George Nottingham has helped high net worth individuals, their families and businesses throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia and beyond since 1986. He assists clients to identify realistic goals, invest prudently to reach those goals, retire with the income to meet their needs and wants, and leave their estate to whomever they desire, all with tax efficiency being at the forefront of every plan. George works with estate and tax professionals to monitor and update each unique plan as warranted.

A CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® and Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), George has met rigorous professional standards and adheres to the principles of integrity, objectivity, competence, fairness, confidentiality and diligence when providing financial service to clients. A native of Colonial Williamsburg and graduate of the Pamplin School of Business at Virginia Tech, George keeps abreast of market trends, regulations and best practices through ongoing participation in industry led continuing education coursework. Additionally, George is a four time recipient of the Best-In-State Wealth Advisor designation. He works closely with a network of legal, accounting and insurance professionals on complex matters involving trusts and estates.

George also enjoys his work with the Rotary Club of Norfolk, where he has been a member since 2009. When not working, George and his wife, Susan, appreciate spending time at their home on the Piankatank River, in rural Gloucester County. George enjoys fishing, crabbing, playing pickleball, puttering around on his tractor and getting out on the water with his growing family, which now includes four precious grandchildren.



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Tommy Leeman began his career as a financial advisor at A.G. Edwards in 1999. Over time, Tommy has watched as the financial service industry has changed or adapted to new times and needs of the client. As a legacy A.G. Edwards advisor, Tommy’s own company has seen dramatic changes. A.G. Edwards merged with Wachovia Securities in 2007 and was then absorbed by Wells Fargo Advisors in 2009. Because of this ever-shifting work environment, Tommy knows, more than ever, the important of consistent, personal service to his clients. He strives to never be complacent in his relationships with his clients, or his efforts to continue his education in the financial field. Tommy is also an Accredited Asset ManagementSM designee.

Tommy lives in Norfolk, Virginia with his wife, Meg, and their two sons, Boyd and Miller. Tommy has devoted much of his spare time to coaching his two sons at Fleet Park Little League, and at the varsity level with Granby High School, his alma mater. In addition to coaching baseball, Tommy gives back to the community in other ways as well. He is a supporter of Norfolk’s effort to thrive and grow with his mentorship to the Downtown 100. In 2015, he was elected to the Downtown Norfolk Council and became chair in 2020. As the former chair, he now serves as an Ambassador to Downtown Norfolk during major events. Finally, for over a decade Tommy has been a big supporter of ForKids, a grass roots organization that has dedicated itself to ending the cycle of homelessness and poverty in Hampton Roads. ForKids has seen tremendous growth and success, due in part, to leaders like Tommy who continue to champion this cause.

Tommy is proud of his service to his family, his friends, his clients, and his community. It is this sense of dedication and tireless effort that he brings to his business and that sets him apart from others in the field.

In the investment industry since 2006, Sean began his career as a Research Analyst before transitioning to the role of Financial Advisor in 2012. At Steward Partners, Sean enjoys building long standing relationships with his clients to help them establish and achieve their financial goals. His experience provides the confidence and discipline needed to guide his clients through these volatile markets.

Sean earned the Chartered Market Technician® (CMT®) designation in 2010, which marks a high level of training within the technical analysis discipline and is one of the preeminent designations for practitioners worldwide. Technical analysis provides the tools to navigate the gap between intrinsic value and market price across all asset classes through a disciplined, systematic approach to market behavior and the laws of supply and demand.

Sean is an Honors graduate of the Virginia Military Institute, where he received a BA in Economics and Business with a concentration in Financial Management. While there, he was an All-Conference Rugby player and served on the Honor Court.

Within the community, Sean stays heavily involved with the VMI Alumni Association and currently serves on the board of the Broad Street Children's Foundation. In addition, he serves as the Finance Committee Chairman at New Creation United Methodist Church.

Born and raised just outside of Richmond, Sean currently resides in the Western Branch area of Chesapeake, with his wife, Erin, along with their 3 children and 2 dogs.

As a native of Hampton Roads and a graduate of Old Dominion University, Michelle began her career in the Financial Services industry in 1986. Six years later, she narrowed her focus from retail banking to investments. Michelle quickly gained recognition for superior service and operational expertise, eventually being named Vice President of Operations for the Virginia affiliate of Bank of America Securities. Michelle holds the Series 7, 63, 66, 24 registrations and Virginia insurance licenses.

In her current role Michelle manages all aspects of operational responsibilities for the Nottingham Wealth Management Group at Steward Partners. Her range of experience includes researching and resolving complex client inquiries and industry compliance. Michelle is a trusted member of the Nottingham Wealth Management team. Clients rely heavily on Michelle’s in-depth knowledge and experience.

Michelle enjoys travel and is a frequent visitor to Brazil, where she has many close friends.

Karen Bittenbender joins Steward Partners after 13 years in the financial services industry, most recently with Wells Fargo Advisors. She has experience as both a retail banker and licensed securities professional, making her uniquely qualified to solve operational issues and support clients through multiple back-office channels. She enjoys assessing risk and helping clients reach their stated goals through a disciplined approach to investing.

A native of Virginia Beach, Karen lives in a three generation household and understands the challenges faced by the “sandwich generation” who find themselves raising children while caring for aging parents. As time permits, Karen enjoys gardening, helping coach her daughters’ softball team, volunteering at her school, traveling and going to the beach.

Karen currently holds a Series 7 and 63 license.