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Charlottesville, Virginia – February 23, 2026 – OakHeart Financial Group, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. has earned the Ameriprise Client Experience Award for 2025.  OakHeart Financial Group was honored with this award because of their ability to consistently deliver personalized, goal-based advice and exceptional client service. Award recipients earned an ...read more

Charlottesville, Virginia – February 13th, 2026 – Kristen Hardy, CFP® a Private Wealth Advisor with Ameriprise Financial, Inc. in Charlottesville, was named to the list of “Forbes Best-in-State Women Wealth Advisors” published by Forbes. The list recognizes financial advisors who have demonstrated high levels of ethical standards, professionalism, and success in the business.  The rankings are ...read more

One of Virginia’s top solar companies explores rising electricity costs and new financing options for Virginia residents  Virtue Solar is pleased to announce the release of our latest blog post, "How to Lock In 25 Years of Low Energy Rates in 2026," which examines the current energy landscape in Virginia and how homeowners can protect themselves from rising utility costs. With electricity prices ...read more

Virtue Solar, a leading solar installation company in Virginia, has released a new blog post titled “What the “Big Beautiful Bill” Means for Solar in Virginia”.  It explores the implications of the recent "One Big Beautiful Bill" on the solar industry, particularly for Virginia residents. Signed into law on July 4th, 2025, this significant piece of energy legislation introduces several changes to ...read more