Our Team: Serving Virginia and Beyond
At HSC Wealth Advisors, an independent financial advisory firm, our team consists of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERS™, Accredited Investment Fiduciaries®, a Certified Public Accountant, and a partner, who has achieved the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.
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 interest 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.
As an independent financial advisory firm, all decisions are made locally with no headquarters to consult. Our team will put you first and has no required proprietary investment products.
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!
Joe Eskridge, CFA, CFP®, AIF®, FLMI – Financial Planner
Education:
Wake Forest University, The Babcock School, MBA
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, AB
College for Financial Planning
Credentials:
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM professional
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation
Accredited Investment Fiduciary®
Fellow, with distinction, of LOMA’s Life Management Institute
NAPFA-Registered Financial Advisor
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 is also an alumnus of Leadership Lynchburg, former chairman of LACIL Disability Services, past president of the local Kiwanis Club, former board member of First Presbyterian Weekday School and a former deacon at church. He enjoys playing racquetball and watching college sports. Joe and his wife, Beth, have three daughters. The elements that make him a trusted fiduciary—loyalty, commitment and enthusiasm—also make him a great husband and father.
Email: joe@hscwa.com
Joel E. S. Bengds, CFP®, CKA®, AIF® – Financial Planner
Education:
Indiana Wesleyan University, MBA
Liberty University, BS
University of Georgia – Terry College of Business (Executive Program in Financial Planning)
Credentials:
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM professional
Certified Kingdom Advisor®
Accredited Investment Fiduciary®
NAPFA-Registered Financial Advisor
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
Justin M. Victor, CFP® – Financial Planner
Education:
Liberty University, BS, Finance
University of Georgia – Terry College of Business (Executive Program in Financial Planning)
Credentials:
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM professional
NAPFA-Registered Financial Advisor
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
Emily Eshleman, CFP®, CKA® – Financial Planner
Education:
Liberty University, BS, Financial Planning
Raritan Valley Community College, AS
Credentials:
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM professional
Certified Kingdom Advisor®
NAPFA-Registered Financial Advisor
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
Brian Devers, CPA/PFS, CFP® – Financial Planner
Education:
Liberty University, BS, Accounting
Credentials:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Personal Financial Specialist (PFS)
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM professional
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
Madison Lorentzen, CFP®, CKA® – Associate Advisor
Education:
Liberty University, BS, Financial Planning
Credentials:
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM professional
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
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
Tami Acree, CFP® – Operations Associate
Education:
Liberty University, BS, Accounting
Tallahassee Community College, CFP® Certification Program
Credentials:
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM professional
NAPFA-Registered Financial Advisor
Life Experience:
Tami’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 in 2012 as a Paraplanner, became a CFP® in 2015, and was an advisor for seven years. As Operations Associate, Tami works to make paperwork a breeze and keep client accounts in good order. Prior to joining HSC, Tami studied Accounting and Finance at Liberty University and polevaulted for LU’s Track & Field team.
Tami and her husband Caleb live in Forest with their growing family and two pets. In and out of the office, Tami enjoys serving her Lord Jesus. Her favorite activities include spending time with her and Caleb’s large extended family, participating in all things active, reading, and cheering on the Commanders to the occasional victory.
Email: tami@hscwa.com
Dr. Stacie Rhodes, CPA, CFP®, CKA® – Consultant
Education:
Liberty University, DBA, Accounting
North Carolina State University, MAC
Wingate University, BS, Accounting
Credentials:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM professional
Certified Kingdom Advisor®
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
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
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
