Evan Carter

My path to founding a wealth management firm is different than most. As a child, my dream was to become a fighter pilot. After graduating from the United States Naval Academy with a degree in Aerospace Engineering, I achieved that goal, serving on active duty for a decade. I flew the F-18E Super Hornet from aircraft carriers and deployed multiple times to the Western Pacific. After those deployments, the Navy sent me to UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School to study finance, followed by the privilege of teaching undergraduate economics at my alma mater. After transitioning from active duty, I applied the skills I honed in the cockpit and classroom—leadership, effective communication, process improvement, and strategic decision-making—to multiple entrepreneurial ventures. My career as a financial planner is a natural extension of my passion for solving problems and serving others. With a background in engineering, military flight operations, top-tier business education, and collegiate economics instruction, I bring a unique perspective to wealth management: * Tenacity – Giving up is never an option. Just as a fighter pilot must persist in the air, I am relentless in helping my clients succeed. * Calm Under Pressure – I have a proven ability to think clearly in high-stakes situations, whether in the military or financial markets. I will not panic when volatility arises. * Candor – In aviation and life, speaking up is critical when the stakes are high. I will always provide honest advice, even when it’s uncomfortable. Living near Annapolis, Maryland, I cherish time with my family and enjoy Navy football, traveling, boating, and improving my golf game. I also continue to serve as a member of the U.S. Navy Reserves. Ventus Wealth Management — After a decade in the workforce, I became increasingly frustrated by the lack of financial services that truly met my needs. I couldn’t find a firm or advisor that offered the right combination of: ☑️A transparent fee and incentive structure ☑️ A flexible, client-focused service model ☑️ Modern technology solutions ☑️ Virtual meeting capabilities ☑️ Expertise tailored to my specific situation Recognizing this gap, I launched Ventus Wealth Management to address these shortcomings. Everything we do is designed with our clients in mind. Every element of our service and business model is intentionally crafted to deliver value and provide solutions that meet your needs.

I provide divorce planning, ongoing financial planning, and investment management. While my specialty is women going through divorce or other major life transitions, as a woman in a male-dominated industry, and as a female firm-owner in an even more male-predominant group, I want to make sure everyone who has felt excluded from the table is included and welcomed to grow their wealth and their lives. I primarily work virtually from my home in Annapolis. I have three children who astound me every single day. My fun time is spent with them and with friends, getting curious about the world – cooking, discovering new cities, playing on the water and in the woods, volunteering, seeking out live music, and getting to early morning CrossFit workouts. I founded Clairwell to provide a space for women and those who love them to grow and embrace their wealth and the lives they can build for themselves. Let's simplify wealth management and build something beautiful.

Mark is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional located in Edgewater, Maryland. He provides personalized financial planning and investment management services to business owners, federal government employees, and U.S. military service members. As a former federal employee and U.S. Marine, he is familiar with the challenges you face and knows how to help you reach your financial goals. Mark’s personal experiences taught him budgeting skills, saving strategies, and how to invest. He earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in business administration and personal financial planning, which have equipped him with the knowledge and skills to provide comprehensive financial planning and investment management services to his clients.

Rianka R. Dorsainvil, CFP®, is a dynamic leader and the visionary Founder and Senior Wealth Advisor at YGC Wealth, an inclusive, culturally competent and technology-forward financial planning firm. She has been celebrated as a top financial advisor for multiple consecutive years by Investopedia (most recently in 2023) and Washingtonian Magazine (most recently in 2024), as well as recognized by NerdWallet as a Black Financial Influencer to follow. Rianka is a recognized leader whose expertise is sought after both nationally and internationally. As a mother of two and an established leader, Rianka recently relaunched the firm as YGC Wealth, nodding to her roots while marking a new era of growth and service. The name YGC Wealth is both a homage to our original ethos and a representation of her evolution into a full-spectrum wealth management firm. Her approach to financial planning, deeply rooted in the empowerment of first-generation wealth-builders, transforms financial well-being into a cornerstone of personal achievement. As a past national president of the Financial Planning Association (FPA) NexGen community, Rianka has played a pivotal role in shaping the future of financial planning. Her influence extends through her active roles in CNBC's Digital Financial Advisor Council and the CFP Board’s Diversity Advisory Group. Her thought leadership has been featured across top media outlets including PBS NewsHour, Forbes, and CNBC, and she has been honored as a rising star by Investment News and one of Wealth Management’s Ten to Watch. Rianka’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in finance is unwavering. She believes that financial success should be accessible to all and that understanding and integrating one’s money culture is key to achieving sustainable financial balance. Through YGC Wealth, she continues to guide clients toward financial strategies that not only accumulate wealth but also foster a lasting, impactful legacy.

Todd Batty is the Vice President Private Wealth Management Advisor. In this role, he assists multiple generations of families in developing personalized wealth strategies focused on growth, preservation, and transfer of their assets. He collaborates with a team that includes an Investment Manager, a Senior Wealth Planner, and a Trust Officer to provide comprehensive wealth planning services. Todd has been with Fidelity Investments since 2008, initially serving as Vice President, Financial Consultant until 2015, and then advancing to his current position. Prior to that, he worked as an Account Coordinator at T. Rowe Price from 2002 to 2007.