University of Missouri – Columbia – Master’s in Accountancy
Southeast Missouri State University – Finance & Economic (Cum Laude)
Brian began his professional journey with Gatewood Wealth Solutions in 2008 as the firm’s second recruit among its current team. Rising from an intern role, he consistently demonstrated unwavering dedication, gradually assuming greater responsibilities and leadership positions within the firm. With his strategic insight, Brian contributed significantly to growing the firm’s advisory assets under management. This underscores Gatewood as a premier financial planning and investment management firm.
Today, Brian proudly holds the position of Chief Financial Officer, Wealth Advisor, and Partner in the firm. In his role as CFO, Brian is responsible crafting financial operations and standard procedures to adeptly manage the company’s financial statements. He provides analytical models for benchmarking compensation, budgeting, forecasting P&L statements, evaluating valuations, and assessing profitability by product line.
Brian also excels in his other role as Wealth Advisor, where he serves as client relationship manager, dedicated to enhancing one’s experience with our firm. He ensures clients receive excellent care, especially during crucial or complex life decisions. His remarkable proficiency extends to asset allocation, security evaluation, portfolio rebalancing, tax-loss harvesting, tax-efficiency strategies, low basis and concentrated stock position exits, stock option and restricted stock unit analysis, wealth preservation and asset preservation, and wealth transfer consultation.
Brian holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) designation, which is globally recognized and given by the CFA Institute, validating an individual’s competence and integrity in investment management. This certification indicates the holder’s advanced understanding of investment analysis and portfolio management skills. Brian also holds his Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU®) designation, a testament to his deep understanding of insurance’s advanced applications in estate and business planning. Brian maintains his Series 6, 7 & 63 securities registrations with LPL Financial, as well as his Life and Health license.
Brian and his wife, Ashley, reside in O’Fallon, Missouri, where they are raising their beautiful children, Ayla, Finn, Lucy, and Henrietta. As avid supporters of local sports, Brian and Ashley often revel in the excitement of St. Louis Baseball Cardinals, St Louis City Soccer Club, and Blues Hockey games. In addition to his professional pursuits and other interests, Brian is a golfer and a seasoned runner, frequently participating in half marathons and triathlons.
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