CLARIS - Key Persons
Aaron has a rich financial background. He joined Claris Financial from SagePoint Financial, where he helped successful individuals with their retirement planning. He previously worked as an internal auditor for a Fortune 500 company, and as a bank examiner for the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. Aaron graduated from Hampden-Sydney College, where he captained the basketball team. He lives in Richmond with his wife and two children.
Chris Farver came to Claris Financial from Ameriprise Financial in 2010. Prior to Ameriprise, Chris worked with private investors at a micro hedge fund from 2000-2006.
Chris's primary focus is utilizing long-range financial investments to strategically offset cash flow expenses. He creates tactical portfolios that are geared toward his clients' specifications and needs; always with an eye toward mitigating the various risks of the market.
When Chris isn't working, he enjoys spending time with and cooking for his family and friends.
Dan works with a select group of clients, helping them create, preserve and transfer wealth. By establishing a thorough financial plan, he is able to design an investment strategy tailored to each person's goals and risk tolerances. Dan has more than 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He joined Claris Financial at the end of 2012 after spending 8 years with Wells Fargo Advisors (formerly Wachovia Securities). Dan lives in Midlothian, Virginia with his wife Monica and two boys Brendan and Colin. He enjoys coaching youth sports and holds leadership positions in the Boy Scouts and YMCA Y-Guides.
Debbie started her financial services career at Bank of America where she enjoyed assisting her clients with a wide range of banking services. Since 2010, Debbie has worked in the brokerage industry, most recently B Riley Wealth Management. She joined Claris in 2019 and continues to help clients meet their financial goals. Debbie graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in Finance and holds the CFP designation. She lives in Short Pump with her husband Rick.
Job Titles:
- Registered Client Associate
Gordon began his career over 30 years ago at E. F. Hutton when the Dow was less than 900. He has gained great experience in many up and down markets and understands the value of capital preservation. His 11 years as an institutional bond specialist have given him an understanding of risks and rewards of the fixed income markets. Gordon believes that retirement planning begins with income. Gordon graduated in 1974 with a BA in Economics from UVA. Gordon lives in New Bern, NC with his wife, Elaine and their three dogs Daisy Mae, Thelma Lou & Debo.
John Paxton - Founder, Managing Director, President
Job Titles:
- Founder
- Managing Director
- President
Claris founder John Paxton began his financial services career in 1996 as an advisor with Wheat, First, Butcher, Singer, ("Wheat"), and today, he continues to practice a consultative approach to financial planning. John has a keen interest in long-term trends in the financial markets, and he combines his financial guidance and investment management skills to help clients construct tailored plans. Before joining Wheat, John worked for a real estate developer and owned a business outside of the financial services industry. He received his Bachelor of Science in Commerce (Finance) from the University of Virginia, and lives in Glen Allen with his wife and two children.
Job Titles:
- Principal in Developing the Administrative Structure
- Registered Client Associate
Katy has been a principal in developing the administrative structure for Claris Financial since its founding, and she is known for her highly personal approach to client service. Katy began her financial services career with Wheat First Union in 1998. With extensive experience in brokerage operations and client service, she currently holds her series 7 and 63 registrations through Triad Advisors, LLC. Katy is a graduate of the Braxton School of Business. As a Registered Client Associate for Claris Financial, she assists clients in the overall administration and operations of their accounts. Katy lives in Glen Allen with her husband and son.
Louanne graduated from Radford University with a degree in Marketing. Prior to her role at Claris Financial, she worked as an accountant and a real estate agent. After some time off to be a stay at home mom, she is excited to dive back into the business world. Louanne was born and raised in Richmond and currently lives in Midlothian with her husband and two children.
Ryan Gibbs joined Claris Financial in October of 2019 after working the last 9 years with New York Life and previously 3 years with SagePoint Financial. Ryan's focus is offering his clients an independent, transparent approach to investing. He understands that each client has a unique situation and offers specific solutions based off the client's needs. Ryan graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University and still lives in Midlothian, Virginia. He enjoys spending time with his family and friends.