Six Sigma Green Belt Elective, Villanova University

Publications

John has been quoted in various publications including the Washington Post, Business Week online, Investment News Magazine, BankRate.com and Insurance & Financial Advisor Magazine. He also authored The 8 Biggest Wealth Builders for Couples, 2 Chapters in the recently released Investing in an Uncertain Economy for Dummies and was a technical reviewer for 76 Tips for Investing in an Uncertain Economy For Canadians. For Dummies is the most widely recognized and highly regarded reference series in the world. A tenured planning professional, he is unique in that less than 2% of all CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioners in the United States have been authorized to use the CFP® marks of distinction in both the United States and Canada.

Certified Financial Planner™ Practitioner

All work is done by a CFP® professional. The Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards is a professional regulatory organization, which promotes ethics, integrity and professional standards in personal financial planning. Individuals who meet rigorous certification requirements are certified by CFP Board to use its certification trademark.

Member

Garrett Planning Network, an international network of independent financial advisors and planners offering hourly as-needed financial planning and advice to anyone regardless of income.

Member

Financial Planning Association, the membership organization for the United States financial planning community.

Member

The Canadian Institute of Financial Planning, the association of Canadian CFP® licensees.