Christopher McMahon

, AWMA®

The AWMA® certification is a wealth management credential awarded by the College for Financial Planning® to individuals who meet its education, examination and ethics requirements. Recipients of the AWMA® designation have completed the AWMA® Professional Designation Program, which requires ongoing adherence to the Code of Ethics, the completion of 15 modules addressing areas such as asset management, investment performance and the taxation of investment products, and the passage of a comprehensive, closed-book financial examination. In order to maintain the designation, certificants are required to complete 15 hours of continuing education every two years and reaffirm their adherence to the Standards of Professional Conduct.

, ChFC®

The ChFC® designation is a financial planning credential awarded by the American College to individuals who satisfy its educational, work experience and ethics requirements. Recipients of the ChFC® certification have completed at least seven mandatory college-level courses in the areas of financial, insurance, retirement and/or estate planning, as well as income taxation and/or investments. Additionally, recipients have completed at least two elective courses on the financial system, estate planning applications, executive compensation, and/or retirement decisions. In order to maintain the designation, ChFC® holders must satisfy the ongoing requirements of the Professional Achievement in Continuing Education (“PACE”) Recertification Program, which includes 30 hours of continuing education at least every two years.

Chris established MFA Wealth, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to focus on helping clients with their personal wealth management and estate planning needs. For over 30 years Chris and his associates have advised their clients in the areas of comprehensive financial planning, asset allocation, retirement planning and estate tax management techniques. Chris is an industry resource serving as a consultant and advisor to a multitude of industry professionals, giving clarity in the areas of practice management, client care and comprehensive financial planning.

Chris graduated from Duquesne University in 1986 with a BA in economics. He also earned the ChFC (Chartered Financial Consultant) designation from the American College in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, in May of 1990. In January of 2005, Chris earned the AWMA (Accredited Wealth Management Advisor) designation through the College for Financial Planning in Denver Colorado.

Chris is very involved in his community; he has served as the president of the Duquesne University Alumni Board, the president of St. Bernard’s Roman Catholic Church Parish Council, a board member of Oakland Catholic High School, a member of Mt Lebanon municipal Pension Board, and a board member of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Pittsburgh. Currently, Chris is a member of both the Duquesne University Board of Trustees and Investment Committee.  He is also a committee member of the Little Sisters of the Poor, a board member of Mary’s Place Pittsburgh, a board member of Legatus International.  Chris also remains active in youth sports in the Mount Lebanon area. Chris and his wife Molly have been married for 25 years and have five children, Kate, Will, Jack, Hugh, and Emma.

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