The Foreign Service Journal, October 2019

66 OCTOBER 2019 | THE FOREIGN SERVICE JOURNAL CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS n LEGAL SERVICES ATTORNEY WITH OVER 25 YEARS’ successful experience SPECIALIZING FULL-TIME IN FS GRIEVANCES will more than double your chance of winning: 30% of grievants win before the Grievance Board; 85% of my cli- ents win. Only a private attorney can adequately develop and present your case, including neces- sary regs, arcane legal doctrines, precedents and rules. Call Bridget R. Mugane at: Tel: (301) 596-0175 or (202) 387-4383. Email: fsatty@comcast.net Website: foreignservicelawyer.com n TAX & FINANCIAL SERVICES FINANCIAL PLANNING & ASSET MANAGEMENT. Retired FSO Chris Cortese founded Logbook Financial Planning to provide fee-only advice to the foreign affairs community. We offer virtual meetings across time zones and cutting-edge technology. Contact us for help with your investments, TSP, retirement or career change projections, college funding, social security and more. 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Email: alex@LnF.com Website: alexboston.LnF.com MAIN STATE BOUND? Tap into my 30+ years of providing exclusive representation to FSOs buying and selling real estate. You need unique and special consideration to find the right property. Let me assist with your next home, guiding you through the myriad details for a smooth transaction. Marilyn Cantrell, Associate Broker, Licensed in DC and VA McEnearney Associates, McLean VA Cell: (703) 819-4801. Email: Marilyn@MarilynCantrell.com Website: MarilynCantrell.com EFM REALTOR: Transferring back “home” can sometimes be our hardest move. To make it as smooth as possible, I’ve gathered a team that understands our unique FS needs. You can begin your process this spring: Take advantage of when properties hit the market and you have the most choices! We can visit these properties on your behalf, even before you PCS back to Washington. We assist first-time home buyers, move-up buyers and/or investment buyers. We also sell homes for clients locally and overseas. Let us be your ally and advocate in coming home to Northern Virginia. Together, we can make this move your best one yet! Rachel Cleverley, VA Licensed Realtor Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices | PenFed Realty 300 N. Washington Street, Alexandria VA 22314 Cell: +1 (571) 274-1910 . Email: rachel.cleverley@penfedrealty.com Website: www.realestatedonecleverly.com