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Alex Keppler

Financial Representative

667-318-0801

alexander.keppler@yourfgp.com

Alex combined his enthusiasm for hard work and his desire to make a positive impact on people's lives when he joined the financial services industry . "I'm a financial representative because I want to provide experience and guidance to...

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Alexander Walter

Financial Representative

571-466-6506

alexander.walter@yourfgp.com

The profound impact of losing my father to cancer ignited an unwavering determination within me to compassionately connect with and support others.I shared that deep sense of purpose and compassion in my work as a risk manager,...

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Ambrose Carr

Financial Advisor

302-407-6268

ambrose_carr@glic.com

Each individual or business situation is unique, yet a lot of my clients share similar, high-level goals, challenges and risks. When one explores their financial goals, they embark on a journey; and as a Financial Advisor, I act as...

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Angela Vahue

Financial Specialist & Wealth Management Advisor

571-365-7937

angela_vahue@glic.com

Angela Vahue is the proud owner and president of AVA Wealth Advisors (Angela Vahue & Associates Wealth Advisors). She finds it greatly rewarding to use her skills to help others achieve financial health and the independence that...

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Artensia Delbridge

Financial Representative

804-437-0053

artensia.delbridge@yourfgp.com

Artensia brings her experience as a tax accountant to continue educating her clients on the importance of tax planning strategies, saving for their future by protecting their today. She specializes in working with small business...

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Benjamin Teichman

Managing Partner

240-673-2037

benjamin.teichman@yourfgp.com

Ben is a Managing Partner at Financial Growth Partners.

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Bradley Armstrong

Financial Representative

667-318-0801

bradley.armstrong@yourfgp.com

I became a financial representative because I know how stressful not having money can be, and how important building the habit of saving is to overall mental and financial health. After graduating college in the thick of the pandemic, I...

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Bridgette Jones

Financial Representative

804-566-9115

bridgette.jones@yourfgp.com

My past career was in Retail Management, where I took the time to nurture my team and guests. Since joining the financial services industry I have the opportunity to learn everything I can in order to nurture my clients on reaching...

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Buna B. Cumbie II CLU® , & CHFC®

Financial Advisor

410-290-3930

410-290-3932

Buna B. Cumbie II, who grew up in the suburbs of Washington, D.C., joined the U.SArmy at age 19 and served three years with the Third Armored Division in West Germany as an armor crew member.Returning home to further his education...
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Carole Miller

New Business Case Manager

717-715-1822

717-393-6115

carole.miller@glic.com

Caroline Morris CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, RICP®

Vice President of Career Development

202-413-2380

caroline.morris@yourfgp.com

My passion is to dramatically impact the lives of others by educating on how to maximize wealth potential. My mission is to strengthen the financial security of my clients and discover strategies to realize their financial goals. I...

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Cassie Higgins

Agency Administrator

410-832-4154

410-832-4292

cassie.higgins@glic.com

Chris Milligan, ChFC® CLU®

Wealth Management Advisor

571-375-8041

cmilligan@bastionwealthgroup.com

Chris's business philosophy stems from his personal definition of wealth. Coming home to his family every day, and knowing that he has done everything in his power to protect them, makes him feel like the richest man on earth.With more...

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Chris Gill

Financial Advisor

410-371-9205

CGill@glic.com

I provide total planning services to institutions, corporate executives, entrepreneurs, business owners, professionals, individuals, and their families to develop and implement comprehensive financial strategies.Our approach at First...

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Christy Plunkett-Barese

Wealth Management Advisor

571-248-5067

cplunkett@bastionwealthgroup.com

Christy has dedicated her professional career to helping others first in the nonprofit sector with organizations like The American Red Cross and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and now as a Wealth Management Advisor with Bastion...

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Chuck Usborne

Registered Representative

571-375-8042

chuck.usborne@yourfgp.com

Chuck Usborne has been with Financial Growth Partners for over 25 years and has over 35 years of experience with business owners, professionals and executives.A trusted and experienced financial “coach”, Chuck’s...

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Corey LaPrade

Financial Representative

410-370-8992

corey.laprade@yourfgp.com

Corey is a Financial Representative with Financial Growth Partners. He is a highly motivated financial services professional with knowledge in cultivating relationships and providing wealth management solutions for affluent...

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Dalton Wilson

Financial Representative

571-218-7620

dalton.wilson@yourfgp.com

Dalton’s mission is to help people find financial balance by enriching their use and understanding of money. Whether a client is looking for wealth planning guidance or simply a deeper understanding of their current financial...

