Who we are

FINANCIAL ADVISOR, VICE PRESIDENT

Rea began his career with Crestar Bank in 1989 and served as Partner and Investment Officer with Chesapeake Asset Management, LLC prior to joining Cary Street Partners in 2018. Rea specializes in providing customized financial advice with a commitment to a disciplined, unbiased, independent-minded approach.

Rea is a Virginia native and is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology. While attending college, Rea earned an NCAA division one athletic scholarship in golf and earned numerous academic and athletic awards. Rea is married to his wife Alison and they reside in Powhatan, Virginia.

CLIENT SERVICE AND OPERATIONS SUPERVISION MANAGER, VICE PRESIDENT

Debbie Ward is a Client Service and Operations Supervision Manager in the Glen Allen, Virginia office. Her responsibilities include operational and administrative duties to support client needs as well as supervisory oversight to ensure adherence to industry regulations in addition to firm policies and procedures. Debbie brings extensive operations experience to Cary Street Partners having held several positions at First Cleaning Corporation in Brokerage Clearance, Delivery vs. Payment, and Options Settlement.

Debbie graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, earning dual degrees: Bachelor of Science in Finance and Bachelor of Science in Economics. In addition to her degrees, Debbie is registered as a FINRA Registered Representative and a General Securities Principal having received her Series 7, 66, 9, and 10 licenses.