Brian is a co-founder of Veridian Capital Partners and brings 28 years of experience to the practice. His years of experience allow him to provide personal financial advice to his clients based on personal experience, as well as his educational background.

He graduated from Minnesota State University in 1998, acquiring a BS in Finance with a concentration in Financial Planning.  He then went on to obtain his Certified Financial Planner™ designation to further his education.

Brian was born and raised in Frederick County, MD, and enjoys giving back to his community.  He is involved with The Rotary Club of Frederick and has served on various boards of community organizations such as The Weinberg Center for the Arts and The Delaplaine Visual Arts Center.

He is married to his highschool sweetheart, Cristina and they have two sons, Bryson and Ridgely. In his spare time, he enjoys golfing and traveling with his family.

Chandru is a co-founder of Veridian Capital Partners and brings 29 years of experience to the practice.  He works with individuals from all walks of life to help them reach their financial goals through sound financial planning and portfolio management.

He graduated from the University of Baltimore with a BS in Business Administration in 1990 and went on to complete his MBA a year later. As a life-long learner, he has continued to hone his skills over the years by obtaining several designations: Certified Financial Planner™, Chartered Financial Consultant®, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™, and Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor™.

Chandru resides in Frederick County, MD with his wife Stephanie, sons Sajan and Jeevan, and their cat Alice. When he is not in the office, you can find him at a swim meet, golfing with friends, or trying out a new recipe on his cherished grill.

Brian is a co-founder of Veridian Capital Partners. He is a Certified Financial Planner™ who has been in the private wealth industry since 2012 bringing a depth of knowledge in areas regarding financial management, investment strategy, and estate planning to his clients.

Beyond contemplating efficient asset management – one of Brian’s favorite topics – his greatest joy is traveling and exploring new destinations with his wife, Julia. They have a loveable golden retriever, Finley, who doesn't partake in their travels, but eagerly participates in their year-round hiking and canoeing adventures. Brian is also an avid skier and soccer enthusiast who will gladly share his adoration of Liverpool Football Club with you. 

Brian hails from Western Maryland and claims that this is the best place on earth to live because of the small-town feel, big city amenities and a healthy dose of all four seasons to boot. If you’re ever thirsty for a craft beer, take Brian up on his offer to meet you at one of Frederick’s local breweries.

Stephanie is Veridian Capital Partners' Operations Manager and one of our Financial Planners.  She brings 23 years of experience to the practice and works with our advisors to create financial strategies to help our clients achieve their goals.

She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance, from Towson University.  She also has both the Series 7 and Series 66 securities registrations. 

Stephanie resides in Frederick County with her husband and co-founder of VCP, Chandru.  While she spends most of her free time outside the office at her sons' activities, she does enjoy some quiet time to herself with a good book every now and then.

Sarah, a Financial Planner for Veridian Capital Partners, has been with the practice since 2014.  She has over 15 years of industry experience and works with various clients to help them implement their financial goals. 

She graduated from Towson University in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management.  She also has her Series 7 and Series 66 securities registrations, along with her Life/Health Insurance license.  

Sarah was raised in Montgomery County and after being away for 15 years, returned to Maryland to make her home in Frederick County along with her sons Andrew and Landon.  In her free time, Sarah enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and watching her boys on the soccer field.

Katelyn, a Paraplanner for Veridian Capital Partners, has been a valuable member of Brian Williamson’s team since 2020.  She possesses a Series 65 license and has over 10 years of industry experience that enables her to help our clients implement their financial goals.

She graduated from The Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Science in Economics.  

Katelyn was raised in Carroll County and after being away for 4 years, she and her husband returned to Maryland to raise their boys with family close by.  In her free time, Katelyn enjoys spending time with her family, traveling (the jersey shore, Boston, and New Orleans are her spots), and cheering on the Penn State Nittany Lions (WE ARE!).

A dedicated Client Relationship Manager with 14 years of extensive experience in banking, finance, and financial planning. Angel has a proven track record in leading client relationship management, financial planning, business development, and wealth management in the financial industry. Bilingual in English and Spanish, he is committed to providing exceptional financial guidance and delivering innovative financial management strategies. Angel is passionate about fostering impactful relationships and advancing the financial goals of diverse client segments.

Angel, originally from New Jersey, moved to Maryland to be with his future wife Katherine in 2014. They embrace their shared adventurous spirit by traveling the world and exploring new destinations together. Their spunky, energetic Yorkie, Theo is VCP’s newest junior intern. 

Dana has been an important part of Brian Runkles' team  for the last 20 years.  She is one of his Senior Client Service Coordinators and she looks forward to continuing her relationship with the clients of Veridian Capital Partners.

Born and raised in Montgomery County, she decided to make Frederick her home in 1977.  She has enjoyed 23 years of marriage to her husband, Gary.  She has three adult children, Taylor, Ryan, and Kristin, and nine grandchildren!

She loves to travel, spending time on a sandy beach or quiet cabin in the woods.  Give her sun or snow, and a house full of family and she is in her happy place.  Reading and crafting are some of her hobbies, and family game night is always fun! 

Lisa joined the Veridian Capital Partners' team in 2022.  She comes to VCP with a robust background in Office Management and Human Resources. She plays a crucial role at our firm, with her depth of knowledge and willingness to take on large projects. 

When she's not in the office she enjoys refinishing furniture, painting, and gardening at home and can also be found volunteering at different organizations. 

Debbra has been with Veridian Capital Partners since 2016 and is the first face you see when you walk in the door.  You can count on her to greet you with a smile and assist you in any way, whether on the phone or in person.

She has received her Associate of Arts degree in Business Administration.  Debbra has many years of customer service experience, along with sales and purchasing, but her main interest is in finance and business.

When not in the office, Debbra enjoys making home improvements, painting, art and music, exercising, and being on the water.  Volunteering is something close to her heart and she takes great pleasure in helping her church, providing food for the hungry, and being a Court Appointed Special Advocate for children in the foster care system.

Debbra is married to Michael and has three grown step-children, two daughter-in-laws, and four grandchildren. They are the best!

Finley is a tremendous asset to the VCP team, working diligently alongside her dad, Brian Williamson, and bringing smiles to her colleagues by offering up a toy in exchange for head and ear scratches.

She was selected as one of Redtail's Best Paw Forward winners with her picture being featured on their login-in page and social media sites. She continues to remain humble in the midst of her fame.

When Finley is not posing for the paw-parazzi she can be found spending time with her family, playing in the water, hiking and exploring outside or simply cuddling on the sofa inside.

Being this cute can be a “ruff” job, but Finley handles it with ease.