# Ronald Whitley

> Ronald Whitley is a fee-only financial advisor at Acorn Financial Services in Alexandria, Virginia. Ronald focuses on equity compensation, founders (pre-exit) and estate & legacy planning. Acorn Financial Services reports charging a percentage of assets, hourly fees and fixed fees on its Form ADV.

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Built from SEC adviser records and the firm's website; last checked October 30, 2026.

## Facts

- **Firm:** Acorn Financial Services
- **Based in:** Alexandria, Virginia
- **Fee model (firm's Form ADV):** Percentage of assets; Hourly; Fixed fees
- **Languages:** Spanish, Bengali, French
- **Accepting new clients:** Yes (firm's website)
- **Assets under management (firm):** $1.40B across 4,566 accounts
- **Specialties:** Equity compensation, Founders (pre-exit), Estate & legacy planning, Tax planning, Family wealth transfer, Retirement planning
- **Works with:** Multi-generational families, Founders, Executives
- **CRD:** 2627696 (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/2627696)
- **SEC registration:** Investment adviser representative in TX, VA
- **Exams passed:** Series 63 (1995), Series 65 (2017), Series 66 (2017)
- **Firm size:** 11 employees
- **Disclosures:** None reported
- **Website:** http://www.acorn-financial.com

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ronald Whitley a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: Ronald holds no broker registration, and Acorn Financial Services reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency on its Form ADV.

### How does Ronald charge for financial advice?

Ronald's firm, Acorn Financial Services, reports charging a percentage of assets, hourly fees and fixed fees on its SEC Form ADV.

### What languages does Ronald work in?

Besides English, Acorn Financial Services offers service in Spanish, Bengali and French, according to its website.

### Where is Ronald Whitley based?

Ronald Whitley is based in Alexandria, Virginia.

### What does Ronald specialize in?

Ronald's specialties include equity compensation, founders (pre-exit), estate & legacy planning, tax planning, family wealth transfer and retirement planning. Ronald works with multi-generational families, founders and executives.

### Is Ronald Whitley registered with the SEC?

Yes. Ronald Whitley is registered as an investment adviser representative in TX and VA (CRD 2627696), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

### How much does Acorn Financial Services manage?

Acorn Financial Services reports $1.40B across 4,566 accounts in assets under management.

### How do I contact Ronald Whitley?

Through Ronald's website, www.acorn-financial.com.

## Sources

- SEC adviser records (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/2627696): the firm's Form ADV reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency, and the advisor holds no broker registration
- SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure and Form ADV: registration, exams, and firm facts, data as of October 29, 2026
- The firm's website (https://acorn-financial.com/): specialties, clients served, and fees, checked October 30, 2026

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