FPA CEO Patrick Mahoney Dies Following Cancer Battle

Mahoney was first named as FPA’s full-time CEO in Dec. 2020
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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) announced on Tuesday that its CEO, Patrick Mahoney, has passed away following a long battle with cancer.

Mahoney was first hired as interim CEO in May 2020, later moving up to full-time CEO in December 2020.

“He quickly focused on repairing relationships and revitalizing the Association, laying a strong foundation for the future,” stated 2025 FPA President Paul Brahim, CFP. “As the Association celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, we also honor the life of Patrick D. Mahoney and recognize the numerous contributions he has made during the last five years of service. We are now a better and stronger Association thanks to his efforts.”

Mahoney, who was diagnosed in 2022, had partnered with the association’s board of directors to create a succession plan that would honor his work at the company. Dennis Moore, FPA’s chief operating officer, will serve as interim CEO while the association finds a new successor.

Prior to joining FPA in 2024, Moore was a chief operating officer of a financial planning and wealth management firm. He was also elected volunteer president of the Texas Tech University Personal Financial Planning Alumni Advisory Board, the FPA of West Texas, and the FPA of Dallas/Fort Worth, and has served on the FPA Board of Directors for six years before ultimately becoming president in 2022.

The FPA board of directors said it would assemble an Executive Search Committee in the weeks ahead to select the organization’s next full-time chief executive.

Industry professionals quickly took to social media to mourn the loss. Michael Kitces, head of planning strategy at Focus Partners Wealth, expressed his condolences on Mahoney’s passing on LinkedIn. “Patrick was doing great work in repairing the FPA National’s relationship with its chapters to get the organization growing again, he wrote. “He will be missed.”

The CFP Board also issued their own statement on LinkedIn in remembrance of Mahoney. “During his nearly five years of leadership, he strengthened the profession and championed the work of CFP professionals,” the organization stated. “His dedication and vision will be deeply missed.”

Amanda Umpierrez
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Amanda Umpierrez is the Managing Editor of 401(k) Specialist magazine. She is a financial services reporter with over six years of experience and a passion for telling stories and reporting news. Amanda received her degree in journalism and government and politics at St. John’s University. She is originally from Queens, New York, but now resides in Denver, Colorado with her partner. In her free time, Amanda enjoys running, cooking, and watching the latest drama show.

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