Our Team
Family-run advisors rooted in Bel Air, MD — blending tax strategy, disciplined investing, and real relationships. We bring Wall Street discipline to Main Street life, so more of what you earn actually sticks around for what matters most.
Wall Street Energy. Main Street Vibe.
Founder & Senior Advisor
David Flanders
CFP®CPA
PFSDecades of tax-forward planning and steady guidance. David brings a tax strategist’s precision and a planner’s foresight to every decision.
- Tax Architecture that Works for Life: Builds strategies to minimize lifetime tax exposure and strengthen long-term financial outcomes.
- Estate & Business Planning Integration: Aligns tax, estate, and business structures to create one cohesive, forward-looking plan.
- Turning Complexity into Clarity: Translates the tax code into practical, actionable advantages clients can understand and apply.
- Collaborative by Nature: Works closely with Ryan to blend tax efficiency with holistic financial planning and investment strategy.
Managing Partner & Investment Advisor
Ryan Flanders
CFA®Evidence-based investing strategies with real-world practicality. Ryan brings Wall Street energy home to Bel Air — turning complex ideas into clear, actionable strategy.
- Portfolio Leadership: Leads The Flanders Group’s investment strategy: developing disciplined, research-driven portfolios designed for long-term success and aligned with each client’s goals and tax plan.
- Communication that Clicks: Keeps clients informed and confident with plain-English updates, and relatable insights through his From Wall Street to Your Street podcast.
- Tax-Smart Investing in Action: Aligns investment strategy with each client’s broader financial and tax plan for smarter long-term results.
- Planning Meets Performance: Collaborates closely with David to ensure portfolios complement every stage of a client’s wealth strategy — from accumulation to legacy.
Client Service Team
At The Flanders Group, great planning doesn’t stop with strategy — it continues in the details. Jessica Worthington and Jennifer Sosnowski are the friendly voices and steady hands that make sure every client experience runs smoothly. From coordinating meetings and managing documents to handling day-to-day questions, they help turn complex plans into simple, seamless execution.
Jennifer Sosnowski
Wealth Management Assistant
Jessica Worthington
Client Relationship Partner, AFC®
What Makes Us Different
Most firms focus on either investments or taxes. We built ours around both. By aligning your portfolio with your tax strategy, we help you capture more of what you earn and avoid the silent drag taxes can have on returns. That’s Tax-Smart Wealth Management — and it’s the foundation of everything we do.
Let’s Connect
Ready for a second opinion or a fresh start? Stop by our office near Main Street or book a quick call — we’ll meet you where you are and build from there.
