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Gary Taylor

CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®, AEP®

Managing Director

Gary Taylor joined Northwestern Mutual upon graduating from the University of Virginia in 1985. He’s earned four professional designations during his career, solidly positioning him to assist clients with their comprehensive financial planning needs. Gary is devoted to his career, clients, and community. ... Read More

Gary Taylor joined Northwestern Mutual upon graduating from the University of Virginia in 1985. He’s earned four professional designations during his career, solidly positioning him to assist clients with their comprehensive financial planning needs. Gary is devoted to his career, clients, and community. He was recognized in 2013 as the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Person of the Year. Currently, he serves on the Emily Couric Cancer Center board and avidly supports The Paramount Theater. A Charlottesville, Virginia, native, Gary Taylor lives on Shadwell Mountain. He has three children, Kari, Hilary and Morgan. Gary enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, sailing and gardening. Read Less

Ryan Lesser

Founder and Wealth Management Advisor

Ryan Lesser grew up in Charlottesville, VA and graduated from Grove City College in Pennsylvania with a degree in Marketing Management. Ryan participated in the Northwestern Mutual internship program before becoming a full time financial representative. Ryan’s mission is to help people achieve financial security... Read More

Ryan Lesser grew up in Charlottesville, VA and graduated from Grove City College in Pennsylvania with a degree in Marketing Management. Ryan participated in the Northwestern Mutual internship program before becoming a full time financial representative. Ryan’s mission is to help people achieve financial security for their family or business through identifying clear goals and solutions. Ryan is on the Grants Committee with the Charlottesville Future Fund and is actively involved in the Alumni Association at Grove City College. In his free time, Ryan enjoys playing a great game of soccer with the Men’s League of SOCA and spending quality time with his wife, Brittany. Read Less

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