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Adam M. Smolen
President/CEO
Adam Smolen specializes in working with entrepreneurial, profit, and non-profit organizations in strategic planning, business continuity, and benefit practices on a local, regional, and national basis. His expertise in tax mitigation for owners and officers of closely held corporations, highly paid executives, and professional athletes has served as a valuable niche in a fiercely competitive industry. Mr. Smolen's expertise in the financial planning industry spans two decades. He is a member of the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA), Baltimore Estate Planning Council, Advisors in Philanthropy, and the Financial Planning Association. He holds licenses in the following areas of expertise: Series 4 (Options Principal), Series 6 (Mutual Funds), Series 7 (Registered Representative), Series 63 (Blue Sky Laws), Series 65 (Registered Investment Advisor) Life & Health, and Property & Casualty.
Born and raised in the Baltimore Metropolitan area of Maryland, Mr. Smolen has made his home there and established himself as a respected member of the community. His interest in philanthropy and politics has led him to be instrumental in raising funds and awareness for many charitable organizations and political leaders.
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John Yaker
Executive Vice President/Life Settlement Specialist
John Yaker’s role in the Life Settlement industry evolved as it began its transition to an institutionally driven market. Today, Mr.Yaker has established himself as a leading figure in the industry. He has grown his practice by working closely with many of the nation's leading wealth management, law, CPA, and financial advisory firms. His expertise in both the operational and marketing components of the secondary life insurance market, combined with his extensive experience of the Life Settlement process, has helped to place The Quantum Group as a pioneer in this rapidly evolving sector of financial planning. Mr. Yaker is an accomplished speaker who has conducted numerous seminars and workshops focused on educating advisors and centers of influence.
Born in Baltimore, MD, Mr. Yaker earned his Bachelor's Degree in Science from Towson University. He is a licensed Life and Health insurance broker and is a Registered Life Settlement broker.