Our Team: Serving Virginia and Beyond
Our background and wealth of experience contribute to the success our clients see with their investments, savings, and financial health. Each individual at HSC Wealth Advisors has the same belief when it comes to our clients: they come first, which is why we operate as a fee-only firm. Our team always looks out for the best interests of the client and how we can help our clients achieve their financial goals. As CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERS™ and Financial Advisors, we can provide you with proper guidance for the service you need.
Whether it be financial planning, retirement planning, or investment management, an HSC Wealth Advisors representative can help you. Tell us about your goals, and we will help you achieve them!
Learn More About Our Approach
At HSC Wealth Advisors, we prioritize transparency, professionalism, and tailored financial planning. Dive deeper into our approach:
➤ Learn About Our CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERS™
➤ Understand Our New Client Process
Our team is here to guide you every step of the way. Let’s work together to achieve your financial goals!
The HSC Wealth Advisors Team
Joe Eskridge, CFA, CFP®, AIF®, FLMI
Financial Planner
Credentials:
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation
- Accredited Investment Fiduciary®
- Fellow, with distinction, of LOMA’s Life Management Institute
- NAPFA-Registered Financial Advisor
Education:
Wake Forest University, The Babcock School, MBA
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, AB
College for Financial Planning
Life Experience:
Joe developed his financial services acumen from his experience with Fortune 500 companies in roles such as M&A professional and investment management adviser. His interests include servant leadership activities with HumanKind, AFSP Out of the Darkness Community Walks, and other charities in our community. Joe enjoys playing racquetball, watching college sports, and spending time with his wife, Beth, and their three daughters.
Email: joe@hscwa.com
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Joel E. S. Bengds, CFP®, CKA®, AIF®
Financial Planner
Credentials:
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional
- Certified Kingdom Advisor®
- Accredited Investment Fiduciary®
- NAPFA-Registered Financial Advisor
Education:
Indiana Wesleyan University, MBA
Liberty University, BS
University of Georgia – Terry College of Business (Executive Program in Financial Planning)
Life Experience:
Joel joined HSC as an investment manager in 2005. He is passionate about offering unbiased financial advice and helping clients achieve their goals and objectives. Joel obtained his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM certification in 2012 and enjoys the team approach at HSC.
Joel has many passions including his faith in God, quality time with his family, and various home and yard projects. Joel and his wife Melissa met while living in Tucson, Arizona and love raising their three children in Central Virginia. Joel enjoys spending time with family and friends and being active meeting new people in the community.
Email: joel@hscwa.com
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Justin M. Victor, CFP®
Financial Planner
Credentials:
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional
- NAPFA-Registered Financial Advisor
Education:
Liberty University, BS, Finance
University of Georgia – Terry College of Business (Executive Program in Financial Planning)
Life Experience:
Justin began his career at a national broker-dealer in 2005 and joined HSC Wealth Advisors after 3 years of working in a commission and fee based financial advisory firm. During the financial crisis of 2008, Justin began to question the brokerage model, so he was thrilled to move to an independent fee only firm where he could provide completely objective advice to clients. In addition to holding the Series 65 Uniform Investment Adviser designation, Justin holds the CFP® certification. Justin enjoys working with our clients and is passionate about helping the next generation become financially independent.
Justin lives in Forest with his wife, Joy, and their three children. Together they enjoy watching Phillies baseball, canoeing, fishing, and hiking throughout the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Email: justin@hscwa.com
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Emily Eshleman, CFP®, CKA®
Financial Planner
Credentials:
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional
- Certified Kingdom Advisor®
- NAPFA-Registered Financial Advisor
Education:
Liberty University, BS, Financial Planning
Raritan Valley Community College, AS
Life Experience:
Emily graduated from Liberty University with a passion to serve others through financial planning. In the fall of 2014, Emily joined the HSC team as a Financial Planning Analyst Intern while completing her bachelor’s degree. After graduating in 2015, Emily transitioned into the role of Assistant Financial Planner. Emily passed the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ exam in November of 2017, then earned the Certified Kingdom Advisor® designation in the fall of 2018. Since earning her professional certifications, Emily has been promoted to Lead Advisor and holds various responsibilities in financial planning, operations, and investment management.
Emily and her husband Addison live in Lynchburg. They have been blessed with two children so far and are loving the family life. Together they enjoy traveling and all things active or social. In her free time, Emily enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching sports, listening to podcasts, and investing in her church community.
Email: emily@hscwa.com
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Brian Devers, CPA/PFS, CFP®
Financial Planner
Credentials:
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Personal Financial Specialist (PFS)
Education:
Liberty University, BS, Accounting
Life Experience:
Brian has been serving small business owners and individuals as a Licensed CPA since 2004. He began working in public accounting in 1999, the same year he met his bride to be, Carrie. Brian has decades of professional experience assisting clients with their tax and financial needs. As a financial planner at HSC Wealth Advisors, Brian relies on his tax and accounting expertise to help families and small businesses make strategic financial decisions.
Brian and Carrie have three boys and one girl. Through the years, they have been active in their church, homeschool, and Christian school communities. As a family, they enjoy vacationing to quiet beaches and have a growing collection of the sharks’ teeth they have found. They also enjoy disc golf and playing board games.
