Tommy Blackburn, CFP®, CPA, PFS

Tommy serves as Vice President, Senior Financial Planner, and Chief Compliance Officer at Mason & Associates, where he is a managing partner with John Mason in leading firm operations, technology initiatives, and strategic growth. His unique combination of financial planning expertise and deep tax knowledge makes him a trusted advisor for clients navigating complex retirement and estate planning decisions.

A CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Certified Public Accountant, Tommy also holds the Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) designation from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). He graduated magna cum laude from Virginia Tech’s Pamplin School of Business with a Bachelor of Science in Finance, then earned his Master’s Degree in Accounting with a concentration in taxation, also from Virginia Tech. He is an Investment Advisor Representative and maintains a Virginia Life and Health Consultant License.

As co-host of the Federal Employee Financial Planning Podcast, he has become a recognized voice in federal employee financial planning, with insights featured in:

Featured in:

• CNBC
• NerdWallet
• Financial Advisor Magazine
• XYPN Radio

Tommy’s industry contributions include serving as a current Virginia Tech Financial Planning and Wealth Management Advisory Board Member, past Chairman and President of the Central Virginia Financial Planning Association chapter, and regular guest lecturer at Virginia Tech’s financial planning program. His accomplishments have been recognized by Investment News (40 under 40 – 2018), the Virginia Society of CPAs (Top 5 under 35 – 2018), and the AICPA (Standing Ovation Award in Personal Financial Planning – 2017).

Tommy is a member of the following professional organizations:

• National Association of Personal Financial Advisors
• XY Planning Network
• Financial Planning Association
• Fee Only Network
• AICPA

Tommy and his wife, Jess, love to travel, hike, bike, and get outside with their dog, Harper, and two amazing kids.