Qualifications

Senior Vice President - Investments
(434) 245-1540
bforsyth@investdavenport.com
Bob, a seasoned investment professional, has more than 30 years of industry experience. He graduated from Washington & Lee University. After graduation, he honorably served as an officer in the U.S. Army. When his tour ended, he worked for a regional investment firm for four years. In 1990, Bob joined Davenport & Company and has been with the firm since.
Despite the changes and volatility in the market through the years, Bob has remained consistently focused on building relationships with his clients. He takes great pride in educating clients about their investments. He can assist in establishing 529 Savings Plans, ROTH IRAs and IRA Rollovers, as well as helping clients understand SIMPLE, SEP and qualified plans.
Active in his community, Bob is involved with his church, various tennis organizations, the YMCA and local soccer organizations. During his tenure as a soccer coach, he was recognized by the Virginia Youth Soccer Organization as a recreational coach of the year for the Commonwealth of Virginia. He has served as President of the Board of Camp Holiday Trails, a summer camp for children with special needs. He and his wife Lisa reside in Charlottesville with their two children, Abigail and Henry.

Financial Advisor
(434) 529-3059
othacker@investdavenport.com
Owen joined Davenport in 2023 as a Client Service Associate. With determination and a commitment to building relationships with clients, he quickly became registered with FINRA and advanced to the role of Associate Financial Advisor. As an advisor, Owen supports individuals, families and businesses in developing tailored financial strategies that help to meet their long-term goals.
Owen earned a B.S. degree in Political Science and Economics from James Madison University. He is actively engaged in leadership and community service and volunteers with Young Life, a Christian ministry nonprofit, where he mentors and supports youth in the local community. Owen and his “middle school sweetheart” wife Mallory have returned to Charlottesville after both attending JMU. In his free time, Owen enjoys any outdoor adventure presented to him.

Client Service Associate
(434) 529-3062
cschotta@investdavenport.com
Prior to joining Davenport in May 2025, Carter was in customer relations at CarMax, and in sales at Wine & Country Life. She utilizes her background in customer service and relationship management to assist the group in providing proactive, individualized and timely support to clients.
Active in the community, Carter has previously served in roles with Martha’s Market – The Women’s Committee, UVA Children’s Hospital, and St. Anne’s Belfield. Outside of work, she enjoys working out, going on walks with her English Bulldog, Darla Sue, and spending time on the water paddle boarding and kayaking. When she is not on the move, she enjoys relaxing by watching lacrosse, basketball and football. Carter has three adult children. Her son played lacrosse at the University of Richmond and her daughter played at Virginia Tech and UNC Charlotte.

Senior Vice President-Investments
Financial Advisor
ryankelly@investdavenport.com
Ryan joined Davenport in May 2025 bringing more than 22 years of experience in financial planning and investment management. He has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional designation and the Accredited Asset Management Specialist designation. Ryan is Series 7, 63 and 65 registered with FINRA. He is licensed to offer insurance and annuity products.
Ryan earned a BS in Business Administration, Finance and Banking, from Appalachian State University. Active in the community, he is the president and head coach of the SoDu youth baseball club and is a member of First Baptist Church of Durham. He and his wife Gretchen reside in Durham with their two children, Hudson and Nora.

Financial Advisor
npry@investdavenport.com
Nik joined Davenport in May 2025 as a Financial Advisor. Prior to joining the firm, he was a financial advisor with a local financial firm and, before becoming an advisor, was a branch office administrator. He is Series 7 and 66 registered with FINRA.
Nik graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a BBA in Business Administration and Management. While at UNC, he was a Division I pitcher for the Tar Heels’ baseball team and participated in community outreach programs including Athletes in Action/Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and the Carolina Leadership Academy. He and his wife, Alexis enjoy spending time with their young son.

Registered Client Service Associate
mczysz@investdavenport.com
Mary joined Davenport in May 2025 with the Kelly Wealth Management Group. Prior to joining the firm, Mary was a Senior Branch Office Administrator for 15 years. She has more than 35 years of experience in the financial industry beginning with Scott & Stringfellow in 1988 and now has come full circle by joining a Richmond-based firm. She has a degree in English from St. Andrew’s University. Outside of work, she enjoys practicing yoga, hiking, gardening, cooking and traveling. Mary and her husband Mike have two grown sons, Charles and John.

Client Service Associate
kmeister@investdavenport.com
Kristan joined Davenport in May 2025 along with Ryan, Nik and Mary. Prior to joining the firm, she was a Branch Office Administrator for two years. Kristan has more than 16 years of experience in the retail industry including working as Store Manager for high-end retailer, Coach. She utilizes her experience from working in the retail industry to provide operational and administrative services to the team. She earned BA degrees in Cultural Anthropology and Spanish from Appalachian State University.