David R. Kenerson Jr.
Founder & President

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David leads Virginia Global’s strategy and client relationships, combining disciplined, risk-aware investing with practical financial planning to help clients make confident decisions in any market environment.

FOCUS AREAS

Multi-generational planning and wealth transfer

  • • Portfolio construction and risk management

  • • Tax-aware investing in real-world timelines

  • • Clear, plain-English communication

Clients say: Calm, prepared, and steady in any environment – a strategic thinker and attentive listener who understands their goals.


Outside the office: Tennis (shifting to pickleball!), antiques, copious amounts of coffee, and charitable commitments to animals, education, and the care of young children.

D. Ryder Kenerson III
Managing Partner

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Ryder drives Virginia Global's operational execution, focusing on scalable systems, efficiency, and long-term growth. In addition to operations, Ryder advises clients on personalized financial strategies, emphasizing tax-efficient investing, asset management, and asset protection for individuals, families, and business owners.

FOCUS AREAS

Investment research, operations, and financial planning

  • • Goal-based portfolio design

  • • Education, retirement, and cash-flow planning

  • • Ongoing monitoring and rebalancing

Clients say: Thoughtful, responsive, and great at explaining the why.


Outside the office: Tennis, spending time with friends and family, aspiring sommelier, and frequenting Charlottesville's awesome restaurant scene.