Brandt is a senior vice president, financial advisor, Senior Portfolio Director Group and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional with The Great Falls Group at RBC Wealth Management. A graduate of the University of Virginia with a bachelor’s degree in economics and a minor in French, Brandt began his career in financial services in 1988. He formed a team with Joe Smart in 1997, and together, as The Great Falls Group, they serve families to create and implement long-term wealth strategies.
Brandt believes that a client’s long-term success begins with a plan that includes a thorough evaluation of a client’s financial life and goals. This plan encompasses asset allocation, investment management, tax considerate strategies, risk management, insurance planning, life insurance evaluation and long-term care planning. Brandt believes that clients should have an up-to-date estate plan and he will work with a client’s other professional advisors, such as their CPA and estate attorney.
Brandt lives in Arlington, Virginia, with his wife, Barbara. His favorite activities include biking, skiing, travel and reading. Brandt supports charities including A Wider Circle, the Lombardi Cancer Center at Georgetown University, Many Hands and STEM for Her. He also helps to fund a scholarship at the University of Virginia.
