Who We Are And What We Do
Our Board Members
Daniel H. Ruttenberg
President
Daniel H. Ruttenberg, JD, CPA, LLM is a principal with the law firm, Ruttenberg Dickerson. Mr. Ruttenberg received his Bachelor of Science degree with a double major in Accounting and Finance from the University of Maryland. He earned his Juris Doctor with Honors from George Mason University School of Law and his Master of Laws in Taxation with Distinction from Georgetown University Law Center.
Mr. Ruttenberg argued Hillman v. Maretta in the US Supreme Court, a precedent setting case establishing that the federal regulations governing Federal Employee Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) policies preempt any state laws to the contrary. Mr. Ruttenberg is also the author of “The Tax Court’s Execution of the Family Entity: The Tax Court’s Application of Internal Revenue Code Section 2036(a) to Family Entities,” North Dakota Law Review Vol. 80:41 (2004).
Mr. Ruttenberg is the founder and President of Poker Players Who Care. For nearly two decades, he has served on the Board of Directors of Devotion To Children, a charity that provides access to high-quality educational and child-care programs for children from low-income families, aged six and under. Mr. Ruttenberg also served as the Director of the Fairfax Bar Association (FBA) for seven years. During this period, he was also elected president – the youngest in FBA history and served as a member of the Board of Directors for the Fairfax Law Foundation.
Mr. Ruttenberg was the driving force behind the passage of Virginia House Bill 693, which directs the Department of Motor Vehicles to stop its practice of preventing citizens of the Commonwealth from qualifying for the Car Tax Relief they are entitled to when they title their automobiles in trust for estate planning purposes.
Keth Ditthavong
Secretary
Keth Ditthavong has passion for socially impactful philanthropy and has served on the board of several
charities. He co-founded an Internet start-up in the early ‘90s using his expertise as data andtelecommunications engineer.
His love of entrepreneurship remained in tack after attending law school and working at boutique and major law firms. In 2000, Keth co-founded his own law firm, presently
known as Ditthavong, Steiner & Mlotkowski, LLP. Keth also pursues other business ventures in film and
music, fashion, beverage, as well as software. His biggest accomplishment has been assembling the people he gets to work and collaborate with each and every day. He strives continually to give back.
Keith Burgess
Treasurer
Keith is a seasoned professional in the insurance business. For over 30 years, he helped NFP / The Meltzer Group grow into the largest provider of insurance and employee benefits plans to local businesses. Building long-term beneficial relationships with clients has always been a passion.
As a young professional, Keith always felt a need to give back. In 2017, Keith co-founded the Wrestlers in Business Network. As a former collegiate wrestler & coach, Keith’s passion created a vibrant network of business professionals, willing to support young athletes coming out of school and network with other wrestlers in the business community. The WIBN now has over 25 chapters around the country.
Keith has served on many charitable boards, including his current position with Poker Players Who Care. Keith also enjoys spending time coaching his daughters, investing in Real Estate, and staying physically fit.
Yasmine Bonilla
Yasmine Bonilla specializes in applying a disciplined and integrated approach to help clients weather any and all market volatility, all while helping them pursue their unique short- and long-term financial goals.
Yasmine makes it a point to keep her client’s best interests at heart, continuously researching the markets and staying abreast of the latest investment strategies. Yasmine applies this knowledge and her nearly two decades of industry experience toward delivering exceptional service to a wide array of clients, including business owners, doctors, lawyers, and professional women.
Adam Ferguson
Adam is an experienced licensed loan officer. He began his professional career assisting small to large businesses with their marketing campaigns and was a marketing consultant for over 15 years with FOX, Time Warner Cable, and iHeart Media. He prides himself in his communication skills and attention to detail. Through his experience in the market he has developed a large network of connections over 15 years. He is willing to go above and beyond providing personal care and attention to everyone he works with.
Advisory Board Members
