Piedmont Capital

Stuart F. Pierson, Jr., mst, Owner and Founder

Professional Experience

Over 15 years in the Financial Services Industry providing financial management and coordination for executives, professionals, entrepreneurs, pensions, and trusts.

Career History

Piedmont Capital Asset Management LLC, Owner and Founder. Wealth Management firm working with individuals, families, pensions, and trusts to achieve financial security and lifetime goals.
Wachovia Securities, Financial Advisor. Provided the full-breadth of services offered by the 2nd largest brokerage firm on Wall Street. Provided fee-only financial management and planning services to individuals, small pensions, and trusts.
MetLife, Financial Advisor. Worked with MetLife's leadership team to conceive, create, and implement a unique referral/fee-sharing system for a publicly-traded bank. Passed 5 licensing exams in 13 months while providing primarily fee-only financial management, life insurance and planning services to individuals. Active in developing the firm's private-placement life insurance practice.
Ernst & Young LLP, Sales Executive. Ernst & Young's primary point-of-contact for the Wealth Management Solutions practice in the Mid-Atlantic region. Exclusively served the Ultra-High Net Worth market.
Bookkeepers and More LLC, Owner. Founded payroll and family-office outsourcing business. Sold to the firm's most senior employee, the business continues to flourish.
Ernst & Young LLP, Tax Specialist. Prepared tax returns for multi-generational high net worth families.

Educational and Professional Designations

Publishing and Speaking Appearances

Frequent presenter to various groups, including The Virginia Society of CPAs (Battlefield Chapter) and The Chamber of Commerce of Fauquier County in 2006.
In 2007, performed MC services for Trade PMR's Nationwide Conference hosting nearly 100 peer advisors.
Monthly column on steeplechasing for Middleburg Life.
Articles on steeplechasing published in The Fauquier Citizen (1996-2006).

Corporate and Civic Appointments

Memberships and Recognition

Rotary Club of Warrenton, Paul Harris Fellow.
Various equestrian organizations, including the National Steeplechase Association, the Virginia Steeplechase Association, and the National Sporting Library.
Various alumni associations including the University of the South (Sewanee, TN), St. Albans School (Washington, DC), George Mason University (Fairfax, VA), and Ernst & Young LLP (Vienna, VA).
Various soccer organizations, including the United States Soccer Federation, the Virginia Youth Soccer Association, and Warrenton Youth Soccer Club.
Voted Coach of the Year for soccer in 1998 by peers in the Delaney Athletic Conference.
Current Coach of three soccer teams: Wakefield School Varsity, FC Fury, and RMA Adult Amateur.