Qualifications

Managing Director
bwatson@investdavenport.com
Brad has been a Financial Advisor at Davenport for more than 30 years. Continuing a proud family legacy, he serves as Branch Manager of the Farmville office—originally founded by his father, Hunter Watson, in 1990.Additionally, he currently serves on Davenport’s Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Brad works closely with Thomas Watson, his son and business partner, to continue the family tradition of helping their clients reach their financial goals.
Brad earned a BA from the University of Virginia and an MBA from Virginia Commonwealth University. He is Series 7, 9, 10, 23, 63 and 65 registered with FINRA and is licensed to offer life and health insurance and annuities.
A strong believer in the importance of local community, Brad works to help Farmville and surrounding areas grow and thrive. He is the board chair of Prince Edward County Industrial Development Authority, helping bring new business and industry to Prince Edward County. As an active supporter of the Southside Virginia Family YMCA, he helped raise funds for the organization and served as a board member for more than two decades. Brad has previously held board positions with Farmville United Methodist Church Advisory Council, Farmville Chamber of Commerce, the Heart of Virginia Festival, the Longwood Center for the Visual Arts, Centra Southside Community Hospital, and Southside Virginia Community College.

Associate Financial Advisor
twatson@investdavenport.com
Thomas joined Davenport in 2019 as part of the firm’s Summer Internship Program. In 2020, he graduated from the University of Virginia with a Bachelor of Arts & Sciences. After graduation, he began working in Davenport’s Client Services department. In 2023, he became an Associate Financial Advisor. In 2024 Thomas earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation. He is Series 7, 63, and 65 registered with the Financial Industry Regulatory Association (FINRA) and is licensed to sell insurance and annuity products.
Thomas believes in investing in the community and works closely with Massey Alliance as an advocate for the VCU Massey Cancer Center. In his free time, he enjoys playing a range of sports, traveling, and trying new restaurants. When not on the go, he spends time watching UVA athletics, reading history books, and spending time with friends.
Professional designations do not guarantee success or client satisfaction and should not be viewed as the sole determining factor in evaluating an investment adviser.

Vice President, Registered Client Service Associate
(434) 392-9813
cneilsen@investdavenport.com
Constance joined Davenport in 1999. She supports advisors in the Farmville branch by handling client interactions, account maintenance and administrative tasks. She graduated from the University of Maryland with a BA in Behavioral & Social Services. She holds her Series 7 and 66 registrations with FINRA.
Active in the community, Constance is a board member at Farmville Area Community Emergency Services (FACES) and has previously served as an advisory board member with Longwood Speech, Hearing & Learning Services (LSHLS). Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren.