Advisory Board - Financial Planning & Wealth Management

  • J. D. Birks is an owner and wealth management advisor at Birks Financial Corp. where he and his father help clients create a retirement income plan and manage investments, while minimizing taxes along the way.

  • Glenn Eckert is a seasoned financial services executive and corporate credit ratings expert with over twenty-five years of leadership experience at Moody’s Investors Service, where he advised global investors, corporate issuers, and market participants on credit risk, capital markets, and corporate performance.

  • Will Marston, '24, is an Associate at Cresset, where he supports tax planning and compliance for ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families.

  • November 5, 2025

    Starting in January 2024, Judy L. Redpath, MBA ’84, has deepened her connection with the Costello College of Business at George Mason University. A founding member of the Financial Planning and Wealth Management Advisory Board, she recently joined the Dean’s Advisory Council and established the Judy L. Redpath Finance Endowed Scholarship in early 2024.

  • Peter Tsirigotis is a Partner in Manatt’s M&A, Private Equity, Capital Markets and Finance practice with nearly 30 years of experience advising domestic and international clients on fund formation, investment management, securities and financial services regulation.

  • Sarah Mouser

  • Jessie Doll is a founding member and a Financial Planner at ReFrame Wealth. She believes that financial planning is where math and statistics come to life, and that together they hold the keys to unlocking a life well-lived.

  • Riley Saunders, CFP®, is a Financial Advisor at Cassaday & Company, Inc. in Tyson's Corner, VA. Riley also volunteers for the Financial Planning Association (FPA) of the National Capital Area and FPA NexGen at the national level.

  • Howe is a Vice President and Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner, & Smith Inc.

  • Zach is a Certified Financial Planner at Buster Capitol, a full-service financial advisory firm, where he works to help his client's financial security and prosperity. He is also a member of the Financial Planning and Wealth Management advisory board at George Mason University.