Chris Mellone

About

Frequently quoted in CNBC, Barron’s, and Investment News Magazine, Chris is passionate about global markets. He works with individuals and families to create strategic investment strategies that reflect their investment goals. He also works with his corporate clients to design and manage their company retirement plans as well as develop and deliver employee financial education. Chris leads VLP’s Investment Committee which meets quarterly to review our asset allocation and analyze our performance. His team works to identify any changes that need to be made in holdings or target asset allocations.

VLP Financial Advisors is an independent, full-service wealth services firm, with $1.5B* in assets under administration (AUA), as of 1/21/2026, with clients located nationwide. Our professionals work with families and individuals on financial planning, investment management, and retirement planning, as well as with corporate clients and their employees to create and manage retirement plans and employee education. We believe in partnering with our clients to help them align their financial decisions with their goals and vision for the future, so they can live greater at every life stage. We help clients live their best life through our VLP Live Greater Partnership Process. It’s our passion, and we’ll be with you every step of the way.

Association Certifications

Virginia Tech Financial Planning and Wealth Management Program, Board Member
Financial Planning Association (National Capital Area Chapter), Board Member

Credentials

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
Certified Financial Planner (CFP®)
Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®)

Specialization

Financial Planner

Honors & Awards

Northern Virginia Magazine, Top Financial Professional — 2022 – 2023

Education

Virginia Tech

Additional Information

*Cetera Wealth Services LLC (custody/administration) AUA $1.15B, Fidelity Retirement/ Recordkeeping AUA $190M, ADP Retirement Recordkeeping AUA $155M. Securities offered through Cetera Wealth Services LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory Services offered through Cetera Investment Advisers LLC, a registered investment advisor. Cetera is under separate ownership from any other named entity. VLP Financial Advisors, 8391 Old Courthouse Rd, Suite 203; Vienna, VA 22182. 703-356-4360.

Northern Virginia Magazine Top Financial Professional. To compile the Top Financial Professionals listing, a survey is sent to all Northern Virginia financial professionals, asking them to recommend other financial professionals whom they would refer to friends and family. The nominations are vetted by consulting various publications to determine the list of winners.

Listing in these publications and/or awards is not a guarantee of future investment success. These recognitions should not be construed as endorsements of the advisor by any client. No compensation was provided directly or indirectly by the recipient for participation or in connection with obtaining or using the third-party ratings or awards.