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Verus Financial Partners

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Client assets under management

$1,181,875,242

Clients

636

42% high-net worth

Advisors

11

of 21 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

58

Typical

Average account size

$1,858,294

About

Verus Financial Partners provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and, when requested, tax planning and preparation services to individuals and families, including high‑net‑worth clients. The firm generally manages accounts on a fee‑only basis and works with clients under written advisory or planning agreements.

The firm primarily allocates client assets among mutual funds and exchange‑traded funds using fundamental analysis and a mix of long‑ and short‑term strategies, and it treats cash as an asset class that may be held defensively. Verus does not exercise discretionary authority to purchase cryptocurrencies, instead advising use of exchange‑traded vehicles or separate managers for digital‑asset exposure, and it uses the Pontera platform to integrate and tax‑efficiently rebalance “held‑away” retirement, annuity, and education accounts.

Several operational features are noteworthy: Verus offers tax preparation services through firm employees, routinely uses Dimensional Fund Advisors (DFA) funds (which have advisor‑approval and reallocation implications if a client changes advisers), and includes cash balances in assets under management for fee calculation while maintaining procedures to move custodian sweep balances into higher‑yielding money‑market funds where appropriate. The firm also discloses that in limited circumstances it may serve in trustee capacities, creating custodial considerations that can trigger additional reporting and examination requirements.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

Wealth management

Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees may be charged for financial planning and consulting services, based on individual providing the service and scope.

Percentage

$0 - $500,000: 1.50% $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.25% $1,000,001 - $2,500,000: 1.00% $2,500,001 - $4,000,000: 0.85% $4,000,001 - $5,500,000: 0.75% $5,500,001 - $7,000,000: 0.70% $7,000,001 - $8,500,000: 0.65% $8,500,001 - $10,000,000: 0.60% $10,000,001+: 0.55%

Other

Account minimum: $1,000,000 Fee-only: Fee-only basis for investment advisory services; no commissions accepted.

Main office location

Verus Financial Partners

9030 Stony Point Parkway, Suite 160

Richmond VA 23235, United States

Number of offices

2

Most active in

Colorado · Florida · Georgia · Maryland · Massachusetts · Nebraska · New Hampshire · New York · North Carolina · North Dakota · Pennsylvania · South Carolina · Texas · Virginia · Washington

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Jacob F

CFP®, Series 63

Richmond, VA

Verus Financial Partners

Jacob Fram is a CFP® with two years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Verus Financial Partners. He previously worked at TCV Trust & Wealth Management, Keiter CPA, and PriceWaterhouseCoopers. Verus Financial Partners primarily serves individuals and families, including high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary investment management along with optional financial and tax planning services. The firm employs a fundamental analysis approach and actively manages assets across mutual funds and ETFs, incorporating unique practices such as the use of Dimensional Fund Advisors funds and engaging an independent proxy-voting service.

Wealth management
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Brian W

CFP®, Series 65

Richmond, VA

Verus Financial Partners

Brian Welch is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Verus Financial Partners since 2014, working through the firm's various iterations to the present. Verus Financial Partners serves primarily individuals and families, including high-net-worth clients, providing discretionary investment management along with optional financial and tax planning services. The firm employs fundamental analysis with a mix of long- and short-term strategies, allocates assets mainly across mutual funds and ETFs, and incorporates unique practices such as the use of Dimensional Fund Advisors funds and independent proxy-voting services.

Wealth management
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Kristin L

CFP®, Series 65

Richmond, VA

Verus Financial Partners

Kristin Lindsay is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Verus Financial Partners with five years of industry experience. She has worked at Verus Financial Partners and its predecessor since 2019. Prior to her advisory career, she was employed at Virginia Tech for five years. Verus Financial Partners serves primarily individuals and families, including high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary investment management along with optional financial and tax planning services. The firm uses a fundamental analysis approach with a focus on mutual funds and ETFs, incorporating distinctive strategies such as active cash management and regular use of Dimensional Fund Advisors (DFA) funds.

