• M.B.A., Loyola University, Maryland
• B.S., Economics, Roanoke College
• National Graduate Trust School, University of Chicago
• National Trust School, Northwestern University
• CFP® and CRPC®, The College for Financial Planning

• Better Business Bureau^® (BBB) of Greater Maryland – Chair of Governing Board
• Greater Baltimore Committee (GBC) – Baltimore Women’s Advisory Board
• Baltimore Business Journal, Mentoring Monday – Mentor
• Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) – Past Governing Board Member
• Executive Alliance – Past President/Board Chair
• Junior League of Baltimore – Past President/Board Chair
• Howard Community College Educational Foundation – Past Governing Board Member
• THE LEADERSHIP (Greater Baltimore Committee) – Class of 1999
• Leadership, Baltimore County – Class of 1994

• The Daily Record – ICON Honors
• The Daily Record – Circle of Excellence
• The Daily Record – Maryland’s Top 100 Women
• Baltimore Magazine – Five Star Wealth Manager
• Lincoln Financial Advisors – President’s Cabinet
• Brava!

The ICON Honors, awarded by The Daily Record, recognizes leaders across Maryland in business, law, politics, and nonprofits who are over the age of 60.  The Award salutes them for their notable success and demonstration of strong leadership.  Kathy Armstrong was nominated for this award.  Neither Heritage, nor its advisors or parent firm, paid any fee to The Daily Record for the nomination, promotion or receipt of this award.  It was independently granted and membership in an organization was not required.

The Circle of Excellence awarded by The Daily Record, recognizes three-time winners of Maryland’s Top 100 Women for sustained achievements professionally, in the community, and through mentoring.  Kathy Armstrong was nominated for this award.  Neither Heritage, nor its advisors or parent firm, paid any fee to The Daily Record for the nomination, promotion or receipt of this award.  It was independently granted and membership in an organization was not required.

The Maryland’s Top 100 Women, awarded by The Daily Record, recognizes high-achieving Maryland women who are making an impact through their leadership, community service and mentoring.  Kathy Armstrong was nominated for this award.  Neither Heritage, nor its advisors or parent firm, paid any fee to The Daily Record for the nomination, promotion or receipt of this award.  It was independently granted and membership in an organization was not required.

The Five Star Wealth Manager award is independently produced by Five Star Professional (FSP) and is based on data from financial advisors, regulatory disclosures, and FSP research. Kathy Armstrong was nominated for this award. Neither the advisors nor their parent firm paid a fee to FSP for the nomination or receipt of the award.  The award was independently granted and membership in an organization was not required.   Working with a Five Star Wealth Manager is no guarantee of investment success.

LFN’s President’s Club is an internal recognition based on sales as well as good standing with the firm and FINRA.

The Brava! Award, awarded by SmartCEO magazine, recognizes top female business owners who combine their irrepressible entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for giving back to the community. Brava! award winners are exemplary leaders of their companies and in the community who encourage local philanthropy, mentor fellow CEOs and set their companies on the path to tremendous growth. Each year, an independent panel of business leaders selects 25 Brava! winners based on applications submitted. Kathy Armstrong was nominated for this award.  Neither Heritage, nor its advisors or parent firm, paid any fee to Smart CEO Magazine for the nomination, promotion or receipt of this award.  It was independently granted and membership in an organization was not required.