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E. Trigg Brown Jr.
Executive Vice President, Investments
(804) 780-2037
tbrown@investdavenport.com

Trigg has guided clients in the investment business for more than 40 years, the majority of which have been at Davenport helping individuals and institutions successfully preserve and grow their wealth. Trigg has built a significant and loyal client base through his thoughtful, patient investment strategy that incorporates his talent for fundamental analysis of individual companies and his comprehensive grasp of the macroeconomic environment.

In addition to serving his clients, Trigg is also a member of Davenport’s seven-member Investment Policy Committee, which makes securities decisions for Davenport Asset Management. Davenport Asset Management oversees $11 billion positioned in Davenport’s mutual funds and separately managed accounts. He is also a member of Davenport’s Board of Directors and the Board’s Executive Committee. Trigg graduated from University of Virginia with a degree in Economics. He has earned his Series 7, 63, 65, 24, 9/10 and commodities registrations with FINRA and holds life and health insurance licenses.

In his free time, Trigg enjoys golf, fly fishing and hunting.

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Courtney R. Orensky
Senior Vice President - Investments
(804) 780-2132
corensky@investdavenport.com

Building strong relationships has been the focus of Courtney’s career since she joined Davenport in 1999. In addition to supporting clients’ needs, she has developed a deep knowledge of the financial industry so that she may help her clients understand their investments. Courtney’s attention to detail and commitment to excellence have given clients the confidence and comfort that their interests are being well cared for.

Courtney graduated from the College of William & Mary with a BBA in Marketing. She has earned her Series 7, 66 and 9/10 registrations with FINRA as well as her life and health insurance licenses. As a strong believer in giving back to the community, Courtney is a member of Impact 100 Richmond, and is proud to have served as a 2018 Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia W.I.S.H. Circle Honoree. Courtney and her husband, Ian, have two children. In her free time, she enjoys reading, hiking and riding her Peloton.

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Merrill P. Cann
Senior Vice President - Investments
(804) 698-2678
mcann@investdavenport.com

Merrill joined Davenport in 2004 as a Performance Associate in the firm’s Asset Management department. He was promoted to an Assistant Portfolio Manager and then to a Portfolio Relationship Manager. In January 2019, he joined Trigg Brown and Courtney Orensky to work directly with clients as a Financial Advisor. Prior to joining Davenport, Merrill’s experience included working in customer service at Bank of Jackson Hole in Wyoming. He is Series 7 and 66 registered with FINRA.

Merrill graduated from University of Virginia with a BA in History. In his free time, he enjoys playing golf and enjoying the outdoors.

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Lâle Hergüner
Client Service Associate
(804) 915-2888
lherguner@investdavenport.com

Lâle joined Davenport in July 2019 and has been assisting Trigg Brown, Courtney Orensky and Merrill Cann since starting at the firm. As part of her passion, she works directly with clients on a daily basis and processes administrative and operational requests. Her interpersonal skills and attention to detail assures clients that they continue to be our top priority.

Prior to joining Davenport, Lâle worked as a Business Affairs Associate at an international law firm in Istanbul, Turkey. She has a BS in Business Administration from American University with a specialization in International Business and a minor in Communications. In her free time, she enjoys weightlifting, playing sports, traveling and exploring different cuisines.

Brianna Gordon
Client Service Associate
(804) 697-2979
bgordon@investdavenport.com

Brianna joined Davenport in August 2023 and assists Brown, Orensky & Cann Wealth Management and their clients with administrative and operational requests. Brianna graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a BS in Criminal Justice. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, playing tennis and basketball, and spending time with friends and family.