Bay Ridge Private Wealth & Partners

Miyanna leads the development and execution of marketing strategies designed to help enhance client satisfaction and promote Bay Ridge Private Wealth’s services. A proud alumna of the University of Virginia, she began her career in 2022 and has since been committed to growing her experience in industry practices and client service.

Known for her thoughtful approach and attention to detail, Miyanna is passionate about building strong client relationships and continuously seeks opportunities to expand her knowledge as well as the knowledge of clients through events she executes.

Outside the office, Miyanna enjoys traveling, staying active through fitness, and spending quality time with her family and friends. On weekends, she can often be found exploring the many cultural and recreational activities that Charlottesville has to offer.

A dedicated leader, Crystal has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. She plays a pivotal role in helping ensure Bay Ridge Private Wealth’s operations run efficiently and that clients receive timely, attentive service. She is also a critical stakeholder in the practice’s overall strategic planning both within the team and on behalf of the clients they serve.

After earning both her undergraduate and master’s degrees from Virginia Tech, Crystal began her career in the financial services industry in 2003. Over her long career, she has held a variety of roles in operations, compliance, regional leadership and client support.

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Heather Nadeau leads the client experience for Bay Ridge Private Wealth with over fifteen years’ experience in the financial industry. She is responsible for day-to-day operations and client deliverables.

A Virginia Tech alumna, Heather began her career in 2011 and held a variety of positions within the retail banking branch system prior to her transition to the Bay Ridge Private Wealth in June 2022. As Client Experience Manager, Heather helps ensure that client service needs are handled quickly and accurately.

Heather takes the most pride in her family, especially her husband, Vince, and their two children, Landon and Olivia. When not attending her children’s sporting events or other activities, Heather enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.

John Smith III is a Director of Bay Ridge Private Wealth with more than 28 years in the Financial Services Industry. John uses his experiences & background to offer professional wealth management including four primary pillars: Investments, Liability Management, Estate Planning Strategies and Risk Management.

John employs a collaborative process with clients, designing & implementing customized portfolio strategies, based on individual client goals. He has further experience in endowment and non-profit management. After receiving his undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia in Economics, John got his start in financial services in 1998 at a brokerage firm in Richmond, VA. He joined Wells Fargo Advisors in 2006. As John’s client profile became more complex, he has found value in working together in collaborative practice, joining the Bay Ridge Private Wealth team in 2022.