Rising Stars Class of 2011: Brian McKenna [Vermont Business Magazine]

Brian McKenna

Age 30

D.B. McKenna & Co.

Career Highlights:

Operations Manager (November 2006-Present) Manage all operational aspects of Independent Broker / Dealer. Manage support staff. Marketing planning and implementation; Financial Planner / Investment Manager (November 2006-Present) Bennington Financial Planning Group Bennington, VT; Registered Investment Advisor (October 2010-Present)

Community Involvement:

Bennington Young Professionals, Founder / President ;Bennington Economic Development Committee Board Member; Bennington Rotary Club Member; Currently on board of directors as the International Chair; The University of Notre Dame Alumni Club of Vermont, President; Bennington Area Chamber of Commerce; North Bennington Graded School; Independent School Investigatory Study; Bennington Banner Columnist; Southern Vermont Career Development Center; Oldcastle Theatre Company

Favorite part of job?

I love the relationships with my clients. I am able to forge "familial" relationships with my clients that will last for years to come.

Most inspiring mentor?

I'm in the enviable position of working with my father, Don, and being able to learn from both his successes and mistakes in the thirty years since he opened the doors of D.B. McKenna & Co., Inc.

Who is your living hero?

I grew up watching my father work tirelessly to create a successful business from the ground up, be a loving father, and a devoted husband.

Favorite downtime activity?

Spending time with my wife and two daughters, brewing beer, and golfing.

Favorite Vermont Escape?

An early round of golf at the Mount Anthony Country Club.

Favorite social network?

The Notre Dame Alumni Association

Favorite website?

www.NDNation.com

Vermont Business Person you would most want to network with?

Former Governor Jim Douglas.