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Fiduciary Advisors in Virginia

Browse 1 verified fee-only fiduciary financial advisors in Virginia. All advisors have earned the Orange Check badge.

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About fiduciary advisors in Virginia

Virginia's financial planning market spans Northern Virginia's federal contractor and technology economy — one of the highest-income corridors in the country — Richmond's banking and government hub, and a network of military installations and university communities across the state. Every advisor verified by Fiduciary Check in Virginia has been confirmed against SEC IAPD and FINRA records with no material disciplinary history.

Virginia's State Corporation Commission, through its Division of Securities and Retail Franchising, regulates investment advisers registered at the state level. Northern Virginia's size and wealth has produced a large number of SEC-registered RIA practices alongside state-level advisers. Richmond, as the state capital and banking center, has its own mature independent advisory market.

By metro

Northern Virginia: The Arlington-McLean-Reston-Tysons corridor is one of the wealthiest suburban markets in the country, driven by government contracting, technology, and proximity to Washington D.C. Federal employee benefits planning is a genuine specialty here — the FERS/TSP/FEHB package is complex enough that advisors who understand it deeply add measurable value compared to generalists.

Richmond and central Virginia: Richmond's financial planning market serves state government employees, banking professionals, and a growing technology and startup community. The University of Virginia in Charlottesville creates a distinct market for academic and medical professionals, with planning needs around TIAA accounts, research grants, and the income patterns of academic careers.

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 advisors in Virginia

Gordon Achtermann

Silverstone Financial LLC
Annandale, VA
Verified
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions: Fiduciary Advisors in Virginia

What is the difference between a fiduciary and a broker in Virginia?
In Virginia, a Registered Investment Adviser or Investment Adviser Representative is a fiduciary — legally required to act in your best interest, disclose all conflicts, and recommend cost-effective options. A FINRA-registered broker follows Regulation Best Interest, a weaker standard. Virginia's State Corporation Commission, Division of Securities and Retail Franchising, regulates state-registered investment advisers.
How do I verify a financial advisor in Virginia?
Search at adviserinfo.sec.gov (SEC IAPD) and brokercheck.finra.org (FINRA BrokerCheck). For state-registered advisers, also check the Virginia State Corporation Commission at scc.virginia.gov.
Are there fiduciary advisors in Northern Virginia who specialize in federal contractors and government employees?
Yes. Northern Virginia's economy is shaped by federal contracting, intelligence agencies, and defense technology firms. The area has a significant number of fee-only RIAs who specialize in federal employee benefits planning — FERS pension optimization, TSP allocation strategy, and FEHB health benefit decisions — as well as the equity compensation and non-compete considerations unique to the defense contractor market. Use the Fiduciary Check directory filtered to Virginia.
What should Virginia military families know about choosing a fiduciary advisor?
Virginia's large military presence — Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Quantico, Fort Belvoir, and others — creates a significant population of active-duty, veteran, and DoD civilian families. A fiduciary advisor serving military families should understand the Blended Retirement System, Survivor Benefit Plan elections, VA loan benefits, and the financial implications of military moves and deployments.