As a financial planner who specializes in business and personal financial strategies, Brigand recognizes the importance of building strong, long-term relationships with all of his clients. He is committed to helping his clients achieve their financial goals and objectives.
Brigand grew up on the Gulf Coast of Florida and have always enjoyed living near the ocean. After high school, he still felt the need to be by the sea and attended the United States Naval Academy where he received my BS in Systems Engineering. He graduated from USNA in 1995 and then served aboard the USS Vincennes (CG 49) as the Damage Control Assistant and Repair Officer. Following his overseas tour in Japan, Brigand transferred to the Special Warfare Community and was stationed on the Coastal Patrol Craft, USS Zephyr (PC 8), in 1998 as the Weapons and Executive Officer. He finished his naval career as the Command Special Boat Squadron One Training Officer.
While in the Navy, Brigand obtained his master’s degree at San Diego State University with an emphasis on finance, entrepreneurship and management. He had always been interested in numbers, most especially in helping his friends and family understand the concepts of money. Soon after graduation from SDSU, He pursued and was awarded the highest financial-planning designation possible—Certified Financial Planner (CFP ®).
Upon leaving the Navy in 2001, Brigand came aboard New England Financial as a financial representative. The transition from military life and serving his country to one that served his clientele was a natural fit.
Brigand is still actively involved with San Diego State University including having served on the Alumni board for six years and serving as President for 2010. His interests include enjoying the SoCal life through surfing, volleyball and basketball. Recently, he started a new life chapter, and he is enjoying the open spaces and outdoor living of North Western Montana while occasionally commuting to San Diego for a solar recharge.
He is married to Kristen Kline and they have two daughters, Lyra Jane and Kali Rose.
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