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Xerxes Nabong, CFP®, CDFA®
Philip M. Maliniak, CRPC®
Nicole Brown-Griffin, CFP®, CDFA®, EA
Aaron Petty, Client Associate
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A Day to Remember: Highlights from the Wealth Avenue Invitational
This past Wednesday, 140 clients, family, and friends of Wealth Avenue gathered at Virginia Beach National for the inaugural Wealth Avenue Invitational — our first-ever client appreciation golf tournament. What began as an overcast, windy morning transformed into a beautiful day filled with sunshine, warmth, and genuine camaraderie.
Tournament Highlights
Thirty-five teams competed with high energy from the first tee shot to the final putt, with the tournament scored across three post-flighted divisions to keep the competition close and exciting.
CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT:
- Lonnie Broussard, Tracy Auman, Ken Seal, and Duane Phillips — 14-under-par 58
- Tony Mauro, Danny Manns, Josh Hawkins, and Jeff Hawkins — 12-under-par 60
1ST FLIGHT
- Thor Manousos, Christopher Pearce, Alex Dunton, and Zachary Brown — 6-under-par 66 (won via scorecard playoff)
- Tom Birkholz, Ryan Forsberg, Jeremy Birkholz, and Larry Woods — 6-under-par 66
2ND FLIGHT
- Sue Gesling, Catie Rafferty, Linda Moore, and Janet Rial — 3-under-par 69 (won via scorecard playoff)
- Mark Odom, James Osborn, John Fisher, and Bud Bell — 3-under-par 69
On-Course Contests Winners
Closest to the Pin:
- #3: Ricky Gardner
- #7: Mike Jordana
- #13: Tate Wilkerson
- #17: Sheran Hunt
Our $10,000 Hole-in-One Challenge took place on Hole #7, where Mike Jordana came within three inches of the cup. Each participant above won a $25 Golf Galaxy gift card!
Longest Drive:
- Women’s Division: Sheran Hunt
- Men’s Division: Lud Presto
Sheran Hunt’s booming drive earned her a relaxing spa package, while Lud Presto’s impressive fairway blast scored him two tickets to a professional sporting event.
Putting Contest:
Before the round began, players took part in our putting contest, two putts from 30 feet to qualify, and ten finalists holed the putt to advance to a 100-foot “closest-to- the-pin” finale.
Ben Lynch hit his putt within a foot to take home the vacation package grand prize!
Special Thanks
A heartfelt thank-you to Perfect Golf Event for their prize support, and to our valued investment partners — Alger, Athene, and Horizon Investments — for helping make this day possible.
We also want to recognize Glen Pierce and his team at Virginia Beach National for their exceptional hospitality and pristine course conditions.
From the Wealth Avenue Team
Thank you to our clients, families, and friends for joining us for such a special day of community, laughter, and friendly competition. We couldn’t have asked for a better kickoff to what will now be an annual Wealth Avenue tradition.
Photos from the event will be shared soon via a private link.
We’re already looking forward to next year’s Invitational — bigger, better, and full of great memories.
Many of your guests expressed interest in meeting with us to learn more about working with Wealth Avenue. We’re truly grateful for those introductions and promise to give them the same care, attention, and guidance we’ve provided to you.
Thank you again for making it such a beautiful day. We’re already looking forward to next year’s tournament!
Your Team at Wealth Avenue,
