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.

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.

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.

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.

With more than 30 years of financial advisory experience, Jim specializes in wealth planning and portfolio management. Before joining Davenport in 2009, Jim worked for 19 years as a Financial Advisor for Merrill Lynch. He is Series 7, 63, and 65 registered and licensed to sell long-term care insurance.

Jim offers comprehensive wealth management, retirement plan analysis, and professional portfolio management solutions. Each client will have access to Davenport Asset Management or other professional money managers, as well as mutual funds and annuities for constructing portfolios. Additionally, he offers the expertise to build custom stock and bond portfolios and strategies to create reliable income. In the end, his objective is simple: to help clients achieve their individual goals.

Jim graduated from Georgia Tech in 1960 with a degree in industrial engineering. He is actively involved with the Peter Paul Development Center, an outreach and community center in Richmond’s East End. Each year, Jim and his wife collaborate with local service organizations and churches to host an annual Wounded Warrior Fishing Day. When he is not at work, Jim operates a fruit and vegetable farm and enjoys researching and planting new heirloom vegetables. He frequently turns his farmhouse kitchen into a test kitchen to evaluate new varieties of fruits and vegetables.

John works with clients to invest their money and plan for the future. Before joining Davenport in 2009, he worked for nine years in investments and planning for Merrill Lynch. He is Series 7 and 66 registered and is licensed to sell long-term care insurance.

John graduated from NC State University with a BS in Textile and Apparel Management. He earned his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^® designation from the College for Financial Planning. He is actively involved in several community organizations, serving as treasurer for St. Michaels Episcopal School and a member of the Rotary Club of West Richmond. He also serves on the Maymont Board of Directors.

In his spare time, John enjoys working out at the gym or going trail running. He and his wife, Logan, along with their two children, Stella and Whit, enjoy travelling and hiking together whenever they have the opportunity.

Prior to joining Davenport in February 2025, Kristina spent time at Merrill Lynch, and most recently Truist as a financial planner. With more than a decade of financial industry experience, she is committed to developing client relationships that are built on sound financial planning and an understanding of client goals. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^® professional and holds her Series 7 and 66 registrations with FINRA. She is licensed to sell insurance and annuity products.

Kristina is active in the community and has previously served in roles with Junior League of Birmingham, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and Oak Mountain Youth Sports. In her free time, she enjoys spending time on the golf course and exploring Richmond with her husband, Adam, and their goldendoodle, Fitzgerald.

Prior to joining Davenport in 2016, Chrissy worked as a Senior Stock Broker at Scottrade for 10 years, buying and selling investment products, account maintenance and offering seminars. She utilizes her financial industry experience to provide exceptional service to clients. She is Series 7 and 63 registered with FINRA. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, friends, and outdoor activities.