Meet Our Investment Advisors 

Tom Powell – Senior Vice President, Investments

Tom has been in the investment arena for more than 10 years. His career began as investment adviser representative with A.G. Edwards and Sons in Richmond, Virginia. Tom saw that being able to deliver comprehensive financial services to his clients was critically important to their long term success and therefore joined a bank, namely Wachovia, where this vision could be delivered on. There he managed relationships throughout northern Virginia and the Richmond area. Tom joined First Market Bank in 2002 with a strong desire to continue delivering comprehensive financial services in the team oriented, community focused, intimate atmosphere of a community bank. His philosophy of “Success is where proper planning meets diligent effort” is carried out both at First Market Bank, where he manages the investment division of the Financial Guidance Group, and in his personal life of raising five children, serving at Swift Creek Baptist Church, coaching youth athletics, and civic involvement as a 2008 graduate of Leadership Metro Richmond.

Holly Stallworth – Vice President, Investments

Holly began her professional career with First Union where she worked for several years before joining First Market Bank in February of 2003. At First Market, she is an investment adviser and assists client with comprehensive financial planning. She serves on the Board of Trustees as Secretary for the Powhatan Library.

Daniel Latham – Investment Adviser Representative

Daniel began his financial services career in 2001 after graduating from Hampden-Sydney College. After one year working with a local life insurance and financial planning company Daniel joined First Market Bank in 2002. Daniel has previously worked as an Emerging Leader for the United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg as well served on the Board of Directors for Big Brothers Big Sisters.

John Tekavec – Investment Adviser Representative

John began his career in the Financial Services Field in 1997 with American Express Financial Advisors, where he specialized in investment research and financial planning. In 2003, he joined Wachovia serving as a Senior Financial Specialist, Assistant Vice President. John joined First Market Bank's Financial Guidance Group in May of 2008.

James Spisak – Investment Adviser Representative

James has worked in the financial industry for over 7 years. In addition to his experience in investment planning and services, he also has experience in retail banking, lending and small business. He previously worked with Wachovia Bank and Wachovia Securities and joined First Market’s Financial Guidance Group in January 2006.