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Mary Beth Franklin

CFP at Certified Financial Planner
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Financial expert with 26 years of experience in retirement planning and public speaking.
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Falls Church, Virginia, United States...
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  • Retirement Planning
  • Blogging
  • Newspapers
  • Public Speaking
  • Journalism
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Mary Beth Franklin is a seasoned financial expert with 26 years of experience in retirement planning, journalism, and public speaking. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from American University and a Certificate in Certified Financial Planning from the University of Virginia. Franklin has worked as a Contributing Editor at InvestmentNews, a Senior Editor at Kiplinger's Personal Finance, and a Syndicated Columnist at Maturity News Service/Third Age Media. She is also a President at RetirePro and a Certified Financial Planner. With expertise in retirement planning, financial planning, and public speaking, Franklin has established herself as a trusted authority in the field. Her experience spans over two decades, with a strong background in journalism, editing, and writing.

Experience

  • Certified Financial Planner
    • United States
    • CFP
      • Jul 2015 - Present
      • United States
  • InvestmentNews
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area
    • Contributing Editor
      • Jan 2012 - Present
      • Washington D.C. Metro Area

      Contributing Editor on retirement, tax and Social Security issues. Blogs, columns, special projects and speaking engagements.

  • RetirePro
    • Falls Church, Va.
    • President
      • Dec 2011 - Present
      • Falls Church, Va.

      Available for public speaking engagements on retirement issues.

  • Kiplinger's Personal Finance
    • Washington, DC
    • Senior Editor
      • May 1998 - Dec 2011
      • Washington, DC

      Writer and editor focusing on retirement, Social Security and taxes. Wrote articles for monthly magazine, website and annual Retirement Planning Guide. Appeared in videos.

  • Maturity News Service/Third Age Media
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area
    • Syndicated Columnist
      • Jan 1989 - Apr 1998
      • Washington D.C. Metro Area

      Wrote a weekly personal finance column for retirees that appeared in more than 200 newspapers.

  • United Press International
    • Washington, DC
    • Congressional reporter
      • Sep 1979 - Nov 1988
      • Washington, DC

      Covered Capitol Hill focusing on politics, taxes, federal budget, Social Security and international trade. Attended the GATT conference in Punte Del Este, Uruguay.

Education

  • 2011 - 2013
    University of Virginia
  • 1972 - 1975
    American University

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