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James O. Phillips

James O. Phillips

SVP – Managing Director of Wealth - Wealth Advisor

11450 Robious Rd,
N Chesterfield, VA 23235

(804) 435-5247

I grew up on a small farm in Indiana… where money was tight — but the lessons were everywhere. My mom believed in hard work, and saving every penny. My dad, on the other hand, believed money was meant to be enjoyed — that life was about experiences, not just bank balances.
 
As a kid, I watched them both. And I realized something important… Both were right — but neither had a plan that brought those values together. That idea stuck with me. Years later, when I started my career in the investment business, I met so many people just like my parents — working hard, trying to make smart decisions, but still unsure if they were truly on the right track.
 
I saw how easy it was for good people to fall into financial traps — reacting to markets instead of planning for life, taking advice that wasn’t really advice, and missing out on opportunities simply because no one had ever taken the time to teach them.
 
That’s why I got into this business. Because I believe financial success isn’t about chasing returns — it’s about having a clear plan that aligns with your values, gives you confidence in your decisions, and lets you enjoy the life you’ve worked so hard to build.
 
My mission today is simple: to help people avoid the mistakes my parents — and so many others — have made, and to give them the education, clarity, and confidence to move forward with purpose. At the end of the day… wealth isn’t just about numbers on a page. It’s about freedom. It’s about family. It’s about living life — on your terms.
And that’s what we’re here to help you do.

 

 

 

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