With a solid foundation of teamwork, our practice draws on the skills and strengths of each member to achieve our collective goal of helping clients like you meet their financial goals. Together, we can help you feel more confident, connected and in control of your financial life.



Our advisors

Mark Barnett

CFP®, CRPC

Private Wealth Advisor

Franchise Owner
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Corey Nesmith

CFP®, ChFC®, CDFA®, APMA, CRPC, AAMS

Private Wealth Advisor

Franchise Owner
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Fernando O Velasco

MBA, CFP®, APMA

Financial Advisor

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Mark Hipes

CFP®, APMA

Financial Advisor

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Our team

Sita Nuenighoff, MBA®

Sita Nuenighoff, MBA®

Client Service Manager

Personal Intro

When not in the office you can find me…

· In my garden playing in the dirt or playing the gamelan with the University of Richmond Music Department

· Traveling and exploring with my husband, Curt and sometimes with our grown sons, Erik (CO) and Glen (DC)

· Hiking and biking locally or wherever else an opportunity takes me

· Volunteering for a non-profit organization

Qualifications

  • Master of Business Administration
  • Notary Public
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James Desmond

James Desmond

Client Service Manager

Personal Intro

When not in the office you can find me…

· Reading and writing. I studied English literature in college.

· Surfing and spending time with friends and family at home in the Outer Banks.

· Trying new foods and restaurants.

· Exploring the VMFA. (I try to go weekly)

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Arts, English; Minor, Business, Gettysburg College
  • Series 7

    Series 66

    Life, Health, and Annuity Insurance

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Kelley Barnett

Kelley Barnett

Business Development Manager,

Marketing Manager

Personal Intro

When not in the office you can find me…

· Running the show at home and driving our 3 children to ALL.THE.PLACES (but I wouldn’t trade it for the world)

· Exercising, Reading and Playing Board Games

· Traveling and exploring anything and everything as long as I’m with family and friends

· Designing the plan for Mark’s next home improvement project

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Melissa Rundstrom

Melissa Rundstrom

Office Manager

Personal Intro

When not in the office you can find me ...

· Visiting my parents and spending time on the water at Smith Mountain Lake

· Traveling and exploring new places with friends

· Curled up with a good book or listening to the one and only, Taylor Swift

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Arts, Business Management, Randolph Macon, 2018
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Byron Shea

Byron Shea

Client Service Manager

Personal Intro

When not in the office you can find me…

-Enjoying different local breweries

-Playing with my 2 Akita dogs

-Enjoying vacations out of the country

-Cooking new food recipes from Hello Fresh

Qualifications

  • Virginia Commonwealth University, BS - Business Marketing

  • Series 7

  • Series 66

  • Life, Health, and Annuity Insurance

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Alex Brennan

Alex Brennan

Financial Planning Specialist

Personal Intro

When not in the office you can find me…

Spending time with my wife, two cats, and two dogs

Hitting the gym, playing basketball, pickleball and disc golf

Cheering on the Philadelphia Eagles and 76ers

Attending church and occasionally volunteering at the Healing Place or an Oxford House

Qualifications

  • Series 7

    Series 66

    Life, Health, and Annuity Insurance

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Myleah Carter

Myleah Carter

Client Service Manager

Personal Intro

When not in the office you can find me ...

  • Cheering on my Norfolk State Spartans with former teammates and classmates
  • Searching for my next DIY project, from sewing and making clothes, to bedazzling objects I think would look great with crystals
  • Finding ways to be outside: sharpening my golf skills, going to the beach, or finding a place to admire flowers
  • Listening to my favorite artist, Michael Jackson

Qualifications

    • Norfolk State University, Virginia Commonwealth University, BS - Business and Financial Services
    • Series 7
    • Series 66
    • Life, Health, and Annuity Insurance
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