Alex Hsu, CPFA®

Client Service Associate at AFS 401(k) Retirement Services, LLC 

Why I get up in the morning

It was Bill Gates that said, “you don’t really start getting old until you stop learning”. I get up every day hoping to learn something new. In the retirement industry, trends, government regulations, people, and the markets are constantly evolving, and I think it’s essential to maintain curiosity and develop new skills that can help guide you through retirement and life. I think that being a persistent learner is key to having a fulfilling life.

How I got here

I initially joined the AFS team in 2017 as a summer intern. After spending my first of three summers with AFS, I could already envision myself potentially joining the team after I finished my studies at the University of Pittsburgh. It bothered me that many hard-working people are not on track for the retirement they would like, I wanted to do something that could help change that.

In April 2020, I graduated from Pitt’s College of Business Administration, majoring in finance, supply chain management, and business information systems, and was happy to join the AFS 401(k) as a Client Service Associate in May 2020. I enjoy working with the full team, and I strongly believe in AFS’ mission to make complex retirement plans simple.

What I do really well

Creating a plan for success. To succeed in life, it is crucial to have goals and a pathway to achieve these goals. Having a goal is great, but to get there efficiently, you need a plan. Whether it be a new work project, travel and vacation, or a long game of chess, I’m confident in my ability to develop a plan for success.

Who I am really

I am a DC area native, growing up in Germantown, MD. When I’m not at work, I’m working out at the gym, learning new ways to cook on the grill, playing chess, and hiking through nature. I find long walks outside to be a great way to de-stress and ponder philosophical questions about life. When it comes to sports, I love to follow the Washington Football team and to watch Pitt and Duke compete at college basketball.

About AFS 401(k)

We are an independent financial advisory team located in Bethesda, MD. We believe everyone deserves to live their best life. We are on a mission to help working Americans take control of their finances and save for their long-term future. We work with many companies, non-profits, and trade associations in the Washington, DC, and mid-Atlantic area, to help them enhance their employee benefits offering, and work directly with employees to help them take meaningful steps towards building a healthier financial life. 

*AFS 401(k) Retirement Services, LLC investment advisory services are offered through Global Retirement Partners, LLC, dba AFS 401(k) Retirement Services, an SEC registered investment advisor and wholly-owned entity of Hub International. Fixed insurance products and services are offered through Hub International. 

AFS 401(k) Retirement Services, LLC, Global Retirement Partners, LCC & HUB International are separate and unrelated to Commonwealth Financial Network