Alicia Kong is passionate about helping people achieve great retirement dreams through thorough personalized plans. With over 25 years of experience, she brings insight and strategic guidance to every client.

Alicia has assisted individuals and families in her community to reach their financial goals by incorporating tactics to fulfill short-term, intermediate and long-term needs. From building an emergency fund to saving for a child’s education or securing a reliable retirement income, Alicia and her team work diligently to ensure each client is well-positioned to attain their aspirations.

When she’s not working closely with clients, you can find Alicia volunteering with the youth, demonstrating her commitment to the local community. Alicia regularly spends her time educating children K-12, expanding their financial knowledge while inspiring and preparing them for a successful future.

Alicia also enjoys spending time with her husband, Carl, and daughter Deanna, who is graduated from Penn State. They love their dog, Sam, a boxer who is 5 years old.

Qualifications:

• Series 6 - Investment Company/Variable Contracts Products Representative
• Series 7 - General Securities Representative
• Series 63 - Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
• Series 65 - The Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
• Certified Fund Specialist (CFS)
• Registered Financial Consultant (RFC)
• Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC)
• Life, Health and Variable Annuity Insurance license
• Bachelor of Arts, Purchase College 1996
• Alicia is Maryland notary public

Blain Kebede supports administrative tasks to ensure smooth office operations and assisting with communications for Alicia. Blain is currently pursuing an MBA after earning a bachelor’s in public policy, dedicating time to work for AmeriCorps, and finally entering into a nonprofit financial sector in 2023.

Outside of work, Blain is actively involved in their local church and enjoys caring for her dogs- Teddy and Bear

Kate Jenkins assists with administrative tasks to support the office needs, marketing needs and other designated tasks to allow Alicia to focus her attention on providing excellent service to her clients, family and community.

Kate is a full time Clinical Social Worker and when not supporting Alicia’s Voya Office can be found working passionately with and supporting Maryland’s foster families and youth. Kate volunteers with the Girl Scouts of Central Maryland and is actively engaged with her family’s sports and after school activities.