About
Edgar M. Love is currently Vice President - Investments at Davenport & Company LLC in Danville, Virginia, where he provides investment advisory services to clients seeking tailored strategies for wealth management and financial planning. He is a member of The Wiseman/Love Group and leverages extensive experience to help clients navigate complex markets, with a focus on equities, fixed income securities, and retirement planning solutions for individuals and families.
Before joining Davenport, Mr. Love built his financial career as a Financial Planning Specialist at Citi Smith Barney and previously served as an Adjunct Professor of Business at Averett University, sharing practical financial insights with graduate students. He began his transition to finance after a successful engineering career and initial tenure as a Financial Advisor at Legg Mason Wood Walker in 2000.
Mr. Love holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Averett University and a Bachelor of Science from Virginia Tech. Throughout his career, he has earned a reputation for his expertise in comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, and client education, particularly in developing investment approaches for high-net-worth individuals and retirement accounts.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport & Company LLC | Vice President - Investments | May 2009 to Present | Davenport & Company LLC is not associated in any way with LinkedIn Corp. Davenport is a separate, independent company which offers investment and advisory services. Davenport is a member of FINRA-SIPC... |
| Averett University | Adjunct Professor of Business | Aug 2010 to Apr 2013 | While working full time at Davenport & Company LLC, Edgar taught one class a semester at Averett University. As adjunct faculty Edgar taught two courses through the Business Department - Business Com... |
| Citi Smith Barney | Financial Planning Specialist | Jun 2006 to May 2009 | Financial Planning Specialist |
| Legg Mason | Wealth Advisory Specialist | Mar 2000 to Jun 2006 | Wealth Advisory Specialist |
| Sara Lee Branded Apparel | Industrial Engineering Manager | Dec 1986 to Mar 2000 | — |
Education
Averett University - Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Master of Business Administration (MBA)
1994 — 1996
Virginia Tech - Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science (BS), Science
Others at Davenport & Co. LLC (21)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
A Adam Bergman | SVP, Portfolio Manager | Virginia Beach, VA , United States |
 | Vice President Investments | Greensboro, NC , United States |
 | Senior Vice President- Investments | Richmond, VA , United States |
| Investment Associate | Richmond, VA , United States | |
 | Branch Manager, Vice President-Investments | Fredericksburg, VA , United States |
 | Senior Vice President, Investments | Richmond, VA , United States |
 | Senior Vice President, Investments | Richmond, VA , United States |
J Janet Mercadante | Senior Vice President - Investments | Virginia Beach, VA , United States |
 | Associate Vice President - Investments | Lynchburg, VA , United States |
J Jay Atchison | Senior Vice President Investments | Virginia Beach, VA , United States |