Richard “Rich” Ferraro serves as COO and Executive Vice President of Virginia Asset Group. Raised in Fairfax, Virginia, Rich earned a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing from Lynchburg College and has worked in the financial industry since 1990. After beginning his career as a claims adjuster, he entered wealth management in 1999, an experience that strengthened his belief in personal contact and long-term client relationships. Rich helps clients think through building assets for retirement, managing assets during retirement, and preparing to move assets to the next generation. He is also deeply involved in community service, including church finance work, tutoring support for Lancaster County Public Schools, Rotary involvement, and church mission trips. Rich lives in White Stone with his wife, Gale, and enjoys family time, travel, and boating.