
Victoria Hayward, CEPA®, CPWA®, CIMA®, CRPS®, CRPC®, CDFA®, CFP®


Discretion. Clarity. Accountability. Our team serves high net worth individuals and families who want a structured, highly coordinated approach to managing financial complexity. Grounded in integrity, experience, and disciplined execution, we provide integrated, goals-based advice and planning designed to support sound decision-making across market cycles and the moments that matter most—helping clients define priorities and maintain a disciplined path forward.
Anticipating "What Am I Missing?"— before you have to ask.
Complex wealth creates countless decision points, and it's easy for important details to go unseen until a life event, market shift, or family transition forces the issue. We strive to help clients identify potential oversights early by proactively identifying gaps, coordinating the moving pieces, and pressure-testing decisions—so they can make decisions with confidence and fewer surprises.
What Is Your Why?
Our work is grounded in a belief that preparation protects families. After losing my father unexpectedly as a child, I saw how quickly complexity can become chaos when key risks and decisions haven't been surfaced early. That experience drives our focus on anticipating what's easy to miss—so clients and their families can navigate change with confidence.
Clients value our ability to connect the dots and keep priorities on track. With advanced credentials—including CFP®, CPWA®, CEPA®, CIMA®, and additional professional designations—we bring deep planning and investment expertise to each relationship with a measured, client-first perspective.
Our ClarityPath Process
A streamlined, high-touch experience built for clarity and follow-through:
Areas of Focus
We look forward to learning more about you and your family, and to discussing how we can help bring clarity to your priorities and a thoughtful path forward across every aspect of your financial life. To begin the conversation, please call 614-473-2459.
2022–2026 – Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2022–2026). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in Sept of year prior to the issuance of the award.
2024–2026 – Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2024–2026). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
…And so does experience. I bring 30 years of financial experience to every client I advise. Equally important, I have made a conscious effort throughout my career to enhance my knowledge and advisory acumen through rigorous courses of study that have earned me the following industry designations:
This certification provides me with the credentials to develop comprehensive, personalized plans that encompass not only investing, but retirement planning, estate planning, cash flow management – in short, virtually every aspect of your financial life.
Exit planning means exiting your business by selling your company to a third party (such as a private equity firm) or transferring ownership to family members - or to employees, through Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs). Business succession is complex and requires a thorough understanding of multiple financial disciplines.
I earned this certification through the Yale School of Management in order to better serve my clients and their families with deep and advanced knowledge - in specialized areas of wealth planning and preservation, sophisticated tax management and wealth transfer tools, and considerations for legacy planning, along with family dynamics.
I obtained my CIMA® designation through the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. It attests to my proficiency in not only investment manager research and selection but portfolio construction and asset management. With thousands of investment considerations competing for my clients' business, I felt it was critical to be able to analyze them beyond performance.
I earned this designation to provide plan sponsors with knowledgeable advice on maximizing the effectiveness of their qualifed retirement plans. It has greatly enhanced my ability to provide these clients with guidance on plan design, administration and maintenance.
Awarded by the College for Financial Planning, this designation assures my clients that I am well versed in developing both pre-and post-retirement strategies. Clients look to me for advice and guidance in such disciplines as retirement income and distribution planning, as well as employer-sponsored retirement plans.
This credential signifies my ability to help divorced clients understand and address the issues on which their future financial security depends.
Disclosure The use of the CDFA® designation does not permit the rendering of legal advice by Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors which may only be done by a licensed attorney.
My clients include predominantly business owners (whether current or retired) - as well as corporate executives, professionals, and retirees concerned about living well in retirement and leaving a meaningful legacy to their loved ones and community.
Business Owners face risks that involve not only the future of their practices or businesses, but the financial security of their families. The comprehensive planning process we work on together can help you identify your most pressing challenges and address them with customized strategies that consider both your personal financial objectives and business ambitions. Moreover, my team and I have helped numerous business owner clients:
Corporate Executives face challenges that other people don't. Their personal wealth is linked inextricably to the fortunes of their companies. Their investment portfolios often consist largely of employer stock and stock options or restricted stock units (RSUs) that are subject to a myriad of rules of which they may only be vaguely aware. As an experienced Financial Advisor, I understand the risks, as well as the rewards, of employer stock ownership and the need to integrate your corporate benefits with the rest of your finances. Specifically, I can help you address such issues as generating liquidity when you need it, reducing over-concentration in your employer's stock, understanding RSUs and stock options, and making the right decisions when you eventually separate from service.
Retirees seem to be at that stage of life when financial challenges are all behind them. Often, however, that is not the case. Retirees have decisions to make about:
What's Your Exit Plan?
If you're a business owner thinking about selling—now or "someday"—the best time to plan is before you're in the middle of a deal. The right exit strategy can help you protect value, reduce avoidable taxes, retain key people, and turn your life's work into lasting financial security for you and your family.
Whether you plan to sell to a strategic buyer, partner with private equity, transition to management/employees, or keep the business in the family, having a clear plan—and communicating it—can make all the difference.
The Questions Owners Ask First
Owners typically start with:
What We Help You Coordinate
Exit planning isn't one decision—it's a coordinated process. We help you align the moving pieces, including:
Your Business Transition Team (Your "Village")
A successful transition typically involves a coordinated group of specialists, which may include:
We help keep the process organized, ensure the right conversations happen early, and support decision-making as your timeline and goals evolve.
Start Early. Keep Options Open.
The earlier you begin, the more flexibility you have—often with better financial outcomes and fewer surprises. Even if you're not ready to sell today, a clear plan can help you move forward with confidence.
If you're considering an exit in the next 1–5 years (or simply want to understand your options), let's talk.
I've always believed that I have a responsibility to provide my clients with insights and knowledge that will help them prepare for the future. Investing, retirement planning and other financial issues have clearly been a major focus, but I've also tried to share innovative perspectives from well-known experts in technology, leadership and the factors that can lead to increased human performance.
That's why I developed The Visionary Lecture Series. My objective is to bring world class thought leaders to the people who depend on me for guidance. Some of our recent speakers have included:
