LIGHTHOUSE FINANCIAL GROUP - Key Persons


Dave Stagemeyer

Job Titles:
  • President Emeritus
Education Business, University of Nebraska Masters in Finance and Marketing, University of Hawaii Dave is married to Carolyn Stagemeyer and has two children and two step-children. He resides in Hampton, Virginia in the Howe Farms Subdivision. His son Eric is employed by Schmick and McCormicks Restaurant Chain and his daughter Joanne is in the HR Division of Geico Corp. His step daughter Stacy lives in Virginia and is the Executive Assistant to Dave, and his step daughter Ashley is currently married and is a Registered Nurse at Riverside Hospital in Surgical ICU. Dave was born in McCook, Nebraska in a small ranch and farming community. Upon graduation from High School Dave attended college for a year and then joined the United States Navy from 1970-1996 when he retired. His tenure in the United "States Navy was diverse as well as challenging and tested his endurance and his leadership roles. He completed two degrees from the University of Nebraska and the University of Hawaii in Finance and Business Marketing while serving in the United States Navy. Dave spent almost twelve years in Scouting and has been awarded the Silver Buffalo, "Woodbadge Beads and held positions as high as District Commissioner of Scouting in South Carolina. Dave is active in his Church, the Chamber of Commerce, and is often called upon to do public speaking and consulted on Business Entrepreneurship. He has spoken at Universities and open forums on Financial Matters. In 1996 Dave entered into the financial services industry and opened his first office in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He is licensed in Securities and Variable Annuities through GWN Securities, Inc. He holds a life, health and annuities license. He has completed numerous courses in financial topics. Dave started Stagmeyer and Associates in March of 1996 and branded LightHouse Financial Group in October of 2005. He is the founder of LightHouse Financial Group,LLC of Hampton, Virginia. In 2021 Dave stepped down from active management of the company, but still remains President Emeritus of Lighthouse Financial Group. Dave has extensive Business and Management Skills which have allowed him to assist other business owners and entrepreneurs in successfully building financial...

Jim McKay

Job Titles:
  • Registered Representative
  • Registered Representative of GWN Securities Inc.
Jim is a native of Newport News. He realized his passion for finance at a very young age. His enthusiastic and ambitious attitude fuels his passion to help other young people succeed. Jim's mission is to teach other young people the fundamentals of saving and accumulating generational wealth.

Joseph King

Job Titles:
  • Joseph King Investment Advisor Representative
Joseph has served on the boards of several philanthropic non-profits. He served as vice president of SAWA Foundation USA and currently serves on the board of Reflective Perspectives Inc. providing relationship support and conflict resolution to families and individuals. Joseph was born and lived for many years on the Southside (Tidewater) before moving to the Peninsula in 2018. Joseph worked for thirteen years in hospitality management and left the industry as a chef in 2011. He worked for several years as the manager of his father's tax firm while moving into the financial services through Dave Stagemeyer. Joseph takes a holistic approach to investing and finance. He brings extensive experience in budgeting, cash management, debt reduction, taxation, retirement planning, and estate planning to aid clients in meeting their goals.

Karyn King

Job Titles:
  • Business Manager
  • Member of Our Team
Karyn is the newest member of our team and brings with her over 30 years of administrative management experience. She also has a passion for helping people discover their unique strengths and is a certified Myers Briggs practitioner. She is a caring daughter, sister, and auntie and is a resident of Chesapeake, VA.