About Us

Innovative Financial & Life Planning (Life on Your Terms)

DSP Wealth Strategies, established by Michael P. Duprey, CFP®, and Thurston Spaulding Jr., upholds the longstanding tradition of excellence initiated by Spaulding & Associates (formerly Dondero & Associates, LTD, since 1986). Over the years, we've strived to make a positive impact in the financial planning and advisory field within the Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. metropolitan areas.

DSP Wealth Strategies is made up of a diverse team of professionals who are excited to leverage their vast, collective experience to help business owners and families develop thriving relationships with money and live life on their own terms.

We believe that there is no single approach to financial planning, because each person has a unique vision for their life. We don’t compartmentalize business from the rest of life. We strive to help each person make an honest assessment of their own financial situation and mindset so they can get absolute clarity about where they are and where they want to go. We work with you to develop an innovative plan with actionable steps to help you reach your unique goals and make informed financial decisions for your business and family.

Educating You Toward Informed Decision Making

At DSP Wealth Strategies , we believe in serving as your personal CFO for financial education of our clients and in our community. As we lead, we also take the time to educate you through in-depth review meetings, informative recommendations, and responsive communication. By educating, we aim to help you feel confident in your decisions and your future.

More Than an Investment Firm or Distant Financial Advisor

DSP Wealth Strategies is more than an investment firm or distant financial advisor. We go deeper than investment advice. We help you develop an understanding of what it will take to achieve your unique goals and guide you to accomplish your life plan in any environment. We believe in building lasting relationships to provide personalized information, advice, guidance, and assistance in every phase of life, from buying your first house to retirement, managing your critical risks, and everything in between.

Delivering Service to Exceed Your Expectations

We are personable, engaging, and professional. At DSP Wealth Strategies, we understand that you face many financial decisions and we are a trusted partner, providing information and guidance without judgement. We find great fulfillment in exceeding your expectations and impacting your life in positive ways. We encourage our clients to think about their future and empower them with the knowledge needed to make decisions to create the lives they desire.

Our Core Values

Innovative Wealth Planning

While many advisors use passive strategies hoping to weather the difficulties of life, we create a path around them.

ResponsiveFull-Time Service

We prioritize responsive service to ensure you receive the timely and accurate assistance you require. Our dedication to providing an exceptional client experience means that we will diligently address every inquiry until you are completely satisfied.

DSP Risk Management Solution

While we can't predict your future or the markets, we can help protect you or minimize the impact of life events. We implement innovative measures to help manage your family and business risks.

Educational Guidance and Advice

We place an emphasis on educating our community. This means our review meetings are in-depth and communications are informative. For the greater community, we strive to spread financial literacy and awareness.