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David Watson

Wealth Management Advisor

240-235-1319

dwatson@bastionwealthgroup.com

David is a financial advisor who has dedicated his career to working with business professionals, medical professionals, small business owners, and their families.  Familiar with the landmark events that these clients encounter...

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David Watson

Training Manager

240-235-1319

dwatson@bastionwealthgroup.com

As an FGP Training Manager, David Watson works to design, build and implement our agency’s training  and development experience for our newest advisors.“Our special focus in the training curriculum is inexperienced,...

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Deborah Dudeck

New Business Case Manager

410-832-4129

410-832-4292

deborah.dudeck@glic.com

Derrick Ciesielka

Financial Representative

(717) 319-8587

derrick.ciesielka@yourfgp.com

"I joined the financial services industry because I enjoy helping people to achieve their goals and financial stability," Derrick says. "I’d like to help people in my community increase their financial literacy." Outside of work,...

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Devon Cury, CAP®

Director of Advanced Planning

571-375-8014

devon.cury@glic.com

Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities and Financial Representative of Guardian.

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Don Ritter, CLU®

Registered Representative

757-554-9793

don.ritter@yourfgp.com

Don is one of Financial Growth Partners' most "senior" members, having entered the financial services field shortly after earning his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Delaware in 1971. He joined The Guardian Life...

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Doug Stockman

Director of Marketing, Systems & Client Relations

240-673-2029

douglas.stockman@glic.com

With over 15 years of financial services experience, Doug Stockman is the Director of Marketing, Systems and Client Relations and a Financial Representative at Financial Growth Partners. Doug provides training and development to...
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Douglas Stockman

Financial Representative & Director of Client Relations

240-673-2029

douglas.stockman@glic.com

With over 15 years of financial services experience, Doug Stockman is the Director of Client Relations and a Financial Representative at Financial Growth Partners. Doug works with clients to identify their financial security needs...

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Edward Feduke, CRPC ®

Financial Professional

607-765-2345

edward.a.feduke@yourfgp.com

Prior to Financial Growth Partners, Ed spent almost 10 years as a mortgage advisor helping nearly 1,000 families by determining the right financing for their needs and home ownership goals. Ed graduated from the University of...

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Emma Royce

Director of Talent Acquisition

757.895.7207

emma.royce@yourfgp.com

Emma Royce serves Financial Growth Partners as our Director of Talent Acquisition, helping lead the firm's horizontal growth and talent infusion into its unrivaled career development program. She joined the firm in 2022 after...

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Evaristo (Ever) Gonzalez, CFP®, CLU®, RICP®, WMCP®

Financial Advisor

717-715-0310

ever.gonzalez@yourfgp.com

Ever’s goal is to help improve and protect the financial futures of families and owners of closely-held businesses.Before becoming a financial advisor, Ever worked as Vice President of Manufacturing and Engineering with Graham...

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Ever J Gonzalez, RICP®

Registered Representative

717-715-1824

ever.j.gonzalez@yourfgp.com

Prior to becoming an advisor, Ever J. worked as an account executive at Polaris Development.  At Polaris Development, he worked with business owners to reduce costs in all areas of their business. Ever J. brings...

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Gaffar Chowdhury, CAP®

President and CEO

240-534-1368

gaffar.chowdhury@districtwealthstrgs.com

 Registered Representative of Park Avenue Securities and Financial Representative of Guardian.CA Insurance License #0L79740

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Genevieve Paeglow

Regional Director of Talent Experience

518-791-8029

genevieve.s.paeglow@yourfgp.com

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Gibson Vaught

Financial Representative

804-357-5919

gibson.vaught@yourfgp.com

Gibson attended Georgetown University and graduated in 2015. He worked in staffing and recruiting prior to joining the Financial Service industry in 2020.He is eager to leverage his prior experience in hiring to work with business...
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Gordon Smith, CLU®, ChFC®

Registered Representative

410-832-4250

Gordon.Smith@glic.com

Gordon’s financial services career began shortly after graduating from the University of Baltimore in 1982. Gordon specializes in comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management. His goal within the client relationship...

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J Michael Smith

Registered Representative

240-673-2028

jmichael.smith@yourfgp.om

Registered Representative of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). OSJ: 11350 McCormick Road, Executive Plaza III, Suite 202, Hunt Valley, MD 21031, (667)318-0801. Securities offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial...
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Jay Bauer

Wealth Management Advisor

717-715-0046

Jay.Bauer@yourfgp.com

Jay brings 22 years of experience as a wealth management advisor.

