Our Team

Stuart graduated from the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. He began his career in the financial services industry in 2010 with Northwestern Mutual and continued with MetLife. His initial focus was primarily on providing financial solutions for individual and families. Towards the end of his tenure at MetLife, Stuart became involved in 401k's and employee benefits for small businesses. Since joining Securian, Stuart has expanded his practice with business owners in providing them with a more comprehensive style of planning. This includes succession planning, key man policies, buy sell agreements, and numerous other strategies and services. His mission is to give business owners sense of security that they’re life’s work is secure, as well as giving back their most valuable asset, which is time.  Stuart is also still committed to providing expert financial advising to individuals and families who are committed to protecting their assets and achieving their financial goals.

In addition to working with his clients, Stuart is our Managing Director. The success of a financial advisory firm is dependent upon not simply the strength of the team but also, the training and development program. Stuart has developed the training and development platform and is responsible for the execution and growth of our advisors. He assists with the growth, enhancement, and expansion of each advisors’ personal practices. His dedication is the productivity and development of the advisors. His commitment is to their motivation and success.

Stuart lives in Columbia, Maryland. He is an avid golfer and maintains a healthy lifestyle, paying close attention to nutrition, as well as a strict regimen of working out at the gym. He is engaged to be married in October of 2018.

Stuart is a registered representative and investment advisor representative of Securian Financial Services, Inc.   2032560  2-2018

Shannon was born in raised in the Baltimore area, Maryland where he graduated from Towson University with a degree in Finance.  From 2002 to 2015, he was the managing partner of H. R. Bowerman Property Management where he successfully managed thirty rental units in Baltimore City.

In 2016, Shannon joined Securian Capital of the Chesapeake to pursue his passion for finance and investment.  Having completed the FINRA Series 7 and Series 66, he is prepared to assist clients meet any financial needs and goals they may have.

By taking away the stress of developing, monitoring, and helping achieve financial goals, Shannon lets his clients have more time to do what they love.

Shannon and his wife Mary live in White Hall, Maryland with their son Ethan.  He enjoys cooking, reading, watching football (GO RAVENS!), home improvement projects, and riding his ATV.

Shannon Bowerman is a registered representative of Securian Financial Services, Inc.   9-2016  1598600

I love people!  Fortunately, I was blessed with the gift of effective communication, listening, sincere compassion and appreciation for all individuals.  I have always liked to work directly face to face with people, one on one, rather than over the phone or behind the scenes.  I enjoy my career because of the daily changes and challenges that are constantly in motion.  Because of this, I do stay very engaged in seeing my clients regularly to be sure our strategy stays current.  The frequency may be quarterly, semiannual, or annual depending on the needs of my client and their preferences.

I also love numbers and creating solutions, and opportunities to continue learning and expand my value to clients!  I enjoy assisting clients to achieve their goals to help them find a financial sense of security.  There is such a sense of appreciation and solace when I see a financial strategy in action at the critical times in life that my client needs their preparation to be successful.  I help to provide financial solutions to accumulate and grow assets for a retirement income or recommend solutions to leave a legacy to family members and pass money to future generations or provide life insurance products or help fund an account, so a family can maintain the lifestyle that they are accustomed.  I am fortunate to be a part of a process to help my clients through all stages in life.  The products and services I provide are diverse and the solutions are part of my expertise as I have worked with financial products for over a quarter of a century.  All things change, and it is my job to stay current with products, features, and benefit updates as they are released.  I like to research new products and the suitability and benefits to be able to know and match the needs of my clients or businesses.  I extend my services to individuals, business owners, and organizations.   My goal is to listen to my client and work with them to become a very trusted and reliable advisor and friend.

As a graduate from Mercy High school, I started my College Education at Stevenson University, and graduated with an AA in Law/ Paralegal.  I continued my education at Towson University and graduated with a BA for Management/Marketing.  In the course of employment with financial institutions, I also secured licenses for Life and Health Insurance, Property and Casualty, Disability, Long Term Care, Series 7 and 66 registrations for the sale of securities and variable rate products.  I am currently insurance licensed in MD, PA and DE.

In my very limited spare time, I enjoy vacationing and spending time with my husband, Paul.  Additionally, I enjoy reading, music & art, my crafting club, and a health and fitness lifestyle.  I like to help charities and support St Jude's, The Humane Society, ASPCA, and Wounded Warriors, just to name a few.  I am a member of St. Margaret’s parish in Harford County for 30 years.

