Executive Management
Rob Carpenter
President & CEO
Robert Carpenter leads the team at BWFA that is dedicated to improving the financial lives of its clients. As President and CEO, he is responsible for overseeing all areas of the firm, Investment Management, Financial Planning, Tax Advisory Services and… Read More
Joseph Manfredi, MBA
Chief Operating Officer & Senior Portfolio Manager, Executive Manager
Joseph Manfredi is Chief Operating Officer of Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors, Inc. Joe is privileged to work with the firm’s clients as a lead advisor to coordinate all BWFA capabilities when helping clients with financial planning, investment and tax advisory services…. Read More
Wealth Management and Planning
Townsend Hornor, Jr. (Sandy)
Managing Director, Wealth Management, Executive Manager
Sandy Hornor is an experienced financial professional with over 30 years in the industry. Sandy works with individuals, families, organizations and companies to define their long-term wealth management objectives; he assists with the implementation of solutions and techniques to meet… Read More
Thad Ismart, CFP®, CEPS
Senior Financial Planner
Thad Ismart is a Senior Financial Planner with Baltimore Washington Financial Advisors (BWFA). In this role, Thad prepares, presents and implements comprehensive financial and retirement plans for BWFA’s clients. Thad is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ® professional and holds a… Read More
Lawrence M. Post CPA, MST, CFP®, CIMA®
Senior Tax and Planning Advisor
Larry Post is a financial professional dedicated to serving the needs of individuals and families. Prior to joining BWFA, Larry held various positions in Hawthorn, PNC Family Office, PNC Wealth Management, and was a partner with a CPA and financial… Read More
Tyler Kluge, CFP®, CDFA®, CEPS
Financial Planner
Tyler joined BWFA in 2016 and currently serves as a Financial Planner. He supports the firm’s Investment Management Team, Financial Planning Team, and Client Service Team. He is very proud and excited to work with clients and their families to… Read More
Joseph DePatie, CFP®, CDFA®
Associate Financial Planner
Joe is an Associate Financial Planner with BWFA. In this role, Joe supports the financial planning, investment management, and client service teams. Joe is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ® professional and a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA®). He holds a bachelor’s degree… Read More
Matthew Smiler, ChFC®
Tax Advisor, Associate Financial Planner
Matthew joined BWFA in 2019 as a Tax Advisor and financial planner. He is a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and holds a B.S. in Business from Towson University. Matthew has worked in the accounting and financial advisory industry for close… Read More
Tyler Cunningham, CFP®
Associate Financial Planner
Tyler joined BWFA in 2021 as an Associate Financial Planner and supports the investment management, financial planning, and client services teams. Before BWFA Tyler worked at T. Rowe Price where he obtained his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification. He is excited… Read More
Asset Management
Rob Carpenter
President & CEO
Robert Carpenter leads the team at BWFA that is dedicated to improving the financial lives of its clients. As President and CEO, he is responsible for overseeing all areas of the firm, Investment Management, Financial Planning, Tax Advisory Services and… Read More
Joseph Manfredi, MBA
Chief Operating Officer & Senior Portfolio Manager, Executive Manager
Joseph Manfredi is Chief Operating Officer of Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors, Inc. Joe is privileged to work with the firm’s clients as a lead advisor to coordinate all BWFA capabilities when helping clients with financial planning, investment and tax advisory services…. Read More
Chris Kelly, CPA, CFP®, M.Accy
Financial Advisor, Portfolio Manager & Executive Manager
Chris is a Financial Advisor and Investment Portfolio Manager whose expertise includes comprehensive financial planning and investment portfolio management and strategy. He is a member of the firm’s Executive Management Committee, as well as the Investment Management Committee. Chris is… Read More
Joseph A. Caputo, CFP®
Portfolio Manager, Chief Information Officer & Executive Manager
Joseph Caputo joined BWFA in September of 2012 as the firm’s Chief Information Officer and Financial Advisor. He has obtained over 15 years of financial and investment management related experience. Prior to joining the firm, he worked for notable local,… Read More
Tax Services
Lawrence M. Post CPA, MST, CFP®, CIMA®
Senior Tax and Planning Advisor
Larry Post is a financial professional dedicated to serving the needs of individuals and families. Prior to joining BWFA, Larry held various positions in Hawthorn, PNC Family Office, PNC Wealth Management, and was a partner with a CPA and financial… Read More
Matthew Smiler, ChFC®
Tax Advisor, Associate Financial Planner
Matthew joined BWFA in 2019 as a Tax Advisor and financial planner. He is a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and holds a B.S. in Business from Towson University. Matthew has worked in the accounting and financial advisory industry for close… Read More
