Brian
BRIAN T. GONGAWARE, CFP™, CRPC
President
Phone (724) 263-2292
btg@networth-advisors.com
Brian founded NetWorth Investment Advisors, Inc. in 1999. He is the President and Senior Relationship Manager. In addition to managing the firm, Brian is responsible for new business development and overseeing corporate compliance.
Prior to establishing NetWorth Investment Advisors, Brian was a Vice President with Mellon Bank's Private Asset Management Group. As a Senior Portfolio Officer, he managed over $250 million of investable assets for high net worth individuals and families with a relationship minimum investment of $1 million.
Prior to joining Mellon Private Asset Management, Brian was an Assistant Vice President and Senior Portfolio Officer with PNC Bank, N.A. In 1994 he helped create the Private Investment Counseling Group, a group designed to work with client relationships of $2 million and greater. Prior to leaving, Brian managed $430 million of investment assets for individuals and families.
In 1996, Brian completed the Certified Financial Planner (CFP™) licensing requirements and in 2002 became a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC). His formal education also includes a degree in Financial Planning from Grove City College and an M.B.A from Duquesne University in Finance and Management. He is a member of the Pittsburgh Chapter of the Financial Planning Association, Vice-Chairman of the Baptist Homes Society Board of Directors, Treasurer at North Hills Community Baptist Church, and Board Chairman of the North Hills Youth Ministry.