Investment Management of Virginia, LLC (IMVA) is a registered investment advisor providing professional money management services to high net-worth individuals, foundations, and institutions. We offer several equity-based money management styles and tailored programs to meet our client's individual preferences.

Our firm operates under the following guiding principles:

Independence

IMVA's independence allows us to focus on our client's best interests.  IMVA is not affiliated with any bank or broker-dealer. Originally established in 1982 as a subsidiary of Scott & Stringfellow, Inc., the firm became independent in July of 2000, following a management-led buyout. The independent organization, Investment Management of Virginia, retained its clients, staff, portfolio managers, management team, and investment philosophy.

Experience

Experience is IMVA’s strength. The firm’s eleven investment professionals average more than 25 years in the investment industry. This wealth of professional experience has allowed the firm to develop a robust and replicable investment process.  The founding principals provide IMVA with sustainability and stability, as a plan of management succession is in place.

Service

Serving IMVA's clients best interest is our first priority. Our client focus allows us to address concerns, questions, or other issues quickly. We also communicate regularly through our quarterly letters, which include clear portfolio appraisals, investment returns, and transaction summaries.  In addition, portfolio managers are available to arrange personal meetings. 

Transparency

Our clients custody their accounts at a brokerage firm, bank or trust company of their choosing and are not locked into long-term investment arrangements. 

Long-Term Focus

We have a long-term focus in all our investment styles.  Portfolio turnover in all our strategies is typically between 10 and 40 percent, indicating that we hold stocks for an average of two to five years.  The relatively low turnover improves the potential for tax-efficient, compounded growth.  Low turnover also reduces trading commisions and fees.