WEALTH ADVISOR · CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA

Your Money Should Work as Hard as You Do.

You’ve worked decades to get to this point. What comes next is a plan that turns all of it into the life you want from here on out.

Frank Gristina, Charlottesville financial advisor
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Years guiding clients through every market

FEE-ONLY

We're paid only by our clients.

FIDUCIARY

Your interest always comes first.

INDEPENDENT

An owner-operated firm.

CUSTODIED AT FIDELITY & Schwab

Your money is held at Fidelity or Schwab.

HOW WE HELP YOU PLAN

Make sense of what you've built

Most people who come to us aren’t starting from scratch. They’ve been saving for years. They’ve built up retirement accounts, investment accounts, or both. What they want now is a clear picture of where they stand and a plan for what comes next.

Know exactly when you can stop working

The hardest question most people face is whether the money they've saved is really enough, and when they can stop working without worrying about it. Acadia gives you a real answer backed by real math, and a plan for getting there.

See everything you've saved in one place

A 401(k) from a job you left years ago. An IRA you opened back in your thirties. Accounts at Fidelity or Schwab you haven't touched in a while. We help you see it all together and figure out what comes next.

Protect the people who depend on you

A plan isn't only about the years ahead of you. It's about what happens to the people in your life if something changes. Acadia helps you think through insurance, estate basics, and the decisions that keep your family steady no matter what comes next.

WHAT WE DO

Financial Planning & Advice

We help people make clear, informed decisions about retirement, investing, and the financial questions that come with both. As a fee-only firm, we are paid directly for advice. We do not earn commissions or sell financial products.

Investment Management

Ongoing portfolio management built around your goals, your timeline, and the level of risk that makes sense for you. The focus is not just on returns, but on having your investments aligned with the rest of your life.

Retirement Planning

A plan for how your money supports the life you want, both now and later. We look at where you stand, when work becomes optional, and what needs to happen between here and retirement.

IRA & 401(k) Rollovers

When retirement accounts are spread across former employers, it becomes harder to see the full picture. We help you bring those accounts into focus, understand your options, and make decisions with more clarity.

Financial Planning

A broader plan that ties everything together, including retirement, investments, insurance, and the decisions that affect the people who depend on you. It can stand on its own or serve as the foundation for an ongoing relationship.

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A specialty area

Planning for your retirement years

Retirement is the biggest question most of our clients bring us. You’ve spent decades saving, and what comes next is a plan that turns what you’ve built into steady income, a clear answer on when work becomes optional, and a real picture of the years ahead.

Retirement planning questions Charlottesville families ask

A specialty area

Planning for families with special needs

Special needs planning is one of the areas we specialize in. The work covers trusts that protect eligibility for SSI and Medicaid, estate decisions coordinated with those trusts, and long-term care planning that accounts for a lifetime of need. Frank works directly with these families, and he’s completing his CFP certification in November 2026.

Frank Gristina with his wife and son

Frank with his wife and son

What to Expect

What happens next

Most people who reach out aren’t sure what they need yet and that’s fine. The first call is a chance to talk through where you are, what’s on your mind, and whether working with Frank makes sense. It runs about 30 minutes, there’s no cost and nothing to prepare.

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First conversation

You talk through where you are, what matters to you, and anything you want to sort out. The call is free, and you decide where to go from there.

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Your written plan

If you decide to move forward, Frank builds a plan around your goals, your accounts, and the decisions ahead of you.

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Ongoing guidance

You meet regularly with Frank to review progress, adjust as life changes, and stay clear on what comes next.

Frank Gristina, founder of Acadia Wealth Advisors

Meet Frank

Frank Gristina has spent 30 years helping people plan for retirement and manage what they’ve built. You work with him directly, from the first call to every check-in after. Same advisor when you call next month. Same advisor a year from now.
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WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

What clients say about Frank

“Frank is genuinely invested in both our financial growth and understanding us as people. With his guidance, we finally feel secure about our financial future.”
Mary Shay-Millea
“Frank has guided my investments thoughtfully over the years. His availability, insight, and approachable style have made all the difference.”
Bailey Rountree
“I highly recommend Frank. He's the Bodhizafa of financial advisors. I have sent several friends to him, and they have all repeatedly thanked me.”
Chris Poole

All testimonials are from current clients. No compensation was provided.

Every good plan starts with a conversation.

The first step is a call. A conversation about your goals and how a plan would take shape. There’s no cost and no obligation.