Author: Mark Hipes

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Mark Hipes is a financial advisor with Seven Hills Wealth Advisors, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. During a 14-year career in higher education, Mark completed the CFP exam before transitioning into the role of advisor. Mark, his wife, and their two young children love living, working, and playing in RVA. Learn more about Mark’s services at Seven Hills Wealth Advisors.

Last year, my kids had their first interaction with Legendary Santa. While they were captivated by all the wonder of the experience, their favorite activity (to my surprise) was visiting…