Staff You Should Know
Mike Couch, CFP®
Mike joined BWFA's Tax Services team in 2008, and he has
since added responsibilities in planning and investments. He is a
Certified Financial Planner®, with experience in addressing the
needs of high-net-worth individuals. Mike's previous experience
includes serving as Director of Financial Planning for a Howard
County financial services firm and various corporate finance
positions with General Electric and America Online. He earned
a Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Finance from the
University of Massachusetts - Amherst and completed his
MBA degree at Loyola College in Baltimore. Mike is a member
of the Financial Planning Association and resides in Ellicott
City with his wife and two children. (
full bio)
Chris Kelly, CFP®, CPA
Chris Kelly joined BWFA in 2009 as an investment manager
and advisor. Chris is a Certified Financial Planner® and
Certified Public Accountant, and he has previously worked with
high-net-worth individuals, especially business owners. Chris
has worked in the accounting and financial services industry
since 2001, most recently with a regional accounting firm and
the "big four" accounting firm Deloitte LLP as a Private Client
Advisor. A lifelong Maryland resident, Chris lives with his wife
and two children in Clarksburg, where he serves as volunteer
treasurer for the Clarksburg Farmers' Market. He has a B.S. in
Finance from the University of Maryland and a Master of
Accountancy degree from George Washington University. (
full bio)
