Will Nordt is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and an IRS Enrolled Agent at Virginia Asset Management in Midlothian, Virginia & Charlottesville, Virginia. He is the firm's only Enrolled Agent, and he works with Richmond and Charlottesville-area corporate executives, business owners, and high-income families whose financial lives have grown complicated enough that taxes drive most of the important decisions. The Enrolled Agent credential is the highest tax designation the IRS awards, and it is uncommon among financial advisors. Will does not prepare tax returns. He reads them. He models what a decision will cost before it gets made, and he coordinates directly with a client's CPA so the plan and the filing agree. As an Enrolled Agent, he is also authorized to represent clients before the IRS. That matters because of a gap most people do not notice until it costs them money. The financial advisor never sees the tax return. The CPA never sees the portfolio. Both are competent, and the plan still leaks, because nobody is holding both documents at once. Executives and equity-compensated professionals. When to exercise incentive stock options and how to manage alternative minimum tax exposure. What to do when RSUs vest and the default withholding falls short. Whether to participate in an ESPP. Deferred compensation elections that come due in November with real consequences and no guidance attached. How to diversify out of a concentrated position in employer stock without triggering an avoidable bill. Multi-year Roth conversion and charitable planning modeled against an actual return rather than an estimated bracket. Business owners. Entity and compensation structure, retirement plan design, key employee retention strategies, and preparing a company for a marketable sale, planned against the owner's personal balance sheet instead of treated as a separate exercise. Families managing complexity. Households come to Will at pivotal moments: a promotion, a liquidity event, an inheritance, a business sale, the approach of retirement. For many of these clients he serves as the family's CFO, the single point of coordination across investments, tax strategy, estate documents, and insurance. Will is a member of the Estate Planning Council of Richmond, Virginia, one of the oldest estate planning councils in continuous operation in the country, and a member of the Financial Services Institute. He began his career on the tax side at Hantzmon Wiebel LLP in Charlottesville before joining Virginia Asset Management in 2021. Will earned a bachelor's degree in Applied Statistics and Economics from the University of Virginia, where he served as a Young Life leader at Journey Middle School in Albemarle County. He and his wife, Grace, live in Richmond with their miniature Australian Shepherd, Birdie. They are active members of City Church of Richmond. Outside of work, Will enjoys golf, good bourbon, and cheering on UVA Men's Basketball and Manchester United. Cetera Investment Advisers serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth, institutional, and retirement-plan clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and fiduciary services, combining advisor-managed accounts and third-party solutions, supported by its institutional structure and retirement capabilities. Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification mark CFP® in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization’s initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks. As an Enrolled Agent (EA), William R. Nordt is admitted to provide tax advice and representation before the IRS. Tax advisory services provided by William R. Nordt are offered through a separate entity independent of Cetera and Virginia Asset Management. Any tax advice contained herein is based on current federal tax law and is provided for informational purposes only, based on the facts as presented. This advice may change if additional information becomes available or if applicable law changes. No assurance is given that the IRS or any taxing authority will agree with the conclusions expressed. Cetera Wealth Services, LLC exclusively provides investment products and services through its representatives. Although Cetera does not provide tax or legal advice, or supervise tax, accounting or legal services, Cetera representatives may offer these services through their independent outside business. Securities offered through Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through Cetera Investment Advisers LLC, a registered investment adviser. Cetera is under separate ownership from any other named entity. Virginia Asset Management is independently owned and operated.

Daniel Douglas is a financial advisor at Empire Wealth Management, LLC in Moseley, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Empire Wealth Management since 2010, serving as the sole advisor at the firm. Empire Wealth Management is a small, independent registered investment adviser providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, businesses, charities, and small employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of Modern Portfolio Theory, long-term purchase strategies, and technical analysis to tailor investment allocations based on client objectives, time horizons, and risk tolerance.

Charan Manektala is the principal advisor at Manektala Investment Advisory Services Inc. based in Powhatan, VA, with nine years of industry experience. His background includes roles with Prudential Financial Planning Services and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of financial advising, he serves as president of two companies providing technology consulting and educational services in math and science. Manektala Investment Advisory Services is an independent registered investment adviser that serves high-net-worth individuals, business entities, and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers tailored asset management and financial planning, incorporating various analytical methods and strategies, and provides ERISA 3(21) pension consulting and monitoring for plan sponsors.

