Tommy Blackburn, CFP®, CPA, PFS
Fee-Only Financial Planning and Tax Planning for Federal Employees
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Fee-Only Financial Planning and Tax Planning for Federal Employees
Areas of Focus
- Estate Planning
- Financial Life Planning
- Investment Management
- Retirement Planning
- Taxes
About Tommy Blackburn, CFP®, CPA, PFS
Tommy Blackburn 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.
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 and his wife, Jess, love to travel, hike, bike, and get outside with their dog, Harper, and two amazing kids.
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
As co-host of the Federal Employee Financial Planning Podcast, he has become a recognized voice in federal employee financial planning, including:
Featured in:
CNBC | NerdWallet | Financial Advisor Magazine | XYPN Radio
Professional Designations
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ®
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Personal Financial Specialist (PFS)
Affiliations
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American Institute of CPAs
- Fee Only Network
- Financial Planning Association
- National Association of Personal Financial Advisors
- XY Planning Network
- Fee Only Network
Primary Location
2 Bayport Way, Suite 110, Newport News, VA 23606
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Meeting Options
- Video Conference
- In-Person
- Phone
Compensation Methods
- Fee Only
- One-time Financial Plan
- Percentage of Assets Managed
What to expect in the first meeting
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About Mason & Associates
Mason & Associates is an independent, fee-only financial planning firm located in Newport News, Virginia. We provide ongoing comprehensive financial planning and tax planning advice to clients locally and throughout the United States.Who We Help
We place clients’ interests first and empower them to live their best life.
Our financial advisors specialize in providing financial planning advice to federal employees who are covered by the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) and Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS). The financial planning team helps federal employees maximize federal benefits and provides guidance in all areas of financial planning such as retirement planning, tax planning, and estate planning.
Not a federal employee? No problem! We serve a variety of clients who have no ties to the federal government other than the taxes they pay. Our financial planning process and client experience allows us to serve families who are already retired or actively working.
John Mason, CFP®, Michael Mason, CFP®, and Tommy Blackburn, CFP®, CPA host the Federal Employee Financial Planning Podcast. The episodes discuss a wide range of federal benefits, tax and financial planning strategies, and at times features guests from other areas of the financial industry.
Mason & Associates Recognized by Inc. 5000
Our firm is proud to be one of America’s fastest-growing private companies, recognized with the Inc. 5000 award. We’re incredibly proud of our team, and grateful for our wonderful clients who helped us make this happen.
Disclosures: Rating given in August 2025 by Inc in consideration for the 2024 calendar year. Per Inc.’s methodology, an application fee was due to assist with processing applicants. Mason & Associates does not receive compensation by or for this rating.
Investment advisory services offered through Mason & Associates.
Education
Virginia Tech, Masters, Tax; B.S. Finance, Magna Cum Laude, Finance, CFP Education Track
Hobbies and Interests
- Family
- Hiking
- Traveling
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View DisclosureWho We Serve
- Baby Boomers
- Corporate Executives
- Dual Income Family
- Families
- Gen X
- Government Employees
- Healthcare Professionals
- Intergenerational Families
- Living in Retirement
- Parents
- Veterans
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