Nick Chavis

Nick Chavis is a Managing Partner at Clear Water Capital. The opportunity to launch and grow a business that focused on helping people achieve their dreams was the spark that ignited Nick’s entrepreneurial spirit. “I really like helping people get to a point they may not have gotten to on their own, such as sending children to college or being ready for a comfortable retirement,” he says.

Financial advising has been embedded in Nick’s DNA for years. The Long Island native headed south to Richmond following graduation from State University of New York (SUNY) at Cortland with a degree in business economics. Prior to establishing Clear Water with Tyler White in 2020, he worked as a financial professional for many years with MassMutual with whom he still has a relationship.. Earlier in his career, Nick also had worked at American Express Financial Advisors.

Nick is proud that Clear Water works closely with clients to establish a relationship, then create a plan that helps to build wealth and protects their families financially. “Many people are worried that their financial picture is off-track, so they are reluctant to talk about it,” he says. “We make things as easy as possible because we want them to call us whenever something comes up in their life that requires financial advice.”

Out in the community, the Clear Water leaders often conduct employee wellness programs to demystify finances for individuals. Nick noted that many businesses want to add value to their offerings for their teams, and the sessions with Clear Water offer a solution that can benefit employees who are concerned about their financial health.

On weekday mornings, you’ll find Nick at the gym at 5 A.M. for a workout to start the day. Married with two children who are actively involved in sporting events, Nick is always checking his schedule for their games, practices or scrimmages. Family vacations include cruising the Caribbean, relaxing at a spot on the Chesapeake Bay or soaking up the sun at Holden Beach, N.C.