Douglas Stopkey

Douglas W. Stopkey is Senior Vice President, Investments at Davenport & Company LLC in Richmond, Virginia, where he serves individual and institutional clients by providing comprehensive investment management and financial planning services. In his current capacity, Stopkey leverages more than three decades of experience to guide clients through portfolio construction, asset allocation, and retirement planning, focusing on long-term wealth preservation and growth.

His expertise spans equities, fixed income, and diversified portfolio management, advising clients on sector-specific investments such as domestic and international stocks, taxable and tax-exempt bonds, and income-generating securities. Prior to joining Davenport in 2018, he spent 26 years as Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch, where he developed deep proficiency in portfolio management for individuals, business owners, and investment companies, in addition to earlier leadership experience as a Surface Warfare Officer in the U.S. Navy.

Stopkey holds a Bachelor of Science from the United States Naval Academy. Over his career, he has been recognized for his thoughtful investment analysis and commitment to client service, although his record also includes regulatory disclosures related to account management during his tenure at Merrill Lynch.