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Find the Best Financial Advisors in Virginia

Virginia is a state located in the eastern region of the United States with a population of over 8.5 million people and a relatively high cost of living. Residents of this state therefore can benefit greatly by using the professional services of an experienced and certified financial advisor to make the most of their hard-earned money.


WiserAdvisor's directory of vetted fiduciary advisors and advisory firms is an excellent place to start your search for a trustworthy advisor that would be best suited to provide you with the personalized advice that you seek.

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Finding the Top Financial Advisor in Virginia

Last Updated - 01-Jun-2023

Virginia has 9 WiserAdvisor vetted Financial Planners and Advisors on the online list below for you to choose from and 1533 non-vetted advisors in your local area. These financial advisors in Virginia have an average of 19 years of experience.

NOTE: The list of vetted financial advisors in Virginia mentioned below does not include all the advisors in our network due to their compliance listing restrictions. More vetted advisors may be available when you use our free match service to compare financial advisors near you in Virginia.

List of Qualified Financial Advisors in Virginia

Financial Advisor Experience AUM Minimum Assets Fee Structure
Brian Bowen
CCPS, CLU®, ChFC®
INTEGRITY FINANCIAL PLANNING, INC.
1315 Second St. SW, Suite 102,
Roanoke, VA 24016
Not Disclosed Not Specified $500,000 Not Specified
Bryan Beatty
Accredited Investment Fiduciary® (AIF), CFP®
EGAN, BERGER AND WEINER, LLC
1919 Gallows Rd, Suite 980,
Vienna, VA 22043
31 Years $800,000,000 $0 Fee-Based
Daniel R. Hill
CFP®, AIF®
HILL WEALTH STRATEGIES
10800 Midlothian Turnpike,
Suite 154,
Richmond, VA 23235
25 Years Not Specified $100,000 Fee-Only
Emily Robbins
CRPS®
VIRGINIA ASSET GROUP
607 Lynnhaven Parkway,
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
17 Years Not Specified Not Specified Fee-Based
Glenn Fischer
MBA
FISCHER WEALTH ADVISORS (FWA)
6076 Franconia RD,
B,
Alexandria, VA 22310
30 Years $200,000 $10,000,000 Fee-Based
Nicholas Arcand
BLACKBRIDGE FINANCIAL
644 Independence Parkway,
Suite 300,
Chesapeake, VA 23320
4 Years Not Specified $100,000 Fee-Based
Roshan Loungani
CFP®, CRPC®
ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
8500 Leesburg Pike, Suite 210,
Vienna, VA 22182
22 Years $50,000,000 $250,000 Fee-Based
Darren Colananni
CFP®, CPWA®, CIMA®, ChFC®
CENTURION WEALTH MANAGEMENT
7901 Jones Branch Drive,
Suite 800,
McLean, VA 22102
12 Years $350,000,000 $1,000,000 Fee-Only
Jeffrey Lippman
CFP®, ChFC®
CAPITOL FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS, INC.
8180 Greensboro Drive, Suite 1150,
McLean, VA 22102
16 Years Not Specified $500,000 Fee-Based

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Information on Qualified Financial Advisors in Virginia

Qualifications CRD# 4470298
Firm CRD# 164481
Series 65


Office Location 1315 Second St. SW, Suite 102,
Roanoke,
VA
24016
Phone Number 540-266-3100

Brian Bowen is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative and is the President of Integrity Financial Planning, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor in the State of Virginia. He educates radio listeners on 'Retire with Integrity' on Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. on WFIR 960AM/107.3FM, has been featured on WSLS-TV's 'Wealth Wednesday', and contributes articles to CNNMoney, Money and Fortune. Brian's mission is to help his clients achieve their goals by providing them with objective, personal financial advice specific to their situation. The perspective and experience he gained in his early financial services career with Morgan Stanley Dean Witter, Conseco Finance, and Farm Bureau Financial Services led him to search for a better way to deliver unbiased, comprehensive planning that considers the interdependent mix of financial strategies, tax planning, estate planning, retirement planning, and risk management. Brian believes no financial decision should be made in a vacuum without considering all of these variables and their impact on each other. Brian lives in the Roanoke, VA area with his wife, Sheri, and their 6 children.

About Integrity Financial Planning, Inc.

Integrity Financial Planning, Inc.

Integrity Financial Planning, Inc., an Independent Registered Investment Advisor based in Roanoke, VA, helps clients protect their retirement assets and finds creative strategies to increase your income. Our fiduciary duty helps to ensure that we are working with our clients best interests at heart. As independent financial advisors, we have the ability to select from a wide range of products and services that may be appropriate for each client's situation. Our philosophy is to get to know you first. Then, together, we develop a plan to reach your stated financial goals. The plan drives the investment strategy and how we address your retirement needs. We place emphasis on helping preserve retirement assets and creating the income you need in retirement.

Advisory Services Provided:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Tax Advice and Services, Legal Advice and Services, Estate Planning & Trusts, Insurance Products & Annuities


Qualifications CRD# 2207998
Firm CRD# 13572
Series 6, 7, 26, 63, 65

Compensation/Fee Fee-Based, Based on Assets


Office Location 1919 Gallows Rd, Suite 980,
Vienna,
VA
22043
Phone Number 703-506-0843

Bryan D. Beatty, CFP®, AIF® Financial Planner / Partner of Egan, Berger & Weiner LLC 23 years of experience in the financial industry as the principal of an independent financial services firm specializing in all aspects of investment and retirement planning. Graduate of University of Maryland with a BS in Finance; former president of the Finance, Banking and Investment Society. CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER Practitioner Active member of the Financial Planning Association, Executive Board Member, Treasurer An avid lifelong musician, Bryan plays guitar and writes music in his spare time and occasionally plays area venues. Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, Bryan has lived in Northern Virginia since 1992. Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER which it awards to individuals who successfully complete the CFP® boards initial and ongoing certification requirements.

About Egan, Berger and Weiner, LLC

Egan, Berger and Weiner, LLC

Associates of Egan, Berger & Weiner, LLC focuses on financial planning and coaching. We guide our clients to their dreams by skillfully navigating them through the myriad of life's financial decisions. We foster an environment for our team where they will achieve competitive greatness in their careers while simultaneously realizing their personal aspirations.


Qualifications CRD# 3188300
Firm CRD# 149511
Series 65

Compensation/Fee Fee-Only, Hourly, Flat Fee, Based on Assets


Office Location 10800 Midlothian Turnpike,
Suite 154,
Richmond,
VA
23235
Phone Number 757-603-0323

Dan Hill is now entering his twenty-fifth year in the financial service industry. He is a 1978 graduate of The College of William and Mary School of Business Administration. He holds the professional designation of Certified Financial Planner", and has his Series 65 and Life and Health Insurance licenses. Dan has been awarded the Accredited Investment Fiduciary®(AIF®) designation from Fiduciary360 (fi360). The AIF® designation signifies knowledge of fiduciary responsibility and the ability to implement policies and procedures that meet a defined standard of care. Dan, and his wife, Susan, reside in Williamsburg, VA. Both of their sons, Derek, and Brett and his wife Sarah and their one year old daughter Landon, live in Richmond, VA. Dan has been an active member of the community with his involvement in Youth League and American Legion Post 39 baseball as a coach for twenty-seven years. Dan is an investment advisor representative of Hill Wealth Strategies, a state registered investment advisor, serving customers in Richmond, VA and surrounding communities. Dan's mission is to provide local families and businesses with innovative financial strategies, solutions and planning that can lead to financial clarity and security.

About Hill Wealth Strategies

Hill Wealth Strategies

In any successful relationship, TRUST is essential. When looking for a financial advisor, you deserve to know how we operate so you can make an informed decision about working with us. Our Firm knows and understands the serious consequences that can happen when people receive biased advice. For this reason, Hill Wealth Strategies, was founded, to legally and ethically act in a fiduciary capacity providing unbiased advice.


Qualifications CRD# 5578551
Series 7, 66

Compensation/Fee Fee-Based, Commissions, Flat Fee, Based on Assets


Office Location 607 Lynnhaven Parkway,
Virginia Beach,
VA
23452
Phone Number 757-747-2556

Emily received a Bachelor of Arts from James Madison University in 2002. She has been in the banking and finance industry for over 15 years. She received her Professional Financial Planner Certificate from Old Dominion University in 2007. Emily has also successfully completed the Private Wealth Sales School from the Cannon Financial Institute in 2008. She received her Charter Retirement Plans Specialist designation in 2016. Emily currently holds her Series 7 and 66 registrations as well as her personal insurance licenses for life, health, long term care and disability insurance. She began her financial career in the retail branches of local community banks. Emily was then elevated to the Trust department within a bank which allowed her to gain experience on the facets of proper estate, financial and retirement planning. She places an emphasis on working with individual investors, corporate clients and retirement plans. Emily enjoys helping clients achieve their financial goals and she provides the personal attention all clients deserve. Emily lives in Chesapeake with her husband, Michael and her children, William and Lily. Emily is also involved in a number of organizations outside the office. She currently serves on the Southeastern Virginia Community Foundation and Girls on the Run boards. She has been active with the Norfolk Court Appointed Special Advocates and the Cape Henry Collegiate School Alumni boards in previous years.

About Virginia Asset Group

Virginia Asset Group

We are a community based financial services firm serving our friends and neighbors. Our goal is to become part of our client's lives - to help their children attend college, and assist them in creating a comfortable retirement. Our clients hear from us frequently. The client is knowledgeable about how their investments are performing. As client needs change, we are there to reassess their financial goals. In a world where technology makes it possible to do more in less time, some companies seem to think that personal attention is now obsolete. Virginia Asset Group believes that you deserve dedicated, committed, and personal service from an investment firm right here in your neighborhood. With Virginia Asset Group, you now have access to the complete range of brokerage services and expert professional advice for pursuing your financial goals--all from people you know and trust. Whether you're looking forward to a comfortable retirement, putting your children through college, or building a vacation home, we'll help you pursue your hopes and dreams. And since we're located right here in your local area, why not stop by our office and talk with us about your investments? It might just be the most rewarding neighborly advice you've ever received. Securities offered through INFINEX INVESTMENTS, INC., Member FINRA/SIPC.

Advisory Services Provided:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Insurance Products & Annuities


Qualifications CRD# 1852876
Firm CRD# 281113
Series 63

Compensation/Fee Fee-Based, Hourly, Commissions, Based on Assets


Office Location 6076 Franconia RD,
B,
Alexandria,
VA
22310
Phone Number 703-674-9038

Glenn Fischer is a graduate of the UC Berkeley Biochemistry program and the University of Texas MBA program in Finance. He has been working in financial services since 1987.


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About Fischer Wealth Advisors (FWA)

Fischer Wealth Advisors (FWA)

We are a small boutique firm designed to solve problems. We make your life easier. To schedule an appointment click here: calendly.com/glenn-25

Advisory Services Provided:

Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Money Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Tax Advice and Services, Estate Planning & Trusts


Qualifications CRD# 6886990
Firm CRD# 6413
Series 7, 63, 65, 66

Compensation/Fee Fee-Based


Office Location 644 Independence Parkway,
Suite 300,
Chesapeake,
VA
23320
Phone Number 757-382-4136

Nicholas Arcand is a Wealth Manager for Blackbridge Financial. Committed to making a difference in the lives of his clients, Nick uses his skills to alleviate financial stress for others. He enjoys research and analyzes the most up-to-date data to determine optimal solutions for his clients. While attending West Virginia University, Nick began working in the financial industry with his father, Kyle. He joined him full time in financial services in 2017. Nick thrives in this fast-paced financial industry and values opportunities to help clients. He holds his FINRA license series 7 and series 66 as well as his Life, Health, and Annuities licenses. Intrigued at an early age by the financial industry, Nick began investing in the stock market when he was only twelve. Through his experiences with the market fluctuations, Nick learned early in his life how to temper impulses and maintain composure despite volatility. He is naturally motivated to serve people. His background, coupled with his education has prepared him to strengthen our client relationships. He enjoys building relationships with clients while developing strategies that seeks to help them accomplish their goals. Nick lives in Suffolk, Virginia with his dog, Teagan. He has many interests, including wood working, fishing, hunting and boating. *Series 7 held through LPL Financial. Series 66 held through Independent Advisor Alliance and LPL.

About Blackbridge Financial

Blackbridge Financial

We seek to help you, our clients, develop a holistic plan designed to connect you with your future. Blackbridge Financial was founded in 2008 by Robert Russo in Charlotte, NC. Since then, Blackbridge has grown to more than 35 advisors in 8 states. At Blackbridge, we make our clients the top priority by guiding them through financial decisions at every stage of their lives. From financial plans to estate plans, investment management to risk management, from benefits for individuals to small business owners, we do it all so you dont have to. We measure our success by how well you sleep at night.

