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Monday, April 20, 2026
    Charlottesville, VA – April 2026 – Kristen Hardy, CFP® a Private Wealth Advisor with Ameriprise Financial, Inc. in Charlottesville, was recognized as one of the top “Women Advisors to Watch” by AdvisorHub, a publication covering the wealth management industry. AdvisorHub recognizes elite financial advisors who represent the future of the industry, based on their innovation, professionalism, ...read more
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Thursday, April 16, 2026
Charlottesville, VA – April 7, 2026 – Michael Hancock, CFP®, JD, a Private Wealth Advisor with Ameriprise Financial in Charlottesville, was named to the list of “Best-in-State 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 based on data provided by ...read more
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Monday, February 23, 2026
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
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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Charlottesville, Virginia – February 18th, 2026 – Michael Hancock, CFP®, JD a Private Wealth Advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. in Charlottesville, has earned membership in the company’s exclusive Hall of Fame.  Introduced in 1986, the Hall of Fame is designed to recognize exceptional professionals who have achieved years of consistently high performance. The Ameriprise Financial ...read more
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Friday, February 13, 2026
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
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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Charlottesville, Virginia – January 7th, 2026 – OakHeart Financial Group, a private wealth advisory practice with Ameriprise Financial in Charlottesville, was named to the list of “Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams” published by Forbes. The list recognizes financial advisors and their teams who have demonstrated high levels of ethical standards, professionalism, and success in the ...read more
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Thursday, December 04, 2025
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
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Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Virtue Solar, a leading solar installation company in Virginia, has released a new blog post titled "Victory for Virginia Solar: Net Metering Preserved!" analyzing the State Corporation Commission's landmark ruling on Appalachian Power's net metering proposal issued August 29, 2025.The comprehensive article examines the SCC's decision to largely reject Appalachian Power's proposed changes that ...read more
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Tuesday, July 08, 2025
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
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