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Covenant Wealth Advisors Cited in Fortune.com Article on Market Volatility

  • Writer: Mark Fonville, CFP®
    Mark Fonville, CFP®
  • Jul 19
  • 2 min read

We’re pleased to share that Covenant Wealth Advisors was mentioned in a recent article published by Fortune.com titled, “Warren Buffett’s Go-To Advice for Staying Calm During a Stock-Market Correction Is Over 100 Years Old—and It Comes from a Famous Poem.”


The article, published on March 12, 2025, discusses strategies for maintaining perspective during periods of market volatility. It includes commentary and perspectives from several financial professionals, including a mention of Covenant Wealth Advisors in the context of how how many stock market corrections there have been since WWII.



At Covenant Wealth Advisors, we strive to help our clients make informed decisions and remain confident in their financial plans—even when markets are uncertain. We believe that sound financial planning, combined with a disciplined investment approach, can help clients stay focused on what matters most.


Mention in third-party media is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as an endorsement or testimonial. Covenant Wealth Advisors did not compensate Fortune or any other party for inclusion in the article.




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Mark is the CEO of Covenant Wealth Advisors and a Senior Financial Advisor helping individuals age 50+ plan, invest, and enjoy retirement comfortably. Forbes nominated Mark as a Best-In-State Wealth Advisor* and he has been featured in the New York Times, Barron's, Forbes, and Kiplinger Magazine.




Disclosures: Covenant Wealth Advisors is a registered investment advisor with offices in Richmond, Reston, and Williamsburg, VA. Registration of an investment advisor does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns. Investing involves risk and possible loss of principal capital. The views and opinions expressed in this content are as of the date of the posting, are subject to change based on market and other conditions. This content contains certain statements that may be deemed forward-looking statements. Please note that any such statements are not guarantees of any future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected. Please note that nothing in this content should be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to purchase an interest in any security or separate account. Nothing is intended to be, and you should not consider anything to be, investment, accounting, tax, or legal advice. If you would like accounting, tax, or legal advice, you should consult with your own accountants or attorneys regarding your individual circumstances and needs. This article was written and edited by a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with the assistance of AI. No advice may be rendered by Covenant Wealth Advisors unless a client service agreement is in place. Hypothetical examples are fictitious and are only used to illustrate a specific point of view. Diversification does not guarantee against risk of loss. While this guide attempts to be as comprehensive as possible but no article can cover all aspects of retirement planning. Be sure to consult an advisor for comprehensive advice.

 
 

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Covenant Wealth Advisors was nominated by Newsweek/Plant-A-Insights Group in November of 2025 as one of America's Top Financial Advisory Firms for 2026. You may access the nomination methodology disclosure here and a list of financial advisory firms selected.

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Covenant Wealth Advisors was nominated by Newsweek/Plant-A-Insights Group in November of 2024 as one of America's Top Financial Advisory Firms for 2025. You may access the nomination methodology disclosure here and a list of financial advisory firms selected.

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CWA was nominated for the Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisor 2025 ranking for Virginia in April of 2025. Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisor full ranking disclosure. Read more about Forbes ranking and methodology here.
 

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CWA was awarded the #1 fastest growing company by RichmondBizSense on October 8th, 2020 based on three year annual revenue growth ending December 31st, 2019. To qualify for the annual RVA 25, companies must be privately-held, headquartered in the Richmond region and able to submit financials for the last three full calendar years. Submissions were vetted by Henrico-based accounting firm Keiter. 

 

Expertise.com voted Covenant Wealth Advisors as one of the best financial advisors in Williamsburg, VA  and best financial advisors in Richmond, VA for 2025 last updated as of this disclosure on February 12th, 2025 based on their proprietary selection process. 

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