James Duby is a financial advisor at Purpose Capital LLC in Goochland, VA, holding a Series 65 designation. He has over a decade of industry experience, including thirteen years at Markel Group Inc. and time as an independent advisor before founding Purpose Capital. Purpose Capital LLC offers fee-based fiduciary financial guidance primarily to self-directed investors, including individuals, high-net-worth individuals, couples, and families. The firm focuses on strategic financial planning and education, employing a passive, long-term investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and the Efficient Market Hypothesis.

John Hopkins is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Swift Creek Wealth Management since 2019 and previously spent seven years at Summit Financial Planning. Swift Creek Wealth Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services primarily to individual clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households, as well as occasionally advising other advisers. The firm employs tailored investment strategies using mutual funds and exchange-traded funds, with accounts typically managed on a discretionary basis and reviewed regularly.

Bradley Carnahan is the principal of Carnahan Capital Management, LLC, an independent registered investment adviser based in Midlothian, VA. He holds the Series 65 designation and has three years of industry experience. Prior to founding his firm in 2023, he worked at Markel Group for four years and Cherry Bekaert LLP for another four years. Carnahan Capital Management provides discretionary asset management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, foundations, and business entities. The firm emphasizes a bottom-up stock selection process with fundamental and qualitative analysis, focusing on longer-term holdings combined with periodic rebalancing and risk monitoring.

Being the son of a CPA, I have always had a keen interest in finance. Along with my other two siblings, I spent a few tax seasons in my father’s office helping where I could and learning the basics of the tax universe. After my time at Virginia Tech, I spent 5 years in Northern Virginia in the hospitality industry, from country clubs to selling wine (fun!!). After the arrival of my first daughter, my wife, Emily, and I returned to our roots in Richmond. I joined his father at his firm in 2018 and made quick work of learning the financial planning world. My goal is to take the questions and stress out of my clients' financial situation, so they can live the life they’ve always wanted. I believe that everyone should have access to a financial planner, whether they have substantial assets, or are just starting to save. You’ve got questions, the Hussmen have the answers!

John Nielsen is a CFA® charterholder with six years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Thetford Investment Management, Inc., where he has been associated with related entities since 1986. Thetford Investment Management provides fee-only portfolio management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, charitable institutions, foundations, and certain business entities. The firm employs a value discipline for equities using fundamental analysis and a conservative, tax-aware approach to fixed income, with notable use of closed-end funds to capture discounts and access specialized asset classes.

Peter Brearley is a financial advisor with Financial Advisors of Virginia, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with multiple firms including Securities Service Network and Securities America, and has owned Financial Advisors of Virginia since 1998. Brearley also sells health, long-term care, and life insurance. Financial Advisors of Virginia provides tailored financial planning and investment management services to individuals, small businesses, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach with a buy-and-hold orientation, managing all accounts on a non-discretionary basis with quarterly reviews and client approval required before trades.

I specialize in navigating complex financial situations with clarity and confidence. I invest a substantial amount of time to fully understand each client’s unique goals and challenges - delivering thoughtful, tailored strategies that go far beyond a one-size-fits-all approach. I take an educational approach, with a goal of empowering the client to understand how their finances work and feel confident in the plan. Below is a glimpse into just a few of the complex, highly personalized planning journeys I’ve supported clients through. - Home purchase and sale analysis. - Whole life insurance review. - Tax planning. - Business planning. - Estate planning. - Employer stock benefits. Explain in plain English how an employer's Restricted Stock Units (RSU) plan or Employer Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) work, including the tax implications of receiving benefits or selling stock. Create an investment plan for company stock, taking into account the size relative to total investment portfolio / net worth. - Funding child education costs (K-12 and/or College). - Manage inherited assets. Create a plan for distributing an Inherited IRA within the required window (10 years starting the year after death for a non-spouse beneficiary), considering the tax implications of withdrawals. Help direct funds towards the highest priority financial goals. - And much, much more! HOW I WORK: I offer advice without the need to manage investments. No account minimums. Expert planning, tailored to your needs – whether through hourly, project-based, or ongoing engagements. PLAN MORE, WORRY LESS. Career highlight... Helping clients achieve their financial and life goals, and along the way building a myriad of deeply personal and trusting relationships. Outside work hours, you will find me... Enjoying the great outdoors with my wife Kate, son Albert, and Standard Poodle Calvin. I do it all, but my first love is fly fishing. Education and Credentials - Bachelor of Science, The Ohio State University, with a concentration in Accounting - Certificate in Financial Planning, Bryant University Professional Organizations - Financial Planning Association (FPA) - National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA) - XY Planning Network

