Our Team

Team Approach

Team Approach

At The Opus Group, we are dedicated to our clients. Helping you prepare for the future and work toward your dreams is our passion. By utilizing a collaborative approach, our team works together - drawing on each team member's expertise and experience - to support your financial goals.

Forrest E. Williams, Jr., CFS, CPFA

Managing Partner

(757) 756-4646

forrest@opusva.com

Forrest E. Williams, Jr. has been in the financial services industry since 1993. Forrest is an Investment Adviser Representative with LPL Financial. He works primarily in the areas of asset management, corporate retirement plans, and...

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Christopher J. Westerman, CFP, CRPC, CMFC

Senior Partner

(757) 756-4646

chris@opusva.com

Chris followed in his father’s footsteps and joined the financial industry in 2005. Ironically, Chris’ father retired as an advisor with our current broker/dealer—LPL Financial. Chris is now an Investment Advisor...

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Robert G. Wilkes, MPS, CPFA

Senior Partner

(757) 756-4646

rob@opusva.com

Life is a journey filled with twists and turns. No one knows that better than Rob Wilkes. In May 2013, Rob decided to follow his passion in coaching, however, shifting his focus from college basketball to the financial world. As an...

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Justine Thompson

Director of Client Services

(757) 756-4640

justine@opusva.com

Justine works closely with our clients to implement the objectives of their financial plan and strives to ensure their expectations are always met. She has been in the financial services industry since 2014 and is passionate about...

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Jola Tyrpa

Executive Assistant

(757) 756-4646

jola@opusva.com

After years working behind the scenes in the mortgage industry, Jola transitioned to financial services in 2008 and has never looked back. Jola loves working with clients and strives to make sure they know they are heard and that, as a...
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Katelyn Shearer

Administrative Assistant

(757) 756-4646

katelyn@opusva.com

Katelyn Shearer has been an administrative assistant in the financial services industry since 2022. She also has experience in nonprofit grant writing, healthcare billing administration and public affairs. Katelyn is a proud U.S. Coast...

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Tom Stout

Client Services Associate

(757) 756-4645

tom@opusva.com

Tom Stout has been in the financial services industry since 1989. Prior to joining The Opus Group of Virginia, Tom worked for nearly 30 years as an institutional investment representative for major mutual fund and insurance companies....

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