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Jeff Clark

Financial Representative

571-375-8043

jeff.clark@yourfgp.com

Jeff Clark has over 25 years of experience in the finance and accounting field, managing companies and developing strategies that help his clients better organize, understand, and improve their entire financial lives. Prior to joining...

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Jeffrey Bingham CFP®, CLU®, CASL®

Financial Representative

610-655-5140

jeffrey@holisticfinancial.services

Jeffrey works with his clients to ensure that they have winning financial strategies that will support their lives and help them attain their dreams. By working with them in their personal and business financial worlds, Jeffrey...

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Jenevieve J. Lenz, MBA

Wealth Management Advisor

571-375-8040

jenevieve.lenz@yourfgp.com

PROVIDING A PERSONALIZED, HOLISTIC APPROACH TO FINANCIAL HEALTH FOR PROFESSIONAL WOMEN,THEIR FAMILIES AND WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERSWorking with Jenevieve Lenz provides you the unique opportunity to strategize for your success. Jenevieve,...

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John Crane

Financial Advisor

703-635-3300

john.crane@cranefinancial.com

John W. Crane is a financial advisor with an absolute focus on integrity and on gaining financial balance for his clients. He believes client success is best achieved through playing a valuable and continuing role in his client’s...

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John E Jones Jr

Managing Director

757-554-9947

john.jones@glic.com

My goal is to change the landscape of my community in the greater Richmond area by making sure everyone has the information they need to make solid decisions that will build financial wealth for years to come. I want everyone to get...

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Johnathan Munoz

Managing Associate

516-668-0538

johnathan.munoz@yourfgp.com

My background, experience, and commitment to providing you with the resources you need to make financial decisions can help make your financial future as successful as you need it to be.

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Joyce Gills-Jones

Financial Representative

804-931-9999

joyce.gillsjones@yourfgp.com

Joyce Gills-Jones is a seasoned financial representative, entrepreneur, and community change agent with more than 20 years of operational leadership and experience in the insurance industry.  Focused on people centralism,...

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Kelly Pauline, EMBA

Human Capital & Storytelling

617-418-9995

kelly.pauline@yourfgp.com

Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. Financial Growth Partners is the DBA name of IA PA, LLC a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian.

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Kelly Cook

New Business Case Manager

410-832-4121

410-832-4292

kelly_cook@dimadeeasy.com

Ken Shall

Investment Specialist

571-375-8021

ken.shall@yourfgp.com

Ken is FGP’s Investment Specialist who joined the firm in 2004 after working with ING Financial Partners for three years. He also served six years active duty in the US Air Force and 16 in the Reserves, retiring in 2007. Prior to...

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Kevin Ridley

Managing Director, Registered Representative

804-221-1236

kevin.ridley@glic.com

Kevin's business philosophy is to provide families and business owners with assistance in building their financial freedom, which he has developed in his more than 20 years of experience in the financial services industry.  His...

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Lauren McCarthy

Policy Service Administrator/Agency Administrator

410-832-4267

410-832-4292

lmccarthy@glic.com

Lee Derrick

Registered Representative

410-263-9708

lee.derrick@glic.com

Lee prides himself on distilling complex principles, products, and strategies into concise, simple solutions for his clients. He is extremely well-liked and trusted, and enjoys working with couples and families. As a former...

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Lee Fortenberry

Senior Vice President for Strategy and Development

717-884-2944

lee.fortenberry@glic.com

Lee Fortenberry began his career in the financial services profession with Northwestern Mutual in 1991. After building a successful personal practice, he created a network district office in 1997, winning the Growth Award in his first...

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Lorena Griffin

Director of Practice Management

757-554-9949

lorena.griffin@yourfgp.com

Lorena Griffin has been part of the Guardian Network since 2016.  She's licensed for Life and Health products, as well as Securities.  Lorena currently serves as Financial Growth Partners' Career Development Project and...

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Katherine Reilly Will CLU®, ChFC®, RICP®, CExP®

Financial Advisor

240-673-2007

Kate@ReillyWillFinancial.com

Kate Reilly is a Financial Advisor with more than 35 years of experience.  As a child, Kate remembers tagging along with her father on industry conventions all over the world, and eventually helping him in his financial practice....

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Maria Salter

Registered Representative

571-375-8045

maria.salter@yourfgp.com

What sets Financial Growth Partners apart from other financial firms is the way we help people "use their money" strategically. Most people make financial decisions without considering any cause and effect on other financial, budgetary...

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Mark Kinsella

Financial Advisor

(412) 951-2518

mark.kinsella@yourfgp.com

Mark is an experienced financial services professional who strives to be a trusted partner of his clients on their path to financial security and maximizing wealth. He specializes in working with young families and individuals who are...

