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Brian is an avid sports and automotive enthusiast that joined the Sawston team in May 2025. As the son of a retired Army Colonel, Brian has traveled the world and actually graduated from high school in Heidelberg, Germany. He attended and graduated from Washington State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Finance and minor in Real Estate. GO COUGS!
Brian started his career in corporate finance with Landor Associates, an ad agency in Seattle. He found that working behind the scenes didn't suit his energy and personality and moved to Account Management, where he then spent the bulk of his career managing thousands of projects and working with fantastic clients in the consumer-packaged goods industry. Clients included Microsoft, General Mills, Nike, Henkel, and Parsons Xtreme Golf (PXG) to name a few.
Brian carries the Series 65 Securities Registration and brings his years of relationship building, top-notch client service, and finance background to Sawston Wealth Management, LLC. Whether it's talking about your portfolio, the latest "must binge" show, or how the Sounders played over the weekend, he is always up for a conversation and is looking forward to helping you achieve your financial goals. He is fully committed to helping you determine what your legacy will be.
Brian just recently moved back to Washington from Phoenix, where he lived for 16 years. He has a daughter, Lauren, who is currently a student athlete on the golf team at Trinity University in San Antonio, TX. In his spare time, he enjoys golfing, going to the movies, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.
Get to know Brian:
If you had a superpower, what would it be? I am a speed demon, so I think the ability to run or fly at supersonic speeds would be amazing!
What piece of advice would you give someone who wants to work in finance? Don't be intimidated by the "math". While important, it is just one aspect of the job, and you'll get the hang of the calculations while leaning on all of your other relevant skills.
Cats or dogs? That's an easy one... DOGS!
What do you love about Sawston Wealth Management, LLC? I love the strong core beliefs in community, family, relationships, and legacy. Any financial advisor can dispense advice and make the relationship just purely transactional, but we really focus on the relationship and getting to know you and your goals now and in the future for your family.
If you could invent a holiday, what would it be? The day after the Super Bowl DEFINITELY needs to be a holiday!
What strengths are you most proud of? I would consider my ability to listen to people and put myself in their shoes or look at things through their lens as a key strength. Having supported clients for many years now, I also have a really good feel for "reading the room" and backing off when decisions are not critical, or applying a heavier hand when decisions require more urgency and finding that right balance.
What do you love to do outside of work? If I'm not in the office, there's a decent chance I'm on the golf course, or certainly thinking about being on the golf course!