Author: Liz Witt-Lee

We are in week 43 of this year, it finally feels like fall, and Halloween is coming at the end of the week. Let the universal pondering about “where did the year go?” begin. Halloween – the fan-favorite, kids hyped up on lots of sugar, pursuit of the best costumes, day-of-fun – unofficially kicks off […]

Meridian Financial Partners is proud to announce that Sarah Irving, Partner and Senior Financial Advisor, has been named to InvestmentNews’s Rising Stars 2025 list, which recognizes the nation’s top wealth management professionals and advisors under 40. The annual list highlights emerging leaders who combine

Meridian Financial Partners is proud to announce that Sarah Yakel, Founding Partner, has been recognized by InvestmentNews as one of the 2025 $100M Club Top Female Advisors. This inaugural list celebrates female advisors nationwide who demonstrate excellence in wealth management, managing over $100 million in assets

A Fauquier local through and through, Meridian Investment Analyst, Tyler Fetherolf, grew up in Bealeton and graduated from Liberty High School. A passion and talent for baseball and numbers put him on the path to Averett University in pursuit of a career in sports marketing. After graduating cum laude with a double

Meridian Financial Partners is proud to announce that Nathan S. Gilbert, Founding Partner, has been recognized by AdvisorHub as one of the 250 Financial Advisors to Watch in its prestigious 2025 rankings. AdvisorHub’s annual Advisors to Watch list highlights advisors and teams nationwide that exemplify sophisticated

Financial advisor Kira Topeka joined Meridian in 2020 and now helps clients build personalized financial plans and navigate life’s many transitions. Her work is grounded in understanding what matters most to each individual and guiding them toward their goals with clarity and confidence. Originally from a small

My husband turns a magical age soon – a fairly big one, where people seriously start to contemplate retiring. There’s been a lot of talk in our house over the last 6 months, maybe a year, about getting ready for “the big day.” Of course, we are considerate of the money side of things, but […]

Caring for people is at the heart of everything Meridian’s Director of Operations, Heather Riggs does. She joined the firm in 2021 after pivoting from a decades-long operations career in the home restoration industry. Known for cultivating strong team camaraderie, Heather thrives in her role overseeing client

What my mother’s journey with dementia taught our family about being prepared for caregiving My experience as a caregiver through my mother’s dementia journey had a profound impact on me. Almost a year (to the day) after her passing, I’m not sure how I made it out of the fire. If you have a loved […]