Brad joined Founders in 1997 and embodies its ethos. As captain of Founders' strategic vision, he aligns with the company mission and leads Member Partner development, emphasizing leadership transparency. Brad's passion for meaningful relationships drives the company's unified success and growth. “Unlike typical broker dealers driven by financial gains, we focus on personal development and professional success of Member Partners, maintaining trusted relationships. This is the Founders Difference,” Shepherd said. Brad's 25-year tenure began as a financial advisor, where his service flourished. His desire to impact financial advisors led him to leadership at Founders, serving both community and industry transparently and energetically. Brad is a Chartered Financial Consultant, has served on various Boards of Directors and associations in Maryland, and holds a B.A. in Economics from Dickinson College. He holds Series 4, 6, 7, 24, 53, 63, and 65 licenses from FINRA.

Pete was named President of Founders in 2021 and works directly with Member Partners to pursue the goals and dreams of their practice. He leads the strategic growth and development of Founders’ investment management programs and oversees the investment strategies available through FCMS®, Founders’ second-party asset management platform. Pete joined Founders in 2012 with over a decade of investment experience. He has championed the development of advanced risk-navigation systems and robust investment strategy models, constantly innovating processes in response to global conditions. His forward-looking approach makes Founders’ investment management platforms a force in the industry. Before Founders, Pete was part of the Investment Team at the University of Notre Dame Investment Office, overseeing the University’s endowment fund investments. Pete earned his B.B.A in Finance from the University of Notre Dame and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation.