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Our Team

The Team Working for You

Our firm was founded with a mission to provide hardworking individuals with personalized attention and high-quality financial services. We are big enough to provide broad expertise, but small enough to treat you like more than a number.

Based in Montgomery County, MD, in Metro Washington, DC, our team is available to meet with you in person here, or virtually wherever you move or live in the country.

Designations and Certifications

  • Accredited Estate Planner® (AEP)

    A professional credential for individuals who specialize in estate planning services.

  • Accredited Investment Fiduciary® (AIF)

    Designees have demonstrated a high fiduciary standard of care and the ability to serve the best interests of their clients.

  • Certified Alternative Investment Analyst® (CAIA)

    Trained to assess alternatives investments such as hedge funds, venture capital, and private equity.

  • Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA)

    Have relevant work experience and passed a rigorous three-part exam on investment tools, valuing assets, portfolio management, and wealth planning.

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) Professionals

    Meet rigorous training, ethical and education standards and are committed to serving their clients’ best interests.

  • Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA)

    Focus on wealth accumulation, preservation, and distribution. Understand how to develop specific strategies to minimize taxes, monetize and protect assets, maximize growth, and transfer wealth.

  • Financial Risk Manager® (FRM)

    Designees are trained to assess, measure, and monitor financial risks in real-world situations.

  • Registered Investment Advisor (RIA)

    Registered either with the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) or state securities regulators and have a fiduciary duty to their clients to act in their clients’ best interest.

    Registration as an investment adviser does not imply a certain level of skill or training.


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Carol Petrov, CFP®, CPWA®

Vice President & Senior Relationship Manager

Brian Mattox, CFA, CAIA

Chief Investment Officer, Vice President

Jason Tkach, CFA

Vice President, Portfolio Manager

Nina Smith

Vice President, Strategy and Business Development

James “Dave” Walker, CFP®, AIF®

Lead Relationship Manager

Zemin Zhu, CFA, FRM

Assistant Vice President, Portfolio Manager

Katie Taylor

Client Service Associate

Justin Wunder

Investment Associate

The Kendall Capital team enjoys outings and attending community events, strengthening connections among our team and with our clients.

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Careers

Kendall Capital is a well-established firm with a 20 year history in the Metro area and close ties to clients and our community. We offer passionate financial professionals a supportive culture and opportunities for professional development and career growth.