Prostatis Financial Advisors Group

Katherine Groce is a financial advisor with Prostatis Financial Advisors Group in Hanover, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Peak Brokerage Services LLC and Taylor Capital Management Inc. Groce manages client service operations and assists with financial planning within her firm. Prostatis Financial Advisors Group serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutions with investment management and financial planning, utilizing a top-down, tactical asset-allocation strategy that includes sector rotation and oversight of third-party managers employing AI and machine-learning models.

Michael Canet is a financial advisor with Prostatis Financial Advisors Group in Hanover, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Peak Brokerage Services LLC and TCM Securities, Inc., alongside operating his own law practice since 1997. He serves on the board of a nonprofit organization. Prostatis Financial Advisors Group manages approximately $509 million in client assets through a team of about 18 advisors, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutions. The firm employs a top-down, macro-environmental approach to tactical asset allocation, utilizing both customized and model portfolios, and offers a range of investment and financial planning services.

Erik Margetts is a financial advisor at Prostatis Financial Advisors Group with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at ABM Industries for eight years and the University of Central Florida for five years. Prostatis Financial Advisors Group provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as foundations, trusts, estates, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a top-down, tactical asset-allocation approach with sector rotation and integrates third-party managers, including those using AI and machine-learning models, within its portfolio management process.

Christian McPherson is a CFP® with six years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Prostatis Financial Advisors Group in Melbourne, FL, and has held prior roles at Impact Partnership Wealth, World Equity Group, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and Vanguard. Outside of finance, his earlier work includes positions at Chick-Fil-A and in the food and entertainment sectors. Prostatis Financial Advisors Group provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as foundations, trusts, estates, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a top-down, tactical asset-allocation strategy with sector rotation and integrates third-party managers, including those using AI and machine-learning models, into client portfolios.

Travis Shepherd is a financial advisor with Prostatis Financial Advisors Group, holding a Series 65 credential and 14 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Retirement Wealth Advisors, Inc. and founded Shepherd Wealth Solutions, which offers insurance and investment advisory services. He also owns Allied Tax Advisors, a tax preparation business, and founded Capital Learning Academy, providing adult financial education courses. Prostatis Financial Advisors Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as foundations, trusts, estates, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $509 million in client assets through a multi-team of about 18 advisors, employing a top-down, macro-environmental approach to tactical asset allocation with sector rotation and a relative growth/value framework.

Ryan Herbert is a financial advisor with Prostatis Financial Advisors Group in Hanover, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Peak Brokerage Services LLC and TCM Securities, Inc., and has been with Prostatis Financial Advisors since 2008. Prostatis Financial Advisors Group manages approximately $509 million in client assets through a multi-team of 18 advisors, serving individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm employs a top-down, macro-environmental approach to tactical asset allocation and offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory services.

Kimberly Owen is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 credential with 17 years of experience in financial advisory roles. She is currently with Prostatis Financial Advisors Group and has previously worked at The Vanguard Group and SunTrust Advisory Services. In addition to her advisory work, she owns a rental property in Fort Myers, Florida. Prostatis Financial Advisors Group serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, as well as foundations, trusts, estates, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a top-down, tactical asset-allocation strategy with sector rotation and integrates independent third-party managers, including those utilizing AI and machine-learning models, into client portfolios.

Ashley Michelli is a financial advisor at Prostatis Financial Advisors Group in Baton Rouge, LA, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. She has been with Prostatis Financial Advisors Group, doing business as Game Changer Wealth, since 2019 and was self-employed for five years prior. Prostatis Financial Advisors Group serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, managing approximately $509 million in assets through a multi-team of 18 advisors. The firm uses a top-down, macro-environmental approach to tactical asset allocation and offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory services.

Andrew Duckworth is a financial advisor with Prostatis Financial Advisors Group in Baton Rouge, LA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Investment Services, Hancock Whitney Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Edward Jones. Outside of finance, he provides color commentary for Denham Springs High School football broadcasts through Jon Fine Productions. Prostatis Financial Advisors Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as foundations, trusts, estates, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a top-down, macro-environmental approach to tactical asset allocation with sector rotation and a relative growth/value framework, managing approximately $509 million in client assets across a multi-team of 18 advisors.

Brian Canet is a financial advisor at Prostatis Financial Advisors Group in Hanover, MD, holding a Series 65 designation with seven years of industry experience. He has been with Prostatis Group LLC since 2018 and previously worked at Howard County Community College from 2013 to 2017. Prostatis Financial Advisors Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as foundations, trusts, estates, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $509 million in assets through a multi-team approach, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory services with a focus on tactical asset allocation and sector rotation.

Arthur Mcpherson is a financial advisor at Prostatis Financial Advisors Group with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including Triumph Wealth Advisors and World Equity Group Inc. Mcpherson serves as a board member for the Financial Independence Council, where he speaks at universities to promote financial literacy, and is also an author of financial education books. Prostatis Financial Advisors Group provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as foundations, trusts, estates, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a top-down, tactical asset-allocation approach with sector rotation and integrates independent third-party managers and AI-driven models in its portfolio management.

Jerry Linebaugh II is a financial advisor at Prostatis Financial Advisors Group in Baton Rouge, LA, with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has held roles at several firms including Foundations Investment Advisors LLC and Simplicity Wealth LLC. In addition to his advisory work, he manages a tax planning and preparation business and is a licensed insurance agent. Prostatis Financial Advisors Group provides investment management and financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as foundations, trusts, estates, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a top-down, tactical asset-allocation approach with sector rotation and uses independent third-party managers and model portfolios as part of its investment process.

Lawrence Kiely is a financial advisor with Prostatis Financial Advisors Group, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc and The Capital Group Investment Advisory Services, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Kings Gentlemen LLC, a business providing fashion advice for made-to-measure suits. Prostatis Financial Advisors Group offers investment management and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as foundations, trusts, estates, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a top-down, tactical asset-allocation strategy with sector rotation and uses third-party managers, including those utilizing AI and machine-learning models.

Vanessa Pruett Urie is a financial advisor at Prostatis Financial Advisors Group with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and has worked at Prostatis Group LLC since 2023 and CETERA ADVISORS LLC from 2005 to 2018. In addition to her advisory role, she owns Gladway Homes, a real estate sales business. Prostatis Financial Advisors Group serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—as well as foundations, trusts, estates, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a top-down, tactical asset-allocation strategy with sector rotation, blending growth and fixed-income approaches and incorporates third-party managers, including those utilizing AI and machine-learning models.

Andrew Ashton is a financial advisor with Prostatis Financial Advisors Group in Hanover, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 18 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Clifton Larson Allen LLP and independent practice before joining Prostatis Group LLC in 2018. Prostatis Financial Advisors Group provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as foundations, trusts, estates, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a top-down, tactical asset-allocation approach with sector rotation and uses both growth and fixed-income strategies, incorporating third-party managers and machine-learning models within a due-diligence framework.