Helping provide confidence in a complex financial world for over 51 years
Howard Manas, LUTCF
Fellow, Life Underwriters Training Council
Howard Manas is an independent general agent representing only the companies that are the tops in their field in order to find the right solution for your needs. Howard has been in the business for over 50 years, starting his practice in Chicago and relocating to Sterling, Loudoun County, Virginia, in October,1972.
Treating every person as an individual with specialized wants and needs, Howard's specific recommendations are ALWAYS in the client's best interest.
Howard is a strong believer in giving back to the community from which he earns his living. He is an active member of numerous civic and business organizations:
- Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary International
- Major Donor Level One, Rotary International
- Benefactor Level Two, Rotary International
- Rotary Club of Ashburn, Virginia
- Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce
- National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA)
- 20-time recipient of NAIFA National Quality Award
- 20-time recipient of NAIFA National Sales Achievement Award
- Sterling Park Jaycees
- Virginia Jaycees Life Member
- Jaycees International Senator
Through these organizations, Howard has performed countless hours of community service since February, 1974 as well as supporting numerous charities.
Licensed in, and serving:
- Virginia
- West Virginia
- Maryland
Newsletters
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How Savers and Spenders Can Meet in the Middle
Couples who have opposite philosophies regarding saving and spending often have trouble finding common ground. This article offers some tips to learn to work with financial differences.
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What’s Required of the Executor of an Estate?
Being named as the executor of an estate is generally an honor but settling an estate can be a difficult and time-consuming job. This article provides an overview of typical executor responsibilities.
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SECURE 2.0 Makes It Easier to Give and Receive
The SECURE 2.0 Act modified the rules for qualified charitable distributions to allow funding a charitable gift annuity or charitable remainder trust from an IRA.
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Individual Bonds vs. Bond Funds: What’s the Difference?
Individual bonds and bond funds can both provide an income stream, but there are important differences. This article provides an overview of these two types of investments.
Calculators
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Taxable Equivalent Yield
Calculate the rate of return you would have to receive from a taxable investment to realize an equivalent tax-exempt yield.
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Lifetime Earnings
This calculator is designed to help you attach a dollar figure to your life’s work.
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Roth IRA Conversion
This calculator can help you determine whether you should consider converting to a Roth IRA.
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Tax-Deferred Savings
Compare the potential future value of tax-deferred investments to that of taxable investments.