Walter S. Robertson III is Managing Director and Director of Strategic Development for Brockenbrough, an independent financial services firm. He is primarily responsible for leading client development, client relations, and marketing efforts for the firm’s clients. Walter also sits on the firm’s five person executive committee and has over 45 years investment experience. Prior to joining Brockenbrough in 2016, Walter served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Sterne Agee and Leach, Inc. He also served as CEO, COO and President of the Private Client Group at BB&T/Scott & Stringfellow from 2001-2012. From 1998 to 2001, Walter served as a Senior Executive Officer, a member of the Executive Committee, and a member of the Board of BB&T Insurance, Inc. Walter holds a B.A. in History from Washington and Lee University. Additionally, Walter has served on dozens of business, philanthropic and institutional Boards as a Director and leader. He currently sits on the Board of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, The Boys and Girls Club of Richmond Foundation, The American Civil War Museum, St. Christopher’s School, and Westminster Canterbury Foundation.