Martin Harar grew up in the Northern Virginia area. After attending Bishop O'Connell High School, he studied at Virginia Tech and graduated in 1977. He immediately started his 36 year career at State Farm insurance - first as a State Farm agent in Reston, Virginia and then in 1995 transitioned to management. He retired in March 2013 and started his Merrill career in April.

Martin is a parishioner of St. Thomas Aquinas, a member of the Knights of Columbus, a volunteer at Charlottesville Catholic School and The Covenant School, and member of the Charlottesville Committee on Foreign Relations. In addition, he is President of the Charlottesville Chapter of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association. He consistently seeks to embody Virginia Tech's motto of Ut Prosim or "That I May Serve" both in his work and in the community.  

With a career in the financial services industry for over 40 years, he focuses on clients' goals and concerns. As a Senior Financial Advisor, he utilizes the goals-based wealth management process that complements his ability to help clients pursue the financial lifestyle that is most meaningful to them. Each plan is customized with an emphasis on asset preservation and a lifetime of retirement income. 

 Martin is a problem solver who works to simplify clients' financial lives. He assists clients, their families, and businesses in understanding the range of priorities and strategies - including tax minimization strategies, retirement income, wealth transfer and estate planning services - that may be customized to fit their personal circumstances and their own unique feelings and attitudes. 

He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^™ certificant, awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc.

Our team is involved with local communities, assisting charitable organizations such as St. Thomas Aquinas. For more information about how we can help you pursue your goals and dreams, contact us at your convenience.