About

Ed Peterman founded TrustEd Champions for Seniors LLC in 2016 prior to his retirement from Federal service in 2024. Ed served as the program lead for the National Park Service ‘s ethics program where he and his colleagues provided advice, counsel, and training to over 12,000 employees. Even though his Federal career was extremely rewarding, Ed decided to expand his personal passion for assisting seniors. Ed often refers to himself as the “adopted nephew,” lending a hand when challenges come up..

The firm focuses on assisting seniors with critical life decisions based on sound research and the highest ethical principles. Ed's work with seniors, caregivers, relatives, and other designated representatives, is performed in a calm, professional manner. It is his goal to build solid, personal relationships with all of his clients and provide them with the highest quality of care and excellence.

Ed's foundation for helping seniors was established in his roots in rural Virginia. He assisted his grandparents and other elderly family members on the farm, church, and in the larger community.  After moving to Capitol Hill in 1996, he served as caregiver for several elderly friends who did not have relatives to help them make sound, long-term healthcare decisions. Through those caregiving experiences he developed a deeper appreciation for the financial and emotional dangers that so many seniors experience due to not having a trusted advocate—or better yet, a champion to help them through the decision-making processes.

Ed is a Certified Senior Advisor and received his certification in 2016. In his personal capacity, he is the former past-president of the Capitol Hill Garden Club and an ordained Elder in the Presbyterian Church, USA. And, he has served as a member of the board of the Waterfront Village in Washington, DC since 2019. 

Member of the Society of Certified Senior Advisors.