About Us
A Strong Foundation For Your Bright Future
Welcome to Newman Financial Services. At Newman Financial Services, we believe financial planning is about more than numbers—it’s about building relationships and creating a secure future for you and your loved ones. From our humble beginnings in Joe Newman’s home office, we’ve grown into a trusted financial planning and wealth management firm, now located in the heart of Hampton Roads on Battlefield Boulevard in Chesapeake, Virginia. Step through the back door of our charming, centrally located office— filled with warmth and character—and you’ll feel right at home.
Your Family-Oriented Financial Team
We take a family-oriented, team-based approach to financial planning and wealth management. Working closely together, we provide multiple perspectives to help you make informed decisions and to provide personalized recommendations at every stage of your journey.
Planning For Today And Future Generations
As a second-generation family-owned financial planning and wealth management firm, we’ve been here for a long time. We know our clients. They know us. And we’ve earned their trust by delivering value year after year. We understand the importance of planning for future generations. With a focus on legacy-building and wealth preservation, our team works to ensure that your financial plans support your family’s goals today and for many years to come.
Education That Transforms And Empowers Your Life
Teaching runs in our family, and it’s a big part of who we are as a firm. With a big heart for education, we believe it can transform and empower our clients to change their financial future. We take the time to explain your options clearly, ensuring you feel confident in the financial decisions you make for yourself and your family.
Core Values That Shape Your Experience
Our foundational beliefs drive how we serve you. They are the undercurrent of every conversation and every recommendation. This is how we go about our business—how we help you unlock your goals and achieve your dreams.
People-First
Process
We believe in providing a personalized experience and tailored solutions. We take the time to understand your unique needs, ensuring our recommendations align and evolve with your priorities.
Clarity Through
Education
Our family legacies include teachers, pastors and professionals. We are passionate about helping you better understand your wealth and assets so you can make confident decisions at every stage of life.
Team-Backed
Support
We have a heart for people and work together as a team. With multiple advisors supporting you, we can serve you better, bringing diverse perspectives and comprehensive solutions to every conversation.
Legacy-Focused
Planning
As a family-owned firm, we view your wealth through the lens of long-term family success. Our commitment is to help you create and preserve wealth that supports your family’s future, today and for generations to come.
Serving Clients And Our Community
Our legacy is rooted in service—and not just in the office. Susan’s father and Newman Financial Services founder, Joe Newman, was a bivocational pastor who built lasting relationships through his ministry and work in the community. Today, his legacy lives on through us. For example, Susan followed in her dad's legacy by being an active member in her church family and the Chesapeake Rotary. In every instance, our goal is to make a positive impact, not just financially, but by showing up in the day-to-day where it counts.
Fuel Your Investment Decisions With Nitrogen
It’s no secret that investing involves risk and reward. But how much risk, exactly, are you comfortable with? Would you like to find out? Take this simple quiz to learn your risk number. We can tailor your investment portfolio to suit your goals, timeline, and personal risk comfort level.
Meet Our Partners
Through our partnership with Cetera, we’re equipped to serve you better and more comprehensively, with access to additional legal and financial guidance, objective investment research, and insights from over 100 years of financial planning experience.
Cetera Advanced
Planning Team
This key resource partner helps us address the sophisticated legal and financial needs of clients with complex wealth situations.
Cetera Investment
Management Team
CIM provides our team with objective research and guidance that enables us to build your personalized investment plan and portfolio.
Working Together With

Who We Work With
Explore who we help—from families to professionals and military personnel—and what we can do for you.
How We Work
Discover how our team-backed approach helps you plan confidently for every stage of life.
Connect With Us
From today’s goals to tomorrow’s legacy, we’re here to help. Contact our team to get started.