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At The Capitol Group, we recognize that individuals and businesses, alike, need sophisticated solutions and trusted advice to succeed in today's complex economy. Our approach combines knowledge, experience and resources across both personal wealth management and institutional consulting services to deliver comprehensive financial guidance throughout all aspects of our clients' lives.

Recognized as Industry Leaders

The proof is in our numbers

3 Billion

Assets under management

As of 12/31/2024

25

Years in business as a team

6

Investment professionals on the team


Your primary source for financial advice

We are here to provide quality strategies customized to your needs. We concentrate on developing long-term relationships through a commitment to quality client service. You can rely on our personalized advice, first-class solutions, and extensive wealth management experience.

  • Leland Bishop

    Leland B. Bishop, III, CIMA®, CPFA®

    Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

    Senior Institutional Consultant, UBS Institutional Consulting Program

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    Leland is a Partner with The Capitol Group. Leland joined UBS Financial Services, Inc. in August of 2002, as a Financial Advisor. Leland has over 20 years of experience building and nurturing relationships with non-profits, foundations, endowments, and retirement plans. Leland has extensive experience in developing investment policy statements, asset allocation modeling, investment manager due diligence, portfolio analysis, portfolio reporting, risk management, and portfolio construction. His institutional clients include pension plans, foundations, endowments and corporate benefit plans.

    Leland is available for trustee education meetings and will work with you to identify strategies to achieve your organization's investment goals. We believe in taking an active role in helping to shape and execute an investment plan, and have a great deal of experience integrating our services with those provided by your other professional relationships.

    Professional Experience
    • Financial Advisor, UBS Financial Services, Inc., 2002-Present

    Hometown
    Duxbury, MA

    Alma Mater Teams
    Northwestern Wildcats, Vermont Catamounts & Georgetown Hoyas

    Interests
    • Time with family
    • Skiing
    • Cycling
    • Tennis
    • Golf
    • Cooking on the grill
    • Discovering new wines

    Why I Do What I Do
    "I am excited to be a part of a team of advisors committed to driving positive change for clients. We have a real opportunity to shape our business by creating better outcomes for retirees."

    My Philosophy on Client Service
    "There are no traffic jams along the extra mile." - Roger Staubach

    What I Love About Liberty Capitol Group
    “The people we work with. I have never worked with a group of people that are more committed to doing what’s best for clients and each other. I feel like we are a family at Liberty Capitol Group.”

    • Barron's Top 100 Institutional Consultants, 2023The Barron's rating is awarded annually in April and is based on information from the prior year Q4. 
    • Forbes America’s Top Wealth Management Teams (Private Wealth & High-Net Worth), 2022The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in November based on information from a 12 month period ending in March of the award year.
    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023, 2024, 2025The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in January, based on information from a 12 month period ending March of the prior year.
    • PLANADVISER Top Retirement Plan Advisers, 2023, 2024, 2025The PLANADVISOR rating is awarded in Q1 based on information from Q1 of the award year.

    • Northwestern University, B.S.G.S, Organizational Behavior
    • Georgetown University, MBA, Concentration in Securities Analysis
    • Yale School of Management, Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®)
    • National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor®
    • Senior Institutional Consultant, UBS Institutional Consulting Program
    • Senior Retirement Plan Consultant
    • Portfolio Manager
    Custom portfolios
    Asset allocation
    Institutional consulting
    Retirement Plan consulting
    1150 17th Street NW
    5th Floor
    Washington, DC 20036
    leland.bishop@ubs.com
    Leland B. Bishop, III, CIMA®, CPFA®
    1150 17th Street NW,Washington,DC,20036
  •  Leif Springer

    Leif Springer, CIMA®

    Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

    Senior Institutional Consultant, UBS Institutional Consulting Program

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    Leif is a Partner with The Capitol Group. He specializes in building stronger retirement plans for corporations and nonprofits by offering thoughtful advice on plan design, providing investment due diligence as a co-fiduciary, making sure costs are reasonable, partnering with vendors to deliver service excellence and pinch hitting for one-on-one financial planning session with our plan participants. Leif joined UBS after working for 12 years on the retirement plan provider side of the business as a VP with John Hancock and Transamerica, giving him unique insights that can benefit clients. Leif started his career in financial services in 2002, after working summers for 8 years for his father's landscaping and construction business. These blue collar roots and work ethic help give Leif valuable perspective working with business owners and workers from all walks of life.

