The Hirschfeld Giancola Group

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
208 Golden Oak Court
Suite 400
Virginia Beach VA 23452
(757) 631.5549
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The Hirschfeld Giancola Group’s mission is to empower families and individuals to achieve financial confidence through personalized wealth management strategies. We look beyond investments to understand your goals, values, and vision for the future. By combining decades of experience with the resources of Merrill and Bank of America, we deliver tailored solutions designed to help you manage, grow, and preserve your wealth across generations. Our commitment is to provide clarity, guidance, and unwavering support, so you can make informed decisions with confidence and peace of mind. We strive to build lasting relationships founded on trust, transparency, and exceptional service—because your success is our purpose.
The Hirschfeld Giancola Group
Welcome

At the Hirschfeld Giancola Group, we believe true wealth management is about more than investing. We take a “big picture” view and offer a broad range of strategies and services to help you focus on the goals that are most important to you, not only during your lifetime but for generations to come.

With more than five decades of combined experience, our dedication to helping families with their wealth management needs at various stages in life has translated into long-standing relationships, many of which span multiple generations. Some of our clients are accumulating wealth, raising families, and planning their financial futures, while others are more focused on retirement income, asset preservation, or preserving a legacy for future generations. No matter what stage you’re in, we can help you address your current wealth management needs and prepare for future “what ifs.”

As a close-knit team with family ties, when you work with us, you are not just getting an individual, you are supported by decades of experience in the financial services industry. We believe that our teamwork, support for each other, and dedication to the same core values translate into better care for you and your family.  

Over the years, we’ve been a sounding board for issues that extend beyond our client’s financial matters. We enjoy talking to them frequently, and when it’s helpful, not when the calendar tells us to. We’ve been privileged to develop lasting relationships that testify to the caliber of people we advise and our resolve to serve them exceptionally well. And we’re honored to call many of them enduring friends and integral members of our professional family.

By doing our jobs well, we can bring you the perspective and time you need – to make wise and unhurried decisions. We welcome the opportunity to work with you and your family for years to come.

About Us
Philosophy

The Hirschfeld Giancola Group believes wealth management is about more than numbers—it's about protecting what matters most: your family, your priorities, and your future.

Our philosophy begins with understanding your goals and creating strategies that reflect your values and the life you envision for generations to come.

We take into account the full picture of your family's financial life—from education planning and retirement strategies to legacy and wealth preservation. Our approach includes multi-generational planning, helping you prepare not only for today but for the opportunities and challenges your children and grandchildren may face. By combining decades of experience with the resources of Merrill and Bank of America, we deliver personalized solutions designed to help you navigate life's milestones and prepare for the unexpected.

Our commitment is simple: to provide clarity, confidence, and care through every stage of your family's financial journey. We strive to build lasting relationships based on trust, transparency, and exceptional service—because your family's success, now and for generations to come, is our purpose.

Meet Our Team
Jennifer Giancola,

CFP®

Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
757.631.5549
Kevin Hirschfeld
First Vice President, Senior Consultant
757.631.5525
Pamela S Evans
Wealth Management Client Associate - RDA
757.631.5516
Shelby Hirschfeld
Wealth Management Client Associate (FP)
757.631.5510
Additional Resources
The following specialists do not make securities recommendations. Please contact your Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Advisor if you have questions about how a specialist might be able to assist you.
Stephen L. Hougasian
Senior Wealth Management Lending Officer
NMLS #609846
Bank of America, N.A.
Ryan Knowles
Wealth Management Banking Specialist
Merrill
About Merrill

Bringing fresh perspectives to your financial life

The financial decisions you make today can help determine the future you build for yourself and your family. Carving a clear path forward starts with connecting your life and finances. A Merrill advisor provides access to the investing insights of Merrill and banking capabilities of Bank of America to help you make informed decisions as you pursue your goals.

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Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and the CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States, which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.