One of the most gratifying experiences in Ara Abrahamian’s career came when he and colleague Matt Brock left the national firm they worked for to start Divergent Planning. Not only did the move provide them the opportunity to offer independent, comprehensive financial planning, but many of their clients made the transition with them. The loyalty showed Ara that he was on the right path, and today he is intent on building an independent, fee-only Registered Investment Advisory firm whose services continue to meet clients’ needs. Based in Bethesda, Maryland, and Tysons, Virginia, Divergent Planning provides fiduciary financial planning and investment management to pre-retirees, mid-career p