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ABOUT VIRTUS

The Financial Partner Dentists Trust

Guiding dental professionals toward financial independence with personalized strategies and dedicated expertise.

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Why We Exist

There was a void.

Dentists graduate with world-class clinical training and the skill to build thriving practices — but nothing prepares them for the financial decisions that shape the rest of their lives. Student loan strategy, investment management, disability insurance, cash flow planning, practice acquisition, retirement strategy — these are complex, high-stakes decisions with no room for guesswork.

Virtus Financial Partners was founded to fill that gap. We built a firm around one profession because doing it well requires knowing the career inside and out — the debt loads, the cash flow cycles, the career transitions from associate to owner, the unique tax strategies that apply. Our advisors do not dabble in dental finance; it is the only thing they do, every day, for every client they serve.

“Money decisions aren’t just math — they’re about the life you want to live.”
— The Virtus Philosophy
Our Approach

Listen. Learn. Invest.

A deliberate process, in that order.

Listen

We start with your story before anything else.

Learn

We dig into the details that drive real results — taxes, cash flow, and trade-offs.

Invest

Then — and only then — we build and manage a plan aligned to your life.

Our Ethos

We don’t just deliver results — we deliver principled results.

Our ethos guides our decisions. Our virtus drives our execution.

This means embracing innovation without compromising integrity, treating every client relationship with the warmth of family and the excellence of professionals, providing value that needs no explanation, and remaining unwaveringly dedicated to your success.

The People Behind Your Plan

Six professionals — three advisors and a dedicated service team — working together to deliver a client experience built on trust, precision, and personal attention.

Stan P. Stewart, Founding Partner

Stan P. Stewart

Founding Partner & Financial Advisor
MBA

Stan founded Virtus with a clear mission: to bring personalized, high-caliber financial guidance to dental professionals at every stage of their career. With an MBA and years of experience in wealth management, he leads the firm's investment strategy and client relationships.

Brad Combes, Partner & Financial Advisor

Brad Combes

Partner & Financial Advisor
MBA, CLU®

Brad works closely with dentists to simplify the financial complexity that comes with every career stage — from managing student debt to building long-term wealth. His MBA and CLU® mean he brings both the strategy and the structure to turn goals into a plan that works.

AJ Stevenson, Partner & Financial Advisor

AJ Stevenson

Partner & Financial Advisor

AJ is known for his ability to simplify complex financial concepts and make clients feel confident in their plan. His focus on relationship-driven advising and proactive planning has made him a trusted partner for dentists at every stage of their careers.

Our Service Team

Behind every great advisor is a team that keeps everything running. Our service team ensures a seamless client experience from onboarding to ongoing support.

Erika Nall, Client Experience Manager

Erika Nall

Client Experience Manager

Erika is the organizational heartbeat of Virtus. She ensures every client interaction is seamless, every detail is handled, and every experience reflects the care and professionalism our clients expect.

Sarvina Abidjanova, Client Service Associate

Sarvina Abidjanova

Client Service Associate

Sarvina supports the team with meticulous attention to detail, helping ensure that every client request is handled promptly and every account runs smoothly behind the scenes.

Alexis Betancourt, Client Service Associate

Alexis Betancourt

Client Service Associate

Alexis keeps the day-to-day operations running smoothly, providing responsive support and ensuring clients always feel taken care of from their very first interaction.