About Brian

Meet {Brian}

After working as an investment/financial advisor/planner for 25 years, I “ate my own cooking” along the way,  and attained financial independence before I was 50.  After enjoying an early retirement for a time, I came to miss helping clients navigate their financial lives.  In the advice-only/fee only space I have found a medium by which I can better focus on directly helping clients oversee their investments and financial plan by themselves.

A graduate of the U.S Military Academy at West Point, I served in the 101st Airborne Division (Rakkasans) as a light infantry officer – following in the footsteps of military service modeled to me by both of my grandfathers, each of whom served in WWII.

I was fortunate to have found a second father in my maternal grandfather, who lived until age 102,  and mentored me like his own son.  We were pen pals (yes, exchanging real letters written in cursive) most of my life.  I’m grateful for his influence in my life.  

Most days, I take some time to sit on my deck and listen to my favorite music genre – 80’s music.

I am a dedicated Miracle Morning practitioner – see link to Hal Elrod’s website.

 I have been married to my beautiful wife, Cordia for twenty years, and am a father to two amazing daughters. I enjoy canoeing the James River with my family, traveling traveling the U.S., and target shooting from time to time – a carryover from my time in the military.

While I have served and respect people from all walks of life, folks with traditional, family values tend to relate best to me as I share those same values.

Brian’s Experience

  • 25 years experience in financial planning industry – all as a financial advisor
  • Over $350,000,000 under management
  • Owned a financial planning firm, purchased another financial planning firm, and created a new firm employing as many as 15 team members. My team and I served individual clients, families, corporations, and non profit organizations.
  • 25 years experience:
    • Managing investments
    • In estate planning
    • In strategic tax optimization
    • In financial planning
    • In life insurance planning
    • In annuity analysis and planning
    • Advising clients regarding their workplace retirement plan options
    • Serving as a fiduciary managing 401K and other pension plans for corporations and non-profit organizations
    • With generational wealth transfer – leaving assets to the next generation with minimal mess or confusion
    • …and more
  • I have held the following licenses:
    • Series 7 – stockbroker/bond-broker/exchange traded fund advisor
    • Series 6 and 63 – mutual fund advisor
    • Series 65 – investment advisor (all types)
    • Life, health, and annuity agent
    • Long term care
    • Certified financial planner™
  • I have worked with hundreds upon hundreds of clients, presenting with all manner of financial issues, over the years.
  • My unique abilities are simplifying complexity, simplifying and explaining investment portfolios and other financial products in plain english, and encouraging clients with the confidence to know YOU’VE GOT THIS!

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