Emma Pedraza, CFP - Wealth Advisor
She will serve clients from their main office at 111 E. Washington Street, Charles Town, West Virginia, 25414.
“It has been gratifying observing Emma’s exceptional growth within our team,” stated Leslie Crabill, Executive Vice President, Director of Wealth and Investments. “From the time she transferred from the bank three years ago as a Client Coordinator, Emma has demonstrated excellent financial acumen and outstanding client service. During that time, she completed the Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) certification and is fully prepared to serve clients as their personal Wealth Advisor.”
Ms. Pedraza served as a Client Coordinator with BCT Wealth Advisors from 2022, where she managed client communications and account administration in coordination with Wealth Advisors. Prior experience included serving as a part-time Teller with Bank of Charles Town, during which she also attended Shepherd University where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. While at Shepherd she was selected as a McMurran Scholar, the highest academic honor of the university. Additionally, she earned entrance into the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society and was elected Senator for the Student Government Association. Ms. Pedraza also served as President of the University’s Financial Planning Club.
Ms. Pedraza earned certification as a Certified Financial Planner® in 2025 from the CFP Board after completing a rigorous two-year education and training program, concluded by passing the demanding CFP® exams.
A native and current resident of Jefferson County, West Virginia, Ms. Pedraza and her husband are active members of St. James Catholic Church. They enjoy traveling, exercising, attending sporting events, and most especially spending time with friends and family.
BCT Wealth Advisors serves clients in D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia.
About BCT Wealth Advisors
BCT Wealth Advisors is a division of Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community’s Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Potomac Bancshares, Inc. For over 70 years, BCT Wealth Advisors has been a trusted provider of financial services, evolving into a premier firm specializing in wealth management, investment strategies, trust services, and estate settlement. Serving the metropolitan Washington, DC, region, including Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia, the firm remains committed to delivering expert financial guidance and personalized solutions.
Securities and advisory services are offered through LPL Financial (LPL), a registered investment advisor and broker-dealer (member FINRA/SIPC). Insurance products are offered through LPL or its licensed affiliates. BCT-Bank of Charles Town and BCT Wealth Advisors are not registered as a broker-dealer or investment advisor. Registered representatives of LPL offer products and services using BCT Wealth Advisors, and may also be employees of BCT-Bank of Charles Town. These products and services are being offered through LPL or its affiliates, which are separate entities from, and not affiliates of, BCT-Bank of Charles Town or BCT Wealth Advisors.
Securities and insurance offered through LPL or its affiliates are:
Not Insured by FDIC or Any Other Government Agency, Not Bank Guaranteed, Not Bank Deposits or Obligations, May Lose Value