Brian is a native Arkansan. He graduated from Searcy High School with honors in 1986. Upon graduation, he attended both Arkansas State University and the University of Arkansas, and was a member of the golf team at both schools. He received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Marketing) from the University of Arkansas in 1990. After college, he attended the University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Law receiving a Juris Doctor in 1994. Brian practiced law for six years focusing primarily on banking and probate law, and remains a member of the Arkansas Bar Association.

After leaving private law practice, Brian managed the Arvest Asset Management office in Fayetteville for several years. He then joined Raymond James in May of 2006. Brian assists clients with all aspects of the management of their investment portfolios from the accumulation phase and planning for retirement to income planning during retirement. He holds several securities licenses including the Series 7, 63, 65, 31, 53, and 24, as well as the Arkansas life and health insurance licenses.

Brian, his wife Missy, and their children enjoy living in Fayetteville and participating in many activities in the community.