Greetings,

As the Primary Sponsor of the AABL 2008 Season, I am honored to be associated with an organization that has accomplished so much over the years. The league has managed to provide an entertainment venue for the entire family and the local community, while uniting people of all ages, races, and cultures,. That vision and purpose could not be better expressed than in the AABL mission statement: “To cultivate fellowship and diversity in the community through basketball.”

As a long time fan of the NAABL-AABL, I have always been thoroughly impressed with the organization of the league, the professional referees, the friendly staff, and the competitive, yet sportsmanlike, play of the teams. After years of supporting the league, I was especially motivated by the vision of the league after an AABL Meet and Greet and I decided that one day I would sponsor the league. Just a few years later and I have answered the call.

My hope is that my sponsorship will allow the AABL to attain their lofty goals and encourage other businesses to see the value in helping out a vital asset to the local community. Also, I hope that my message and services run parallel with the spirit of the AABL and that I, too, can give back to the community by providing AABL players, friends, and families, the financial stability they desire and deserve.

As an Officer in the U.S. Navy, I have dedicated my life to serve this country, and to this day, I continue to serve as a Lieutenant managing Reserve Officer Recruiting for Hampton Roads. However, it’s time to turn a new page in my life and extend my service to the community. I hope that it’s evident-- especially given the fact that I hold a stable job in the Navy-- that your best interest is in mind. There is no other motive than to have families sleep well at night knowing their futures are secure.

As a member of WFE Financial Services (a family owned independent agency run by my wife’s uncle), I have been trained in the proper integration of insurance, mortgages, and home equity in creating a strong financial and wealth building plan. My specialty is asset optimization and reallocation. We go against the grain of traditional financial advice and employ concepts and strategies more suited for the 21^st century. Whether you’re a high-income earner looking to reduce your tax liability or you’re just starting a new family and want to get your priorities in order, I want to be your trusted advisor and help you create true wealth for your family and future generations.

I will be around on game days so please don’t hesitate to come up and ask me questions. If you don’t see me, I’m always available to talk, and as a reminder, I offer free profiles of anyone’s situation with complete before and after scenarios that are very eye opening.

Good luck to all the teams and players, and good luck to Ferd and the staff for another year of success. Here’s to a great AABL 2008 Season!

Sincerely,

Brian Tabinga

Independent Financial Strategist