Home › Meet the Team › W. Kirk Taylor, CFP® (703) 785-6604 kirk@kirkcapitaladvisors.com W. Kirk Taylor, CFP® Founder & President LinkedIn Kirk is a seasoned financial planner with over 35 years of experience, guiding individuals, executives, and affluent families toward their financial goals. As the founder of Kirk Capital Advisors, he specializes in helping clients navigate complex financial planning decisions with clarity and confidence. Before launching his firm, Kirk held executive roles at 1st Portfolio Wealth Advisors and its successor, West Financial Services, and also advised clients at Capitol Securities and Wells Fargo Advisors. A Certified Financial Planner™ since 2003, Kirk has shared his insights as a host of “The Investment Challenge” radio show and as a contributor to publications like The Washington Times and USA Today. He remains active in his community, recently completing eight years of service as Chairman of the Financial Planning Association of the National Capital Area. In his free time, Kirk enjoys following Tennessee sports, playing golf and tennis, and spending quality time with his wife Kasha, their children Olivia and Colton, and their two Rhodesian Ridgebacks. Back To Team