Lena M. Nebel CFP®, MSFS '22 Graduates from Leadership Maryland

BFG Financial Advisors Chief Operating Officer and Woodbine resident recognized at December 6 ceremony

Leadership Maryland announced today that Lena M. Nebel CFP®, MSFS ’22, Chief Operating Officer at BFG Financial Advisors, has completed the professional development program dedicated to building a better Maryland by harnessing the strength of its local business and community leaders. Leadership Maryland honored Nebel, a resident of Woodbine, and the entire Class of 2022 at its 29th annual graduation ceremony held December 6 at the Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport. As a graduate, Nebel is now a member of Leadership Maryland’s powerful alumni network, consisting of more than 1,300 esteemed leaders from all industries and regions of the state.

Nebel was one of 49 applicants chosen by committee to complete Leadership Maryland’s eight-month hands-on learning program. The class participated in an orientation and closing retreat that bookended five, two-day sessions focused on Maryland’s five main geographic regions and the most vital issues impacting economic development, education, health and human services, criminal justice, the environment, and multi-culturalism/diversity across the state. More than 100 experts representing Maryland’s business, government, education, and non-profit communities served as panelists and guest speakers.

“This has been a special class year, both for me as the new president and CEO, and for our organization, as we hosted our full program together, in person for the first time since 2019,” said David Fike ’16 (LM), president and Chief Executive Officer, Leadership Maryland. “The Class of 2022 came into this year eager and inspired, and they’ve maintained that enthusiasm throughout each of our sessions. This is a remarkable group of professionals, diverse in experience and talent, and we look forward to seeing how they will influence our state with the knowledge and connections they’ve gained this year.”

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  1. We are happy to say we have been associated with Lena for nearly twenty years now and feel fortunate that we met her when we did and give her much of the credit for being able to graduate comfortably to the next phase of our lives. It’s no surprise to see her grow and prosper as she has, what with the hard work and effort she applies to everything she does. Congratulations Lena on yet another amazing accomplishment!