About our firm

Culley graduated in 2021 from James Madison University with a Bachelor of Science in Public Policy and Administration. Many of his courses revolved around the intricacies of fiscal and legal interactions between the government and private entities, including but not limited to economics, budgeting, taxation, accounting, and law ranging from the municipal to federal level. Culley completed his Certified Financial Planner curriculum through George Mason in September 2022 and became a CFP® in June 2023. Additionally, Culley has been an Enrolled Agent (EA) with the IRS since 2024. An Enrolled Agent is a federally licensed tax practitioner who specializes in taxation and has unlimited rights to represent taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service.
‍

Culley has gained a wide range of job experience in his young career, including work as an intern at Alpha Financial Advisors. He also interned at the contracts department of an IT firm, worked as an enumerator for the U.S. Census Bureau during the COVID-19 pandemic, interned with the Clerk of Court in Augusta County, and served as President of JMU’s Madison Fly Fishers. This last position led him to a brief stint as a fly-fishing guide based out of Vail, Colorado during the summer of 2021.

Leslie began her career in financial services in 2009, initially providing operational support to financial advisors at an independent broker-dealer firm. During this time, she gained extensive experience assisting hundreds of clients, preparing detailed financial reports using advanced investment research tools, executing financial transactions, and ensuring the seamless implementation and monitoring of financial plans. Leslie has also played a key role in driving technological and operational improvements within her teams.
‍

Originally from Venezuela, Leslie has lived in the Northern Virginia area for over 20 years. She graduated magna cum laude from George Mason University with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and was inducted into the international economics honor society, Omicron Delta Epsilon. Leslie is currently working towards earning the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designation to enhance further her expertise and commitment to helping clients achieve their financial goals.

Nirvan has always had an interest in finance from a young age. He was an intern at Alpha in the summer of 2018 where he obtained valuable experience in the field of portfolio management. He went on to achieve a bachelor’s degree in Economics and Mathematics from Indiana University. While at Indiana University he was a member of the Investment Management Workshop at the Kelley School of Business with a concentration in private wealth management and trading. He then interned at CIH Trading in Chicago where he increased his knowledge of investments and risk management. Nirvan continues his studies and securities degrees as time allows. Nirvan has lived in Northern Virginia for 22 years. In his free time he enjoys road cycling, fishing, Backgammon and spending time with family and friends.

Caroline joined Alpha Financial Advisors in 2024, bringing her Finance Degree from East Carolina University to the team. Previously, she served as the Treasurer for her sorority, Sigma Sigma Sigma, where she developed strong financial management skills and a talent for team collaboration. In 2022, Caroline completed a successful internship at Alpha Financial Advisors, gaining valuable insights into the industry that facilitated a smooth transition into her current role.
‍

Passionate about enhancing client services, Caroline is eager to contribute her enthusiastic energy to building and nurturing client relationships, helping to drive the company’s mission forward. She enjoys tennis and traveling in her free time, with Lucerne, Switzerland, standing out as her favorite destination thus far.