Brian grew up in Nacogdoches, Texas and went to Colorado State University in beautiful Fort Collins, earning a bachelor’s degree in economics. Finance and markets were of interest early on in Brian’s life. He has fond memories of watching CNBC with his dad in the early 90s and checking stock quotes in the newspaper. After working in the hospitality industry for ten years, he felt that the natural progression was to join his service, hospitality, and education skills into a career. In 2009 Brian became a financial adviser and has been assisting individuals, families, and small businesses ever since. Brian and Alyson met at Waddell & Reed in 2009 and were married in 2015. Together, they oversee two wonderful, busy young humans – Watson and Lillian. Brian enjoys traveling with his family and exploring the local culture of their downtown Roswell community.Brian and his wife, Alyson, founded and launched 21 Goats Financial Planning in June 2022.

Independent But Not Alone - In July 2021, Alyson Burkett, Brian's wife and business partner was chosen to join Integrated Financial Group (IFG), an Atlanta-based firm of over 90 independent financial planners from across the country. 21 Goats' affiliation with IFG is invaluable; it provides access to a network of talented, like-minded peers who share strategies, best practices and advice.IFG’s members own businesses across eight states totaling over $2.7 billion in brokerage and advisory assets through LPL Financial and over $2.3 billion in assets under management through its separate registered investment advisor, IFG Advisory, LLC as of 1/7/21.Learn more at www.TheBrainTrust.net

Supervisor of front line technology support directly to independent advisors.

Licensed Financial advisor with emphasis on financial planning for individuals, families, and small business.