Seasoned financial advisors working with founders and business owners in Virginia
The right financial advisor for you depends on how you weigh location, expertise, experience, the clients they typically serve, and how they work with you.
If you own a business or founded a company, you likely face complex decisions about growth, succession, and personal financial security. Without an advisor who understands the unique challenges of business ownership, you might miss opportunities to align your business and personal finances effectively.
- Business lifecycle insight. Look for advisors who recognize how your financial needs change from startup to exit, not just steady-state management.
- Succession and exit planning. Confirm they can help you prepare for selling or passing on your business, including tax and timing considerations.
- Integration of personal and business finances. Ask how they coordinate your business cash flow with your personal goals and retirement plans.
- Local market knowledge. Given Virginia's unique housing and income landscape, check if they factor regional economic conditions into your planning.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Thomas H
Series 65
Duck, NC
The Burney Company
Thomas Hunt's extensive 38 years of experience and focus on founder/business owner clients in Arlington, VA, equip him to address complex financial needs related to business growth and succession. His firm, The Burney Company, serves high-net-worth individuals and small businesses with active portfolio management and options strategies, charging a 1.25% AUM fee, which may appeal to founders seeking sophisticated investment approaches and personalized service.
Experience: 38 years
Avg account: $1,603,418
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Helen D
Series 63, Series 65
Leesburg, VA
Merrill
Helen De Bearn brings over five decades of experience advising founders and business owners, with expertise in wealth management, retirement income strategy, and tax-loss harvesting. Based in Leesburg, VA, she works within Merrill's large-firm environment, offering managed strategies with a 1.10% AUM fee under $2 million, and also specializes in women professionals and small business strategies, providing a broad perspective on integrating personal and business finances.
Experience: 54 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Christian D
Series 63, Series 65
Lynchburg, VA
LPL Financial
Christian De Paul brings 33 years of experience advising founders and business owners in Virginia, with expertise in retirement plans like SEP and solo 401(k), tax-loss harvesting, and college savings strategies. Operating through LPL Financial, a large firm offering flat-fee financial planning, he combines local market knowledge with a broad service range, distinguishing him from advisors focused solely on smaller firms or hourly fee structures.
Experience: 34 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Lee H
Series 63
Norfolk, VA
Wells Fargo Clearing
Lee Hernquist's extensive 42 years of experience and focus on founder/business owner clients in Norfolk, VA, equip him to address complex financial needs related to business growth and succession. Affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing, a large firm offering IPS-driven retirement plan consulting and diverse investment options, he provides flat-fee and AUM-based fee structures, catering to high-net-worth individuals seeking integrated personal and business financial planning.
Experience: 42 years
Avg account: $475,575
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Randall V
Series 63, Series 65
Henrico, VA
Raymond James Financial
Randall Vaughan Jr. brings 37 years of experience and specializes in business succession planning and cash flow management, making him well-equipped to address the complex financial needs of founders and business owners in Virginia. Operating within Raymond James Financial, a large firm offering flat-fee and hourly fee structures, he combines local market knowledge with a focus on integrating personal and business finances, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower scopes or different fee models.
Experience: 38 years
Avg account: $700,796
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