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David Love
Managing Director
dlove@investdavenport.com

David joined Davenport & Company in 2011, establishing the Suffolk branch of the firm. Prior to joining Davenport, he worked at Scott & Stringfellow for 22 years. He earned a B.S. in Marketing from Virginia Tech and he is Series 7, 63 and 65 registered with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).

Active in the community, David is a board member and past Chairman of the board for the Suffolk YMCA; Vice President of the Community Action Coalition of Virginia; Vice Chairman of the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts; and a past President of the Suffolk Rotary Club.

David and his wife, Carla, have two sons, Ashton and Joshua. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family in the Outer Banks, playing the guitar, lake and surf fishing, and studying American History.

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Ashton Love
Investment Executive
alove@investdavenport.com

Ashton joined Davenport & Company in 2019. Prior to joining the firm, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley and at Capital Group, American Funds as an Equity Valuation Associate. Ashton earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Liberty University. He is Series 7 and 66 registered with FINRA.

Active in the community, Ashton serves on the Board of tHRive as the Chair of membership, is a member of BizConnect Hampton Roads and serves on the Board of Directors of 757 Proud. He and his wife, Jeanette, like to travel, spend time with friends and go to the beach. He also enjoys cooking and surfing.

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Christy Rose
Client Service Associate
crose@investdavenport.com

Christy began her investment career in 1991. She has worked with David Love for more than 19 years and joined Davenport & Company in 2011. In support of David’s practice, Christy is instrumental in managing client relations and operations. Her duties include processing new accounts, responding to client requests, coordinating with clients’ tax advisors and attorneys, portfolio appraisals, processing IRA distributions and serving as a liaison with Davenport’s other departments and specialists. Christy is a native of Chesapeake, Virginia and enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

Jennifer Smart
Client Service Associate
jsmart@investdavenport.com

Jenn joined Davenport in 2014 and in addition to her role as a Client Service Associate, she serves as receptionist for the Virginia Beach branch of Davenport & Company. Jenn graduated from Old Dominion University with a BS in Interdisciplinary Studies. She is a Notary Public for the Commonwealth of Virginia. She and her husband, Dalton, have two sons, Robbie and Nolan. In her free time, Jenn enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, and attending concerts and live sporting events.