Glen Allen, Virginia
Appointed: July 2025 by Gov. Glenn Youngkin

Ernesto V. Sampson is an Independent Financial Advisor with Ameriprise Financial in Glen Allen, Virginia. He has been a fully licensed Financial Advisor since 2000. Ernesto graduated from Virginia Military Institute with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Business. He holds a certificate in financial planning from Virginia Commonwealth University, a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor designation from the College for Financial Planning, an Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor designation from the College for Financial Planning, and a Master of Business Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University.

Ernesto is involved in the community as he serves on various boards of local non-profit organizations. Ernesto is a Past President of the Virginia Military Institute Foundation Board of Trustees, Director VMI Investment Holdings, LLC., Medical College of Virginia Foundation Treasurer, and the Richmond Symphony Foundation Trustee. Additionally, he is an active member of the VMI Club of Richmond, Metropolitan Business League, Rotary Club West Richmond, and Financial Planning Association of Central Virginia.