Who's On Your Team
Dan Searles CFP®, CEP®, LUTCF
Founder, Senior Partner, Financial Advisor
Dan Searles has been practicing financial advising since 1981. He earned his CFP designation in 1992. A published author, Dan’s financial writings include his syndicated column, Your Money Matters and his book, I Can Beat the Market and Other Lies from Financial Professionals (available on Amazon). In his spare time, Dan is a songwriter and recently wrote the screenplay and soundtrack for the upcoming western film, Bill Tilghman and the Outlaws.
John Stohlman MS, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®, ChFEBCsm
Senior Partner, Financial Advisor
John has been assisting his clients with investments, insurance, retirement, and estate planning for over 30 years. He is the co-author of the book Navigating Your Federal Benefits, written for government employees. John’s mission is helping his clients identify their deepest values, set personal & financial goals, and manage the complex decisions and risks involved in achieving them. He also enjoys ballroom dancing, fishing, and racquetball.
Laura Stohlman CFP®, CEP®, ChFEBCsm
Senior Partner, Financial Advisor
Laura’s dedication of helping her clients reach their goals began over 35 years ago. She is the co-author of the book, Navigating Your Federal Benefits, written for government employees. Laura’s faith gives her passion for serving her clients and her community; believing what it says in Colossians 3:23 “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters”. She also works with community outreach programs and enjoys ballroom dancing.
Ryan Dunn ChFEBCsm
Partner, Financial Advisor
Ryan joined the Medallion family in 2011. He specializes in helping federal employees navigate the federal benefit system. As a leading expert in his field, Ryan has trained federal financial professionals on the Federal Employee benefit system. In his spare time, Ryan codes video games, serves as a church youth leader, is committee chair of the local Cub Scout Troop, and is the dad of four rambunctious kiddos.
Josh Brunner CFP®
Assistant to Dan Searles
Josh earned his Bachelors of Finance degree from the University of Maryland University College, and in October 2012 earned his CFP® professional designation in October 2012. Starting in the banking industry in 1994, he held positions as Bank Manager, Business Development Coordinator, and Financial Advisor. Josh joined our Medallion family in September 2004, and has been Dan's right hand man ever since. He and his wife, Rachel, have one child, Jack.
John "JR" Robertson
Partner, Assistant to John Stohlman
JR has a Bachelor’s degree in Business from James Madison University and joined us January 2007. Life before Medallion included nine years in client services with a large national mutual fund company as a Financial Advisor. JR and his wife, Jennifer, have two girls, Julia and Caroline, and he is a member of the St. Andrew’s Society of Washington DC, a charitable and social organization of men of Scottish birth or ancestry.
Mark Searles
Financial Advisor
Mark earned his Bachelor’s degrees in accounting and economics from Hood College where he graduated in 2019. During his time there he played on the baseball team, served as head Resident Assistant, and worked with the Blazing Alpha Fund, a student investment organization at that managed over $200,000 in assets. Mark also interned with the Maryland Office of Legislative Audits as well as with a private accounting firm doing tax preparation during his time in college. In his spare time Mark enjoys playing golf, hiking, and watching the Orioles.
Samuel De La Cruz
Financial Advisor
Samuel De La Cruz comes to us from New York City where he worked for a brokerage firm. He is securities registered and is eager to help serve Medallion’s clients. Sam played college baseball for Florence Darlington Tech and the University of South Carolina at Beaufort. In his free time, he likes to read and play pickleball.
Daniel Searles CFP®
Financial Advisor
Daniel earned his degree in Business and Marketing from the University of South Carolina at Beaufort, where he played Catcher for the USCB SandSharks. Excited to be following in his father’s footsteps, Daniel is working hard to get fully credentialed. As soon as he achieved all his licenses, Daniel enrolled in the University of Georgia’s CFP program. In what little free time that affords, he enjoys playing baseball, fishing and hunting, and playing with his nieces and nephew.
Kelly Bratburd
Assistant to Laura Stohlman
Kelly first served Medallion as a project manager back in 2011 and later rejoined the team in 2018 as Laura's assistant! From running the front desk at her local elementary school to volunteering as a coordinator for her kids' theater troupe, Kelly has always been happiest when working with others in administrative roles. She currently lives in Mt. Airy, MD with her husband of 27 years, Barry, her college age daughter, Julia, and her high school aged son, Charlie.
Barry Cantor J.D., LLM, CPA
General Assistant
Before coming to join our team, Barry worked in the tax and accounting fields for many years. Barry has worked hard through the years earning his J.D and LLM, as well as the CPA. He is married and has two children whose numerous after-school activities keep him very busy after work. He spends the rest of his free time exploring new cuisine and bringing joy to the world through song and comedy.
Vincent Jones
General Assistant
Vince was born and raised in Brunswick, GA. He served 12 years in the Marine Corps and then worked in the Beaufort County Finance Department as an Asset Accountant before relocating to be closer to family. Vince loves to play video games and enjoy family during his off hours.
Matt Brittian
Assistant to Ryan Dunn
Matt earned his Bachelor's degree in finance from the College of Coastal Georgia in 2023. He has been involved in real estate since 2018, serving the Golden Isles area. In his free time, he enjoys golf and spending time with his fiancé, Carleigh.
Paige Berry
General Assistant
Paige joined the Medallion family in January 2024 after a 10-year career as a government contractor in legal affairs. She is an assistant to JR, Laura, and John while studying to obtain a handful of financial licenses. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and spending time with her animals.
Sally Thomas
Director of First Impressions
Susan Ali
Assistant to Office Manager
Eydie Searles
Senior Partner, Director of Communications