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Ralph Rush Jr.
Senior Vice President - Investments
(434) 245-1541
rrush@investdavenport.com

Ralph began his financial career as a financial advisor in 1983. In 1990, he left Merrill Lynch to join Davenport & Company and is now Senior Vice President–Investments. Ralph specializes in serving individuals and families offering a wide range of planning services and investment solutions. He seeks to help his clients achieve their life goals with custom investment advice and exceptional personal service. By taking the time to understand his client’s goals, he can offer planning and investment advice that is highly personalized and tailored to address their financial goals and objectives, risk tolerance and time horizon.

Ralph earned a degree in English Literature with a minor in Music from Rutgers University. He went on to obtain a MMED degree from the State College of New Jersey. In his free time, he enjoys playing music and golf. Ralph and his wife, Lynn, have two adult daughters.

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Tyler Lux
Financial Advisor
(434) 529-3061
tlux@investdavenport.com

Prior to joining Davenport in 2024, Tyler spent 20 years working with S&P Global (formerly SNL Financial), and held various roles across the organization while working in London and Hong Kong. He returned to home to Charlottesville in 2015. In his most recent role, he was responsible for cultivating and managing customer relationships with Investment Banking and Private Equity firms.

Tyler graduated from Hampden-Sydney College with a B.A. in Economics. Outside of work, he enjoys playing golf, coaching little league baseball and spending time with his wife, Lolly, and their two children.

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Owen Thacker
Client Service Associate
(434) 529-3059
othacker@investdavenport.com

Owen joined Davenport in 2023. He provides operational and administrative services to the Rush & Lux Wealth Management team.

Owen grew up across the street from the old Martha Jefferson Hospital before his family moved to Crozet. He attended Western Albemarle High School and graduated from James Madison University with a double major in political science and economics.