Elizabeth Schleifer, CFP®

Financial Advisor

Getting to Know Elizabeth

 

Elizabeth sitting next to a tigerElizabeth joined Armstrong, Fleming & Moore, Inc., in February 2016 as an intern and is now part of the paraplanners team, working directly with clients and supporting AFM’s principals. Prior to joining AFM, she graduated from the University of Maryland with a BA in economics.

A lifelong resident of Montgomery County, she enjoys spending time with friends and traveling to new places. The summer after graduating college, she backpacked across several European countries. She has visited more countries since then and hopes to continue her travels. When she’s not traveling, Elizabeth likes to spend her time working out with friends, bingeing the latest Netflix/HBO series, and trying out new restaurants in D.C.

Place Elizabeth would most like to visit: Morocco
Favorite movie: Love, Actually
Favorite TV show: Game of Thrones
Favorite food: A good homemade cookie
Favorite holiday: Sharkweek
Something on Elizabeth’s bucket list: See the Northern Lights

Certifications & Education

 

Bachelor of Arts, University of Maryland College Park

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certificant

FINRA Series 7 and 63 securities registrations held through Commonwealth Financial Network®

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