    Professional Experience
    • Financial Advisor, UBS Financial Services, Inc., 2018 - Present
    • Regional Vice President - Transamerica Retirement Solutions, 2016 - 2018
    • Vice President - John Hancock, 2006 - 2016
    • Financial Advisor - Morgan Stanley, 2002 - 2006

    Hometown
    Brielle, NJ

    Alma Mater Teams
    Harvard Crimson and Boston University Terriers

    Interests
    • Time with Family
    • Traveling
    • Skiing
    • Sailing

    Why I Do What I Do
    “Building successful retirement plans is an excellent way to help a lot of people at once achieve financial security and get on track for retirement. It's also very rewarding to do one-on-one financial planning when opportunities arise to hear people's stories and give them the direction they need to become good savers and successful investors."

    My Philosophy on Client Service
    “Follow through and follow up."

    What I Love about Liberty Capitol Group
    “We have real chemistry and a healthy sense of humor. We are also a team that spans three generations, so we can see things from different perspectives and relate to just about everyone."

    • Forbes America’s Top Wealth Management Teams (Private Wealth & High-Net Worth), 2022The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in November based on information from a 12 month period ending in March of the award year.
    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023, 2024, 2025The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in January, based on information from a 12 month period ending March of the prior year.
    • PLANADVISER Top Retirement Plan Advisers, 2023, 2024, 2025The PLANADVISOR rating is awarded in Q1 based on information from Q1 of the award year.

    • College For Financial Planning, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC)
    • Yale School of Management, Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®)
    • Harvard University, B.A.
    • Boston Universtiy, Master of Business Administration (MBA)
    • IFEBP & The Wharton School, Retirement Plans Associate (RPA)
    • Senior Institutional Consultant, UBS Institutional Consulting Program
    • Senior Retirement Plan Consultant
    1700 M Street NW
    5th Floor
    Washington, D.C., DC 20036
    leif.springer@ubs.com
    Leif Springer, CIMA®
    1700 M Street NW,Washington, D.C.,DC,20036
  • Brock Van Selow

    Brock W. Van Selow, AWMA®, CPFA®

    Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

    Senior Retirement Plan Consultant

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    Brock is a Partner with The Capitol Group. He joined UBS in 2016 as part of the UBS Wealth Planning Team which focused on High and Ultra-High net worth financial planning for individuals and families. Brock joined TCG in 2018 and works primarily with our private clients to organize, grow and protect their wealth. He specializes in retirement income and cash flow analysis, estate and multigenerational planning, insurance  and charitable giving strategies. Additionally, Brock provides education services to our retirement plan clients through seminars and one-on-one meetings with participants.

    Brock began his career in financial services at Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P., in 2012, where he worked as a Financial Advisor and Equity Sales Associate.  He brings over a decade of experience in relationship management, financial planning and portfolio construction to the team.  Brock is a native of Tidewater, Virginia and currently resides in with his wife and daughter in Washington, DC.

