Sports

One Loudoun Ballpark To Be Edelman Financial Field

Naming rights deal marks partnership with financial services group with wide reach.

VIP Sports & Entertainment, the owner and operator of the Loudoun Hounds Professional Baseball Club and Virginia Cavalry FC, on Tuesday announced the name of the ballpark it’s constructing at One Loudoun for the teams.

VIP is partnering with Edelman Financial Services LLC, including an agreement to name the 5,500-seat stadium Edelman Financial Field

"With the commencement of the stadium's construction today, introducing Edelman Financial Field as the home of the Loudoun Hounds and Virginia Cavalry FC is an amazing validation of Loudoun County, the Hounds and Cavalry FC," said Bob Farren, founding CEO and president of VIP.

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Farren said Edelman signed a multiyear partnership for the naming rights.

Founded 25 years ago in Fairfax, Edelman Financial Services LLC (RicEdelman.com) is now one of the nation's largest financial planning and investment management firms in the country, employing hundreds of people in the area. The company’s 33 offices include the Northern Virginia suburbs of Ashburn, Tysons Corner, Fairfax and Alexandria, as well as several in nearby Maryland.

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See video for a statement about why Ric Edelman decided to partner with VIP.


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