Giles-Jett Investment Group of Davenport & Company LLC

Bob joined Davenport & Company in 1967 as assistant to Alexander Armour, the firm’s managing partner. Under Armour’s mentorship, Bob witnessed countless examples of exceptional work ethic and practicing the Golden Rule. Bob takes inspiration from Mr. Armour’s example that age does not require retirement from helping and investing in others.

After working alongside Mr. Armour for several years, Bob developed his own successful practice. With more than 50 years of investment experience, Bob’s range of investment services includes traditional brokerage services, investment analysis, financial planning and wealth management solutions. He holds Series 1, 24 and 63 registrations with FINRA.

In addition to serving clients, Bob is a member of Davenport’s Investment Policy Committee, which makes investment decisions for Davenport Asset Management, and the Portfolio Review Committee, which offers an advisory service through Davenport Asset Management. He is an honorary member of the firm’s Board of Directors and a past member of the Executive Committee. He serves as the firm’s resident historian and, in 2013, was instrumental in creating Davenport’s 150th Anniversary celebration materials.

Invested in the community, Bob volunteers his services on the Architectural Review Board for Hanover County, the Rural Plains Foundation Board and the Board of the Historic Polegreen Church Foundation. He is also member of the Capital Projects Committee for the American Civil War Museum in Richmond and a former president of the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities (APVA), now known as Preservation Virginia.

Sharon joined the firm in 1998, and Bob Giles’ practice in 1999. She finds it very gratifying to help clients grow their financial investments to meet their goals through the various services offered by Davenport. One of her favorite quotes by Warren Buffet summarizes her investing philosophy: “Someone’s sitting in the shade today because someone planted a seed a long time ago.” It is her great pleasure to assist clients in planting and watering their investment portfolios to meet their financial objectives. She holds FINRA Series 7, 65, and 66 registrations and is licensed to help clients with life insurance, long-term care insurance, and annuities.

Melyna joined Davenport & Company in December 2021. Prior to joining the firm, she worked at Bank of America as a Sales Manager, where she was responsible for client acquisitions, opening and managing accounts, and training new hires. With a background in management, she provides exceptional operational support and provides an excellent client experience. Melyna enjoys building relationships with clients and assisting them with their financial needs.

In her free time, Melyna enjoys baking, spending time with family and friends, and getting outdoors with her husband, Justin, and their daughter.