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D.A. Davidson & Co. Opens Fifth Virginia Office in 16 Months

August 10, 2022

Opening of new Blacksburg office solidifies firm’s presence and commitment to the Mid-Atlantic region

D.A. Davidson & Co. today announced the opening of a new wealth management office in Blacksburg, Virginia, welcoming a three-person team of professionals with extensive financial services experience.

The opening of the Blacksburg location is the fifth new office in the state since April 2021 as the firm continues to act on its growth initiative. Additional Virginia offices include Bedford, Charlottesville, Harrisonburg and Lynchburg.

“We are pleased to open our fifth Virginia office,” said Michael Purpura, President of Wealth Management for D.A. Davidson. “In the last 18 months we have expanded into several new markets because in each we have found exceptional partners who embody the same culture and values as our firm. Our newest office in Blacksburg is no exception, and we are honored to work with the team to serve their clients.”

Creamer Wealth Management, Advisor with D.A. Davidson & Co., was previously affiliated with Truist. The group includes:

  • Mike Creamer, CFA, Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor, Portfolio Manager. Creamer has been in the industry for 13 years and has earned the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation. He graduated from Virginia Tech.
  • Martha Thomas, Registered Client Associate. Thomas has been in the industry for 29 years and graduated from Radford University. She has been working with Creamer for 13 years.
  • Heidi Hawes, Registered Client Associate. Hawes joined the financial industry in 2019 and graduated from Virginia Tech.

The new branch is temporarily located at 107 Church Street NE in Blacksburg.

The professionals are part of D.A. Davidson Wealth Management, which offers an array of financial products and services to individuals, families, businesses and institutions. For more than 85 years, the firm’s advisors have provided straightforward advice and personalized solutions to help build, protect and pass on wealth for generations to come.

About D.A. Davidson Companies

D.A. Davidson Companies is an employee-owned financial services firm offering a range of financial services and advice to individuals, corporations, institutions and municipalities nationwide. Founded in 1935 with corporate headquarters in Great Falls, Montana, and regional headquarters in Denver, Los Angeles, New York, Omaha and Seattle, the company has approximately 1,525 employees and offices in 27 states.

Subsidiaries include: D.A. Davidson & Co., a full-service investment firm providing wealth management, investment banking, equity and fixed income capital markets services, and advice; Davidson Investment Advisors, a professional asset management firm; D.A. Davidson Trust Company, a trust and wealth management company; and Davidson Fixed Income Management, a registered investment adviser providing fixed income portfolio and advisory services.

For more information, visit dadavidson.com.