Brian McCarthy is a financial advisor with over two decades of experience helping individuals, families, and business owners navigate complex financial decisions through comprehensive planning and personalized guidance. He specializes in developing customized wealth management strategies designed to help clients build, preserve, and transfer wealth while staying focused on their long-term goals.
Throughout his career, Brian has held a variety of leadership and advisory roles within the financial services industry, gaining extensive experience in financial planning, retirement planning, investment management, advisor development, and business growth. His broad industry background provides him with a unique perspective on helping clients address both the opportunities and challenges that accompany significant financial decisions.
As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
professional, Brian is committed to delivering advice that is objective, thoughtful, and aligned with each client's individual circumstances. CFP®
professionals are held to rigorous ethical and professional standards and are required to act as fiduciaries when providing financial advice, placing their clients' interests ahead of their own. Brian embraces this responsibility and strives to provide guidance that is transparent, personalized, and focused on helping clients make informed financial decisions.
Brian works closely with clients to develop strategies tailored to their goals, whether they are preparing for retirement, managing accumulated wealth, planning for future generations, or navigating major life transitions. His planning process emphasizes education, collaboration, and a long-term perspective, helping clients gain confidence in their financial future.
Brian earned his Bachelor's degree in Finance from Fairleigh Dickinson University and has taught the CFP®
curriculum to other professionals through the university.
Outside of work, Brian is married with two children who look forward to their annual trip to Myrtle Beach, SC and play pickleball together.
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Brian McCarthy is a Registered Representative and Investment Adviser Representative of Equity Services, Inc. Securities and investment advisory services are offered solely by Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, 421 Troy Schenectady Road, Latham NY 12110 518 608 4608. Thoroughbred Advisors is independent of Equity Services, Inc.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization’s initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks." Short tagline example (for limited space, articles, marketing materials, pamphlets, etc.)