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Latest from the Blog
What Matters Most – Economic Update for March 2022 with Brad Bolyard
Our monthly economic update report from the First United Wealth Management department. Brad Bolyard, Portfolio Manager, joins us to discuss the negatives and positives happening in the market for March 2022.
First United Promotes Kelly C. Effland to Wealth Advisor
Keith R. Sanders, Senior Vice President and Senior Trust Officer and Jennifer L. Jones, Vice President & Senior Wealth Advisor and Team Leader, is proud to announce the promotion of Kelly C. Effland to Wealth Advisor serving the Frederick, Washington Counties, MD and Berkeley County market areas.
What Matters Most – Monthly Economic Update for February 2022 with Megan Kinsinger
Our monthly economic update report from the First United Wealth Management department. Megan Kinsinger, Portfolio Manager, joins us to discuss the negatives and positives happening in the market for February 2022.
What Matters Most – Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Today we talk with Denise Phelps, Vice President and Director of Diversity & Engagement at First United about Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in the workplace as well as the DEI efforts that First United is taking in our communities.
Bulls & Bears Newsletter – January 2022
The latest Bulls & Bears Newsletter from our Wealth Management advisors can provide you the latest insights into the market, trends and impacts. Download and print right from our website.
Tax and Investment Considerations for Wealth Management
Making sound investment decisions that yield high returns isn’t the whole story when managing your wealth. Let’s take a look at some basic investment strategies.
Meet Our Team
Allen Shapiro
Kimberly Harless
Chelsea Lowdermilk
Christine Sisler
Julia Hershman
April Jones
Kathy Getty
Blake Walker
Craig Pancake
Ron Bittinger
Vice President, Community Relationship Manager
Allen Shapiro
NMLS #682375
Email:ashapiro@mybank.com
Phone:301-895-5125
Vice President, Director of Wealth Management Sales
Christine Sisler
Email:csisler@mybank.com
Phone:301-533-2231
Mortgage Relationship Manager
April Jones
Serving Garrett County, MD & surrounding areas
NMLS #1573399
Email:aljones@mybank.com
Phone:301-533-1616
Vice President, Director of Commercial Services
Blake Walker
Email:bwalker@mybank.com
Phone:301-533-2335