About Us

Stepping Stone Advisors is a comprehensive, fee-only Financial Life Planning firm. We provide services that are centered around your most meaningful life for a fixed annual fee. We have designed our firm to always act in your best interest.

Stepping Stone works with clients of all stages of life, including younger generation individuals and families. We work with clients on an in-person and virtual format to fit clients’ needs. Stepping Stone considers its “home” in Northern Virginia and North East Ohio. However, with technology, we can work with clients virtually anywhere in the United States.

Cruise%2BPhoto%2BCasual.jpg — Chip Basel, CFP® is the founder and financial planner at Stepping Stone. As a true nerd, he likes to geek out over the numbers. However, he equally enjoys spending time with clients, hearing about their personal journey, and helping them find their life’s purpose and passions.

With over 10 years of industry experience, Chip has worked in a variety of financial companies, including financial planning/wealth management firms, brokerage/401(k), insurance, military financial counseling, and banking/trust.

When not helping clients find and live their best life, you can find Chip staying physically active. He enjoys swimming, biking, running, and playing golf. If he is not in the parks during his down time, you can find him with his wife going for walks, gardening, or traveling.