News Release: MICHAEL C. GOCHENOUR NAMED TO FORBES 2025 BEST-IN-STATE WEALTH ADVISORS LIST

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April 23, 2025
HARRISONBURG, VA – APRIL 2025
“Congratulations to Michael C. Gochenour for earning his spot on this prestigious list, which serves as a testament to the meaningful impact he brings to his clients’ financial success,” said Kevin Reed, President of Janney’s Private Client Group. “We take pride in supporting Michael C. Gochenour and celebrating the standard for excellence he sets for our firm and industry.”
 
Forbes America’s Top Wealth Advisors and Best-in-State Wealth Advisors ranking was developed by SHOOK Research and is based on in-person, virtual, and telephone due diligence meetings to evaluate each advisor qualitatively, a major component of a ranking algorithm that includes: client impact, industry experience, credentials, review of compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, such as: assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion because client objectives and risk tolerances vary, and advisors rarely have audited performance reports. SHOOK’s research and rankings provide opinions intended to help investors choose the right financial advisor and are not indicative of future performance or representative of any one client’s experience.
Past performance is not an indication of future results. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK Research receive compensation in exchange for placement on the ranking. For more information, please see www.SHOOKresearch.com. SHOOK is a registered trademark of SHOOK Research, LLC. www.Forbes.com (April, 2025). Data as of 6/30/24. For more information about any awards referenced, including relevant criteria, please visit https://www.janney.com/awards-disclosures.
 
Michael Gochenour leads Virginia Wealth Advisors with over 25 years of experience as a Financial Advisor. Mike’s passion is educating individuals about financial literacy. He focuses on comprehensive financial planning and investment advice for clients. Mike works in conjunction with clients’ tax and legal advisors to ensure their tax and estate planning goals align. In addition to serving individuals, Mike enjoys working with local non-profits and foundations to assist in their philanthropic endeavors. He also works closely with many businesses in managing their retirement plans and 401(k)s.
Mike grew up in Edinburg, Virginia and graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in finance. He holds his Series 7, 63, 65, and Life and Health Insurance licenses. He currently resides in Harrisonburg with his wife, daughter, and son. Mike serves on the Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance Board and supports numerous community activities throughout the year, including The Great Community Give, Your Economic Success, First Tee - Shenandoah Valley, Shenandoah Valley Partnership, On the Road Collaborative, Harrisonburg/Rockingham County Boys and Girls Club, Harrisonburg Education Foundation, and Harrisonburg Children’s Museum. In his spare time, Mike enjoys playing basketball and rooting on his Virginia Cavaliers. He can also be found working on his family farm and is a 4-H All-Star. Mike was a board member of the Rockingham County Fair for 14 years and continues to support the local 4-H and FFA programs.
Contact:
Sharon Krantz, Senior Wealth Planning Associate
skrantz@janney.com, (540) 236-9220