Chad Faulkenberry

Chad Faulkenberry

CFP®, CLU®, CPWA®, CWS
Wealth Advisor, Managing Director
cfaulkenberry@htsw.com
804-525-9700
Richmond
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Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Central Florida

Certification(s) & Designation(s)

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®)
  • Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA®)
  • Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU®)

About Chad

Chad is a senior wealth advisor with Hightower Signature Wealth, serving clients in Richmond, Virginia, Orlando, Florida, and across the United States for more than 20 years. He began his career in wealth management during his senior year at the University of Central Florida, where he earned his degree in finance, and joined his advisory team full-time in 2004.

What Chad enjoys most about his role is building meaningful, long-term relationships with the individuals and families he serves. He focuses on making complex financial decisions easier to understand and providing practical guidance that aligns with what his clients are looking to achieve. Chad finds great fulfillment in helping clients make informed decisions and plan confidently for what matters most to them.

Chad’s Recommended Reads

  • 3 minutes

    Moe’s Market Memo – September 18, 2026

    Weekly data-driven insights on the markets and economy Mohammad Abouchleih, MBA, CIMA®Senior Investment Consultant Fed Hikes Rates The Federal Reserve approved a quarter-point interest rate increase on Wednesday, lifting its benchmark rate to 3.75%-4%. The move reflects ongoing concerns about elevated inflation, driven in part by higher energy prices and other economic pressures. Most Fed…

  • 5 minutes

    Weekly Wisdom: Fed Meeting Recap – Higher Rates, Stronger Growth

    The Fed Delivers a Rate Hike The Federal Reserve raised the federal funds target range by 25 basis points to 3.75%–4.00% at its September meeting, marking the first rate increase in more than three years.1 The decision was unanimous and largely anticipated by markets, but the more important message came from the Fed’s updated projections and…

  • 2 minutes

    The Most Powerful Financial Tool Women Have Isn’t Money. It’s Their Voice.

    Why Asking Questions May Be the Key to Financial Empowerment For years, conversations about women’s financial empowerment have centered on income, investing, and retirement planning. While those topics remain important, new research suggests the real catalyst for financial confidence may be something much simpler: asking questions. According to the Savvy Ladies 2026 Mid-Year National Women’s…