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

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

Darren was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. Early on in his life, he noticed the lack of basic financial literacy within his community and saw, first hand, the detrimental effect that such a lack of knowledge can have on people. It became his mission to financially equip his clients with the information and tools necessary to build and protect a high-quality life: one that is less characterized by worry and more so by freedom. 

He earned his bachelor’s degree in finance from Providence College in Rhode Island. Upon graduating, he entered the mortgage industry on the refinance side of the business. His focus was helping people restructure their debt to generate positive cash flow. Yet again, he couldn’t help but notice the damaging effects that poor financial decisions have on people’s overall quality of life. He has joined our team here at Securian Capital of the Chesapeake because we have the knowledge, resources, and expertise needed to help him continue his mission to bring financial literacy to his community and help people live their best lives. Darren holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations as well as State Life and Health Insurance licenses.  

As an undergraduate at Providence College, he was heavily involved in the community as an active member of several clubs including the Providence College Finance Society, African-American Society, The Brotherhood Club, and Intramural Sports Club. He continues to be heavily involved in his community and his current focus is fostering the next generation of young professionals through his work with the Regal Women and Royal Men mentorship program in Baltimore. 

In his free time, Darren enjoys fitness activities, reading, listening to podcasts, traveling, and spending time with his family.   2492044  4-2019

Inyima Ojiabo was born and raised in the Baltimore area and currently resides in Catonsville. Inyima’s interest in finance began after the 2008 Recession, when he watched both of his parents lose much of the wealth they had spent their entire lives to build.  Inyima resolved to develop a greater understanding of personal finance and investing to be able to assist businesses and families as they work toward achieving their financial goals and avoid the pitfalls that his family underwent.

Inyima attended Towson University majoring in Accounting and minoring in Finance.  At Towson, Inyima has been involved with a number of groups including the Towson University Investment Group, the Towson University Real Estate Club, and the Towson Rugby Club. Inyima has also held leadership roles in the National Association of Black Accountants.  He holds Life and Health licenses and FINRA Series 7 and FINRA Series 66 registrations.

Inyima started his career at Securian Capital of the Chesapeake in 2017.  With the support of his team, Inyima helps individuals and businesses reach their financial objectives while simultaneously protecting themselves from financial threats.

Inyima Ojiabo is a registered representative of Securian Financial Services, Inc. 1934179  11-2017

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

Sean has over six years of financial planning experience working with Edward Jones, New York Life and First Command Financial Services. He takes great pride in helping families with all stages of their financial life including Wealth, Risk, and Cash Management. Over the years, Sean feels privileged knowing that he has helped hundreds of families in their journey of achieving such goals as retirement, college, and insurance needs.

Sean grew up in Alaska and achieved his undergrad degrees in Finance and Economics. To further his knowledge in finance, Sean moved to Northern Virginia and received his MBA from Strayer University. Upon graduation, Sean later received his Series 7, 66 registrations and Life and Health Insurance licenses.

Sean McQueen is a Registered Representative and Investment Advisor Representative of Securian Financial Services, Inc. 01-2017  1671137