Email: brian@hscwa.com
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Madison Lorentzen, CFP®, CKA®
Associate Advisor
Credentials:
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional
Education:
Liberty University, BS, Financial Planning
Life Experience:
Madison Lorentzen brings a wealth of experience from his six-year tenure as a Correctional Professional with the State of Alaska, where he discovered his passion for assisting others and developed an interest in financial planning. After graduating from Liberty University’s financial planning program in 2020, Madison continued to expand his expertise. He became a Certified Financial Planner in 2022 and a Certified Kingdom Advisor in 2023.
Now a valued member of the HSC team, Madison is dedicated to helping families integrate their values with their life goals, ensuring a secure financial future. Beyond his professional pursuits, Madison is an avid supporter of wildlife conservation and enjoys spending time hunting, embracing his connection with God through His creation. Madison also cherishes moments in nature with his wife, Morgan, and their three children, often exploring the National Forests on family hikes.
Email: madison@hscwa.com
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Kaitlyn Rombach
Client Experience Coordinator
Life Experience:
Kaitlyn loves being part of the HSC team, where she can provide support to the financial advising team, utilizing her strong organizational skills, creativity, and excellent communication. With over 5 years of experience in customer service, she brings strong organizational skills, creativity, and excellent communication to her role. In the time she’s been with HSC Wealth Advisors, she has demonstrated a friendly, team-oriented approach, always ensuring smooth office operations.
Previously, Kaitlyn worked for her congressman, where she gained valuable experience in problem-solving and client relations. She thrives in delivering exceptional service while maintaining a positive atmosphere.
Outside of work, Kaitlyn enjoys reading, drinking good coffee, being active, working out, and spending time with the people she loves. Though Kaitlyn doesn’t get to visit her family often due to them being in Wisconsin she loves Face Timing her family to stay connected. She loves traveling and hopes to see the world one day.
Email: kaitlyn@hscwa.com
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Aiden Bengds
Paraplanner
Education:
Liberty University, BS, Finance & Financial Planning
Life Experience:
Aiden is excited to be part of the HSC team, where he can put his passion for finance to work while making a meaningful impact on others’ lives. He graduated from Liberty University in 2024 where he was involved in the Peer Financial Coaching program at the Center for Financial Literacy. Aiden began his journey with HSC as an intern in 2022 before joining the team full-time in the summer of 2024. Aiden has passed the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® exam and is on track to achieve the full certification in the summer of 2025. Passionate about helping clients achieve their financial goals, he thrives on crafting personalized financial plans that set them up for long-term success.
Outside of work, Aiden enjoys spending time with his wife, Melody, and their daughter, Riley. As a family, they love watching movies, cooking together, and cheering on the Carolina Hurricanes.
Email: aiden@hscwa.com
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Brooke Eisnor
Operations Associate
Education:
Liberty University, BS, Finance
Life Experience:
Brooke’s passions are in line with the mission of HSC: cultivating relationships and encouraging clients to align their lives and finances with their values. She joined the HSC team while finishing her degree in Finance and Biblical Studies at Liberty University in 2025. As Operations Associate, Brooke works to make paperwork a breeze and keep client accounts in good order. Prior to joining HSC, Brooke served as a peer financial coach and commuter shepherd at LU.
Outside of the office, Brooke enjoys serving at her church, running, cooking, and spending time with family and friends. Though she loves living in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, she enjoys visiting her home in Pennsylvania to help out at her family’s farm. She values the balance between her life in Virginia and staying connected to her roots in Pennsylvania.
Email: brooke@hscwa.com
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Dr. Stacie Rhodes, CPA, CFP®, CKA®
Consultant
Credentials:
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Certified Kingdom Advisor®
Education:
Liberty University, DBA, Accounting
North Carolina State University, MAC
Wingate University, BS, Accounting
Life Experience:
Stacie discovered her passion for seeing individuals achieve their personal goals during her time working for Ernst & Young, LLP in their assurance services department. In August 2015, she moved from Raleigh to Lynchburg to pursue her Doctorate in Business Administration (with an accounting concentration) at Liberty University. She appreciates the challenge of tax planning and enjoys working with each financial advisor to evaluate strategic tax planning opportunities for our clients.
Stacie is actively involved with her church and International Bible Study Fellowship. As a former collegiate athlete (basketball), she enjoys most sports and activities that provide a competitive challenge. She loves traveling and discovering new places, but finds her best moments of relaxation on the beach with a good book.
Email: stacie@hscwa.com
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Ryan Briley
Paraplanner
Education:
Liberty University, BS, Financial Planning & Economics
Life Experience:
Ryan Briley graduates from Liberty University in May 2025 with a business degree, concentrating in Financial Planning and Economics. He has also passed Level 1 of the CFA exam, enhancing his expertise in finance. Ryan’s journey into financial planning began with an internship at HSC Wealth Advisors during the summer of 2024, where he gained invaluable experience in understanding client needs and assisting with financial strategies. His passion for helping others align their financials with their goals and values was further nurtured through his experience as a peer financial coach at Liberty University, where he coached both students and faculty on personal financial matters.
Outside of work, Ryan enjoys spending time at his church, playing games, and watching the Carolina Panthers and Baltimore Orioles. In the summer of 2025, he is looking forward to marrying his fiancée, Caroline and continuing to grow both professionally and personally.
Email: ryan@hscwa.com
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