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Meet the Team

Michael Gochenour
Get to know Mike Gochenour, Executive Vice President and Financial Advisor. With more than 25 years of experience as a Financial Advisor, Mike is a founding member and leader of the Lantz and Gochenour Investment Group.

Mary Via
Get to know Mary Via, Financial Advisor, AWMA®. Mary has been an integral part of the Lantz and Gochenour Investment Group since our inception and brings more than 25 years of industry experience to her role as an advisor.

Jackie Blosser
Get to know Jackie Blosser, Senior Registered Private Client Associate.
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March 21, 2025
We're thrilled to continue celebrating our recent name change! Lantz and Gochenour Investment Group is now Virginia Wealth Advisors of Janney Montgomery Scott! Although our name has changed, the people and the exceptional service you’ve come to expect all remain the same. As a leading Wealth Management team in the state of Virginia, our new name is a reflection of our growth and commitment to our clients. With our roots planted in the Shenandoah Valley, we are thankful for the many relationships we’ve built over the years and the trust that our clients have placed in us. We look forward to our future – investing, strategizing, planning and working FOR YOU!
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Optimizing Tax Strategy and Charitable Giving with a Donor-Advised Fund
When developing a charitable giving strategy, there are a number of approaches and solutions to consider, depending on your unique circumstances. Let’s take a look at one option that may be worth considering—a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF).

Document Vault Checklist
Keep your financial, household, and personal documents in one safe place. This free feature is available to all Janney clients who are registered users of Online Access.

Estate Planning for Procrastinators
Sometimes a serious illness or health scare prompts people to take a hard look at their estate planning. Frequently, this is when the desire to minimize the impact of estate/inheritance taxes becomes a priority.