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We are absolutely thrilled to share with you all that our President, Jessica Hovis Smith, has been named the recipient of the 2023 NAPFA Inspiring Leader Award!

The award is presented annually to a NAPFA member who has established a record of encouraging, motivating, and engaging others in reaching their full professional potential.

Adding to the list of her many other accomplishments, this award is a true testament to Jessica’s contribution not only to our team, but

Drop in on Thursday, June 9th from 4:00 -6:00 pm for our ribbon cutting and open house. We’d love to show you our new place! Details of the event can be found below:

We would like to take the opportunity to introduce you to our newest team member, Nicole Gardner. Nicole joined Longview in October.

As many of you are aware, Debbie is retiring at the end of the year. Debbie has played an integral role in the success of Longview since 2008. Over her time at Longview, she has worn multiple hats, serving as an administrative assistant, client service associate, office manager, and now, trainer to Nicole. We are so

The University of Alabama College of Human Environmental Sciences (CHES) presented the annual Jack Davis Professional Achievement Awards during homecoming activities on campus.

The Jack Davis awards are presented to outstanding CHES alumni for their professional accomplishments. The awards have been given out since 1986, and are named to honor the first man to graduate from the College, Dr. Lewis Clifton “Jack” Davis, Jr.

Longview’s Andrew Gipner was selected as a 2021 award recipient.

Congratulations, Andrew!

For over 30 years the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber has been supporting and recognizing individuals and businesses that make a positive impact on our community through their products, services, and outstanding attributes. Their annual Small Business Awards Gala honors the best of the best small business entrepreneurs, young professionals, nonprofits, and executive leadership.

Longview Financial Advisors has been nominated for the Professional Services of the Year award for 2021. Longview was nominated in 2016 and won the award in 2017.

Press Release
August 2021
For Immediate Release

Longview Financial Advisors’ Jeff Jones Named NAPFA Chair-Elect

Huntsville, AL – Longview Financial Advisors is pleased to announce that Jeff Jones, Director of Financial Planning, has been named as the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA) Board of Directors Chair-Elect. During its most recent meeting, the NAPFA Board of Directors unanimously elected Jeff to serve as Chair-Elect for the 2021-2022 term. Jeff was named to the National Board

Press Release
July 2021
For Immediate Release

Longview Financial Advisors Selects New Chief Investment Officer

Longview Financial Advisors, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Charles Wesley Johnson as its next Chief Investment Officer. Wes will take over the Chief Investment Officer role from Jeff Cedarholm on July 1, 2021.

Cedarholm, who is semi-retiring at year’s end, is excited about this transition.  “It’s hard to believe, but I met Wes Johnson at least 20 years ago, and at our first

Longview Financial Advisors, Inc., a financial planning and wealth management firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jessica Hovis Smith as the firm’s next President. Jessica takes over the President’s role from Jeff Cedarholm. Jeff will remain active on the investment team and will serve as the firm’s Chief Investment Officer.

“When Longview merged with West Financial in early 2010, I already had 35 years of experience managing small businesses.  As Longview’s president, when I asked my team who