Richard Godfrey, CRPC<sup>®</sup>

Richard Godfrey, CRPC®

Director, Wealth Manager

Office: 804-302-0375
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The important things...

I truly believe that there have been many times that Divine Intervention has played a role in my life. How else could I explain a timeline progression of being born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, moving to New Jersey at 8 years old, spending 3 years in college in New Jersey, before switching to the US Military Academy, at West Point – and where I had to do the full 4 years – getting ready to resign from the Army before I was enticed for one more assignment – to Vicenza Italy - and when I landed in Venice, Italy, my Army sponsor, who helped me in-process, get my gear, etc., would ultimately become my wife, Cindy…..I cannot attribute that to just plain luck!

The professional things...

I found my next chapter beginning in 1992 when a move to Richmond, VA and an opportunity to join Merrill Lynch, as an advisor, came calling. Fate struck again when, 15 years into my career at Merrill, I decided to partner with a very young Matt Spradlin!! And, as they say: “The rest is history!!” It truly has been a partnership where 1+1=3. And then Amanda joined our team and our efficiency skyrocketed. It is a genuine pleasure to work with these two on a daily basis.

The interesting things...

My greatest joy is having two amazing daughters – Lexi & Ally – and witnessing their maturity into incredible, responsible human beings – even when they don’t listen to Dad…. I am passionate about my work and the families we serve, and I thank God for the luck I’ve had – and made – and look forward to every day, whether in the office, traveling with Cindy and the girls, reading on my iPad or even hacking away on the golf course. I stay involved with my Alma Mater, West Point, as Class President and having served on several committees there, and you will always hear me say: GO ARMY!!! BEAT NAVY!!!

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