In The News
Insights That Inform. Guidance You Can Trust.
Tom Marshall and the VERPA team share their expertise on retirement, investing, taxes, and estate planning—helping individuals and families make smarter financial decisions.
Media Recognition
Featured Across National & Regional Media
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Leadership. Vision. Purpose.
Thomas P. Marshall
Tom founded VERPA with a simple belief: an educated investor is our best client. His leadership is rooted in transparency, independence, and a lifelong commitment to helping families retire with confidence.
- President
- MBA
- MDiv
- Vanderbilt University
- Virginia Union University
- Virginia Military Institute
- Author of More Retirement Smarts: Plan Well and Retire Well
In The News
Financial Guidance Recognized Across Virginia
VERPA advisors have shared retirement, tax, and financial planning insights through leading local and national media outlets.
The Best Local Financial Services Firm
Virginia Estate & Retirement Planning Advisors, Inc.
Categories Won
Winner: The Best Local Financial Services Firm
Awards & Recognition
Voted Richmond's Best Financial Services Firm for 2025
Thank You
Thank You, Richmond.
Every recognition we've received is a reflection of the trust our clients place in us and the dedication of our team. We're grateful for the opportunity to continue serving individuals and families throughout every stage of retirement planning.
Community Recognition
Recognized By The Community We Serve
We're honored to be consistently recognized by the Richmond community for our commitment to independent fiduciary advice, trusted financial guidance, and exceptional client service. These awards reflect the relationships we've built and the confidence our clients continue to place in us.
2025
Best Local Financial Services Firm
Awarded By: Richmond Times-Dispatch Readers
Proudly voted 2025 Best Local Financial Services Firm by the Richmond Times-Dispatch, recognizing our commitment to helping families achieve retirement confidence.
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Best Local Financial Planner
Awarded By: Richmond Times-Dispatch Readers
Thomas P. Marshall was named Best Local Financial Planner, while VERPA earned Best Local Financial Services Firm in Richmond's 2024 awards.
2023
Best Local Financial Planner
Awarded By: Richmond Times-Dispatch Readers
Thomas P. Marshall was again named Best Local Financial Planner, recognizing his continued leadership and confidence in retirement planning.
2020–2021
Best Local Financial Planner
Awarded By: Richmond Times-Dispatch Readers
Thomas P. Marshall was voted Best Local Financial Planner in the Richmond Times-Dispatch readers poll for 2020–2021.
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Best Local Financial Planner
Awarded By: Style Weekly Readers
For the second consecutive year, Style Weekly readers recognized Tom Marshall as Best Local Financial Planner, honoring our trusted, personalized financial guidance.
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Best Local Financial Planner
Awarded By: Style Weekly Readers
VERPA received Style Weekly's Best Local Financial Planner award, beginning a long tradition of trusted financial guidance and community recognition.
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Supporting the Fight Against Cancer, Together.
The American Cancer Society recognized Thomas P. Marshall, Virginia Estate and Retirement Planning Advisors, and our clients and staff for their continued support in the fight against cancer. Together, we're proud to continue making a meaningful difference in our community.
Recognized By
American Cancer Society
Honoring
Thomas P. Marshall, VERPA, Clients & Staff
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