Having spent most of his career at Davenport & Company, Jim joined the firm as a Financial Advisor in 1989. He was elected to Davenport’s Board of Directors in 2006 and has served as a Managing Director since 2015. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Financial Advisor at Prudential Bache for two years.
Jim graduated from Wake Forest University with a B.A. degree in Economics. He is Series 7, 63, 65 and 24 registered with Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and also is licensed to assist with life and health insurance needs.
Invested in the community, Jim has served as President of the Walter J. Payne Foundation since 2001; the Foundation gives grants to nonprofits in Appomattox and Prince Edward counties in Virginia. Jim and his wife, Kelly, have three adult sons. In his free time, he enjoys spending time outdoors doing conservation projects on his farm, fishing, hunting, hiking and traveling.