Brian Pawlowicz

Brian Pawlowicz, MBA has over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. Brian is currently the Senior Vice President of the Capital Solutions Group at First Trust. Prior to that, they co-founded Orinda Asset Management in 2010, where they served as the Co-Founder and Managing Partner. At Orinda, they oversaw the national sales team and maintained relationships with financial advisors. Before Orinda, Brian was a Vice President at Altegris, specializing in alternative investments. Brian also worked as a Vice President at Kensington Investment Group, responsible for selling investment products, and as a National Accounts Manager at CNA Insurance. Brian started their career at Eli Lilly and Company, where they managed specialty sales and government affairs.

Brian Pawlowicz has a background in marketing and holds an MBA in International Business from Webster University. Brian attended the University of Missouri-Columbia, where they studied marketing. Additionally, they have obtained several certifications, including the Series 66 and Series 7 from FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) in 1995. Brian also holds the Chartered Financial Consultant® certification from The American College of Financial Services.