Advisory Services Provided:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Insurance Products & Annuities


Qualifications CRD# 4256993
Firm CRD# 44856
Series 7, 66

Compensation/Fee Fee-Based, Based on Assets


Office Location 8500 Leesburg Pike, Suite 210,
Vienna,
VA
22182
Phone Number 202-536-4468

Roshan serves as a wealth advisor and partner at Arete Wealth Management. He joined Arete in 2008 and became the firm's first advisor in the position of retirement planning specialist, where he is truly in his element helping clients take control of their financial future. Roshan has earned both a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®) designations, awarded by the College for Financial Planning. Roshan produces an informative podcast called The Retirement Lifestyle Show with Arete Wealth Advisors Erik Olson and Adrian Nicholson. The show explores a variety of retirement matters relevant to listeners navigating the path to the ideal retirement. Roshan resides in Oak Hill, Virginia with his wife and three children. He spends most of this free time playing with his children and escorting them to various activities. He also makes time to work out and he enjoys listening to music in his downtime.

About Arete Wealth Management, LLC

Arete Wealth Management, LLC

As an Arete client, you will experience an unparalleled commitment to your financial success that we are uniquely qualified to provide. Each element of our company's structure and lines of business are strategic - from our small size and independence, to our experienced top tier advisors, to the breadth and uniqueness of our investment product offerings. You will not find another wealth management firm that can offer a similar value proposition. Our Services Our core services are comprehensive financial planning, asset management and investment banking. We provide these services to individuals, businesses, foundations, nonprofit organizations and their endowments.

Advisory Services Provided:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Financial Planning for Individuals, Investment Advice & Management


Qualifications CRD# 5744258
Firm CRD# 113908
Series 7, 63, 65

Compensation/Fee Fee-Only, Flat Fee, Based on Assets


Office Location 7901 Jones Branch Drive,
Suite 800,
McLean,
VA
22102
Phone Number 571-765-2301

Darren Louis Colananni is a Financial Advisor, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER professional and holds the Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®), the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), and the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) certifications with Centurion Wealth Management focusing on asset allocation, relationship management, and aiming to provide world-class service for our clients. Darren has provided personalized investment strategies, asset allocation rebalancing, and investment plan implementation for high net-worth families and closely-held businesses. Darren is responsible for clearly understanding his client's financial goals and fostering client relationships by developing investment strategies designed for wealth preservation and capital appreciation. In addition to developing his client's wealth planning strategies, Darren also creates customized financial strategies to help clients reach their desired retirement lifestyle. Darren has a double B.A from Washington College in Business Management and Economics. Originally from Netcong, NJ, Darren currently resides in Ashburn, VA where he sits on the Leadship Committee for Chance For Life, is an active member of JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation), and the 1782 Society at his alma mater, Washington College. In his spare time, Darren enjoys spending time with his family, exercising, travelling, and reading.

About Centurion Wealth Management

There should be a more endearing term for "client" as you are more than just people we work for. To us, you're more than a balance sheet and risk tolerance data. Our clients are people who open up and share with us their aspirations and goals, their obstacles and fears. They share so much more with us; anecdotes from their childhood, news about their growing families, stories of their travel adventures, news of their child's acceptance into their college of choice, and celebratory news of their recent promotion or business success. They also reveal their less exciting, or sometimes devastating news; being laid off at work, an unfortunate automobile accident, a pending divorce, details about a recent medical diagnosis, and the death of a spouse, parent, or loved one. Our clients entrust us with the personal aspects of their lives; and together we celebrate their victories as well as mourn their losses. Surely, there must be a more endearing term for our clients.

Advisory Services Provided:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Tax Advice and Services, Estate Planning & Trusts, Insurance Products & Annuities


Qualifications CRD# 5124838
Firm CRD# 109800

Compensation/Fee Fee-Based


Office Location 8180 Greensboro Drive, Suite 1150,
McLean,
VA
22102
Phone Number 703-821-2000

About Capitol Financial Consultants, Inc.

