Brian Jankowski, CFA®
Brian Jankowski serves as Portfolio Manager at River Wealth Advisors, focusing primarily on the firm's equity exposure.
Brian joined the firm in May 2026, bringing nearly ten years of experience in investment research, portfolio management, trading and manager due diligence. Most recently, Brian served as an Analyst on the Internal Equity and Real Assets Team at the Public School Employees’ Retirement System (PSERS), where he partnered with portfolio managers on strategy, rebalancing, and implementation across $18 billion in domestic and international equity assets. Previously, Brian was a Senior Investment Analyst and Trader at Fort Pitt Capital Group, where he helped develop in-house investment models, advised on model selection based on client objectives, produced performance-attribution analysis, and communicated portfolio perspectives in client meetings and the media.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and Economics from Mount St. Mary’s University. Brian is an active member of the CFA® Institute and has earned the right to use the Chartered Financial Analyst designation from the CFA® Institute. This prestigious designation is awarded to financial professionals who have successfully passed certification testing and have met rigorous standards for industry experience and professional ethics.
Originally from Maryland, Brian is proud to have established roots here in Central PA where he and his wife, Renee, are raising their two children. Outside of work and when not spending time with his family, he enjoys golf, chess, and volunteering with his church.
Get to Know Me Better
What do you enjoy most about your current job?
The fact that I can take my passion for investing and business and leverage that to help clients achieve their goals.
What do you love most about being part of river wealth advisors?
Undoubtedly the people. We all want to do what is best for our clients and understand that the best client service experience is achieved when we all work as a team.
What are your favorite hobbies?
Golf, chess, reading
what is your favorite book?
The Stand by Stephen King.
I am currently reading The Count of Monte Cristo, which is quickly becoming my new favorite book
what was your first job?
Cutting grass
what are your bucket list vacation spots?
I have always been interested in exploring Japan.
What's the best advice you've ever received?
Lead by your actions, not by your words.
