Kelly Gannon, Cfp®, Ch Snc®
About Kelly Gannon, Cfp®, Ch Snc®
Kelly Gannon is a Senior Financial Planner at James River Wealth Advisors, where she has worked since 2021. She has a diverse background in finance, marketing, and education, with previous roles including Public Utility Accountant and Adjunct Professor.
Current Role at James River Wealth Advisors
Kelly Gannon serves as a Senior Financial Planner at James River Wealth Advisors, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she provides financial planning services, leveraging her extensive background in finance and accounting to assist clients in achieving their financial goals.
Previous Experience at TBWA Chiat Day
Before her current role, Kelly Gannon worked as a Planning Intern at TBWA Chiat Day in 2007 for a duration of three months. This experience contributed to her understanding of strategic planning within the advertising industry.
Educational Background
Kelly Gannon holds a Master of Science in Mass Communications/Advertising Strategy from Virginia Commonwealth University, where she studied from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, she earned a Master of Science in Accounting Information Systems from Virginia Tech - Pamplin College of Business, completing her studies from 2002 to 2004. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing Management from Virginia Tech, where she studied from 1998 to 2002.
Professional Experience in Accounting and Finance
Prior to her current position, Kelly Gannon worked as a Public Utility Accountant at the Virginia State Corporation Commission from 2004 to 2006. She also served as a Financial Services Representative at Foresters Financial Services from 2016 to 2019, where she gained valuable experience in financial services.
Teaching and Volunteer Experience
Kelly Gannon has experience in academia, having served as an Adjunct Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University from 2012 to 2019. Additionally, she volunteered as an English Teacher with WorldTeach in Cuellaje, Ecuador, for two months in 2012, contributing to her diverse skill set.