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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.
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Meet Our Team
Jaime Shelton
Shannon Burker
Gretchen Hess
Denise Greenbeck Hess
Shane Small
Brandi Helman
Charlie Startzman
Scott Palmer
Matt Hess
Deposit Services Relationship Manager
Denise Greenbeck Hess
NMLS#864509
Email:dhess@mybank.com
Phone:240-850-2012
Vice President, Senior Wealth Advisor - Team Lead
Shane Small
Email:ssmall@mybank.com
Phone:301-393-3930
Mortgage Relationship Manager
Charlie Startzman
Serving Washington County, MD & surrounding areas
NMLS #1798174
Phone:301-393-4785
Email:cstartzman@mybank.com
Vice President, Commercial Relationship Manager
Scott Palmer
Email:spalmer@mybank.com
Phone:301-662-6314