About Us
Norton Capital Management, Inc.
As a subsidiary of Redmond Asset Management, LLC (RAM), our mission at Norton Capital Management (NCM) is to provide our clients with the best investment advice and the highest level of service possible.
Congratulations, Ray!
Please join us in congratulating Raymond J. Norton on his retirement after 50 years in the investment management industry!
Immediately after graduation from the University of Rochester where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Ray served as an officer in the United States Marine Corps. He is a veteran of armed conflicts and flew hundreds of flights under combat conditions as a helicopter pilot. After completing his military service, Ray became an Account Executive with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. He later joined Shearson Lehman Brothers (E.F. Hutton at the time) as a Financial Consultant, was later designated as a Portfolio Manager, and ultimately became a Senior Portfolio Management Director. During this time, Ray earned the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation from the CFA Institute (formerly known as the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts).
Ray formed Norton Capital Management, Inc. in May of 1993 and served as president and chief compliance officer of the firm until it was purchased by Redmond Asset Management, LLC in 2024. He served as vice president and assistant portfolio manager until his retirement in March of 2026.
Thank you, Ray, for your years of dedicated leadership and service.
“Your watch has ended, you stand relieved. We have the watch.”
- NCM was founded by Ray Norton as an Investment Adviser Firm in 1993 and has been providing thoughtful portfolio management and investment counseling services to a diverse group of individuals, trusts, estates, and foundations since that time.
- RAM acquired NCM in 2024 and continues the deep commitment to serving our clients at the highest level.
- We are regulated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).*
- We are incorporated in the state of Delaware.
- We value and serve ALL people.
- We are different! (See “Why Norton Capital?”)
*Registration with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission does not imply its endorsement or approval, or a certain level of skill or training.
Why Norton Capital?
WE ARE DIFFERENT
You won’t find random pictures of happy, attractive strangers or landscapes on our website. We are here to grow your investments, not to give you the impression your life will be without challenges.
WE ARE EXPERIENCED
Scott has been in the investment business for more than 25 years.
Jeremy has been in the investment business for more than 20 years.
Nita has been in the investment business for more than 30 years.
Jess has been in the investment business for more than 20 years.
Jen has been in the investment business for more than 7 years, with more than 25 years prior experience in quality assurance and customer service.
WE ARE FLEXIBLE
There are many different successful approaches to investment management. We have the flexibility to implement the approach we believe is most likely to achieve each client’s specific goals.
We are independent! Because we do not work for/report to a large bank or investment firm, our investment recommendations are not influenced, limited, or restricted by quotas or fees.
Plainly: we measure success by the growth of our clients’ accounts, and the value added by the service we provide.
WE INVEST IN INDIVIDUAL STOCKS AND BONDS
We believe this sets us apart from most investment advisers!
We view individual securities as often the best way to optimize performance (reward/risk trade-off).
We believe it allows for the highest level of customization.
We have many years of experience doing this while many others in the industry only have experience buying mutual funds and ETFs for their clients.
We understand some clients prefer mutual funds/ETFs, and we, too, are able to provide, with our “value-add” focus on prudent and effective asset diversification.
OUR GOAL IS TO OPTIMIZE YOUR TRADE-OFF BETWEEN REWARD AND RISK
We feel this results in better asset allocation, security selection, and risk management decisions.
We aim to keep your costs as low as possible
Don’t hear that very often, do you?
Our goal is to be a cost-competitive option when you are selecting an investment manager.
Who Are We?
R. SCOTT REDMOND, CFA
President
Scott serves as president and is a portfolio manager for the firm.
Scott works with Jeremy in the management of client portfolios. He oversees the strategic direction of the firm and leads our research efforts. He is the founder and president of Redmond Asset Management (RAM), which acquired Norton Capital Management at the end of 2024. Prior to founding RAM, Scott worked at The Capital Management Corporation where he directed research and managed portfolios. Scott began his investment career with Godsey & Gibb Associates where he was a Sales Associate, Research Analyst, and Portfolio Manager.
Scott earned a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from Washington & Lee University and has a Master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He was awarded the CFA® charter in 2004 and is a member of CFA Society Virginia.
jeremy b. kirkland, CFA
Secretary/Treasurer
Jeremy serves as secretary/treasurer and is a portfolio manager for the firm.
Jeremy works with Scott in the management of client portfolios. He is a partner at Redmond Asset Management (RAM), which acquired Norton Capital Management in 2024, and is responsible for conducting equity research and manages both equity and fixed income portfolios. Prior to joining RAM in 2006, Jeremy was a Financial Analyst at HCA, Inc.
Jeremy earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Washington & Lee University. He is a CFA® charterholder and a member of CFA Society Virginia.
Jeremy provides a unique perspective, having lived in Indonesia, Nigeria, California, Texas, and Florida prior to settling in Virginia.
ANITA m. (nita) laviN
Chief Compliance Officer
Nita oversees all compliance activities for the firm.
Nita has nearly 30 years of experience in the financial industry. She has served since 2016 as chief compliance officer for Redmond Asset Management, LLC (RAM), which acquired NCM at the end of 2024.
Before joining RAM, Nita was with Silvercrest Asset Management Group, where she helped establish the new Richmond office by supporting Compliance, creating and writing operating procedures, performing due diligence of the proprietary alternative investment fund, and managing the Richmond client billing. She began her career in 1993 at Wheat First Butcher Singer in Mutual Funds and departed in 2008 in an Advisory Product Management role. Other previous positions include Assistant Branch Manager, Director of Products, and Operations Manager with a majority of her time devoted to Compliance and Supervision.
Nita has a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education and a Master of Science in Criminal Justice, both from Virginia Commonwealth University.
Jessica A. Buckley
Client Operations Manager
Jessica oversees client account operations and maintenance activities for the firm.
Jessica keeps client account operations and maintenance activities running smoothly and efficiently. She works closely with the portfolio managers, the chief compliance officer, and the rest of the RAM team on day-to-day business activities and servicing client needs.
Before joining NCM in 2006, Jessica worked for Merrill Lynch as an Investor Services Advisor and then with B.C. Ziegler and Company.
Jessica earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Santa Maria La Antigua University in Panama City, Panama, and an MBA from Metropolitan University in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She has passed the FINRA Series 7, General Securities Representative, and Series 66, Uniform Combined State Law exams.
Jennifer W. McKee
Client Relationship Manager
Jennifer oversees client care services for the firm.
Jennifer works to ensure client relationships are nurtured and client needs are met. She interacts closely with the rest of the RAM team and assists the portfolio managers and the chief compliance officer with projects and business activities while maintaining smooth and effective day-to-day client interactions.
Jennifer graduated from the University of Maine with a Bachelor of Arts in journalism. Upon graduation she began several years of work in the service industry, gaining much experience with customer service and collaboration before taking on a variety of marketing, editorial, quality assurance, and administrative roles. She joined NCM as executive secretary in 2018 before transitioning to business manager, and then to her current role after NCM joined with RAM.
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410 North Ridge Rd.
Suite 100
Richmond, VA 23229-7467
(757) 623-1200
A subsidiary of Redmond Asset Management, LLC