Woody Derricks, President...
Starting my career as a Financial Advisor in 1998 has given me a broad perspective over wealth management. I have seen one of the best and one of the worst markets in our history. That experience allows me to approach my clients with the knowledge of how the markets fit into their greater financial picture. My perspective has also been broadened by serving as an advisor, a mentor, and as a manager throughout my career. Currently, I am enrolled to achieve the Certified Financial Planner (CFP™) designation.
I have been writing articles on financial planning for gays and lesbians for several regional newspapers as well as Equality Maryland's newsletter. I was a guest speaker on GLBT financial issues at the national conference for the American Psychological Association. I have also conducted workshops on financial planning concerns for gays and lesbians at AOL, Fannie Mae, AT&T, IBM, Lucent, Booz Allen Hamilton, Accenture, Lockheed Martin, Verizon, the University of Maryland, as well as various federal agencies and advocacy groups.
I am a member of the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (Bronze Pioneer), a Partners member of HRC, Equality Maryland, the Sierra Club, the University of Maryland Alumni Association, the Greater Baltimore Board of Realtors, Pride Planners, the Alexandria Gay and Lesbian Community Association, the Canton Community Association, and the ASPCA.
My wife, Heidi and I enjoy camping, hiking, and traveling with our dogs, Fenway & Roxy. During the summer, I play baseball, and in the "off season", I play in a dart league. Heidi and I are also active in a local recreational sports league.
