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Andrew Fincher, CFP, CEPA, AIF, is a financial advisor at VLP Financial Advisors, where he helps individuals, families, business owners, and corporate executives make confident decisions about their wealth, retirement, and financial futures. He specializes in business exit planning and executive stock compensation, helping business owners prepare for successful transitions and executives navigate complex equity compensation, benefits, and retirement decisions. He takes a planning-first approach to connecting the moving pieces of his clients’ financial lives and turning complexity into clear, actionable decisions.
Fincher is also an active contributor to the financial planning profession. He serves as chairman of the Virginia Tech Financial Planning Advisory Board and works with allied professionals through the FPA National Capital Area. His expertise has been featured in CNBC, Barron’s, Fortune, MarketWatch, and InvestmentNews, among other national financial publications. He also hosts an educational video series focused on exit planning strategies, retirement plans, and emerging issues affecting plan sponsors and participants.
In 2026, Fincher received the Virginia Tech Pamplin Rising Alumni Award and was named an InvestmentNews’ Rising Star. He was previously named an FPA NCA Emerging Leader and a finalist for InvestmentNews’ 2024 NexGen Advisor of the Year.
1751 Pinnacle Dr, Suite 425, McLean, VA 22102
703 356 4360
afincher@vlpfa.com
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Andrew Fincher
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VLP Financial Advisors
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2020
Present
2018–2021
2021–present
Present
Graduated from Virginia Tech with a financial planning degree
Financial Planning Associate at VLP Financial Advisors
2020
Financial Advisor at VLP Financial Advisors since 2021
Present
Financial Advisor at Fitzgerald Wealth Management
2018–2021
Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor at Wealth Enhancement
2021–present
President of Richards, Lathrop & Associates
Present
Milestones
“I know this seems pretty simple, but [my philosophy] is always doing what’s right for clients and not what is best for me”
Collin Bruce,
Dominion Lending Centres
“I had to crawl my way out of debt and build up my mortgage business. I never forget that feeling, and I try to never take a new lead for granted. Every deal counts”
Collin Bruce,
Dominion Lending Centres
Securities offered through Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory Services offered through Cetera Investment Advisers LLC, a registered investment adviser. Cetera is under separate ownership from any other named entity. VLP Financial Advisors, 1751 Pinnacle Drive, Suite 425, McLean, VA 22102. 703-356-4360.
2026 InvestmentNews Rising Stars (or 40 Under 40). InvestmentNews Rising Stars (fka InvestmentNews 40 Under 40) recognizes wealth management professionals age 40 and under who demonstrate leadership, professional achievement, innovation, and contributions to their organizations and the financial services industry. Recipients were selected with guidance from an independent advisory panel based on nomination materials submitted to InvestmentNews. Listing in this publication is not a guarantee of future investment success. This recognition should not be construed as an endorsement of the financial professional by any client. No compensation was provided directly or indirectly by the recipient for participation or in connection with obtaining or using the third-party rating or award.
2026 Virginia Tech Pamplin College of Business Rising Young Alumni Award – Rising Young Alum Award issued by Pamplin College of Business. Eligible nominees are typically under 35 and within 10 years of graduation, with demonstrated professional distinction or service to the university. Nominations should include specific examples of how the individual supports Pamplin or Virginia Tech through community, professional, or student engagement. Listing in this publication and/or award is not a guarantee of future investment success. This recognition should not be construed as an endorsement of the financial professional by any client. No compensation was provided directly or indirectly by the recipient for participation or in connection with obtaining or using the third-party rating or award.
2024 InvestmentNews NextGen Advisor of the Year – The call for nominations is open to all wealth management professionals and organizations – including financial advisors, advisory brokerages, BDMs, fund providers and service providers – from across USA. The InvestmentNews Awards team will conduct research and draw on knowledge and information gained through InvestmentNews to support and supplement nominations received. Once all nominations are considered and research is complete, excellence awardees will be selected in each category (except the Lifetime Achievement category). submissions from our excellence awardees are forwarded to the independent judging panel comprising industry leaders and senior representatives. The panel will assess and vote for their winners in each category according to the relevant category criteria. Listing in this publication and/or award is not a guarantee of future investment success. This recognition should not be construed as an endorsement of the financial professional by any client. No compensation was provided directly or indirectly by the recipient for participation or in connection with obtaining or using the third-party rating or award