TR Sellers & Associates, LLC: Building Better Futures Terry R. Sellers opened TR Sellers & Associates, LLC (TRS) in Springfield as a part-time business in 2008. In 2016, TRS moved to Manassas, evolving to full time in 2018. A service-disabled, veteranowned, minority-owned, and small disadvantaged business, the company reflects Terry’s nearly 14 years of active duty in the United States Marine Corps. their services correctly by calculating true costs and building a strong financial foundation. “If you’re going to price something, you have to at least break even,” Terry explains. “To do so, you have to know all your costs—something some owners don’t fully understand. That’s where I come in.” He also serves as a liaison between business owners and their tax accountants, Blood Orange & Chocolate Balsamic Brownies Ingredients: 4 TBSP Blood Orange Olive Oil 2 TBSP Dark Chocolate Balsamic 1 stick unsalted butter ½ cup cocoa powder 1 TBSP orange zest 6 oz. dark chocolate, chopped 2 cups sugar ½ TSP salt 5 large eggs, whisked ¼ cup all-purpose flour Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 325. 2. Use 1 TSP of Blood Orange to grease a 9” X 13” baking pan and lightly coat with flour. 3. In a double boiler, slowly melt the dark chocolate and butter, stirring constantly until completely melted. Remove from heat and stir in blood orange olive oil, eggs, chocolate balsamic, orange zest, and sugar. Mix well. 4. Wisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt, and then add wet ingredients. Fold until there is no visible dry areas, then pour into pan and bake for approx. 30 minutes. Allow to cool for 15 minutes before cutting. 5. For extra treat reduce dark chocolate balsamic and pour over brownie before serving! Manassas Olive Oil Company 9406 Grant Avenue, Manassas, VA 20110 www.manassasoliveoil.com Terry R. Sellers Up to 40% OFF All Flooring The business offers virtual Chief Financial Officer (CFO) services to government contractors and small businesses, helping clients analyze profit and loss, manage cash flow, create budgets, and improve profitability. They also specialize in strategic pricing, accounting system setup, budgeting, and compliance support. Its staff, including former CFOs, provides hands-on accounting, bookkeeping, QuickBooks consulting, and guidance through the complex financial requirements of working with the federal government. When Terry launched the business, he had no clients. Today, the company has grown steadily, though he hopes to expand further, particularly in virtual CFO services. Many small business owners come from an operations background rather than a financial one. Terry helps them price bridging the communication gap between operational and financial language. His tagline is: “Making the future easier to imagine.” Many clients come to him overwhelmed—behind on taxes, struggling with faulty accounting systems, and losing sleep over financial uncertainties. Terry helps them resolve these issues, creating systems that now “work like clockwork,” giving owners peace of mind and allowing them to focus on growing their businesses. Looking ahead, Terry remains committed to giving back to the community and helping businesses realize their full potential. For more information, call (571) 215-4905. Luxury Vinyl Plank: Waterproof • Kid & Pet Friendly Quiet • Easy Maintenance • Perfect for Any Room in the House Kitchen Cabinets Laminate LVP Flooring Up to 12 Months Ask for details FREE In Home Consultation Wall-to-Wall Carpet Custom Rugs Hardwood Flooring No Interest Financing 10753 Ambassador Dr. Manassas 20109 703-369-1600 Discover Western Prince William ■ May 2025 ~ Kristy Gillespie uniquecarpetandfloors.com 7