Reston, VA — Mason Investment Advisory Services, Inc. (Mason), a Reston, VA based registered investment advisory and financial planning firm, is delighted to announce that three advisors have been recognized in Northern Virginia Magazine’s “Top Financial Professionals in Nova” list for 2026. This recognition comes straight from the financial community itself — nominations were submitted by peers in March 2026, with the designation awarded on August 21, 2026.
The following Mason professionals were highlighted:
- Sarah Baker, CFP®, Senior Financial Planner
- Daniel R. Corno, MBA, CFP®, Financial Planner
- Chris Schreiner, CPA, M.S., CFP®, Co-Chief Executive Officer
“At Mason, we’ve always believed that the quality of our work speaks louder than any credential or title,” said Chris Schreiner, CPA, M.S., CFP®, Co-CEO of Mason Investment Advisory Services. “When recognition comes from your peers, it carries a different weight. It tells you that the standards you hold yourself to are being seen.”
The Top Financial Professionals designation is built on peer input. Financial professionals across Northern Virginia submit nominations each year, which are then evaluated by Northern Virginia Magazine alongside specialized publications to shape the final roster. The result is a list shaped not by advertising or application, but by the professional community itself.
“I got into financial planning because I wanted to make a real difference in people’s lives,” said Sarah Baker, CFP®, Senior Financial Planner. “Being recognized by fellow professionals for that work is something I don’t take lightly. It reinforces why we do this.”
Mason’s financial planning practice serves individuals and families navigating complex financial decisions, drawing on the same principles of independence and long-term thinking that define the firm’s institutional work.
“Financial planning is deeply personal,” said Daniel R. Corno, MBA, CFP®, Financial Planner. “Every client brings a different set of goals, concerns, and circumstances. Being named to this list is an honor, but what motivates me day to day is the trust clients place in us to get it right.”
For more information about the Top Financial Professionals rankings and how they are compiled, visit northernvirginiamag.com/best/financial-professionals.
About Mason Investment Advisory Services, Inc.
Founded in 1982, Mason works with private individuals, families, and institutions (foundations, endowments, corporate funds, and retirement plans) in 46 states and in DC, is independently owned, and does not offer any proprietary products. Mason has approximately $15.9 billion in assets under management, as of March 31, 2026. Mason is an investment advisor registered with the SEC. Please note that SEC registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training.
Disclosures
For additional information about industry awards, rankings, and methodologies used by ranking authorities. please see masoncompanies.com/awards-disclosures/. Third-party rankings and recognitions are no guarantee of future investment success and do not ensure that a client or prospective client will experience a higher level of performance or results. These ratings should not be construed as an endorsement of the advisor by any client nor are they representative of any one client’s evaluation. Mason nor its investment professionals paid to participate in the award or ranking. The awards or rankings are based upon specific criteria and methodology and are not related to the quality of investment advice provided by the firm or its investment professionals.