BILL GIRONE

DIRECTOR OF INSURANCE

804.306.3326

[email protected]

MITIGATING RISK THROUGH CAREFUL FINANCIAL PLANNING

As Director of Insurance, Bill brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the area of risk management to the Gate City Advisors team. Working in close collaboration with our investment advisory representatives, Bill focuses on helping clients to identify, assess and prioritize risk. He them advises clients on financial planning strategies aimed to mitigate that risk and protect their assets. Bill likens his approach to climbing a mountain, where the ultimate goal is not only to reach the summit, but also to have the strength and endurance to make it back down safely. Specializing in life insurance, estate planning and executive benefit planning, Bill provides those who have reached their financial goals with the tools and shift in perspective necessary to protect their hard-earned success during retirement and leave a lasting legacy.

In Bill's free time outside of the office, he enjoys hitting the links or spending quality family time with his wife, daughter and three grandchildren.

Education: BS in Marketing, Virginia Commonwealth University

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Quality Service from Competent Advisors

You are entitle to a high level of proactive, courteous service from all associates at Gate City Advisors, LLC. You have the right to work with a trustworthy, dependable and independent wealth advisory team focused on your financial goals. Your wealth advisor will develop a personal relationship with you.

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You have the right to receive communications in a timely manner. Our goal is to provide you with information before the question arises. You have the right to continual education delivered by our wealth advisory team during the development and monitoring of your personal wealth plan.

Recommendations Based on Your Needs

You have the right to know your Risk Number™ and how much risk your portfolio contains. You will receive independent, unbiased recommendations based on your defined needs, preferred risk tolerance and financial goals. You have the right to know if you are on track to a successful financial outcome.

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You have the right to receive best execution in all that we do. Portfolio transactions will be executed in a timely manner, with prompt third-party confirmation. All interactions with the Gate City Advisors operations team will be timely, precise and prompt.

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Treat the advisor and staff with courtesy and consideration.

Communicate candidly, apprise advisor of all facts or circumstances and fully disclose financial information material to account management.

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