Who we are

FINANCIAL ADVISOR, REGIONAL 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. Additionally, he currently serves as President on the Barter Theatre's Board of Trustees.

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, and currently sits on the Board of the Wellspring Foundation. He lives in Abingdon with his wife, Tracy, and two boys, Finn and William. 

ASSOCIATE FINANCIAL ADVISOR

Erik is an Associate Financial Advisor in Cary Street Partners’ Abingdon office. He is responsible for administrative duties and assists in all areas of client service including opening new accounts, movement of funds, and account maintenance.

Erik earned his Bachelor of Science at Virginia Tech, where he studied Finance on the CFP® Certification Education track. He later obtained his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation, as well as his Series 7 license. Prior to joining Cary Street Partners full-time, he served as a Wealth Management Intern with the firm, gaining a strong foundation in financial planning, client service, and wealth management.

SENIOR CLIENT RELATIONSHIP MANAGER, 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. 

CLIENT SERVICE ASSOCIATE

Candice is a Client Service Associate in Cary Street Partners’ Abingdon office where she supports Financial Advisors and their clients. She is responsible for administrative duties and assists in all areas of client service including opening new accounts, movement of funds, and account maintenance.

Candice earned her Master of Business Administration from King University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Emory & Henry College. Prior to joining Cary Street Partners, she held client-facing roles with Abingdon Auto Auction, Dominion Auto Auction, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, where she gained experience in operations management, customer service, sales, and relationship building.

CLIENT SERVICE ASSOCIATE

Amelia is a Client Service Associate in Cary Street Partners’ Abingdon office, where she provides dedicated support to Financial Advisors and their clients. She manages a wide range of responsibilities, including new account onboarding, funds movement, and ongoing account maintenance, ensuring each client receives attentive and seamless service.

Amelia earned her Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Emory & Henry College. Prior to joining Cary Street Partners, she worked as a Staff Accountant at Powell Valley National Bank and also served as a Counselor with the Town of Wytheville Parks & Recreation, experiences that strengthened her organizational skills and commitment to client service.