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® professional with seven years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and co-owns Widmann Financial Services, where he provides financial planning and asset management services. His prior experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and GWM, Inc. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including discretionary model portfolios and personalized indexing, while providing operational, compliance, and practice-management support.

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 at Widmann Financial Services with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Commonwealth Financial Network and Widmann Financial Services since 2007. Outside of finance, he has worked part-time as a talent agent and actor for television, movies, and commercials. Widmann Financial Services provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, families, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a research-driven investment approach combining quantitative and qualitative analysis, using third-party research from providers such as Morningstar and Standard & Poor’s.

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.