Brad Schell, CFP® is a Financial Planner at Potomac Financial Group who is driven by the opportunity to help individuals organize the moving parts of their financial lives into a cohesive, meaningful plan. Brad finds purpose in seeing a financial strategy come together—one that truly reflects the person behind it. Drawing from both his professional training and personal values, he is committed to building lasting relationships and practical financial frameworks that provide clarity and direction. He approaches each client engagement with gratitude and a sense of privilege, knowing that supporting families as they work toward their goals is meaningful work.
Inspired by mentors who shaped his own career path, Brad is committed to paying it forward—being a steady, reliable presence for the people he serves. He believes that lasting impact comes from genuine partnership and a willingness to listen, understand, and guide with both competence and compassion.
Brad holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Maryland, College Park, and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) designation.
Brad was born in Harvey, Illinois, but Maryland has felt like home since he was ten years old. He and his wife, Jen, have built their lives here together since marrying in 2010, raising their daughters, Lucy and Josephine, and creating years of meaningful memories as a family. Whether cheering on the University of Maryland football and basketball teams or catching Washington Capitals games, sports are a family tradition. At home, Brad channels his values of perseverance and teamwork into ongoing DIY projects on their family fixer-upper—from building bedrooms with his father to installing windows throughout the house. For Brad, these endeavors represent more than home improvements; they're a reflection of the commitment to hard work and collaboration he brings to everything he does.