Virginia health insurance advisor

Navigate Health Insurance with Confidence

Personal guidance for Virginia families, self-employed professionals, and small businesses choosing coverage without the confusion.

Licensed guidance Personal plan comparisons Small business benefits

Built for clarity

I help Virginia families and businesses with insurance decisions so they can choose coverage with confidence.

We’ll compare your options, talk through the tradeoffs, and find coverage that fits your unique situation.

1:1 Advisor support from first call through enrollment
VA Based in Midlothian and serving clients statewide
Choice Compare coverage from a range of carriers serving Virginia
Ryan Akins - Founder of Akins Advisory Partners

Why this work matters

Guidance shaped by first-hand experience, not a sales script.

Akins Advisory Partners came out of our own family's struggles navigating health insurance. We have been through employer plans, individual coverage, cost-sharing programs, and the stress of trying to protect a family when the stakes were very real.

That experience shapes how we work today: listen first, explain plainly, and help people choose the right path for their family or business.

You shouldn’t have to become an insurance expert to protect your family. That’s why I do the homework—and make the choices clear.

How we help

Strategic coverage guidance for businesses and individuals.

Talk through your options
01

Small Business Health Insurance

Group plans, HRA strategy, and practical options for Virginia business owners who want benefits that make sense.

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02

Individual & Family Health Plans

Individual and family health plans, plus dental and vision options, compared around your needs.

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03

Life & Supplemental Coverage

Life, disability, dental, vision, and supplemental coverage to protect what your health plan does not.

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The process

A clear path from confusion to coverage.

01

Understand

We start with your family, team, doctors, prescriptions, budget, and timing.

02

Compare

You get plain-English guidance on realistic options and the tradeoffs behind each one.

03

Enroll

We help you move through enrollment details, forms, and next steps with fewer surprises.

04

Support

The relationship continues after coverage starts, especially when questions come up.

Client stories

People remember feeling understood.

4.9/5★★★★★
From 17 reviews on Google
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Selected excerpts. Rating checked October 26, 2026.

Clear explanations

★★★★★
“Ryan was exceptional in explaining the market benefits. I felt very comfortable and throughly informed on all aspects.”

Christopher McManama
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Patient guidance

★★★★★
“Ryan was informative, patient, and extremely clear with instructions and information.”

Riley Carper
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Personal comparisons

★★★★★
“He also spent more time than the others understanding our needs and budget. He is exceptional!”

Daniel Rizer
Google review · excerpt

Responsive support

★★★★★
“Highly responsive, approachable, professional, and went above and beyond throughout the entire insurance process.”

Jess
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Confidence and clarity

★★★★★
“Mr. Akins was professional, calm, and confident that we would end our call with solutions.”

Tracey Fetty
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Ongoing help

★★★★★
“He's so patient and helped me find coverage and has been there through all my questions and issues i've had.”

Roxana Asgarian
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Ready to make sense of your options?

Send a note and we will help you understand what coverage path fits your situation.

(804) 464-3710

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