Mark O. Flaherty, ChFEBC(sm) 

4445 Corporation Lane, Suite 200, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462 (o) 757.955.8492 (c) 757.348.4026 mflaherty.connsult@cox.net 

OBJECTIVE 

Federal career transition instructor, consultant and mentor

SUMMARY

Over sixteen years of formal and informal federal (military and civilian) employee transition and financial planning experience combining federal career and private business experience. Application of knowledge, experience and subject matter expertise that immediately and positively impacts the career decisions of retiring service families  in include credential of Chartered Federal Employee Benefits Consultant(sm) . 

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Federal Retirement financial Benefits

In over fifteen-year financial planning career, advised and assisted military and federal employee (CSRS and FERS) in developing short and long range, comprehensive

plans to include retirement benefits and financial objective attainment consistent with client goals.

Transition Processes

As result of practical transition mentoring experience, extensive knowledge and Processes background in establishing transition networks, public versus private employment, resume writing, salary negotiation and financial aspects of transition.

Presentation Skills of

Experienced and accomplished public speaker and classroom instructor. In

mentoring and networking efforts, have provided over seventy-five presentations various transition topics to available military and federal civilian groups.

In support of the Department of Defense’s outreach to returning National Guard and Reserve personnel, provided counselling and materials to groups ranging from ten to 1500.

Adjunct Faculty, Old Dominion University teaching courses in Estate Planning and Financial Planning Capstone in support of Certified Financial Planning Certificate and Undergraduate Programs

Private Business Experience

Having been working in private business for over ten years with small businesses which support both the public and private communities. As a result can credibly, speak of needs and perspectives the private business community but also the community that directly supports the federal government.

WORK HISTORY

October 2016-Present

CEO, Mark Flaherty Consulting, LLC

• Providing strategies and education, knowledge and experience for persons in life transitions. 

May 2006- September 2016

Financial Advisor and Certified Financial Planner®, Virginia Asset Management, LLC, Norfolk, Virginia

• Independent financial planning firm providing full range of insurance (including employee benefits), investments and business/personal financial planning services to small-to-medium closely held businesses, owners and employees 

May 2003- May 2006

Financial Advisor, First Command Financial Planning, Virginia Beach, Virginia 

• Independent financial planning firm providing financial planning services and products 

January 2000 – May 2003 

Vice-President, East Coast Operations, Unified Industries, Springfield, Virginia

• Provided logistics support including extensive intermediate and depot level technical training services to Department of Defense components

June 1970 – January 2000

Department of Defense: United States Navy

• Commanding Officer USS TRUXTUN (CGN35) and USS O’BANNON (DD987).
• Positions of responsibility and instruction ashore and afloat associated with the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program; Staff, Chief of Naval Operations; and Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command (Executive Director for Fleet Logistic Support). 
• Senior Instructor, Surface Officers Ship Maintenance Readiness Course, Newport, Rhode Island 

EDUCATION

• Chartered Federal Employee Retirement Benefits Consultant(sm) (2019)
• Certified Financial Planner Certificant (CFP®) (2006-2019) 
• MBA, Business Management, Old Dominion University 
• B.S., Marine Engineering, United States Naval Academy

AFFILIATONS

• United States Naval Academy Alumni Association, Lifetime Member
• Military Officers Association of America, Lifetime Member