As a Senior Portfolio Manager, Brian has over 20 years of portfolio management and investment analysis experience. Prior to Novare Capital, Brian was Chief Investment Officer at Eastover Capital Management. He has extensive experience in both equity and fixed income securities. Brian earned his M.B.A from Wake Forest University, and a B.A. in Business Administration from Furman University. He was awarded the designation of Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) in 2000. Brian and his wife, Tricia, have two children and are members at Myers Park Presbyterian Church. He enjoys playing tennis and golf.