Widmann Financial Services

Laura Ruiz is a financial advisor at Widmann Financial Services with 26 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Widmann Financial Services since 2009, including her current tenure starting in 2022, as well as at Commonwealth Financial Network since 2009. Widmann Financial Services offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, families, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a hybrid, research-driven investment approach that integrates third-party analysis and conducts financial education seminars in collaboration with outside professionals.

William Gaines Jr. is a CFP® practitioner with eight years of experience in financial services. He currently works at Widmann Financial Services, where he has been since 2019 and is a co-owner of the firm. His prior experience includes positions at Northwestern Mutual and GWM, Inc. Widmann Financial Services serves individual and family clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as businesses, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $467 million in client assets through a team of six advisors, employing a Modern Portfolio Theory-influenced investment approach that integrates third-party research and allows for tactical trading.

Robert Ready Jr. is a financial advisor at Widmann Financial Services in Bowie, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Widmann Financial Services and Commonwealth Financial Network since 2001. Ready is a co-owner of Widmann Financial Services, a private entity involved in securities, advisory, and insurance business. Widmann Financial Services offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, families, businesses, charitable organizations, trusts, and estates. The firm employs a hybrid, research-driven investment process that incorporates third-party research from providers such as Morningstar and Standard & Poor’s, managing portfolios on a discretionary, long-term basis while also engaging in active trading and use of derivatives.

Justin Horner is a financial advisor with Widmann Financial Services in Bowie, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and JP Morgan Chase Bank, as well as ownership of Volley Monster LLC, an adult volleyball tournament business. Widmann Financial Services provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and education seminars to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit entities. The firm employs a hybrid, research-driven investment approach combining quantitative and qualitative analysis, utilizing third-party research from providers such as Morningstar and Standard & Poor’s.

David Wolf is a financial advisor with Widmann Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth Financial Network and Widmann Financial Services since 2007. Outside of his advisory work, he has experience as a part-time actor and talent agent. Widmann Financial Services serves individuals, families, businesses, and charitable organizations with asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a team-based approach, managing approximately $467 million in client assets using a hybrid investment process that incorporates third-party research and a Modern Portfolio Theory framework with tactical trading.

David Greenleaf is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and has worked at Commonwealth since 2002, as well as Widmann Financial Services since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a swim coach for the Montgomery Swim Club in Silver Spring, MD. Commonwealth Financial Network is a national registered investment adviser supporting approximately 2,950 advisors through a range of advisory programs and services. The firm provides operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management support, enabling advisors to offer personalized portfolio construction and discretionary model portfolios.

Arden Widmann is a CFP® with 37 years of experience and has been with Widmann Financial Services since 1989. He also serves as an adjunct faculty member at Prince George's Community College, teaching estate planning courses. Widmann Financial Services provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, families, businesses, charitable organizations, trusts, and estates. The firm uses a hybrid, research-driven investment approach combining quantitative and qualitative analysis and offers financial education seminars with outside professionals.