Brian Hennessy, AAMS

Brian Hennessy is the Managing Director-Investments of the Hennessy Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors. He has focused on helping high-net worth families, business owners, executives, and professional athletes with investment planning since 2000. He believes creating strong relationships with clients is the key to helping them weather difficult markets and achieve their goals. Working with clients legal and tax professionals, Brian integrates all facets of the financial picture, utilizing tax-intelligent strategies that tie investments to retirement, estate goals, philanthropy and insurance coverage. The result is a comprehensive wealth strategy that truly reflects clients goals and values. Brian holds a Bachelor of Arts from Canisius College and is an Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS). Within Wells Fargo Advisors, Brian is a Senior Fundamental Choice Portfolio Manager and has been on the Wells Fargo Advisors Platinum Council from 2012 to 2025. Brian resides in Norfolk, VA with his wife, Stacy and their two children, Ethan and Adeline, but he maintains strong ties to his hometown, Buffalo, NY. The 2025-2024 Platinum Council distinction is held by a select group of Financial Advisors within Wells Fargo Advisors as measured by business production from the previous year and professionalism. The 2023-2012 Platinum Council distinction is held by a select group of Financial Advisors within Wells Fargo Advisors as measured by one or more of the following: completion of educational components, business production from the previous year, and professionalism. Additional consideration may have included best practices and team structure.