Hermitage Wealth Management Named Finalist For Practice Of The Year Competition

RICHMOND, Va. - Oct. 7, 2013 - PRLog -- Hermitage Wealth Management, a financial services firm based in Richmond, VA, led by President, J. Cory Hoffer, CFP®, AIF®, C(k)P™, (http://www.hermitagewealth.com/jhoffer.12.htm) was recently named by Signator Investors, Inc (http://www.signatorinvestors.com/)., a finalist for the 2013 Practice of the Year.

To be considered for Practice of the Year, Hermitage Wealth Management (http://www.hermitagewealth.com/) underwent a rigorous assessment conducted by international management consulting firm, Business Health, which reviewed client management, internal planning and structure, external relations, staffing and technology capabilities, and overall practice performance.

For the past fourteen years Cory has worked with corporations and individuals who are interested in organizing, protecting, and growing wealth. This particular acknowledgement is truly a tribute to his hard-work and dedication to providing superior client service.  “As a previous finalist of the Practice of the Year competition, I am honored, to yet again be included,” said Hoffer.

The Practice of the Year will be announced later this year.

About Hermitage Wealth Management

Hermitage Wealth Management (http://www.hermitagewealth.com/) is a comprehensive financial planning and wealth management firm providing timeless solutions that are consistently and sincerely focused on clients’ goals and objectives. For more information, please visit www.hermitagewealth.com.

About Business Health

Business Health is an international consulting firm specializing in the financial services industry. Business Health has developed and marketed a suite of unique and exclusive business diagnostic tools which are supported by a range of specialized consultancy services.

About Signator Investors, Inc.

Signator Investors, Inc. dual registered broker dealer of John Hancock Financial Network, offers financial professionals a wealth of resources and support for business and professional development. To help advisors best meet their clients’ needs, Signator provides an open product platform including a comprehensive range of top-quality investment advisory and protection products from leading carriers.

Advisors affiliated with Signator have access to support for financial planning; an integrated technology platform; defined contribution resources; a dedicated practice management team; a marketing portal providing turn-key programs with compliance-ready, customizable templates; an annual practice advancement conference; a top producer program and an industry-leading equity and succession program.

About John Hancock Financial and Manulife Financial

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Offering John Hancock Insurance Products. Registered Representative/Securities, and Investment Advisory Services offered through Signator Investors, Inc., Member FINRA, SIPC, a Registered Investment Advisor. Hermitage Wealth Management is an independent firm affiliated with John Hancock Financial Network. 8816 Six Forks Road, Suite 301, Raleigh, NC 27615. 919.546.0400. 201-20131004-159765