About Brian Schnell
Brian W. Schnell
Vice President
Financial Advisor
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
Portfolio Manager
Brian is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner with over 17 years of experience in the financial services industry. He focuses on providing clients with a full range of investment services, which include manager research and evaluation, asset allocation advice, portfolio risk management strategies, and other specialized services. Brian has worked closely with successful business owners, corporate executives, endowments and foundations for nearly two decades. He creates and implements highly customized, goals-based wealth management plans and investment portfolios.
After graduating from Grand Valley State University, Brian joined The Northern Trust Company in Chicago where he served as a Senior Portfolio Manager. Prior to joining the Cozza Tomlinson Group in 2021, he also served as a Senior Portfolio Advisor for Merrill Lynch. Brian also attended DePaul University of Chicago and was awarded their Certificate of Financial Planning.
Brian lives in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago with his wife Kristie and their four children, Nora, Evelyn, Thomas, and Peter. When not working with clients, he enjoys spending time with his family, biking, golfing, and grilling.
Securities Agent: GA, DE, CT, OK, SD, MI, AL, AZ, KY, MD, AR, NJ, DC, LA, MS, NM, SC, MO, HI, IL, KS, ME, MN, NC, NY, OH, OR, TN, VT, CO, MT, VA, TX, IA, FL, UT, WI, WA, IN, PA, ID, RI, NV, MA, CA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1851326