Barron's names BOV member Stephan Q. Cassaday '76 Virginia's No. 1 Financial Advisor

Radford University alumnus Stephan Q. Cassaday ’76 and RU Board of Visitors member has climbed to the top of Barron’s annual state rankings.

The McLean-based financial advisor, who is president and CEO of Cassaday & Co, Inc., climbed from fourth to first place in the 2014 rankings published by the financial publication.

Barron’s states the rankings are based on data provided by more than 4,000 of the nation's most productive advisors. The list recognizes advisors who demonstrate remarkable professionalism, performance, outstanding client service and community involvement, Barron's says.

Cassaday & Company, Inc. is an independent wealth management firm and is recognized as a leader in the financial planning industry. Cassaday’s firm has won numerous best places to work honors from the Washington Business Journal.

Visit Barrons.com to read more about Cassaday and to view the publication’s full list of Virginia’s top financial advisors.