Wealth management
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Sloan C

CFP®, Series 65

Richmond, VA

Verus Financial Partners

Sloan Chittenden is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with three years of industry experience. He has worked at Verus Financial Partners since 2021 and previously held roles with the YMCA of Greater Richmond and Virginia Commonwealth University. Verus Financial Partners serves primarily individuals and families, including high-net-worth clients, providing discretionary investment management along with optional financial and tax planning services. The firm employs fundamental analysis with a mix of long- and short-term strategies, actively manages cash positions, and uses Dimensional Fund Advisors funds, which are generally available only through DFA-approved advisers.

Wealth management
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William L

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 65

Richmond, VA

Verus Financial Partners

William Lagos is a CFP®, ChFC®, and holds a Series 65 license, with 19 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He has been with Verus Financial Partners in Richmond, VA since 2015. Verus Financial Partners serves primarily individuals and families, including high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary investment management along with optional financial and tax planning services. The firm employs fundamental analysis with a mix of long- and short-term strategies, actively manages cash positions, and utilizes Dimensional Fund Advisors (DFA) funds and independent proxy-voting services.

Wealth management
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Tyler S

Series 65

Richmond, VA

Verus Financial Partners

Tyler Snow is a financial advisor at Verus Financial Partners in Richmond, VA, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Verus Financial Partners, he worked at Hanover High School and Saint John's School. Verus Financial Partners primarily serves individuals and families, including high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary investment management along with optional financial and tax planning services. The firm employs fundamental analysis across mutual funds and ETFs, actively manages cash positions, and incorporates Dimensional Fund Advisors funds and independent proxy voting in its investment approach.

Wealth management
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Julie W

Series 63, Series 65

Richmond, VA

Verus Financial Partners

Julie Waitman is a financial advisor with Verus Financial Partners in Richmond, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Verus Financial Partners since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, Ms. Waitman serves as chair of the investment committee for Westover Episcopal Church, a volunteer position she has held since 2004. Verus Financial Partners serves primarily individuals and families, including high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary investment management along with financial and tax planning services under separate agreements. The firm emphasizes fundamental analysis and actively manages portfolios using mutual funds and exchange-traded funds, with distinctive use of Dimensional Fund Advisors funds and independent proxy-voting services.

Wealth management
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David K

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Richmond, VA

Verus Financial Partners

David Kozlowski is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at Verus Financial Partners since 2012. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Richmond, VA. Verus Financial Partners primarily serves individuals and families, including high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary investment management along with financial and tax planning services under separate agreements. The firm focuses on asset allocation across mutual funds and ETFs using fundamental analysis and actively manages cash positions, incorporating Dimensional Fund Advisors funds and independent proxy-voting services as part of its approach.

Wealth management
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Lindsey H

Series 65

Bremerton, WA

Verus Financial Partners

Lindsey Hadfield is a financial advisor at Verus Financial Partners with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Verus Financial Partners since 2021. Prior to her advisory career, she spent time at James Madison University and Veritas School. Verus Financial Partners serves primarily individuals and families, including high-net-worth clients, providing discretionary investment management along with optional financial and tax planning services. The firm focuses on mutual funds and exchange-traded funds, using fundamental analysis and actively managing cash positions, and is notable for its use of Dimensional Fund Advisors funds and independent proxy-voting services.

Wealth management
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David B

Series 65

Richmond, VA

Verus Financial Partners

David Butler is a financial advisor at Verus Financial Partners in Richmond, VA, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Verus Financial Partners, he worked in education for eight years at Hanover High School and three years at middle schools in the Richmond area. Verus Financial Partners serves primarily individuals and families, including high-net-worth clients, providing discretionary investment management along with optional financial and tax planning services. The firm employs fundamental analysis with a mix of long- and short-term strategies, regularly uses Dimensional Fund Advisors funds, and integrates tax preparation and independent proxy-voting services into its offerings.

Wealth management
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Edward H

CFP®, PFS™

Richmond, VA

Verus Financial Partners

Edward Hoppe III is a CFP® and PFS™ with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Verus Financial Partners in Richmond, VA, where he has worked since 2012. Verus Financial Partners primarily serves individuals and families, including high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary investment management alongside optional financial and tax planning services. The firm employs a fundamental analysis approach with diversified asset allocation, including regular use of Dimensional Fund Advisors (DFA) funds and independent proxy-voting services.

Wealth management
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