Lou Warren has had a history of success in both his academic and professional life. A graduate of Harvard University, he went on to serve in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War, where he specialized in anti-submarine warfare. After three years of service, he joined the U.S. State Department as a Foreign Service Officer, and while there, earned his Masters in Business Administration from Harvard University.

Lou served in the State Department with distinction, finishing his career as the US Consul General in Mumbai, India. His work at State included analyzing economic, financial and business developments in Oman, Algeria, Indonesia, and India for the U.S.government. He assisted US companies on trade and investment issues, and helped develop finance policies for major Asian and European countries. He was involved in formulating the US government response to acute foreign exchange and devaluation problems in both India and Indonesia. After retiring from the State Department, Lou began a successful career in financial services. He received training at Morgan Stanley before becoming an independent advisor. He has been working with clients in this capacity for over eleven years. Lou's wide-ranging background in Asia, India, the Middle East and north Africa, and his deep understanding of currency issues enable him to help his clients navigate the bewildering changes of a rapidly moving world environment. His focus on international events also enables him to present interesting opportunities to his American and permanent resident clients.

Lou's client base includes high net worth individuals and families as well as small and mid-size business owners. 

Lou and his wife Christine live in Fairfax, VA, where Lou also maintains an office for the convenience of his clients.