What drives someone to start a financial firm after 17 years in the industry?
In this debut episode of Stories Behind the Wealth, Gaffar Chowdhury, CAP®, shares his journey from a blue-collar upbringing to launching District Wealth Strategies.
With sincerity and vision, he reflects on the lessons learned from his parents’ work ethic, the complexity of financial jargon, and the importance of simplifying money for everyday professionals.
This episode introduces Gaffar’s “why,” his approach to working with high-income earners and business owners, and how this podcast will uncover the personal stories behind success.
Connect with Gaffar Chowdhury:
Gaffar Chowdhury has been in the financial services for the last 17 years working with high income earning individuals and closely held businesses. He spent his career sharpening and practicing his skill under three leading financial services firms. Gaffar launched District Wealth Strategies with a heightened focus on client service and an intention to disrupt the traditional approach to personal and business financial strategies. His team’s vision is to help clients mitigate taxes, build and protect generational wealth, and make financial conversations more approachable.
Gaffar was born in Bangladesh and has lived in the DC area for over 30 years. He is the current President of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors – Greater Washington DC chapter and a past board member/longstanding advocate of the Women’s Bar Association Foundation of DC. He received his undergraduate degree from Virginia Tech’s Pamplin College of Business Since his undergraduate studies, Gaffar has developed a passion for charitable giving and helping others make a lasting impact through philanthropic planning. In 2021, he received the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy, CAP® Designation from the American College and now actively helps clients with planned giving strategies.
When he is not busy being an entrepreneur and helping clients fulfil their dreams, he enjoys traveling the globe with his wife, Brooke and spending time with family and close friends. When he is not in the office and not traveling, you can find him at a local group boxing and fitness studio!
The views and opinions expressed are those of the program participants and are not necessarily those of MML Investors Services LLC. The material is not intended as recommendations appropriate for you. You should strongly consider seeking advice from your own investment specialist.
Gaffar Chowdhury is a registered representative of and offers securities through MML Investors Services, LLC. Member SIPC. OSJ 530 Gaither Road, Suite 350, Rockville, MD 20850 (301)355-5800.
District Wealth Strategies is not a subsidiary or affiliate of MML Investors Services, LLC.