Capitol Financial Consultants, Inc (CFC) is an independent financial planning firm located in McLean, Virginia that was established in 1988. All principals at CFC are Certified Financial Planners. We specialize in helping individuals and businesses reach all aspects of their financial goals and objectives. We offer comprehensive advice and services that include: Personal Financial Planning Investment and Wealth Management Tax Planning and Preparation Risk Management Retirement Planning Education Funding Estate Planning Business Planning and Services

Advisory Services Provided:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Investment Advice & Management, Insurance Products & Annuities


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Top Financial Advisor Firms in Virginia (Ranked by AUM)

Firm Name No. of Advisors No. of Clients AUM Fee Structure
THOMPSON SIEGEL & WALMSLEY LLC
6641 West Broad Street, Suite 600, Richmond, VA 23230
70 4971 $23,876,800,000
A percentage of AUM, Performance Based
E*TRADE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
671 N. Glebe Road, 13th Floor, Arlington, VA 22203
0 96990 $12,222,927,844
A percentage of AUM
HOMESTEAD ADVISERS CORP.
4301 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22203-1860
36 21 $8,487,756,997
A percentage of AUM, Other (COST REIMBURSABLE.)
WILBANKS, SMITH & THOMAS ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC
150 West Main Street, Ste 1700, Norfolk, VA 23510
46 4804 $4,970,407,163
A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees
LOWE, BROCKENBROUGH & COMPANY, INC.
1802 Bayberry Ct., Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23226-3767
29 976 $4,887,940,221
A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees, Performance Based
THE EDGAR LOMAX COMPANY
5971 Kingstowne Village Parkway, Suite 240, Alexandria, VA 22315
8 40 $1,758,946,552
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees, Performance Based
HUNTER MICHAEL INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC
1650 Huguenot Rd, Midlothian, VA 23113
1 40 $1,320,795,882
A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees
DORSEY, WRIGHT & ASSOCIATES, LLC
3300 W Leigh Street, Richmond, VA 23230
25 1581 $961,107,571
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Subscription fees, Fixed fees
TOTH FINANCIAL ADVISORY CORP
608 South King Street, Suite 300, Leesburg, VA 20175
15 2672 $899,452,887
A percentage of AUM, Performance Based
PETTYJOHN, WOOD & WHITE, INC.
1925 Atherholt Road, Lynchburg, VA 24501
6 865 $683,188,972
A percentage of AUM, Other (HOURLY AND FIXED FEES FOR FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES)
SPECTRUM FINANCIAL INC
272 Bendix Road, Ste 600, Virginia Beach, VA 23452
6 257 $402,578,754
A percentage of AUM, Other (SERVICE FEE/SUB ADVISORY FEE)
HSC WEALTH ADVISORS
1563 Crossings Centre Drive, Suite 100, Forest, VA 24551-4744
8 1526 $356,522,643
A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees
CHASE INVESTMENT COUNSEL CORPORATION
350 Old Ivy Way, Suite 100, Charlottesville, VA 22903-4897
7 77 $350,208,098
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Other (PERCENT OF CONSULTING)
THOMPSON DAVIS ASSET MANAGEMENT
9030 Stony Point Pkwy, Ste 100, Richmond, VA 23235
12 401 $175,037,056
A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees, Performance Based
MCGINN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC
277 S. Washington Street, Suite 340, Alexandria, VA 22314
3 218 $172,814,796
A percentage of AUM

    List of Additional Advisors in Virginia*

    * Additional advisors listing is provided in partnership with Yext

    Financial Advisor Office Location Phone Number
    3501 N. Courthouse Drive, Providence Forge, VA  23140 804-966-2264
    3600 La Grange Parkway, Toano, VA  23168 757-741-2244
    4701 Cox Road, Suite 160, Glen Allen, VA  23060 757-741-2244
    2608 General Puller Hwy, Saluda, VA  23149 804-758-3641
    7021 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, VA  23111 804-569-9776
    4780 Longhill Road, Williamsburg, VA  23188 757-565-0593
    2800 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Yorktown, VA  23693 757-952-1190
    698 Towne Center Drive, Newport News, VA  23606 757-596-4775
    2288 Cartersville Road, Cartersville, VA  23027 804-375-9073
    415 14th Street, West Point, VA  23181 804-843-2708

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