Rodney Gillespie is another seasoned advisor that joined Solid Rock Financial Partners, LLC, in September of 2025. As a retired public educator, Rod understands the importance of making informed decisions when it comes to personal finances. His mission: To educate and guide—helping those he serves to create and protect generational wealth, while also helping them to do what he has already done. Retire on their own terms.

In addition to providing investment, protection, and income solutions for individuals and families, Rod specializes in group benefits for businesses, non-profits and ministry organizations.

The foundation of Rod’s life is his faith. On a daily basis, he seeks to live out what scripture says: We are blessed to be a blessing. Rod often says, “Every day that I wake up and take a breath, GOD gives me an opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life.”

He and his wife, Catherine, live in Bluefield, VA. They have 2 children and 6 grandchildren. Rod has served for over 30 years as a Deacon and as an Elder at their church, Westminster Church, EPC. He sings on the worship team and also sings in a quartet at Westminster.

When he’s not helping people protect today and prepare for tomorrow, he enjoys time with his family on their farm, time in the woods, and fellowship at church.