Andrew Ashton was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. In 1994 he entered the financial industry, working in the back office, reconciling client’s accounts in the Mutual Funds department. He later transitioned to the sales side of business and became a wire operator on the equities trading floor. After acquiring his financial licenses administered by FINRA, he became an equities and options trader for the Private Wealth Management team.
Andrew joined his firm in 2018 as a financial planner. In addition to assisting clients with their retirement and financial planning needs, he is also a Maryland-licensed tax professional. Andrew graduated with honors in accounting at the University of Baltimore in 2016. Previously, he was a vice president with over 18 years of experience working primarily as an equities and options trader for two prominent firms in the downtown Baltimore area. When not at work, Andrew enjoys spending time with his wife, Michelle, playing golf, riding motorcycles, and attending Ravens games.