PROFESSIONAL

R. Todd Grandy, CLU®, ChFC® began his financial services career with Northwestern Mutual in 1989. Over the past 30+ years, Todd and his team have established a nationally recognized firm assisting successful families, entrepreneurs, business owners and executives with fiduciary level advisory services, financial planning, tax, retirement and investment planning, risk management and benefit planning. In addition to Todd's expertise in assisting companies and their executives with key person and/or stock redemption liquidity planning, he works with firms seeking assistance with carve-out and supplemental disability income, disability key person, disability buy-out and disability overhead expense planning. Mr. Grandy has also done extensive work in the qualified and non-qualified retirement plan markets, helping companies to design, implement and manage these programs. In 2018, Todd co-founded GBP Wealth Management along with long-time friend and fellow advisor, Jason Bell, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional, CPWA.

PERSONAL

Todd and his wife, Stacey, reside in Ruxton, Maryland, and have three adult children. When he is not at the office, Todd enjoys spending time at the gym, running, cycling, skiing or just being outdoors. Todd is a former Board Member of the Baltimore Chapter of the Society of Financial Service Professionals, the St. Paul's School Strategic Planning Committee and is a current Director of the Northwestern Mutual Financial Representatives Association. Additionally, Todd and Stacey are ardent supporters of animal welfare and rescue organizations in the Baltimore area.

PROFESSIONAL

Jason “Jay” Bell, CPWA®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional, is a partner at GBP Wealth Management (GBP), overseeing the financial planning and wealth management division of the firm. Jay specializes in financial/tax planning and wealth management for executives, business owners, and professionals. He enjoys helping people figure out the balance of enjoying and spending money now while making sure to save enough to protect their future later. Jay is a problem solver who takes a holistic approach to all engagements. Every step of the way, he asks himself what he would suggest if it was his parents or best friends sitting in front of him.

BACKGROUND & INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT

Prior to becoming an advisor, Jay graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park. He enrolled at the Yale School of Management, where he received the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) designation. He is also a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional. He has his series 7, 31, and 66 securities licenses.

Prior to GBP, Jay ran Bell Wealth Management Group (BWMG) for 10 years. He also worked in Morgan Stanley’s Global Wealth Management Division and was a capital markets analyst at a boutique investment bank, InCap Group.

PERSONAL

Jay was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, and attended Calvert Hall College High School. He loves spending time with his wife Katelyn and their rescue dog, Reed. Jay is an avid college wrestling fan and a die-hard Baltimore Ravens and Maryland Terps fan. He is a voracious reader and loves to travel.

Jay currently sits on the board of the Baltimore Community ToolBank. He is also a board member for Reed’s Rescue, a non-profit dedicated to rescuing senior age and terminally ill dogs from shelters.

PROFESSIONAL

As Director of Operations, Jane leads GBP in several areas. She oversees internal operations with an emphasis on ensuring scalable and effective processes alongside a distinctive client experience. Jane also drives strategic initiatives that support future firm growth and development of personnel.

BACKGROUND & INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT

Since joining Northwestern Mutual in 1995, Jane has worked alongside several advisors, resulting in a unique combination of skills. Her exposure to complex planning situations and related service matters, along with her talent for supporting strategic growth, led to her critical role with Todd Grandy in 2002, which was followed by the addition of Jason Bell in 2018 and the birth of GBP.

Jane’s natural desire to impact others and her unique collection of skills has led to her participation in several Northwestern Mutual initiatives, speaking engagements, and the development of training programs.

Born and raised in Baltimore, Jane returned to the area after attending Virginia Tech. She earned her Chartered Life Underwriter designation (CLU®), holds her Maryland Life, Health, and Variable Annuity licenses, as well as the series 6 security license.

PERSONAL

When away from the office, Jane enjoys RV camping, reading, and is an avid sports fan, including a passion for thoroughbred horse racing. Jane lives in Baltimore City with her husband, Joe.

PROFESSIONAL

Chuck is proud to be the Director of Financial Planning for GBP. He spends his time engaging with clients to develop their holistic financial plan, so they can spend time enjoying the things they care about most. Whether their goal is to protect, grow, or prosper, Chuck takes time to understand the ‘why’ behind each client’s goals relative to their unique situation. Then he works diligently to help clients navigate their financial futures. In parallel with the counsel Chuck provides clients, he also assists clients’ adult children and grandchildren as they begin their financial planning journey. Chuck also administers the development and implementation of GBP’s fee-based planning engagements and oversees wealth management operations.

BACKGROUND & INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT

Prior to joining the firm, Chuck graduated from Bucknell University with a degree in economics and a minor in philosophy. He began his financial services career with Northwestern Mutual as a financial advisor and joined the GBP team in 2019. In addition to being a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, Chuck holds his series 7, 6 and 63 securities licenses as well as his Life and Health insurance licenses.

PERSONAL

Chuck grew up in Baltimore, and while at Bucknell, he was actively involved in men’s rugby and new-student orientation. Outside of work, Chuck enjoys being outside, working out, cheering on the Ravens, and spending time with friends and family.

PROFESSIONAL

Stratton Grandy is a Financial Planning Specialist and is Director of Business Development for GBP. Stratton enjoys working closely with GPB’s clients as well as helping entrepreneurs, business owners, successful families, and professionals understand how GBP might help them reach their financial, estate, legacy, and/or charitable planning goals.

BACKGROUND & INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT

Prior to joining GBP, Stratton attended SMU in Dallas, Texas, where he studied economics and concurrently pursued his Life & Health insurance licenses as well as his series 6 and 63 licenses. With these assets, Stratton worked with privately-owned businesses, professionals, and HNW families on risk-related insurance planning, including key-man, buy-sell agreements, and estate planning. After graduation, he spent a few years in private equity consulting working with c-suite executives across the country. In 2021, Stratton transitioned back to GBP Wealth Management to lead business development and expand GBP’s national footprint.

PERSONAL

Stratton lives in Dallas with his 125-pound Labrador, Hendrix, and they enjoy hiking, skiing, biking, beach volleyball, river rafting, and everything in between.