Not your traditional 

financial advisors

We want you to live your dream life, and we’ll help you use your money to reach your goals.

Our clients and their families have reached the next stage of their life where things have gotten more complicated. They have busy lives and want to make sure during their prime earning years, they are focusing on what matters now, as well as planning for their future. Markets go up and down, careers change, college needs funding, and unforeseen life events occur; now is the time to maximize your money’s potential. At this critical point, time is your most valuable asset. The earlier you start planning the more powerful your outcome will be.

The Northbrook Difference
We’re not in the financial product business; we are in the financial knowledge business. We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to receive objective, clear, and valuable financial, tax, and investment advice. We are fee-only fiduciaries and receive no commissions or referral fees. Translation: we’re totally focused on serving our clients without any distractions or conflicts of interest. Our services are designed for everyone, regardless of income – there’s no minimum, and our flexible subscription model fee structure allows us to work with clients at any stage in life.
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Why Northbrook Financial

Education

Ensuring our clients understand their own finances and their options 

Straightforward

Simplifying finances for our clients rather than overwhelming or overcomplicating

Collaboration

Guiding and empowering our clients to make smart choices while co-creating financial plans

Curiosity

Educating ourselves and asking all the right questions to offer well-informed recommendations

We believe that all clients deserve a team.

Elliot Pepper, CPA, CFP®, MST

Financial Planner & Director of Tax

Makes sure we integrate the best tax strategies into your financial plan

Prior to launching Northbrook Financial, Elliot – a summa cum laude graduate of University of Maryland and University of Baltimore – worked in the tax practice of Ernst & Young, a “Big 4” global accounting firm, and Brown Advisory, a multi-national investment advisory firm. With strong tax technical acumen and a deep understanding of personal financial behavioral habits, Elliot connects with his clients by providing objective and actionable advice in relatable laymen’s terms. 

When he’s not reading up on the latest changes to the tax code, Elliot enjoys spending time with his wife, daughter, and two sons. An avid runner and basketball fanatic, he has completed multiple marathons and loves playing and watching basketball with friends and family. He is also a self-described book worm and particularly enjoys reading about behavioral economics, financial markets, and anything related to big wave surfing!

Mike Delaney, CFP®, ChFC®

Financial Planner & Director of Investments

Finds the best investment opportunities and integrates them into your financial plan

Mike focuses his energy into helping clients navigate all of their financial needs. His experience includes a stint on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, a career focused on investments at Brown Advisory and insurance at Securian Financial. During these experiences, he learned that a balanced approach and strategic financial planning is what can help clients achieve their goals.

When not talking to clients or researching the next great opportunity for them, Mike & his wife enjoy quiet city living and relaxing whenever their new daughter allows. He loves playing soccer, lacrosse, golf, basketball… and really any sport. When he’s not meeting friends or family at the movies or the local watering hole, you can normally find him reading something very nerdy, like science fiction or financial science.

Gabriel Delrahim, CPA, MST

Tax Director

Get everything that needs getting done, done.

Gabriel has over 10 years of public accounting experience. His tax expertise includes assisting high net worth families, individuals and businesses maximize available tax strategies to minimize their tax liability. Gabriel provides a tailored approach to working with clients by taking the time to understand their circumstances, concerns, and goals to create a tailored tax planning strategy that can be deployed efficiently. Bringing a deep understanding of the tax code and strong interpersonal skills, Gabriel is able to bring practical and actionable tax strategies.

Gabriel received his master’s degree in taxation at the University of Baltimore and his undergraduate degree at Touro University. He passed his CPA exam in 2012.

When he’s not hard at work with tax compliance and planning, Gabriel enjoys playing and watching Football with his family. He also enjoys socializing at events and meeting new people.


Kelly McCormick

Director of Client Experience

Ensures our clients have the best experience possible while getting the best advice

Kelly’s client focus and her professional experiences in banking, not-for-profit and marketing make her the perfect fit for our Director of Client Experience. Her primary goal is to support our clients by facilitating an interactive experience as well as exceptional, ongoing administrative support. She also supports our team’s advice led strategy by identifying opportunities for deeper conversations between Northbrook Financial and our clients.

Some of Kelly’s favorite pastimes include spending time with her grandchildren, long walks on the beach with her husband, and planning the next family adventure.

Thomas Grunbeck, CFP®

Associate Financial Planner

Thomas Grunbeck, CFP® serves the team as a paraplanner who brings more than 5 years of experience in the financial services industry. His previous career was in corporate finance.

Among his duties, Thomas constructs and updates financial plans, researches financial planning questions, manages and creates processes, and provides back-office support. He also assists with the administration of financial plans, which is crucial for clients to reach their financial goals.

Thomas loves to facilitate financial success and does the meticulous job of assembling all the pieces that put financial strategies into motion. His goal is to ensure that Northbrook Financial clients are supported and successful.

Dave Rohlfing

Senior Tax Accountant

Dave brings a detail-driven, solutions-oriented approach to his work as a Senior Tax Accountant at Northbrook Financial. He supports clients with accurate tax preparation, compliance, and proactive planning, helping ensure their financial strategies are both efficient and aligned with their long-term goals.

With a strong focus on organization and precision, Dave plays a vital role in maintaining the firm’s high standards of quality and reliability. He enjoys working closely with clients and the Northbrook team to simplify complex tax matters and create a smooth, stress-free experience.

Outside of the office, Dave enjoys spending time with his family, attending concerts, and getting out on the golf course whenever he can.

Nimra Khan

Tax Manager

Nimra joins Northbrook Financial with a passion for helping clients navigate their tax and accounting service needs with clarity and confidence. A graduate of Towson University, Nimra previously served as a Tax Associate at Frazier & Deeter, Nimra combines technical precision with a client-first mindset.

 When she isn’t solving complex tax puzzles, you can find her active in the Maryland community or cheering on local initiatives.

Siamak Raminpour

Tax Associate

Siamak helps clients navigate their tax and accounting needs through his attention to detail and proactive tax planning. As a Senior Tax Accountant, he brings a wealth of expertise in individual tax preparation and comprehensive financial reporting to the Northbrook Financial team. With a Master of Science in Accounting & Finance and a strong background in GAAP, he is dedicated to providing strategic tax research and meticulous bookkeeping services for Northbrook Clients.

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