Brian Barrows CFP®, MBA

Partner, Financial Advisor
Brian is focused on delivering thoughtful, personalized financial guidance grounded in comprehensive planning principles. He works closely with clients to understand their financial goals, priorities, and concerns, and develops clear, actionable strategies designed to help them make confident, informed decisions. Brian believes effective financial planning begins with listening and is committed to meeting clients where they are, providing clarity and structure as they navigate each stage of their financial journey.
 
Brian is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, demonstrating his commitment to the highest standards of professional competency, ethics, and fiduciary responsibility as established by the CFP Board. His approach emphasizes intentional, tax-efficient planning and disciplined asset management, with the goal of aligning financial strategies to each client’s long-term objectives. He views the advisor–client relationship as a true partnership and takes pride in helping clients build, manage, and protect their financial security over time.
 
Brian holds FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 securities licenses and is a licensed life insurance agent. He earned both undergraduate and graduate degrees in Business Administration.
 
Outside of the office, Brian is an active member of Bethel Baptist Church in Salem, Virginia. He enjoys going on adventures with his wife, Brittani, and their son, Carson, and spends his free time golfing whenever possible. Family, faith, and time spent building meaningful experiences together are central to the values he brings to both his personal life and professional relationships.