    Professional Experience
    • Financial Advisor - UBS Financial Services, Inc., 2018 - Present
    • Wealth Planning Associate - UBS Financial Services, Inc., 2016-2018
    • Equity Sales Associate - Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P., 2015-2016
    • Client Associate - Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P., 2013-2015
    • Financial Advisor - Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P., 2012-2013

    Hometown
    Smithfield, VA

    Interests
    • Notre Dame Football
    • Golf
    • Learning about wine
    • Spending time in Virginia Beach with my family

    My Philosophy on Client Service
    "I follow three rules: do the right thing, do the best you can, and always show people you care."
    -Lou Holtz

    What I Love About Liberty Capitol Group
    "Liberty Capitol Group is a multigenerational financial services team. We draw upon each other's experience and expertise to deliver a truly customized client experience"

    • Forbes America’s Top Wealth Management Teams (Private Wealth & High-Net Worth), 2022The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in November based on information from a 12 month period ending in March of the award year.
    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023, 2024, 2025The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in January, based on information from a 12 month period ending March of the prior year.
    • Forbes Top Next-Gen (Generation) Wealth Advisors Best-in-State, 2025The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in August based on information from a 12 month period ending in March of the award year.

    • Hampden-Sydney College, B.A., History
    • College For Financial Planning, Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA)
    • National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor®
    • Senior Retirement Plan Consultant
    1150 17th Street NW
    Washington, DC, DC 20036
    brock.vanselow@ubs.com,leland.bishop@ubs.com
    Brock W. Van Selow, AWMA®, CPFA®
    1150 17th Street NW,Washington, DC,DC,20036
  • Michael Whatley

    Mike Whatley, CRPS®

    Investment Associate

    Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist℠

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    Mike Whatley joined UBS Financial Services Inc. in 2008. Prior to joining UBS, Mike worked as client service associate for high net worth clients in the private banking channel. Mike is an integral part of the UBS Institutional Consulting team. Mike assists our institutional clients with various operational day-to-day activities and quarterly deliverables. Mike is responsible for serving as an intermediary between client administrative assistants between partners and The Capitol Group to ensure set deadlines are met, efficient processes are established and operational task items are completed on a timely basis.

    Professional Experience
    • Senior Client Service Associate & Operations Manager, UBS Financial Services, Inc., 2008-Present
    • 18 years experience in financial services industry

    Education & Certification
    • Bachelors of Business Administration Degree from Mars Hill College
    • Concentration in Banking & Finance
    • Chartered Retirement Plans SpecialistSM 
    • FINRA registered with Series 6, 7, and 66

    Hometown
    Port Charlotte, FL

    Alma Mater Team
    Mars Hill College Lions

    Favorite Philanthropy
    Madison House Senior Apartments

    Interests
    • Soccer
    • Hiking
    • Being active in my church
    • Spending time with my family

    Why I Do What I Do
    "I enjoy working with clients to help them achieve their financial goals."

    My Philosophy on Client Service
    "Get it right the first time."

    What I Love About Liberty Capitol Group
    "The members of the Capitol Group are dedicated to doing what is in the client's best interest."

      • The College for Financial Planning, Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS)
      • Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist℠
      1700 M Street NW
      5th Floor
      Washington, D.C., DC 20036
      mike.whatley@ubs.com
      Mike Whatley, CRPS®
      1700 M Street NW,Washington, D.C.,DC,20036
    • Valerie Mayer Lopez

      Valerie Mayer

      Team Administrator

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      Education & Certifications
      • Bachelor of Science in Finance - George Mason University
      • Concentration in Economics

      Hometown
      Fairfax, VA

      Alma Mater Team
      George Mason Patriots

      Favorite Philanthropy
      Loudoun Therapeutic Riding

      Interests

      • Riding Horses
      • [Solidcore]
      • Traveling
      • Spending time with family & friends


      Why I Do What I Do
      A love for both people, problem solving, and finance

      My Philosophy on Client Service

      The devil is in the details: These details are critical - whatever one does should be done thoroughly.

        • George Mason University, B.S., Finance, Concentration in Economics
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          5th Floor
          Washington, D.C., DC 20036
          valerie.mayerlopez@ubs.com
          Valerie Mayer
          1700 M Street NW,Washington, D.C.,DC,20036
        • David Dorsett

          David Dorsett

          Client Associate

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                Washington, D.C., DC 20036
                david.dorsett@ubs.com
                David Dorsett
                1700 M Street NW,Washington, D.C.,DC,20036

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