Michael Schimmel is a Financial Advisor at Fellows Financial Group. He has worked for Global and National banks from HSBC Bank to Wachovia in various capacities within financial services. Most recently he was Vice President and Cluster Manager responsible for new client growth, wealth management, mortgage, and banking solutions along with integrating with their community development strategy.

Before that Michael was a Partner/Owner of McCallum Sauber, a wholesale floral delivery company where he helped drive growth and build on a legacy of helping clients in the DC metro area. He focused on client development and client engagement to ensure that their clients were satisfied and received substantial value.

Michael studied in Oxford, Ohio at Miami University and graduated with a BA in Political Science and Economics. He is part of the Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity and was on the Inter-Fraternity Council Board of directors responsible for maintaining a healthy, vibrant, and responsible Greek life on campus. He was also part of the Associated Student Government which is dedicated to serving the undergraduate student body by soliciting and acting upon student needs and concerns.

Overall his passion is helping people. He helps clients with financial decisions and implementation; allowing clients to concentrate on what's in front of them rather than what if's.  He also helps people by volunteering and organizing community-building events through Rotary where he is a Board member and serves within the Northern Virginia area. In his free time, Michael enjoys spending time with his wife Meredith, and three children.  He is passionate about the outdoors. He loves coaching his boy's baseball and basketball teams and watching his daughter's dance recitals.

Kelly Keyser-Thompson is Business Development Director for Fellows Insurance group. She brings over 25 years of experience in the insurance industry to Fellows and is a welcome addition to our staff of professionals. Insurance is a means of protection from financial loss, and the first step is understanding the client. She values each client relationship and seeks to clarify their specific circumstance and ensure their needs are properly addressed. Kelly joins our Insurance Division after owning her own successful independent insurance agency for 18 years. Kelly is a native of Bethesda, Maryland, and has been a resident of Loudoun County since April of 2000. She is an avid and competitive figure skater, enjoys cycling, hiking and anything outdoors and loves to travel.  

Kelly is an active member of the Dulles Regional and Loudoun Chamber of Commerce, past member of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), and the Business Women of Loudoun (BWOL). She is a former commercial insurance instructor at the Small Business Development Center and continues to support other local community organizations and non-profits such as the Ashburn Fire Department, Loudoun Hunger Relief, and Loudoun Habitat for Humanity, advocates for the annual Toys for Tots campaigns, and is an enthusiastic participant each year with Wreaths Across America at Arlington National Cemetery.

Attaining financial security is a marathon, not a sprint; that is why planning and preparation is essential for success. Brooke understands this concept and brings a long-term balanced approach to helping her clients prepare and protect their financial goals.

Brooke takes pride in her attention to detail, consistent follow through, and her commitment to helping clients. She takes the time to understand each of your needs and aspirations and uses them to create a comprehensive financial plan that addresses retirement income, investment management, estate planning, and any other financial concerns you may have. She makes it a priority to monitor your investments and overall plan objectives.

Professionally, Brooke offers a decade of experience in the financial industry, with six of those years as a financial advisor. She holds a MBA in Accounting and Finance.

As an Iowa native, Brooke enjoys cheering on the Hawkeyes, Cyclones, and Chicago Cubs during her time away from the office. One of her most favorite things in life is spending quality time at home with her husband, daughter and goldendoodle.

Whether you are just starting out or ready for retirement, Brooke is ready to assist you with your financial goals.