Gregory M. Smolen, J.D.
Senior Vice President, Manager
Trust & Wealth Department
Current Role: As Senior Vice President and Manager of the Trust & Wealth Department, Gregory M. Smolen manages trust administration, investment management, and asset custody at Chain Bridge Bank, N.A. He chairs the Bank's Trust Administration and Investment Committee.
Previous Experience: Before joining Chain Bridge Bank, N.A., Mr. Smolen led TCV Trust & Wealth Management’s Northern Virginia office for over five years, managing client relationships and trust administration. He previously held advisory roles at Merrill Edge and Merrill Lynch Wealth Management.
Educational Background: Mr. Smolen holds a J.D. from the Antonin Scalia School of Law at George Mason University and a B.A. from the University of Chicago.
Professional Associations: Mr. Smolen serves as a co-chair of the Wills, Trusts & Estates section of the Fairfax Bar Association and is a Board Member of the Northern Virginia Estate Planning Council. Additionally, he is licensed to practice law in Virginia, D.C., and before the Supreme Court.
Contact Information: Email or (703) 748-7395.
Michelle C. Martinez, J.D.
Vice President & Trust Officer
Trust & Wealth Department
Current Role: Michelle C. Martinez focuses on family trust administration at Chain Bridge Bank, N.A., handling special needs trusts and settlement protection trusts. She also votes on the Bank's Trust Administration and Investment Committee.
Previous Experience: Before joining Chain Bridge Bank, N.A., Ms. Martinez practiced estate planning and elder law at Miorini Law PLLC. She also served high-net-worth clients at PricewaterhouseCoopers and Greenberg Traurig.
Educational Background: Ms. Martinez holds a J.D. from the Antonin Scalia School of Law at George Mason University, an M.A. from the University of Oklahoma, and a B.A. from the University of New Mexico, where she was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and graduated magna cum laude.
Professional Associations: Ms. Martinez is a member of multiple estate planning sections within the American Bar Association, the Virginia Bar Association, and the Fairfax Bar Association. She is licensed to practice law in Virginia.
Contact Information: Email or (703) 748-7388.
Elizabeth Parks, J.D.
Vice President, Trust Officer
Trust & Wealth Department
Current Role: Elizabeth Parks serves as a Trust Officer for the Trust & Wealth Department at Chain Bridge Bank, N.A. She specializes in estate planning, including high net worth estate planning, business succession planning, and special needs planning.
Previous Experience: Before joining the Bank, Ms. Parks worked as an attorney at Creative Planning Legal PLLC and at The Geller Law Group. She also served as a staff attorney from the Fairfax County Commissioner of Accounts and completed legal internships in family law and juvenile court settings.
Educational Background: Ms. Parks earned her law degree cum laude from George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia School of Law, where she was an Associate Editor of the George Mason Law Review. She earned a Masters of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Hollins University and her undergraduate degree from Mount Holyoke College, where she graduated cum laude.
Professional Associations: Ms. Parks is admitted to the Virginia State Bar and is a member of the Virginia Association of Elder Law Attorneys and the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys.
Contact Information: Email or (703) 748-3434.
Paul S. Berryman, CFP, MBA
Wealth Advisor, Trust & Wealth Department
Current Role: Paul S. Berryman serves as a Wealth Advisor for the Trust & Wealth Department at Chain Bridge Bank, N.A. He develops and implements wealth management strategies that emphasize diversification, asset allocation, cost efficiency, and a long-term perspective. Mr. Berryman works with clients to develop personalized asset allocation strategies, taking into account their financial goals, risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and tax implications.
Previous Experience: Prior to joining Chain Bridge Bank, N.A., Mr. Berryman served as a Financial Consultant Partner at Charles Schwab, where he was the Lead Planner for an advisor with over $2.2 billion in assets under management. He also held the position of AVP, Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch, advising high-net-worth clients on various aspects of financial planning.
Educational Background: Mr. Berryman holds an M.B.A. and a B.S. in Business Management with a minor in Finance from Salisbury University. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional.
Contact Information: Email or call (703) 748-3438.
Randy L. Adams, CFA, CPA, MBA
Investment Officer, Chain Bridge Bank, N.A.
Current Role: Randy L. Adams is the Bank's Investment Officer, primarily overseeing the Bank's internal portfolio of fixed income securities. Although not a formal member of the Trust & Wealth Department, he plays a key role in investment decision-making and serves as a voting member on the Trust Administration and Investment Committee (TAIC).
Previous Experience: Before joining Chain Bridge Bank, N.A., Mr. Adams managed portfolios for endowments, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals at Morgan Stanley and the Northern Trust Company. He also honed his skills in asset and risk management at Firstar Corporation.
Educational Background: Mr. Adams holds a B.B.A. degree in Finance from the University of Iowa and an M.B.A. in Accounting and Marketing from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business.
Professional Associations: Mr. Adams is a member of the CFA Institute, CFA Chicago Society, and the Illinois CPA Society. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designations.
Teaching Experience: Since 2001, Mr. Adams has been an Adjunct Lecturer of Finance at the University of Illinois at Chicago, teaching a range of graduate-level courses including Investments, Money & Banking, Theory & Structure of the Financial Markets, Introduction to Corporate Finance, and Advanced Corporate Finance.
Richard T. Dunbar
Vice President, Operations Manager
Trust & Wealth Department
Current Role: Richard T. Dunbar is responsible for overseeing operational functions within the Trust & Wealth Department at Chain Bridge Bank, N.A. He serves as a liaison between Trust & Wealth operations and administration, facilitating efficient account management. Richard also participates as a voting member on the Bank's Trust Administration and Investment Committee.
Previous Experience: Before joining Chain Bridge Bank, N.A., Richard gained 23 years of experience at Riggs Bank, N.A., and its successor, PNC Bank, N.A. Most recently, he served as a Fiduciary Client Solutions Specialist at PNC Private Bank Hawthorn®, a multi-family office. There, he worked closely with Senior Fiduciary Advisors on complex accounts and ensured compliance with legal and fiduciary regulations. Prior roles at Riggs Bank, N.A. included Administrative Manager of International Private Banking and Client Service Representative.
Educational Background: Richard holds a B.S. degree from Virginia Commonwealth University.
Contact Information: Email or (703) 748-3438
Nini G. Cox
