Washingtonian Names Holly M. Bastian and Molly F. James to 2026 ‘Top Financial Adviser’ List

The Washingtonian surveyed hundreds of local financial professionals, confirmed their insight with independent research and expert input, resulting in the “Top Financial Advisers.”

For over 30 years, Holly has developed and implemented creative and customized solutions to achieve the tax and personal objectives of her high-net-worth clients, who include real estate developers, government contractors, business owners and executives, principals of private equity, venture capital, and hedge fund firms, professional athletes, and multiple generations of high-net-worth families. Holly has previously been recognized by the Washingtonian as a DC Top Lawyer in the Trusts and Estates category every year since 2009, included in The Best Lawyers in America for Trusts and Estates every year since 2007, listed in Chambers High Net Worth for Private Wealth Law in Washington, DC, and Virginia, recognized by Lawdragon 500 as a Leading Global Tax Lawyer, and honored in Northern Virginia Magazine as a Top Attorney in Estate Planning.

Molly has over 30 years of experience crafting strategies to help families navigate a variety of financial situations. As a family adviser, Molly continuously monitors and updates clients’ estate plans as their circumstances evolve. Her client base includes business owners, professionals, executives, venture capitalists, real estate investors, and multigenerational families. Molly has previously been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America for Trusts and Estates, selected as Legal Elite for Taxes, Estates, and Trusts Law by Virginia Business, and honored as a Top Financial Professional in Estate Planning by Northern Virginia Magazine.

Read the full 2026 “Top Financial Adviser” list here.