Greenspring Advisors is proud to announce the appointment of four new partners. Becoming a partner is more than a milestone for these individuals; it’s recognition of continued dedication to the shared vision and our core purpose of helping every person live their ideal life. These partners have demonstrated consistent leadership, professionalism, and commitment to clients throughout their careers with the firm. Their contributions have played an important role in strengthening client relationships and advancing the firm’s strategic goals. With the addition of these four new partners, Greenspring continues to strengthen its leadership and enhance the services it delivers to our clients and communities.
Being employee-owned and independent allows us to strive to put our clients’ best interests first, and the growth of our partnership team ensures our continued commitment to this principle. As such, this partnership represents both responsibility and recognition, and we are proud to announce the following new partners:
Justin Brown, CFA
Partner & Director of Investments
Justin joined Greenspring Advisors in 2023 and has been an integral part of our investment team, serving as our Director of Investments. Prior to joining Greenspring, Justin had been an Investment Liaison Specialist and a Portfolio Analyst. Now, he joins our partnership team. Justin collaborates with advisors to support clients in both the Private Client and Institutional Consulting Groups. In his role, he leads the firm’s investment committee, oversees manager due diligence and investment research, and works directly with our financial advisors to determine the best investment strategies for clients based on their individual risk tolerance and goals.
“I’m grateful for the opportunity to become a Partner and excited to continue serving our clients while growing alongside an incredible team and organization that truly puts clients first,” said Justin.
Justin earned his B.S. from York College of PA and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation. Outside of work, he enjoys outdoor sporting activities and spending time with his friends and family.
Ben Galloway, CFP®
Partner & Senior Financial Advisor
Ben serves as a Senior Financial Advisor in Greenspring’s Private Client Group. He specializes in advising executives, founders, and LGBTQ+ leaders through complex wealth transitions. He partners with clients navigating liquidity events and retirement, and provides disciplined, integrated planning across investment, tax, and legacy strategies. A member of the LGBTQ+ community himself, Ben is passionate about helping clients and his community move into retirement and generational stewardship with clarity, structure, and conviction.
Ben has 11 years of experience in the financial services industry and has been with Greenspring for over 6 years. Ben has earned his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation and graduated with his Business Administration degree from University of Notre Dame.
He said, “Earning the title of Partner at Greenspring reflects the trust my clients have placed in me and fuels my unwavering commitment to delivering thoughtful, disciplined guidance that helps the people and families I serve build their futures with confidence.”
Ben also serves on several boards, including FreeState Justice and the Planned Giving Advisory Council for the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. Outside of work, Ben enjoys attending estate sales, interior design, and playing sports.
Laura Peace
Partner & Senior Financial Advisor
Laura has worked in the financial industry since 1996. In her 30 years of experience, she has held several key positions, including Director of Client Services, Financial Advisor, and Director of Financial Planning. She works with clients to develop personalized financial plans and assist them in organizing their financial affairs. Laura has extensive experience in investment portfolio rebalancing, tax planning, estate planning, insurance analysis, and assisting clients in understanding their asset allocations and the rationale behind them.
Laura began her career at ISI Financial Group, now known as Greenspring Advisors, and has spent the last 30 years becoming an indispensable resource. She is now a partner of the firm. “My time as a financial advisor has been shaped by the relationships I have made with my clients, coworkers, and industry professionals. It is an honor to step into this new role as a partner, where I will continue to foster those relationships. I am proud to work for a company that values helping everyone live their ideal life through trusted financial advice and relationship building. I am looking forward to the future as Greenspring continues to grow and innovate with the focus on our clients,” said Laura.
Laura earned her B.S. from Penn State and her Series 65 License. Beyond Greenspring, Laura spends her time mentoring high school and college students for careers in the financial industry, traveling and riding ATVs, and enjoying time with her family.
Jimmy Perriello, CFP®
Partner & Financial Advisor
Jimmy is a Financial Advisor at Greenspring. In his role, he is responsible for speaking with clients and creating personalized financial plans that address their primary needs and obstacles. He is excited to help individuals and families achieve their financial goals. He joined the firm’s New York office in 2018 as an intern and has since grown in his role, advancing from Analyst to Senior Analyst to Financial Advisor, and now, Partner.
He is the first individual in the New York office to progress from intern to partner. “I am honored and excited to become a Partner at Greenspring Advisors, a 100% employee-owned registered investment adviser firm. It is especially meaningful since my professional journey started here as a summer intern. This accomplishment speaks to the quality of our team, firm leadership, and clients!” said Jimmy.
Jimmy has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation and graduated from Virginia Tech with a B.S. in Business (Finance). Outside work, he enjoys Virginia Tech sports, reading, hiking, and spending time with family and friends.
“Partnership at Greenspring is about more than tenure or achievement,” said Patrick Collins, Partner & CEO of Greenspring Advisors. “It reflects a deep commitment to our clients, our culture, and our shared vision for the future. Justin, Ben, Laura, and Jimmy are living examples of our core values in action, consistently putting clients first while helping strengthen the collaborative, unified firm we are building.”
“We are incredibly proud to welcome them [Justin, Ben, Laura, and Jimmy] as partners and are excited for the leadership they will continue to bring to Greenspring,” said Michael Goodman, Partner, President & Chief Strategy Officer of Greenspring Advisors.
The entire Greenspring Advisors team is immensely proud as these four partners are welcomed into their new roles.
