Veridian Capital Partners

Brian Williamson is a financial advisor at Veridian Capital Partners with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is the principal of Estate Legal Services, LLC, providing legal estate planning and probate services, and serves as a board member and treasurer for the District of Columbia Arts Center, a nonprofit promoting visual and performing arts. Veridian Capital Partners is a team-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, and business clients with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm employs a multi-method investment approach that includes qualitative, quantitative, and technical analysis across a broad range of strategies.

Sarah Hofman is a financial advisor at Veridian Capital Partners with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with firms including Brian L. Runkles Inc. and Ameriprise Financial Services. Hofman has been with Veridian Capital Partners and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments since 2021. Veridian Capital Partners is a team-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, and business clients with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multi-method investment approach incorporating qualitative, quantitative, and technical analysis across a broad range of strategies, including the use of derivatives within separately managed accounts.

Chandru Ramachandran is a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) with 28 years of industry experience. He is currently a private wealth advisor at Veridian Capital Partners, where he has worked since 2021. Prior to that, he was with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 16 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Diversified Business Associates, LLC, a company that supports the operations of his financial planning practice. Veridian Capital Partners is a team-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, and business clients with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multi-method investment approach utilizing qualitative, quantitative, and technical analysis across a broad range of strategies, including the use of derivatives and options within separately managed accounts.

Ethan Holobinko is a financial advisor at Veridian Capital Partners in Frederick, MD. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Veridian since 2024. Prior to joining the firm, he worked at Meritus Medical Center and attended Mount Saint Mary's University. Veridian Capital Partners is a team-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, and business clients with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multi-method investment approach that includes qualitative, quantitative, and technical analysis across a broad range of strategies.

Stephanie Ramachandran is a financial advisor with Veridian Capital Partners, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 16 years before joining Veridian and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments in 2021. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in financial planning and bookkeeping through Diversified Business Associates. Veridian Capital Partners is a team-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, and business clients with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multi-method investment approach that includes asset allocation, fixed income, options, and derivatives, and sponsors a wrap fee program with individualized management for its clients.

Katelyn Kantruss is a financial advisor at Veridian Capital Partners with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Lighthouse Wealth Management and BNY Mellon. Katelyn took time away from the industry between 2018 and 2020. Veridian Capital Partners is a team-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, and business clients with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multi-method investment approach that includes qualitative, quantitative, and technical analysis, utilizing a broad range of strategies such as asset allocation, options, and margin trading.

Brian Runkles is a CFP® with 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is a managing partner at Veridian Capital Partners and has held roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Ameriprise Financial Services, and his own firm, Brian Runkles, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he manages a pass-through entity for his financial practice. Veridian Capital Partners is a team-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, and business clients with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multi-method investment approach incorporating qualitative, quantitative, and technical analysis, and uses a broad range of strategies including derivatives and options within separately managed accounts.

Angel Martinez is a financial advisor at Veridian Capital Partners with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. He previously held roles at PNC Investments and PNC Bank, as well as positions at NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Co, and Wells Fargo affiliates. Outside of advising, Martinez operates an eBay resale business and helps homeowners recover funds through a nonprofit organization addressing tax sale and foreclosure losses. Veridian Capital Partners is a team-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, and businesses with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm employs a multi-method investment approach utilizing a broad range of strategies, including derivatives and options, and manages approximately $471 million in regulatory assets across about 762 client relationships.