Ballowe Geho Gottwald Roddey Wealth Management

Hylah Ballowe has been an investment professional for more than 25 years, beginning her career with what is now BB&T Scott & Stringfellow Securities. She joined Davenport in 2000 after spending six years at her prior firm. She is a member of Davenport’s Board of Directors. In 2007, Hylah was recognized by On Wall Street magazine as a “Top 40 Under 40” investment professional. She was also featured in the Winter 2018 edition of W&M Alumni Magazine.

Hylah graduated from The College of William and Mary with a B.A. in Government and she currently serves as a trustee on the school’s Foundation Board. She is Series 7, 63, 65, and 24 registered and is licensed to sell insurance.

An active member of the community, Hylah has held both officer and director positions at Richmond’s cultural landmark, Maymont, an American Estate. She and her husband, Greg, have two children, John and Virginia.

Moncure Geho has more than 28 years of private banking, commercial lending, and asset management experience. His financial background combines well with his team’s investment knowledge to provide clients with a disciplined investment approach and the highest level of professional advice. As a former portfolio manager, he brings strength in structuring portfolios, asset allocation and risk management. He is a member of Davenport’s Board of Directors.

Moncure is a graduate of Hampden-Sydney College with a B.A. in Economics. He is Series 7, 63, 65, and 24 registered and is licensed to sell insurance. He and his wife Linda have three children, Harrison Jr., Berkeley and Charles.

Stewart joined Davenport in 2002. He brings a diverse background of sales, finance and business ownership experience to Ballowe Geho Gottwald Roddey. Before joining the group, Stewart was one of the earliest members of Davenport’s Institutional Equities Sales department where he worked with some of New York’s most sophisticated hedge funds and money managers. Stewart is a graduate of the University of Virginia. He is Series 7, 63 and 66 registered and is licensed to sell insurance.

Stewart is a past member of the Board of Trustees at Virginia Episcopal School, a college preparatory, independent boarding and day school. He and his wife, Sally, have two children, Stewart Jr. and Helen.

Hunter joined Davenport in 2013. Prior to working with the Ballowe Geho Roddey Group, she was an analyst in the firm’s Public Finance department. Hunter utilizes her background in finance to aid the team in providing investment services. She is Series 7 and 66 registered and is licensed to sell insurance. She received the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^® designation from the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standard, Inc.

Hunter earned a B.S. in Finance from Wake Forest University, where she was a member of the women’s golf team. Active in the community, Hunter serves on the Board of Directors for the First Tee of Greater Richmond. She has previously served on the board of Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia and was a 2019 W.I.S.H Circle honoree. In her spare time, Hunter enjoys golf, hunting, and fishing.

Liz joined Davenport & Company in December 2015. Prior to joining the firm, she was a Member Engagement Manager at National Association of Corporate Directors where she worked with boards of directors providing corporate governance best practices and education. She utilizes her background in building relationships to assist the group in providing exceptional service to clients.

Liz is a graduate of Richmond, the American International University in London with a degree in International Relations. She is Series 7 and 66 registered. Liz is WSET Level 3 Wines Certified with the Wine & Spirits Education Trust as well as a Level One Sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers.

Julia joined Davenport in January 2023. Prior to joining Davenport, she was the assistant manager of a family run restaurant in Blacksburg, Virginia. Julia graduated from Virginia Tech in 2022 with a B.S. degree in Finance with a focus in investment management. She utilizes her service industry experience and her studies in finance to provide exceptional customer service to clients.

Julia is Series 7 and 66 registered with FINRA and hopes to pursue a CFA or CFP in the near future. In her free time, she enjoys a variety of hobbies including playing music, baking, and exploring the outdoors. She is a member of a powerlifting club and competes in multiple meets throughout the year.