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Past Events

2018

October 18, 2018: For the seventh year in a row, in recognition of dedication and service to clients, and high levels of professional performance, Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. names A. Christopher Waddell, CFP^® to their Executive Council. *
September 17, 2018: Linda Laganos celebrates 25 years of helping financial clients.
June 16, 2018: Movie Event – Incredibles 2 - Waddell Group presents its 14th sensory friendly movie. The Incredibles hero family takes on a new mission, which involves a change in family roles: Bob Parr (Mr. Incredible) must manage the house while his wife Helen (Elastigirl) goes out to save the world.
June 4, 2018: St. Ann School PTO honors volunteer Christopher Waddell’s six years as chess coach.
May 18, 2018: Waddell Group’s founder, Christopher Waddell, CFP^® celebrates 30 years of helping financial clients.
May 10, 2018: Christopher Waddell again hosts Arlington Special Education PTA Awards night at HB Woodlawn.
April 21, 2018: OAR staff and friends were invited to a Casino Night Benefit for the Organization for Autism Research at the home of Theresa and Christopher Waddell in Arlington, VA. This year the theme was Roaring 20s festive attire/black tie optional!

2017

June 17, 2017: Movie Event – Cars 3 - Waddell Group presents its 13th sensory friendly movie. Lightning McQueen sets out to prove to a new generation of racers that he's still the best race car in the world.
May 11, 2017: Christopher Waddell hosts Arlington Special Education PTA Awards night at Thomas Jefferson Middle School.
March 24, 2017: Christopher Waddell, CFP^® celebrates 25 years as CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^™ Practitioner.

2016

October 30, 2016: Will & Christopher Waddell completed the Marine Corp Marathon (26.2 miles) to raise funds for Organization for Autism Research.
June 18, 2016: Movie Event - Finding Dory - Waddell Group presents its 12th sensory friendly movie. The friendly-but-forgetful blue tang fish reunites with her loved ones, and everyone learns a few things about the true meaning of family along the way.
May 27, 2016: National 529 Day Event - College costs continue to grow every year at both public and private colleges, often at twice the rate of general inflation. Yet every year, thousands of students graduate from college. So how do they do it?Come learn how the new Achieving A Better Life Experience (ABLE 529a) Accounts work for a lunch workshop at our new office across the street 1953 Gallows Road.
April 2, 2016: Christopher Waddell Presents at Prince William County Transition Fair - at the Kelly Leadership Center.

2015

November 12, 2015 - Christopher & Theresa Waddell were recognized by the Arlington Special Education Advisory Committee (ASEAC) and Arlington Special Education PTA volunteers of the year for their efforts on behalf of the community. **
October 13, 2015: Theresa Waddell, CPA celebrates 15 of helping financial clients.
May 18, 2015: Leroy Miles, CMFC^® celebrates 20 years of helping financial clients.
May 10, 2015 - Theresa Waddell, CPA was one of four women recognized by the Organization for Autism Research. In celebration of all amazing women within the autism community, OAR proudly salutes four influential women who demonstrate the can-do spirit and determination to improve the lives of people with autism. Read more about these outstanding women in May's OARacle. **

