Our Promise

Sean C. Campbell

Managing Partner

Sean is dedicated to providing his clients with customized wealth planning and investment management. Sean and his team work with a wide range of clients who have one common focus: the desire to map out a plan that will help them reach their long-term financial goals. Whether the client is dedicated to educating their children, retiring comfortably or leaving behind an estate for their loved ones, Sean brings years of experience to help determine an appropriate asset allocation based on individual risk and reward characteristics. Once this appropriate allocation is determined, Sean and his team will build, monitor and adjust a portfolio of investments that help each client achieve their goals.

Prior to launching Campbell Deegan Financial in 2017, Sean was Senior Vice President and Senior Financial Advisor with The Campbell Group at Merrill Lynch in Richmond for 15 years, and a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch in Atlanta for 3 years. Sean graduated from The University of Virginia with a B.S. in Commerce with a concentration in Finance and Marketing.

He lives in Midlothian with his wife, Aimee, and their three children. When not at work, Sean enjoys cheering on his children at swim meets and soccer matches, playing golf, running and spending time with his wife.

Email: scampbell@cdfva.com

Phone: 804-913-1113

Timothy R. Deegan Jr., CRPC®

Managing Partner

Tim concentrates on understanding the unique challenges posed in today’s economic and political environment, and focuses on helping clients navigate those turbulent waters.  As a holder of the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor℠ (CRPC®) designation from the College for Financial Planning, Tim develops customized strategies based on clients’ distinct goals which directly address their capital and liquidity needs. A great emphasis is placed on risk management and tax efficiency, which are critical in successfully meeting the current and future needs of clients.

Tim has been a Managing Partner at Campbell Deegan Financial since he launched the firm in 2017. Before that, Tim was a Financial Advisor and Senior Portfolio Advisor at Merrill Lynch in Richmond for 6 years. He also worked at a Japanese Capital Markets Firm, two Fortune 500 Companies, and for a U.S. Congressman. Tim graduated from the University of Richmond with a B.S. in Business Administration with concentrations in Accounting and Finance, and a minor in Italian Studies.

Tim and his family live in Richmond.  Tim is always looking to learn and try new things, and is currently learning how to speak Spanish.

Phone: 804-913-1114

Mary Gordan Seay

Vice President, Client Operations

Mary Gordon values the opportunity to advise clients based on their specific needs and goals.  She enjoys collaborating with individuals and families to create a comprehensive and actionable financial plan encompassing immediate and future priorities.  In conjunction with factors such as market risk tolerance and tax sensitivity, the financial plan sets the foundation to build a balanced and diversified investment portfolio tailored to each client’s unique circumstance.

Mary Gordon has been with Campbell Deegan Financial since the firm’s launch in early 2017.  She previously worked with The Campbell Group at Merrill Lynch as a Senior Client Associate. Prior to finding her niche in the finance world, she owned and operated a small consulting business serving clients in VA, MD, and DC.  As a native of Richmond, VA Mary Gordon graduated from The Collegiate School and earned a B.S. in Psychology from Sweet Briar College. She also holds an M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling from Virginia Commonwealth University.

Outside of the workplace, Mary Gordon enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling, and participating in sporting events across the country and abroad.  Her very personable Golden Retriever, Dex, is always ready for an adventure and occasionally makes a guest appearance here in the office.

Phone: 804-913-1116

Kimberly Nitz

Vice President, Client Operations

Kim has been the firm’s Senior Client Associate, now Vice President, Client Operations since its launch in 2017. She values her relationships at work, which is evident by her rapport with the clients she serves.

Prior to her position at Campbell Deegan Financial, Kim was a Client Associate with The Campbell Group at Merrill Lynch in Richmond for 6 years. Kim began her work in the financial services industry in 2004 with a firm based in Newport News, Virginia. She attended Murray State University and Daytona College, earning her A.S. degree in Electrical Engineering Technology. She devoted the first 16 years of her career to the electric utility industry working with test equipment, technical writing and project implementation. Kim was involved with the installation of the Bath County Pumped Storage Station, the world’s largest hydroelectric station of its kind at the time.

Raised in Southwestern New York State, Kim now resides in the suburbs of Richmond with her husband. She has 4 thriving adult children, 3 of whom are married. Kim enjoys the outdoors any chance she gets by walking, cycling, hiking with friends, volunteering for local ministries and experiencing life alongside her husband, children and friends.

Phone: 804-913-1115

Andy Blain

Financial Advisor

To Andy, the relationships he has with clients are of utmost importance as having an understanding of clients’ lives and goals is the only way to offer appropriate and thoughtful financial advice.  As a Wealth Advisor, it is Andy’s aim to help clients define these personal financial goals and implement a plan to achieve them. He accomplishes this through comprehensive financial planning and personalized portfolio management with an emphasis on minimizing risk.  He believes perfection is achieved by doing the smaller tasks well, and enjoys working hard in the background, so that clients can focus on the important things in their lives.

Andy joined Campbell Deegan in July of 2021. He began his career in Wealth Management at Merrill Lynch in 2017, where he was a Financial Advisor and Portfolio Manager. Andy was born and raised in Richmond, VA. He attended Collegiate School in Richmond, and then graduated from the University of Virginia, where he majored in Psychology.

Andy lives in the near West End with his wife, Erin, and their two dogs. When not in the office, Andy likes to golf, grill, and watch UVA football and basketball.

Phone: 804-913-1120

Gina Vaughan

Associate, Client Operations

Gina joined Campbell Deegan Financial in 2022 after spending 5 years as an Administrative Coordinator with a local Richmond law firm. Gina has a deep appreciation for the relationships we have with our clients and enjoys working to ensure all of our clients’ needs are handled in a timely and efficient manner.

Gina attended Christopher Newport University, earning a degree in Psychology.  Raised in Northeast Pennsylvania, Gina now resides in Richmond with her husband, their young son, and two golden retrievers. Gina enjoys trying new restaurants, reading, and cheering on the Philadelphia Eagles.

Phone: 804-913-1117