Welcome

We believe success in achieving important financial goals starts with a comprehensive wealth strategy. We will help you define what is most important to you and then formulate the strategies that are appropriate for your needs, whether you are accumulating wealth or investing for income, solidifying your retirement plan or devising a distribution approach that helps meet your lifestyle and legacy goals.
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Location

7500 Old Georgetown Rd
10th Fl
Bethesda, MD 20814
US
Direct:
(301) 961-3328(301) 961-3328
Toll-Free:
(800) 745-4503(800) 745-4503

Meet The Potomac Group

About Adam T Rorrer

As a licensed investment professional for more than 20 years, Adam implements wealth-management strategies for clients, both corporate and high net worth families, by focusing on holistic financial planning and new business planning development.

Adam is firmly committed to long-term relationships and strives to deliver exceptional client service. He listens carefully to the goals, values, aspirations and concerns; based on this input, Adam then works attentively to help them in achieving their financial objectives.

Adam is a member of Morgan Stanley’s 2018 President’s Club which recognizes his success as being one of the top financial advisors within the firm. Adam was recently named on the Barron's 2022 Top Advisor Rankings By State & the Forbes’ Best-In-State Wealth Advisors List 2022.

He attended NC State University in Raleigh, NC where Adam recognized his passion for helping people make the right choices so they could be financially independent later in life. Adam also attended the American College where he earned his Certified Financial Planning and Certified Retirement Plan Specialist designations. Adam and his wife Stephanie, live in Vienna, VA with their five children.

Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors: State-by-State
​Source: Barron's.com (Awarded Mar 2022) Data compiled by Barron's based on time period from Sept 2020 - Sept 2021.

Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Apr 2022) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 6/30/20 - 6/30/21.
Securities Agent: KS, DC, TN, OK, NH, LA, ID, SC, NC, MA, PA, NJ, IN, IL, CO, WV, KY, AZ, PR, MT, MN, MD, AR, AL, WA, VT, OH, MI, CT, UT, NY, NE, MO, TX, NV, CA, RI, NM, IA, GA, DE, WI, VA, SD, OR, ME, FL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1339277

About Gabe J Aronson

Gabe has focused his talents on serving the investment needs of high-net-worth clients, as well as corporations. He is responsible for designing and implementing the retirement plans that help our clients to attain the retirement lifestyle to which they aspire. His extensive knowledge in financial planning-retirement, estate planning strategies, education and asset allocation-complements Adam’s experience to ensure that our group provides comprehensive financial planning to meet the needs of all of our high net worth and corporate clients.

Gabe is a member of Morgan Stanley’s 2018 Master’s Club, which recognizes financial advisors with the highest professional standards in addition to excellence in client service. He is a Certified Financial Planner™ Professional and received his Certified Investment Management Analyst® certification from The Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania. Gabe was recently named on the Forbes’ Best-In-State Wealth Advisors List 2022.

Gabe graduated from the University of Vermont with a Bachelor of Arts in Zoology. Prior to his career with Smith Barney he was a Neurobiologist with the National Institutes of Health. Gabe and his wife Aimee, live in Bethesda, MD with their three daughters.

Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Apr 2022) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 6/30/20 - 6/30/21.
Securities Agent: VT, NY, VA, OH, NE, NC, KS, CA, NM, MO, IA, FL, SD, MD, KY, IL, DE, AR, IN, ID, CT, AZ, WV, WI, PR, MT, GA, CO, AL, NJ, LA, WA, MN, DC, NH, MI, ME, MA, UT, PA, OR, OK, NV, RI, TX, TN, SC; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1265041

About Daniel Chun

Dan focuses on providing comprehensive financial solutions to high net worth individuals and families. He works with clients to understand where they are today financially, where they’d like to go, and leverages the Firm’s intellectual capital and resources to deliver actionable recommendations in order to implement a well-rounded financial plan. He also works extensively with younger investors and helps educate them and advise them as they grow in both their personal and professional lives.
Dan graduated from Amherst College in 2014, where he studied European History and was a four year member of the varsity football program, captaining the team his senior year. He remains actively involved with football, as he coaches for the Maplewood youth football program in Bethesda during the fall and offseason.
Securities Agent: CO, ID, MD, DE, CT, UT, TX, TN, NC, LA, IN, CA, AR, SD, PA, KY, KS, DC, VT, OH, ME, AZ, WV, WA, NY, MO, MI, MA, WI, OR, IA, VA, OK, NM, NE, MT, FL, PR, IL, AL, RI, SC, NV, GA, NJ, NH, MN; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1297925
CA Insurance License #: 0M38392
Wealth Management
Global Investment Office

Portfolio Insights

Investing

Working closely with you to guide your wealth and investments through the most challenging market cycles.
  • Asset Management
  • Wealth Planning
  • Traditional Investments
  • Alternative Investments
  • Impact Investing
2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth
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2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth

Global growth is likely to be around 3% in 2025 and 2026, as tariff and immigration policies begin to slow the U.S. economy late next year, and China's underperformance restrains emerging markets.

Family

Creating customized financial strategies for the challenges that today’s families face.
  • Estate Planning Strategies
  • 529 Plans / Education Savings Planning
  • Long Term Care Insurance
  • Special Needs Planning
  • Trust Services
Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse
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Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse

Financial planning after a divorce or death can be trying, but with the right approach and the right advice you can turn a difficult situation into empowerment.

Retirement

Working with you to understand your life goals and develop a personalized wealth strategy. Today and for the years to come.
  • 401(k) Rollovers
  • IRA Plans
  • Retirement income strategies
  • Retirement plan participants
  • Annuities
4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts
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4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts

Discover how planning for required minimum distributions from retirement accounts can help you fund future needs and support loved ones.

Business Planning

Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
  • Succession Planning
  • Business Planning
  • Qualified Retirement Plans
Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business
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Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business

Selling your business can mean big changes for your life, both personally and financially. Know how to make the most of your windfall.

Philanthropy

Making sure your philanthropic dollars are managed with the same high quality service as the rest of your wealth.
  • Endowments
  • Foundations
  • Donor Advised Funds
  • Impact Investing
Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 
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Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 

There’s more to charitable giving than you may realize. Here’s one method that may be a tax-efficient way to give and can help maximize your impact.

Retirement for Plan Sponsors

End-to-End Services, Made Simple:
We can provide the tools and guidance to help you manage a retirement plan.
  • Plan Evaluation
  • Investment Management
  • Plan Management Support
  • Plan Participant Education
State of the Workplace Study 2023
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State of the Workplace Study 2023

Explore Morgan Stanley at Work’s State of the Workplace III Financial Benefits Study results. Discover workforce challenges and how to stay competitive.

Financial Wellness

Enhancing Financial Wellness enables your workforce to do their best work. Companies that invest in financial wellness have an opportunity to:
  • Reduce employee stress,
  • Improve retention and engagement, and
  • Set themselves apart by offering comprehensive financial wellness benefits.
The Business Case for a Financially Resilient Workforce
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The Business Case for a Financially Resilient Workforce

In the face of turbulent markets, the word “resilience” may be top of mind. Broadly speaking, resilience is the ability to “bounce back” when encountering life’s inevitable challenges.
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CRC 6491812 (04/2024)