Jerry D. Brewster

Jerry D. Brewster

  • MBA
  • CIMA
  • Managing Director - Investments
Client Focused Advisor

As Managing Director - Investments of the Brewster Snyder Private Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors, Jerry focuses his time on high net worth families, business owners, and executives.  He has spent over twenty-five years developing strategies for the affluent in areas such as investment management, philanthropy, concentrated equity management, legacy planning, and wealth management. 

In January of 2024. Brewster Snyder Private Wealth Management Group was recognized as a Best-in-State Wealth Management Team by Forbes.
In February of 2019, Jerry was recognized as a 2019 Best in State Wealth Advisor by Forbes.


Jerry is focused on long-term relationships based on trust and a deep level of client focused service.  With the group’s focus on a limited number of high net worth clients, Jerry is able to stay in contact with clients via personal, conprehensive wealth planning reviews, client education events and tailored investment insight.  Additionally, the group works closely with clients’ legal and tax professionals to help ensure all aspects of a client’s wealth plan are in sync.

Prior to becoming an advisor 30+ years ago, Jerry earned a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Tampa.  In addition, he attended the Investment Management Consultants Association Program at the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business, where he earned the designation of Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA).

·         Masters of Business Administration/University of Tampa

·         Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication/University of South Florida

·         Certified Investment Management Analyst

Personal/Community Life

An avid family man, reader, writer and quiet philanthropist, Jerry enjoys providing leadership and support to institutions, service organizations, and charities throughout the area.  Jerry also previously served as an Adjunct Business Professor at Pasco-Hernando State College.  In his free time, Jerry is a part-time preacher at the Trinity Church of Christ. He and his wife, Lisa, are proud parents of three children.   

2019 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors: Awarded February 2019; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/17-6/30/18(Source Forbes.com)Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams: Awarded January 2024; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 3/31/22 - 3/31/23 (Source Forbes.com)The Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisor & Forbes Top Wealth Management Teams rating algorithm is based on the previous year’s industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC.2019 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors: Awarded February 2019; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/17-6/30/18(Source Forbes.com) Investment performance is not a criterion.Self-completed survey was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria.

Wells Fargo Advisors is not a legal or tax advisor.

Education

  • University of Tampa
  • University of South Florida
  • University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business
Randy J. Snyder

Randy J. Snyder

  • CFP
  • First Vice President - Investments
Client Focused Advisor

As a member of the Brewster Snyder Private Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors, Randy assists in the management of client relationships, portfolio analysis and design, investment research, trading, and coordination of all aspects of clients’ wealth management needs.  Randy has been a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional since 2015. 

Prior to starting his career as an advisor 10 years ago, Randy spent six years with an asset protection/estate planning law firm in numerous non-attorney roles including the firm’s client investment coordinator.  Following his time at the law firm, he went on to earn a Master of Science in Finance degree from Florida State University.

·         Master of Science in Finance/Florida State University

·         Bachelor of Science in Finance/University of South Florida

·         CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ™ Professional

Personal/Community Life

Randy was raised in Clearwater and currently resides in Trinity with his wife, Lindsey, and son, Bennett.  When not researching the markets or helping clients, he enjoys fishing, boating, mountain biking, and spending time with his family.  Randy is involved in several charitable causes in the area including the Rotary Club of New Port Richey.

Education

  • Florida State University
  • University of South Florida
Stacy Alfonso

Stacy Alfonso

    • Senior Registered Client Associate
    • Officer
    Client Focused Service

    As Senior Registered Client Associate of the Brewster Snyder Private Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors, Stacy’s primary responsibility is providing operational and administrative support in building and maintaining client relationships.  She is also tasked with producing the wealth planning reviews that Jerry and Randy review with clients. 

    Stacy is integral to the group’s focus on providing absolute client-focused service.  She has over twenty years of experience in the financial services industry and has worked with Jerry since 2007.

    Stacy lives in Tampa with her two dogs, Bruno and Heidi.
    Melinda Dolphin

    Melinda Dolphin

      • Registered Client Associate
      Client Focused Service

      As a Registered Client Associate of the Brewster Snyder Private Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors, Melinda assists with day-to-day account maintenance and service, cultivating new client relationships, coordinating the group’s client education events, and assisting with the overall client experience. 

      Melinda resides in Tampa and shares her home with her boyfriend Kerry and their son Aziel. Currently Melinda spends her free time running non-profit organization Vicki Foundation, Inc; which she is the founder of. She also volunteers at the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay as a member of the Women in Action organization.