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For your goals. For your future.

With the complexity of today's markets and uncertainty about tomorrow's economy, good financial advice is more important than ever. As a team of dedicated Financial Advisors, we're committed to helping you organize your finances around your short term needs, your longer-term goals and what you envision for generations to come. Our knowledgeable perspective, good judgement and broad experience can help you meet your challenges and seize opportunities.

The more we know about you the better we can help you determine the best path for pursuing your goals. Understanding your life, and priorities will help us make the right recommendations for you

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Defining your priorities. Pursuing what matters.

Our experience and structured planning process drives a comprehensive financial plan and customized investment strategies. Depending on where you are in your life and the priorities that matter most, our planning conversations may focus on liquidity management, your cash flow needs, asset replacement solutions such as insurance, estate planning strategies, or tax and legal structures such as trusts and philanthropic vehicles.

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Our mission is to provide quality strategies customized to your needs. Our goal is to be your primary source of financial advice. To this end, we concentrate our efforts on developing long-term relationships through a commitment to quality client service.

  • Joel

    Joel Jason

    Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

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    Joel started in the financial services industry in 1984 before joining Paine Webber, now UBS, in 2000. Prior to entering the business, Joel received his BA in Economics from the University of Georgia.

    A native of Danville, Joel currently resides in Virginia Beach with his wife, Carol, and two rescue dogs, Maddy and Earl, both of whom they adopted through Hope for Life Rescue in Virginia Beach. In the community, Joel currently serves on the board of Virginia Beach Vision and Temple Emanuel. In his free time, Joel enjoys yoga, playing golf, and reading some of his favorite authors such as Lee Child and Louise Penny. Joel and his wife Carol have three grown children and two grandchildren. 

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        joel.jason@ubs.com
        Joel Jason
        440 Monticello Ave,Norfolk,VA,23510
      • james

        James Kitz, CIMA

        Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

        Certified Investment Management Analyst

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        After graduating from the United States Military Academy in 1985, Jim served as an officer in the United States Army based at Fort Eustis, Virginia.  After completing his service in 1990, Jim was eager to stay in the Hampton Roads community and joined Kidder, Peabody, and Co., now UBS Financial, leading to a career in the financial services industry spanning over 30 years.

        Jim is an active member and past President of The Rotary Club of Norfolk. Jim and his wife, Clare, reside in Suffolk.

          • United States Military Academy
          • Certified Investment Management Analyst
          • Senior Portfolio Manager
          • Wealth Advisor
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          Norfolk, VA 23510
          james.kitz@ubs.com
          James Kitz, CIMA
          440 Monticello Ave,Norfolk,VA,23510
        • Tracy 2022

          Tracy Collins

          Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

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          Tracy began her career in the Financial Services industry with Wheat First Securities in 1989.  She remained with Wheat First until joining UBS in 2007.  Tracy’s primary focuses are in the development and implementation of individual, corporate, and non-profit retirement plans. In addition, Tracy and her team provide comprehensive financial planning strategies, portfolio management, lending, and insurance services.

          Tracy received her BA in Business Management from Virginia Wesleyan College in Norfolk, Virginia.  Tracy is extremely active in her local community, supporting many charitable organizations throughout. She has been a member of the School Planning Council in Virginia Beach as well as President and board member of the Parent/Teacher/Student Association. 

          Tracy is a true Hampton Roads native, residing in Virginia Beach with her husband of 30 years, James, and their two dogs.   

          • Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in February based on information from a 12 month period ending September of the prior year.

          • Virginia Wesleyan, BA, Business Management
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            tracy.collins@ubs.com
            Tracy Collins
            440 Monticello Ave,Norfolk,VA,23510
          • Neal

            Neal Smith

            Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

            CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER

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            Neal joined the Atlantic Wealth Consultants as a Financial Advisor in 2012. Prior to joining UBS, Neal graduated from Old Dominion University in 2001 and then served in the United States Navy as a Navy SEAL until he completed his service in 2012. During his time in the Navy, Neal earned his MBA from Webster University.

            Neal was a 2016 honoree of the Inside Business’s 40 under 40 in Hampton Roads, in addition he is the current Treasurer for the Club Brittany Swim Club and is a former board member of the Cape Henry Rotary Club.  Neal is a Hampton Roads native and resides in Virginia Beach with his wife, Laura, and their three children.

              • Old Dominion University, B.S. Finance
              • Webster University, MBA
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              • Portfolio Manager
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              neal.smith@ubs.com
              Neal Smith
              440 Monticello Ave,Norfolk,VA,23510
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              Courtney Richard

              Account Vice President

              CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER

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              Courtney joined Atlantic Wealth Consultants in 2021 as a Financial Advisor. Courtney’s career began in 2003 with Capital Group before serving as Director of Planning for Mass Mutual in Hampton Roads for a number of years. Courtney’s dedication and passion for planning led her to join the Norfolk branch of UBS in 2017 to serve as a financial planner covering the state of Virginia.

              Courtney is a graduate of Old Dominion University and is an active volunteer with the Norfolk art scene. While financial planning is her passion during the day, you may see Courtney performing in sketch comedies and other theater productions around Norfolk, where she resides with her children.

                • Old Dominion University
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                440 Monticello Ave
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                courtney.richard@ubs.com
                Courtney Richard
                440 Monticello Ave,Norfolk,VA,23510
              • Ben

                Benjamin Huger

                First Vice President–Wealth Management

                CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER

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                Ben joined the Atlantic Wealth Consultants in March of 2020 as a Financial Advisor. Prior to coming to Norfolk, Ben worked with UBS in Charlotte since 2016. 

                Ben is a graduate of the Virginia Military Institute where he earned his B.A. in Economics & Business. Ben serves as the President of Habitat for Humanity of South Hampton Roads in addition to previously serving as an assistant coach for the Cape Henry Collegiate lacrosse team. Ben resides in Virginia Beach with his wife and son. 

                  • Virginia Military Institute, B.A. Economics and Business
                  • William and Mary, MBA
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                  ben.huger@ubs.com
                  Benjamin Huger
                  440 Monticello Ave,Norfolk,VA,23510
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                  Lisa Romano

                  Authorized Officer

                  Senior Registered Client Associate

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                  Lisa joined Atlantic Wealth Consultants in 2015 after working in another area of UBS for the previous 7 years. 

                  Lisa grew up on Long Island, NY and currently lives with her husband Doug in South Mills, NC.  She has 3 children and 2 grandchildren.  Lisa loves to garden and is an active member of Towne South Church of Christ and its youth group.  

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                        Lisa Romano
                        440 Monticello Ave,Norfolk,VA,23510
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                        Katelin Shield

                        Senior Client Associate

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                        Katelin supports the team by providing assistance with operational and administrative items.  She also assists in security research and portfolio allocations.  She has a passion for helping clients, and seeing them achieve their financial goals.

                        Katelin started in the industry and earned her Series 7 and 66 securities licenses in 2008, and began working at UBS Financial Services in 2010.  She graduated from Duquesne University in 2007 with a B.S.B.A. in finance and investment management, and from Point Park University in 2009 with a M.B.A. specializing in international business.

                        Originally from Pittsburgh, PA, Katelin is a big fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers.  She lives in Virginia Beach with her husband and their two children.

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                              Katelin Shield
                              440 Monticello Ave,Norfolk,VA,23510

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