Who We Are

Kevin FitzPatrick

Co-founder & Partner

Kevin FitzPatrick is a Co-Founder and Partner at The Capital Group, and CEO at Government Technology Insurance Company. He is an accomplished insurance professional with over 25 years of experience and is highly knowledgeable in employee benefits, commercial insurance, and financial planning.

Kevin is exceptionally proficient at industry forecasting and creative solutions for both clients and the firm. His duties include growing revenues through new business development and driving the marketing side of the firm. Heavily involved in ACA from the onset, Kevin is regularly asked to lecture to Washington D.C. business leaders about Federal Healthcare Reform and how to position their companies post Federal Healthcare Reform. Prior to incorporating The Capital Group, Kevin was a licensed associate for MetLife and Mutual of New York.

Kevin is a graduate of New Hampshire’s Saint Anselm College, with a Bachelors of Arts in Economics. He is on the Board of Directors of the National Arthritis Foundation and the Government Technology Association. He is also a member of the Million Dollar Round Table Top of the Table, the National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors, and the Society of Financial Professionals. As a native Washingtonian, Kevin resides with his family in Chevy Chase, Maryland. He enjoys spending time with his family and boating on the water on the Eastern Shore in Maryland.

Joseph Apa, AIF

Co-founder & Partner

Joseph Apa is the Co-Founder and Partner at The Capital Group, LLC, President of Government Technology Insurance Company and a board member of the Government Technology Association.

Joe has 30 years of proven insurance experience and comprehensive knowledge about Employee Benefits, Commercial Insurance, Risk Management and Financial Planning. He drives sales and the firm’s revenue through consulting, speaking engagements and mentoring new sales representatives.

Prior to incorporating The Capital Group, Joe started his insurance career in 1986 as a licensed associate for Mutual of New York. He graduated with a Bachelors of Art degree in Economics from George Mason University in 1986. He has volunteered on the board of directors for MVLE, a non-profit organization for the past 22 years. He also sits on the Board of Directors of the Government Technology Association which strives to bring together IT Government Contractors through idea sharing and networking. Joe is a member of the Broker Advisory Council for CareFirst and has professional affiliations with the National Association of Health Underwriters and the Society of Financial Professionals. Joe resides in Mclean, Virginia with his wife and enjoys outdoor activities including riding his Harley and bicycling.

Christopher Staub, AIF

Managing Partner

Chris joined The Capital Group in 2002 and began the Investment Advisory side of the practice. He has 17 years of experience in the financial services industry working with corporations and individuals on investments and financial planning.

Chris has built and manages the Investment Advisory department overseeing all services such as: Corporate Retirement Plan Consulting, Corporate Investment Accounts, Executive Benefits, and Individual Financial Planning and Investment Advisory. He is responsible for the investment process and compliance regulations for The Capital Group Investment Advisory Services, and SEC Registered Investment Advisory firm. He is also responsible for Managing Partner duties for the entire firm such as operations and financial oversight.

Chris is an Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF ®) and acts as a fiduciary on all client accounts and retirement plans at the firm. Chris is a graduate of Mount St. Mary’s University with a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Economics, Finance, and Business Administration. He is a member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisor Association and Million Dollar Roundtable Top of the Table. Chris lives in Laytonsville, Maryland with his wife and four children. He enjoys spending time with his family and is actively involved with his kid’s sports including coaching his son’s little league team, and is an avid golfer.

Robert Hannan, AIF

Director, Wealth Advisory

Rob is the Director of the Wealth Advisory and Investment Planning division. With over 20 years of investment and planning experience, Rob is skilled in helping small to medium-sized companies with their planning needs, providing expertise about retirement plan offerings, personal business planning, and asset management. Rob’s proficiencies also extend to the financial planning process, where he helps employees plan their financial future, both up to and through retirement. Rob is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), as well as an Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®).

Prior to joining The Capital Group, Rob earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Interpersonal Communications from Salisbury University. Rob currently resides in Kensington, MD with his wife, Annie, and three kids, Connor, Kyle, and Taylor.

Ryan Copenhaver

Partner

Ryan was born and raised in Hershey, Pennsylvania and attended Penn State University from 1998 – 2002. He earned a B.A. in Management Science and Information Systems. With over15 years of experience in the insurance industry, Ryan continues to build professional relationships through his network of various associations and business partnerships. 

Ryan has extensive expertise in Corporate Employee Benefit Strategies (Self-Funding & Traditional Concepts), HR Technology, and Worksite/Voluntary Benefits.  Since joining TCG in 2007, he continues to consistently rank among the top producers at the firm. He attributes his success to his knowledge of the industry, work ethic, client relationships, ability to create new opportunities, and knowledge of client’s needs. His industriousness and conscientious style along with his consistent client relationships are an asset to The Capital Group. Ryan enjoys guiding clients through the ever-changing healthcare landscape and developing solutions for all work environment problems as well as an in-depth understanding of the unique needs of Federal service providers.  Ryan has been married to his wife since 2004 and has 2 girls. 

Timothy Taylor

Managing Advisor

With several years of experience, Tim is continuing to expand his knowledge in benefits, compliance, and commercial insurance at a rapid rate. Diving deep into the field of government contracting, he holds great knowledge in Service Contract Act and DCAA Compliance, helping his clients through each of those processes. He continues to stay ahead of the curve in forming creative health care strategies to help clients mitigate any future increases, allowing him to help small businesses not only retain key talent, but make a more profitable company.

In his first year, Tim had won the distinguished Junior Agent of the Year and looks forward to continued success. Before joining The Capital Group, Tim had graduated with highest honors from Hood College and earned his degree in Mathematics in three years. In combining his college education and professional knowledge, Tim is gearing up to become an actuary to bring another area of expertise to help his clients save money.