2014 and previous

February 11, 2014 - Christopher Waddell presents Planning for the Future at the Auburn School's Baltimore Campus.
October 26, 2013 - Will & Christopher Waddell completed the Marine Corps Marathon 10Kto raise funds for the Organization for Autism Research.
October 25, 2013 - Christopher Waddell addressed the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) Annual Conferenceheld at Kennedy Krieger, Baltimore, Maryland on Planning for College and a Life of Independence.
October 15, 2013 - Christopher Waddell, President of Arlington Special Education PTA, was quoted in the Virginian Pilot.
October 10, 2013 - Christopher Waddell presented Planning for the Future at the Key Center School in Springfield, VA.
October 2013 - Theresa Waddell, CPA is again recognized by Virginia Businessas “Super CPA” for Personal Financial Planning **
July 12, 2013 - Christopher Waddell, President of Arlington SEPTA, addressed the Virginia PTA Annual Conference in Richmond.
November 2012 - EParent.compublished Planning for College & a Life of Independence by Christopher Waddell, CFP^® as their cover article on Financial & Estate Planning for people with special needs.
November 3, 2012 - The Arc of Prince William County's 2012 Circle of Support Conference. Christopher Waddell presented financial and tax savings strategies for families with medical issues, and Theresa Waddell presented on special needs planning: legal and financial issues.
October 23, 2012 - Christopher Waddell presented Special Needs Planning: Legal & Financial Issues at the Federal Communications Commission for their employees.
February 7th 2012 - Smith & Wollensky in Washington D.C., in partnership with the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism, named Christopher & Theresa Waddell as Washington D.C. Autism Honorees.
October 17, 2011 - Christopher Waddell quoted in CNNMoney's The Help Desk,"How Can I Ensure That my Autistic Daughter is Taken Care Of?"
June 27, 2011 - Raymond Jamesnominates Christopher Waddell, CFP^® & Theresa Waddell, CPA for Investment News Community Service Award
February 3, 2011 - Arlington County Police Departmentsuccess with first use of Project Lifesaver of the rescue of an 85-year-old Alzheimer's patient, purchased for the county by a grant from Waddell Group. Press Release.
June 25, 2010 – Christopher Waddell is quoted in Reuters in “Investment Advisers weigh in on US financial reform bill.”
March 8, 2010 - Theresa Waddell voted President of the new formed Arlington Special Education PTA, a school-district based Parent Teacher Association serving all schools and families in Arlington County, Virginia. Arlington SEPTA is the first Special Education PTA in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the 130th in the nation. Arlington SEPTA.
July 13, 2009 - Christopher Waddell, CFP^® was quoted in BusinessWeek’s"Caught Between the Elder Care and Education Money Pits."
April 20, 2009 - Theresa Waddell, CPA was quoted in Wealth Manager's"2009 Women in Wealth Management"
April 1, 2009 - Christopher Waddell, CFP^® was quoted in the cover story of April’s Financial Planning’s,"Is Healthcare Planning Your Next Business?"
August 28, 2008 - The Washington Postran an article, "Adding Strands to An Autism Safety Net," about the efforts of Virginia families to obtain services for children and adults with developmental disabilities, such as autism. The Waddell family was featured in this article.
June 4, 2008 - Christopher Waddell, CFP^® appeared on CNBC’s Boomer Nation with Hampton Pearson in a piece on "Boomer Anxiety."
July 3, 2007 - Christopher Waddell, CFP^® and Theresa Waddell, CPA left the broker-dealer Waddell & Reed, that was founded by a distant relative, to join Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. in the independent channel.
February 18, 2007 - Waddell family profiled on ABC World News,“Genes a Major Factor in Autism”
June 10, 2006 - Special viewing of Disney/PIXAR's Summer 2006 Release, Cars the Movie, the first of many sensory friendly movie events for families with special needs. AMC16 at Tyson's Corner Mall, Tyson's Corner, VA.
March 1, 2005 - Theresa Waddell, CPA published an article in the Organization for Autism Research'snewsletter entitled, Special Needs Planning: What You Need to Know.

Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. does not provide advice on tax, legal services. These matters should be discussed with the appropriate professional.

*Membership is based on prior fiscal year production. Re-qualification is required annually. The ranking may not be representative of any one client's experience, is not an endorsement, and is not indicative of advisor’s future performance. No fee is paid in exchange for this award/rating.

**These awards are not based in anyway on the individual's abilities in regards to providing investment advice or management. These awards are not indicative of advisor's future performance, is not an endorsement, and may not be representative of individual clients' experience. Raymond James is not affiliated with the Arlington Special Education Advisory Committee, the Organization for Autism Research, or Virginia Business.

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