Diane is a registered representative and investment advisor representative of Securian Financial Services, Inc.  2381846 DOFU 01/2019

John has spent most of his career building a well-respected and family oriented law practice in Fairfax, VA. Recognizing that many of his clients were receiving inadequate financial services, he decided to pursue the training and certifications necessary to provide his clients with the same exemplary attention to their finances as they were accustomed to receiving for their legal needs.

In 2014, John was inducted as a member of Trial Masters, an elite national organization composed of lawyers with significant courtroom experience. Membership is an indication of strong commitment to taking clients' cases all the way to the courthouse when warranted. Fewer than 1/2 of 1% of the attorneys in the United States are members. In 2015, John was peer nominated and awarded through the Heritage Foundation as a Top Attorney in the Nation. In 2016, the Expert Network certified Mr. Kidwell in the top 3% of attorneys in America. And, in 2017, John joined Securian Capital of the Chesapeake, adding insurance licenses and the financial securities Series 7 registration to his list of credentials.

John is a registered representative of Securian Financial Services, Inc. Awards and club membership are based primarily on commissions, premiums, or fees generated from investment and insurance products and other criteria relative to leadership, achievement, and recruiting. Working with this individual or firm is not a guarantee of future financial results. Investors should conduct their own evaluation.  1982749  1-2018

Michael was born and raised in Cameroon where he was a history teacher. In 2005, he moved to New York, and most recently to Baltimore, where he has resided for the last five years.

Michael graduated with honors from the University of Baltimore with a degree in Finance and Business Administration. As a student, he was a member of Sigma Nu Tau and the Financial Mentorship Honor Society to name a few. He also graduated from the University of Buea, Cameroon in 1999 with a degree in history.

Prior to joining Securian Capital of the Chesapeake, Michael worked as a Financial Service Representative at Worthington Financial Partners in Timonium, MD. Attention to detail, good listening skills and great empathy are symbols of his appreciation by his clients. He is effectively supported by a team of administration, group benefits and investment products specialists whose teamwork and professionalism help him build long-term relationships with his growing client base and provide excellent customer service.

In his free time, Michael enjoys cooking, watching soccer and football, and traveling.

Michael is a registered representative of Securian Financial Services, Inc.   8-2016 1558479

Rochelle joined Securian Capital of the Chesapeake to combine her two favorite things, a love of numbers and helping people. As a financial advisor, she is excited to get to know her clients and build a strategy to help these clients achieve their goals. She understands the importance in preparing for the future and the potential hardships and victories of life.

Rochelle graduated from Towson University in 2016 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and a minor in Economics. While at Towson, Rochelle was involved in the Towson University Society of Accountancy where she held various officer positions including President, Event Chair, and Communicator. She currently lives in Stewartstown, PA but spent the majority of her life in Somerset, PA on a dairy farm. This was where she learned the value of a dollar and the importance of a great work ethic.

Rochelle holds her Life and Health licenses and FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations.

In her spare time Rochelle enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her dog, Angel. She also likes dancing, finding new trails to hike, and playing pool.

Rochelle is a registered representative and investment advisor representative of Securian Financial Services, Inc.  2248727  9-2018

Yoshiko has a PhD in Mathematics from University of Maryland, College Park, and MBA from University of Baltimore. Prior to starting her career in finance, she taught at college for eight years. In addition, she has a series of experiences working as a business and big data analyst. She started her career as a financial adviser in 2006. Throughout her career, she increasingly felt that some clients needed more than just a well-crafted financial plan and advice.

She created a unique frame work of financial wellness and named it ‘Five Season of Money’. The framework was inspired by her culture and how she was brought up.  Yoshiko is originally from Japan, where the traditional way of living is led by five seasons (four seasons plus late summer) and the almanac which reflects such.

She believes that her role is like a well-trained counselor who discovers and understand her client’s relationship with money. The process she follows utilizes an integrated approach, helping her clients become more aware of their relationship with money, future needs and how one's financial decision impacts another including risk management. Throughout the process, she works with her clients to formulate a detailed and robust financial strategy that is tailored to their needs quantitatively as well as qualitatively. 

She resides in Baltimore, Maryland with her husband and daughter. She is actively involved in the community of younger generations in the area who have special interest in Japanese culture old and new.   She enjoys cooking, entertaining and walking in the country side and woods. Lately, she picked up bouldering as her new exercise routine with her daughter.

Yoshiko Hayakawa is a registered representative and investment advisor representative of Securian Financial Services, Inc  11-2018  2300633