Brian Murray
Tax Advisor
Brian joined BWFA in 2019. He is currently working to achieve his Enrolled Agent Certificate. He spent the previous 12 years working at BDO USA in a variety of roles, including the last 5 in the Core Tax Department with experience in… Read More
Ann Garczynski, CPA
Associate Tax Advisor
Ann Garczynski is a graduate of the University of Baltimore with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Accounting. She is a native of New York City and began her career as a legal secretary in Manhattan. After moving to Maryland,… Read More
Gary Trotter
Tax Associate
Gary Trotter joined BWFA in May, 2016 as a Tax Intern. He graduated from SUNY Stony Brook, NY with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and then earned a Master’s Degree in Business Management from Brooklyn Polytechnic University. Gary is a veteran of the US Navy… Read More
Yuan Zhang, EA
Client Associate
Yuan Zhang graduated from the University of Maryland where she earned her BS in Accounting. Prior to joining BWFA, Yuan was a staff accountant in a regional CPA firm in Bethesda. Yuan lives in Ellicott City, MD with her husband… Read More
Lex Ruygrok, CPA, Esquire
Tax Consultant
Lex started his career in the tax department of Deliotte & Touche where he became a tax manager specializing in employee benefits and retirement plan consulting. He subsequently became a partner in a small local accounting firm where he focused his… Read More
Ana Welborn, CPA
Tax Consultant
Ana joined BWFA as a Tax Consultant in 2017. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County where she earned her BS in Financial Economics and minored in accounting. Prior to joining BWFA, Ana was a tax manager… Read More
Business Services
Brian MacMillan
Managing Director M&A
Brian MacMillan joined BWFA in May 2013 and is the Managing Director of Mergers and Acquisitions. He is a graduate of Salisbury University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. Brian attended the Management Development Program… Read More
Client Services
Meghan Manas, CEPS
Director of Client Services, Executive Manager, Notary Public
Meghan is a BWFA Executive Manager, serving as the firm’s Director of Client Services. She supervises all aspects of the client experience including those which impact new client relationships. Additionally, Meghan oversees client education and appreciation events, while also managing… Read More
Eve Kennedy
Senior Client Associate
Eve Kennedy joined BWFA in 2017 as a member of our Client Service Team. As a former athlete, Eve is comfortable working in a team environment and supporting our clients. Eve is passionate about making sure BWFA’s clients have an exceptional… Read More
Michael W. Kilduff
Senior Client Operations Associate
Michael is a Senior Client Operations Associate for BWFA. He is looking forward to assisting BWFA clients in problem solving and creative solutions to meet their goals and needs. Born and raised in New Orleans, Michael has a deep appreciation… Read More
Tyler Kluge, CFP®, CDFA®, CEPS
Financial Planner
Tyler joined BWFA in 2016 and currently serves as a Financial Planner. He supports the firm’s Investment Management Team, Financial Planning Team, and Client Service Team. He is very proud and excited to work with clients and their families to… Read More
Joseph DePatie, CFP®, CDFA®
Associate Financial Planner
Joe is an Associate Financial Planner with BWFA. In this role, Joe supports the financial planning, investment management, and client service teams. Joe is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ® professional and a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA®). He holds a bachelor’s degree… Read More
Tyler Cunningham, CFP®
Associate Financial Planner
Tyler joined BWFA in 2021 as an Associate Financial Planner and supports the investment management, financial planning, and client services teams. Before BWFA Tyler worked at T. Rowe Price where he obtained his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification. He is excited… Read More
Cortney Caronna
Marketing Associate
Cortney graduated from Towson University with a degree in Communications with a focus in Public Relations & Advertising. She has worked in many Customer Service positions over the years including jobs in the restaurant, grocery and mortgage industries. She also… Read More
Raechelle Norton
Client Associate
Raechelle attended Loyola University Maryland for both undergraduate and graduate school. She has spent time in both customer service and sales positions. She lives in Mt. Washington, Maryland, where she lives with her husband, three girls, and three dogs. She… Read More
Yuan Zhang, EA
Client Associate
Yuan Zhang graduated from the University of Maryland where she earned her BS in Accounting. Prior to joining BWFA, Yuan was a staff accountant in a regional CPA firm in Bethesda. Yuan lives in Ellicott City, MD with her husband… Read More
Samantha Carpenter
Digital Communications Specialist
Samantha Carpenter graduated summa cum laude from The George Washington University’s Corcoran School of Arts and Design where she earned her BFA in Graphic Design. Serving as a Digital Communications Specialist at BWFA, Samantha helps support various aspects of the… Read More