ABOUT

A Unified Vision for Business Growth and Security

At Venture Risk & Insurance, we believe that true business growth and personal wealth are built on a foundation of sound financial management and proactive risk mitigation. Our mission is to support and empower business owners and their families by providing comprehensive, integrated solutions that protect what they've built and pave the way for future success.

We go beyond traditional insurance brokerage by serving as your dedicated risk advisor. We start with a meticulous cleanup and organization of your financial records to build a solid foundation. From there, we leverage sophisticated financial models and forecasts to help you understand your business's current standing and future trajectory. This deep financial insight allows us to precisely identify and manage risks, from cash flow volatility to operational vulnerabilities.

Our unique human-augmented AI approach allows us to analyze data with incredible speed and depth, providing a clear picture of your business's financial health and potential risks. This technology is always guided by our expert team, who validate the findings and layer them with real-world experience to provide practical, actionable advice.

We integrate your business's financial health with your personal goals, helping you plan for key life events like retirement, a business sale, or building a legacy for your family. This holistic view ensures that your business and personal assets are aligned and fully protected.

With Venture Risk & Insurance, you get more than just an insurance policy; you get a strategic partner committed to your long-term success. We are here to help you navigate challenges, celebrate successes, and ensure your business is well-equipped to thrive, allowing you to focus on what you do best.

OUR TEAM

Meet the dedicated professional who drives the success of Venture Risk & Insurance.

Graeme Woods

Founder & Managing Director

Since 2010, Graeme Woods has been helping clients thrive and prosper as an investment advisor representative and the Founder of G.S. Woods Wealth Management1. His singular goal is to help families build and protect their wealth so they can live their best lives2.

Professional Expertise

Graeme is a highly qualified wealth advisor with extensive experience in financial planning and insurance3. He holds the

Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU®) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) designations from the American College of Financial Services4. He is also licensed to advise on life, annuities, health, property, and casualty insurance5. He has passed several exams to broaden his expertise, including the Series 65 for investment advisor representatives, the Series 79, 82, and 63 for registered investment banking representatives and private securities offerings representatives 6, and Level I of the CFA exam7. Although he no longer practices as an investment banker or real estate salesperson, he previously held real estate licenses in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey and was a Certified Exit Planning Advisor8.

Graeme’s life of service began early, as a Life Scout and Junior Assistant Scout Master9. He later served as a U.S. Army Civil Affairs Sargent, linguist, and parachutist10. From 2003 to 2004, he served in Bosnia, helping local farmers develop strategies to better compete in international markets11. He earned a BBA in Finance and International Business Administration from Temple University and an MBA in Global Business from Arcadia University12.

Community Involvement and Personal Life

Graeme and his wife, Julie, live in the Bel Air, Maryland area with their three young daughters13. Julie is a physician at the University of Maryland and enjoys baking, reading to their daughters, and is a fan of "I Love Lucy"14. Graeme enjoys tinkering in his workshop, playing golf, swimming, and is a licensed ham radio operator15. As a family, they enjoy glamping, hiking, and biking16.

The Woods family is committed to their local community17. Graeme currently serves as an advisor and past chair for the finance and investments committee of the Harford Center, where he was also a past board member18. He has a long history of community service, having previously served as: