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CARY STREET PARTNERS

Cary Street Partners is a leading independent financial services firm offering comprehensive wealth management services including investments, planning and financial advice. Cary Street Partners financial advisors serve individuals, families, and institutions with customized strategies tailored to fit each client's objectives.

R. CHRIS  WALTERS

R. CHRIS WALTERS

CFP®

FINANCIAL ADVISOR, BRANCH OFFICE MANAGER, MANAGING DIRECTOR

Chris is responsible for providing clients, corporations and institutions with financial planning and investment management. Chris joined Cary Street Partners in 2009 as a Financial Advisor and has 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. In addition to holding numerous securities and insurance licenses, he has attained the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification and Certified Investment Management Analyst® certification from the Wharton School of Business. Previous to his tenure at Cary Street Partners, he was an employee of the Virginia Governor’s office and an analyst with Nomura Securities in New York City. 

Chris is a 1991 graduate from the College of William and Mary. He and his wife are active community leaders in Abingdon where they live with their three children. He is a founding member of the SWVA Technology Council, past board member of Johnston Memorial Hospital, the Abingdon Rotary Club, and the Washington Co. VA Public Library Foundation. He is currently a board member of the Barter Theatre. 


Email
Chris.walters@carystreetpartners.com
Phone
276.451.2129
MIKE F. MCCOOL

MIKE F. MCCOOL

FINANCIAL ADVISOR, MANAGING DIRECTOR 

Mike joined Cary Street Partners in August of 2009 and serves as a Financial Advisor in the Abingdon, Virginia office. Mike is responsible for helping individuals and families with any and all financial goals, including retirement, education and estate planning. Mike began his career in 2004 as an Investment Advisor Representative at Highlands Union Bank in Abingdon where he obtained his FINRA Series 6, 7, 63, and 65 licenses as well as his Life/Health insurance license. 

Mike is a 2003 graduate of the College of William and Mary with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a concentration in Finance. He also played on the Tribe golf team. Mike has been active in the community since moving back into Southwest Virginia. He lives in Abingdon with his wife, Tracy, and two boys, Finn and William. 

Email
Mike.mccool@carystreetpartners.com
Phone
276.451.2130
GINA L. ROWE

GINA L. ROWE

CLIENT SERVICE ASSOCIATE – REGISTERED, ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT

Gina joined Cary Street Partners in September 2011, and takes pride in providing exceptional service to our clients, as well as providing additional support to our financial advisors. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Virginia Tech in 1997, and began her career in the financial services industry in 2001 when she joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management as a Client Associate in Raleigh, NC.

A native of Abingdon, VA she enjoys spending her free time biking, camping and hiking with her husband and two children, and stays active in her community by supporting her children in local sports, music and drama programs. 

Email
Gina.rowe@carystreetpartners.com
Phone
276.451.2132