Career
Stephen Goddard has been Founder, Chairman, Chief Investment Officer of The London Company of Virginia since May 2012. Stephen Goddard is a control person of the firm and directly owns under 5% of it. Stephen Goddard holds a B.A. in Economics (Distinguished) from Virginia Military Institute and an M.B.A. with a concentration in Finance from the University of Richmond.
The London Company of Virginia, LLC is a Richmond, VA firm with $14.9B under management, 6,122 clients and 15 advisers in one office, as of its March 2026 filing.
The firm identifies Goddard as its founder, chairman, CIO and co-lead portfolio manager; he founded it in 1994. Previously he was an analyst at Scott & Stringfellow and a senior portfolio manager at CFB Advisory and Flippin, Bruce & Porter.
- – present · 32 yearsRichmond, VA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 106654
Credentials and registrations
Professional designations
Listed by The London Company of Virginia
- CFA
Investment adviser representative registrations
| State | Status | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | Approved | 17 October 2006 |
| Virginia | Approved | 10 June 1994 |
- Status
- Approved
- Status
- Approved
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 6 | Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination | 3 October 2002 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 8 August 2002 |
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 30 July 1990 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 20 September 1986 |
- Name
- Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
Individual record
- Full name
- Stephen Mccarthy Goddard
- CRD
- 1513350
- Office
- 1800 BAYBERRY COURT, SUITE 301, Richmond, VA 23226
- Firm bio
- tlcadvisory.com
Disciplinary history is not reported here, in either direction. Check the SEC record.
Common questions
Where does Stephen Goddard work?
Stephen Goddard has been Founder, Chairman, Chief Investment Officer of The London Company of Virginia, LLC since May 2012, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Stephen Goddard a financial advisor?
Yes. Stephen Goddard has a current investment-adviser registration in Texas and Virginia, through The London Company of Virginia since June 1994.
How many years of experience does Stephen Goddard have?
Stephen Goddard has 32 years in the financial industry, since June 1994, across 1 adviser firm.
What exams has Stephen Goddard passed?
Stephen Goddard has passed 4 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 65, Series 63 and Series 6. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in September 1986.
Where is Stephen Goddard based?
Stephen Goddard’s registered office is in Richmond, VA.
Is Stephen Goddard a CFA charterholder?
The London Company of Virginia lists Stephen Goddard with the CFA credential (“CFA”) on its website. CFA Institute confirms certification status.
Source: Official firm biography