Lisa Schaefer has been an investment adviser representative at KFA Private Wealth Group since March 2025, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Lisa Schaefer holds a Master's in International Economic Policy from George Washington University and a Bachelor's in Political Science from San Diego State University.
Kfa Private Wealth Group, LLC is a Tyson, VA firm with $830M under management, 823 clients and 11 advisers in one office, as of its March 2026 filing.
Lisa Schaefer is Financial Advisor of KFA Private Wealth Group, based in Tysons, Virginia. Before becoming a financial advisor she was Director of Financial Services & Tax Policy at the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) and Assistant Vice President for Public Policy & Advocacy at the Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association (SIFMA). She also worked on financial regulatory issues across the Asia-Pacific region while living in Hong Kong for three years.
Lisa Schaefer’s longest registration is the current one, 1 year at KFA Private Wealth Group since 2025. Before joining KFA Private Wealth Group in 2025, Lisa Schaefer was registered through Cetera Investment Advisers LLC.
- – present · 1 yearChevy Chase, MD · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 281678
- Cetera Investment Advisers LLC– · 1 yearRockville, MD · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 105644
Investment adviser representative registrations
Lisa Schaefer is registered as an investment adviser representative in Maryland, since March 2025.
- MarylandSince 23 March 2025
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 7TO | General Securities Representative Examination | 10 November 2023 |
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | 13 October 2023 |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 1 August 2023 |
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 27 October 2022 |
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- CRD
- 7787355
- Firm
- KFA Private Wealth Group · CRD 281678
- Office
- Chevy Chase, MD
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- November 2023
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- kfapwg.com
Where does Lisa Schaefer work?
Lisa Schaefer is an investment adviser representative registered through Kfa Private Wealth Group, LLC since March 2025, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Lisa Schaefer a financial advisor?
Yes. Lisa Schaefer has a current investment-adviser registration in Maryland, through KFA Private Wealth Group since March 2025.
How many years of experience does Lisa Schaefer have?
Lisa Schaefer has 2 years in the financial industry, since November 2023, across 2 adviser firms.
What exams has Lisa Schaefer passed?
Lisa Schaefer has passed 4 licensing exams: the Series 65, Series 66, SIE and Series 7TO. The earliest, the Series 65, was passed in October 2022.
Where did Lisa Schaefer work before KFA Private Wealth Group?
Before KFA Private Wealth Group, Lisa Schaefer was registered through Cetera Investment Advisers LLC, November 2023 to March 2025.
Where is Lisa Schaefer based?
Lisa Schaefer’s registered office is in Chevy Chase, MD.
Is Lisa Schaefer registered with FINRA?
No. Lisa Schaefer has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Lisa Schaefer’s record?
Search CRD 7787355 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Lisa Schaefer’s full registration record.