Derek Mohar is the sole advisor at Mohar Financial Planning in Oilville, VA, holding a Series 65 designation with 11 years of industry experience since founding his firm in 2015. His background includes prior military service and senior roles at a large national bank, complemented by a technical undergraduate degree. Mohar Financial Planning provides comprehensive financial planning to individuals and families, including high-net-worth clients, focusing on diversified, low-cost portfolios aligned with client goals and tax efficiency. The firm operates on a fee-only basis without asset-based fees or commissions, emphasizing planning-focused services and client-agreed review schedules.

Boyce Reid is the sole advisor at BGR Advisors, an independent firm based in Midlothian, VA. He holds the CFA® designation and Series 65 license, with 25 years of industry experience. Reid has led BGR Advisors since 2007. BGR Advisors provides customized investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and related entities. The firm employs fundamental analysis to select securities and focuses on long-term investment horizons while managing a limited number of tailored accounts.

Darrell Kay is the sole advisor at Kay Investments, Inc., an independent registered investment adviser. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Kay Investments since 2000. Kay Investments manages approximately $67.93 million in assets and serves about 66 clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management to individuals, institutional accounts, and various entities. The firm employs both mutual fund- and ETF-based model portfolios and constructs custom portfolios using fundamental and technical analysis.

Timothy Nitz is a financial advisor at Ardent Wealth Advisory, LLC with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Ardent Wealth Advisory since 2016. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in web development and accounting through WEB COMMANDER, LLC, the parent company of his firm, and also manages a separate non-variable insurance business. Ardent Wealth Advisory provides discretionary portfolio management and wrap-fee advisory services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, using asset allocation and cyclical analysis to guide investment decisions. The firm sponsors a wrap fee program that combines advisory and brokerage services and requires the use of TD Ameritrade as custodian.

Grant Thigpen is a financial advisor with James River Asset Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked with Pathfinder Wealth Partners and served four years at the International Mission Board. His background includes roles in education and nonprofit organizations. James River Asset Management serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, managing approximately $273.8 million across about 411 clients with a five-advisor team. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, integrated financial planning, and pension consulting, utilizing proprietary model portfolios overseen by an internal investment committee.

John Depew is a financial advisor at MidAtlantic Capital Management, Inc. in Midlothian, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with MidAtlantic Capital Management since 1992. MidAtlantic Capital Management, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis to manage investments, offering customized model portfolios and ongoing monitoring within client-defined guidelines.

Lucas Swygard is a financial advisor at James River Asset Management, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. and Virginia Commercial Finance. Swygard is part of a five-advisor team serving clients from Midlothian, VA. James River Asset Management serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, integrated financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm uses proprietary model portfolios with a long-term investment approach and provides participant education and investment seminars as part of its services.

Keith Halstead is a financial advisor at Grip Financial, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation with less than one year of industry experience. Prior to entering the financial sector, he worked for 19 years with Frederick County Public Schools and briefly at Blue Ridge Bicycles. Grip Financial LLC provides discretionary asset management and financial planning primarily for high net worth individuals. The firm offers tailored investment strategies and educational seminars, combining fundamental analysis with various investment approaches.

Michael Gilman is a financial advisor at Grip Financial, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Carlson Financial and SunTrust Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer for New Life Church Powhatan. Grip Financial LLC provides discretionary asset management and financial planning primarily for high net worth individuals. The firm offers tailored investment strategies using fundamental analysis and various approaches, alongside educational seminars and comprehensive financial planning services.

Meredith Jones is a financial advisor at Allvet Financial with a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Student Loan Planner, SLP Wealth, and Vincere Wealth Management, among other roles. Outside of her advisory duties, she operates Dr. Meredith Jones, LLC, where she performs speaking engagements, consulting, and content creation. Allvet Financial is a fee-only registered investment adviser specializing in financial planning and investment management for veterinarians and students. The firm emphasizes passive portfolio construction and integrates planning areas such as cash flow, retirement, business, and student loan strategies.