Join Us In Welcoming Brian Aker To Graves Light Lenhart Wealth

Join Us In Welcoming Brian Aker To Graves Light Lenhart Wealth

We are pleased to announce that Brian Aker will join Graves Light Lenhart (GLL) Wealth as Chief Operating Officer on November 2nd, 2026. Brian brings more than 30 years of wealth management experience and a genuine commitment to client service. At GLL, he will oversee our operations, technology, and risk management, and help shape the firm’s long-term direction.

Most recently, Brian served as Executive Vice President of Truist Wealth Transformation and Wholesale Risk Operations, capping 18 years with Truist and BB&T. There, he led teams focused on strategy, product development, technology, data, and risk. Earlier, he was Chief Administrative Officer and Director of Strategy & Execution at BB&T Scott & Stringfellow. He began his career at Wheat First Butcher Singer and went on to hold several wealth management roles at Wachovia Securities.

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As our firm grows, our purpose remains the same: helping you use your wealth to live a meaningful life. Whether you’re planning for retirement, managing investments, working through tax questions, or preparing your estate, we want each client to receive thoughtful guidance and an experience built around them. Brian’s experience will help us deliver that with care as the financial landscape becomes more complex.

We’re delighted to welcome Brian, and we’re grateful for the trust you place in us.

Sincerely,

The Team at Graves Light Lenhart Wealth

Asa W. Graves VII, CFA®

Principal | President & Chief Investment Officer

Jeffrey G. Lenhart, JD, LLM, CFP®

Principal | Director of Wealth Strategies & Chief Compliance Officer

A. Wesley Graves, VI

Director of Wealth Management

Ashley “Ash” Heatwole, CFA®, CFP®

Principal | Director of Wealth Management

Nicholas A. Perrine, CPA, CFP®

Principal | Director of Wealth Strategies

Ryan P. Waid, JD, LLM, CFP®

Director of Wealth Strategies

Brian Aker, MBA

Chief Operating Officer

Jason Fink, PhD

Director of Research

Kathleen M. Graves, JD

Compliance Manager

Angela Moats

Senior Client Associate

Kara Morgan

Senior Client Associate

J. Douglas LightRetired Effective October 1st

Principal | Director of Wealth Management