Chris Bishop
CFP®
Partners in Financial Planning, LLC
Financial Planner
Chris Bishop
CFP®
Partners in Financial Planning, LLC
Financial Planner
As a fee-only financial planner, my focus is to offer unbiased financial advice to help you achieve your life goals. - Chris Bishop, CFP®
Fee-Only financial advisor located in Salem, VA, serving clients locally and across the country.

Chris Bishop is a Salem, VA area fee-only financial planner. At Partners in Financial Planning, we provide tax-focused, comprehensive, fee-only financial planning and investment management services. Located in Salem, VA and Charleston, SC, we serve clients locally and across the country. Serviced by a team of professionals with over 100 years of combined financial services experience and knowledge, we work to exceed expectations and our clients are the focus of everything we do!
Christopher Bishop has been part of the Partners in Financial Planning family since 2014. Inspired after leading a number of financial education classes, he decided to make a career change to financial planning after 17 years in the Information Technology industry. Chris has appeared on the local TV station WDBJ7 and referenced in local publications such as The Roanoke Times and The Renewanation Review discussing various financial topics. Additionally, Roanoke Catholic and Renewanation have recognized him for his involvement in the Virginia Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credit Program. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Information Technology from Virginia Tech. Chris enjoys teaching young people at his church and being active in his son’s soccer teams. Chris and his wife enjoy visiting historic places such as presidential homes and his favorite place to be on vacation is anywhere with a beach.
Chris Bishop is a Member of the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors

The National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA) is a leading professional association of Fee-Only financial advisors - highly trained professionals who are committed to working in the best interests of those they serve.
NAPFA members live by three important values:
- To be the beacon for independent, objective financial advice for individuals and families.
- To be the champion of financial services delivered in the public interest.
- To be the standard bearer for the emerging profession of financial planning.
At Partners in Financial Planning, we provide tax-focused, comprehensive, fee-only financial planning and investment management services. Located in Salem, VA, we serve clients in the Roanoke and New River Valleys and nationally in 27 states. Serviced by a team of professionals with over 100 years of combined financial services experience and knowledge, we work to exceed expectations and our clients are the focus of everything we do.
We work collaboratively with you to design a financial plan that supports your goals and dreams while maintaining your financial security thru all phases of your life’s journey. We go beyond what makes a good financial advisor by forming a caring, authentic relationship built on trust. We want to be your trusted partner and work to earn it every day!
Fee-Only, Fiduciary, Independent: Three Important Criteria to Consider When Choosing a Financial Advisor.
Specialties
- Comprehensive Financial Planning
- Investment Management
- Tax Planning
- Retirement Income Planning
- College Education Planning
Ideal Clients
- Retirees and Near Retirees
- Medical Professionals
- Growing Families
- Sudden Money Situations
Working Together
- Complimentary Initial Consultation
- No Product Sales
- Clearly Defined Fees
- In-Office Meetings
- Virtual Meetings
Professional Designations & Affiliations
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Christopher Bishop is a NAPFA-Registered Financial Advisor
The National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA) is a leading professional association of Fee-Only financial advisors—highly trained professionals who are committed to working in the best interests of those they serve.
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Christopher Bishop is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional - Click for Verification
CFP® professionals are held to strict ethical standards to ensure financial planning recommendations are in your best interest. What’s more, a CFP® professional must acquire several years of experience related to delivering financial planning services to clients and pass the comprehensive CFP® Certification Exam before they can use the CFP® designation.
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Partners in Financial Planning is a Better Business Bureau Accredited Firm with an A+ Rating
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Christopher Bishop is Quoted in The Roanoke Times: "Dadline: Financial planning for kids"
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Christopher Bishop is Published on Renewanation: "When You Give, Give Smart"
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Christopher Bishop is Published on Renewanation: "Paying for Christian School (K-12) with 529 Plans"
Contact Chris Bishop
Office Locations:
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421 S College Ave
Salem, VA 24153