Brian Geary

Brian Geary

CFP®, CIMA®, CPA*
Wealth Advisor, Managing Director
bgeary@htsw.com
716-631-6771
Buffalo
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Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting from Canisius College

Certification(s) & Designation(s)

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®)
  • Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®)
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)*

About Brian

Brian Geary is wealth advisor & managing director at Hightower Signature Wealth (formerly known as Fairport Wealth), where he provides investment consulting to high-net-worth clients and retirement plans.

Prior to joining Hightower Signature Wealth, Brian was a director at Linwood Investment Advisors and worked at Ernst & Young, where he performed tax consulting, research, and advisory services in several areas, including investments, high-net-worth tax planning, retirement, and estate planning. Previously, Brian was a partner at Sanderson & Company and also a Senior Investment Consultant at Courier Capital.

A graduate of Canisius College with a Bachelor of Science in accounting, Brian is a Certified Public Accountant*, a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®), and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional. Brian’s hobbies include the arts and sports. Brian, his wife, and his son live in Buffalo, New York.

*Licensed, not actively practicing

Brian’s Recommended Reads

  • 3 minutes

    Moe’s Market Memo – September 18, 2026

    Weekly data-driven insights on the markets and economy Mohammad Abouchleih, MBA, CIMA®Senior Investment Consultant Fed Hikes Rates The Federal Reserve approved a quarter-point interest rate increase on Wednesday, lifting its benchmark rate to 3.75%-4%. The move reflects ongoing concerns about elevated inflation, driven in part by higher energy prices and other economic pressures. Most Fed…

  • 5 minutes

    Weekly Wisdom: Fed Meeting Recap – Higher Rates, Stronger Growth

    The Fed Delivers a Rate Hike The Federal Reserve raised the federal funds target range by 25 basis points to 3.75%–4.00% at its September meeting, marking the first rate increase in more than three years.1 The decision was unanimous and largely anticipated by markets, but the more important message came from the Fed’s updated projections and…

  • 2 minutes

    The Most Powerful Financial Tool Women Have Isn’t Money. It’s Their Voice.

    Why Asking Questions May Be the Key to Financial Empowerment For years, conversations about women’s financial empowerment have centered on income, investing, and retirement planning. While those topics remain important, new research suggests the real catalyst for financial confidence may be something much simpler: asking questions. According to the Savvy Ladies 2026 Mid-Year National Women’s…