Maller Wealth Advisors (MWA), a full-service financial planning and investment management company, named Gregory Derwart chief operating officer. Derwart, who has over 25 years of professional experience in the private sector, government and nonprofit arenas, will help lead the organization toward accomplishing its strategy and vision as well as manage the internal operations of the firm with a focus on increasing efficiency and improving systems.

Prior to joining MWA, Derwart was the managing director of administration and customer experience for the Maryland Department of Commerce, where he led Gov. Larry Hogan’s statewide customer service initiative across 40 state agencies. In the past two years, Derwart issued annual customer service reports showing high rates of customer satisfaction in state agencies.

“Greg brings instant value to our team with his keen understanding of operational excellence and a positive corporate culture,” said Peter Maller, MWA founder and president. “His addition to our leadership will help take our client experience to an even higher level.”

Derwart co-founded the Baltimore network of the Customer Experience Professionals Association to help Maryland’s business community prepare for change in the experience economy through professional development. He is an active member of the Chesapeake Human Resources Association. In addition, he serves on the boards of the Maryland Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Al Cesky Scholarship Fund.

“It is a tremendous honor to join MWA,” said Derwart. “Peter understands that a superior client experience starts with smooth running systems and an unparalleled team culture. I look forward to contributing to this gold standard that benefits our clients and their families.”

His distinctions include receiving the Maryland Daily Record’s VIP List Successful by 40 Award in 2011 and the SmartCEO Executive Management Award in 2013. Derwart is a graduate of the Greater Baltimore Committee leadership program and was named a fellow by the Chesapeake Human Resources Foundation in 2011.

Derwart holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland, College Park, and a master’s degree from the University of Baltimore.

Maller Wealth Advisors, headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland, is a national wealth management firm providing sophisticated investment strategies, comprehensive financial planning, risk management services, business succession planning and employee benefits to successful business owners, accomplished professionals and high net-worth individuals.

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