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Marvin D. Banaag

Managing Director

302-450-6834

marvin.d.banaag@yourfgp.com

Marvin is a Filipino-American who was born in the Philippines and raised in the U.S. at a very young age. His passion in sports led him to pursue opportunities in sports after he graduated from St. John's University. He started off his...

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Matt Gunter

Managing Associate

717-393-4465

matthew.gunter@yourfgp.com

I gravitated toward this industry because it was one great way that I could truly have a positive impact on peoples lives. Having the opportunity to help individuals make better strategic decisions when it comes to protecting, growing,...

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Matthew Vahue, CLF®

Managing Partner

571-375-8029

matthew.vahue@yourfgp.com

Matt is a Managing Partner at Financial Growth Partners.

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Mick Melocheck

Financial Representative

570-294-2675

michael.melocheck@yourfgp.com

Every tomorrow is built on the decisions that we make today. It's up to each of us to make those decisions as informed as possible. We simply don't know what we don't know.I gravitated toward this industry because it was one great way...

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Nyle Berkes

Financial Advisor/Training Manager

570-394-2022

nyle.berkes@glic.com

Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities and Financial Representative of Guardian.

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Page Cook

Director of Operations

410-832-4236

page.cook@glic.com

Page has been with Guardian for 20+ years and is now FGP's Director of Operations.

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Pamela Gilmour, RICP ® CLU®, ChFC®

Financial Advisor

410-929-7250

410-832-4292

pamela_gilmour@ffplans.com

PAMELA GILMOUR, CEO OF FINANCIAL FITNESSPam has been in the financial services industry for over 34 years following years in banking, data processing and public accounting. She graduated from Bucknell University with a BSBA in...

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Patrice Lester-El

Financial Representative

patrice.lester-el@yourfgp.com

Patrice is driven by hard work and sustainable development. She excels in community-focused financial management. Patrice believes in educating her community with life changing information that could benefit the lives of generations to...

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Randy Jones, ChFC®

Wealth Management Advisor

703-919-6258

randy.jones@yourfgp.com

As a combat medic, I was once told “Medicine is not designed to heal you. It is designed to “sustain” you.” When it comes to finances, the information you receive is not designed to...

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Ruth Lawson

Agency Administrator

703-375-8002

703-476-8507

ruth.lawson@glic.com

Sarah Cato, CFP®, CExP®, ChFC®, CLU®, RICP®

Financial Advisor, Director of Business Strategies

240-534-1356

sarah.cato@glic.com

With more than than 20 years of leadership experience in the mid-size business market, Sarah serves as Director of the Business Strategies Group at Financial Growth Partners. As a professional holding the Certified Financial...

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Stephanie Wynne

Marketing Coordinator/New Business Administrator

571-375-8028

stephanie.wynne@yourfgp.com

Stephen Norris, CFP®

Financial Advisor

410-929-7250

410-832-4292

Stephen_Norris@ffplans.com

STEVE SEEKS TO PROVIDE CLIENTS WITH THE ASSURANCE THAT, THROUGH PLANNING, THEY WILL ACHIEVE OPTIMAL RESULTS.He joined the Financial Fitness team in 2011, and as a Certified Financial Planner ™ Professional takes a comprehensive...

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Steve Derrick CLU®, ChFC®

Registered Representative

410-263-9708

stephen.derrick@glic.com

Steve focuses on working closely with clients to maximize their wealth potential.  He specializes in helping small business owners integrate their personal and business finances to create efficiencies of cash flow to achieve...

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Tameeka Johnson

Financial Representative

917-748-2403

tameeka.johnson@yourfgp.com

Tameeka has a degree in Business Administration where she has utilized her skills and business acumen to help corporations scale up and increase revenue. She spent most of her career in the healthcare industry working as an account...

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Vinara Mosby

Financial Representative

804-306-7424

vinara.mosby@yourfgp.com

Vinara has worked in the insurance industry for over 17 years.  In 2009, she chose to focus on the needs of the growing mature population in Virginia.  Vinara's experience includes  enrolling over 400 individuals into...
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Vincent Gallo

Disability Income Supervisor Life Brokerage Manager

800-963-5605

Vincent_Gallo@DImadeEasy.com

Vincent Gallo is one of the most successful and experienced Disability Income Specialists residing in Central or Eastern Pennsylvania (PA) representing The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, NY, NY. Vince is the Disability...

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William Crossan

Managing Partner

667-318-0802

william.crossan@yourfgp.com

Will Crossnan is a Managing Partner at Financial Growth Partners.

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