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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.

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.

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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.

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.

As financial professionals, we are committed to helping people just like you create solutions for their retirement assets. Once we understand your risk tolerance, time horizon, and goals, we'll work to develop a program that carefully balances investment strategies with preserving principal. In today's economic environment brings challenges. But along with challenges come opportunities and potential rewards.

Founder + Senior Wealth Strategist Appaiah Ballachanda never considered becoming a financial advisor. However, the struggle of a frustrated family member upset that she couldn't find an advisor willing to help her, that made him wonder how many others were ignored, and how he could change that? Appaiah wants to help you pursue your dreams. Three things set Appaiah apart from other financial advisers: 1. Appaiah's life experiences informs his family-first, global perspective. His boundless optimism is born from his journey as an immigrant, at age 32, from a region ruled by corruption, bribery, and a disregard for human life to the United States, where opportunity is available for the taking. 2. Appaiah's broad professional experience informs his unique insights. 3. Helping others pursue their goals is Appaiah's life work. That purpose is why he opened Abacus Financial in Henrico, Virginia in 2015, and that's what inspires him build a team of like-minded financial professionals who establish strong, trusting relationships with the people who serve.

Over the years, we have found that a team approach can be an effective method to help clients who have a wide variety of needs as they maneuver through a complex financial services world.

As financial professionals, we are committed to helping people just like you create solutions for their retirement assets. Once we understand your risk tolerance, time horizon, and goals, we'll work to develop a program that carefully balances investment strategies with preserving principal.

Today's economic environment brings challenges. But along with challenges come opportunities and potential rewards. Our financial advisors work closely with our clients to evaluate those opportunities and reap those rewards.

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