Brighton Jones Appoints New Lead Advisors to Oversee San Diego and Fort Lauderdale Regions
Firm continues national expansion with second office opening in Florida.
Seattle, WA – September 15, 2026 – Brighton Jones, a $30 billion (AUA) wealth management firm dedicated to aligning clients’ wealth with their values and passions, has hired Garrett Newman, CFP, as a Lead Advisor in San Diego, California and Christopher Budny, CFP, as a Lead Advisor in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In their new roles, Newman and Budny will serve as Personal CFO for individuals and families, and lead local service teams dedicated to helping clients understand and achieve their financial and broader life goals.
Newman joins Brighton Jones from After-Tax Wealth Management, where he served as a Financial Planner for the last five years. He has more than 15 years of experience in the wealth management industry and previously held positions at Prudential Financial and Fidelity Investments. Having built a client base in the San Diego community over the last several years, he is dedicated to providing local individuals and families with comprehensive wealth and investment management services.
Budny will oversee Brighton Jones’ Fort Lauderdale office, a newly established market for the firm and its 5th office opening this year. Budny began his career at Vanguard and spent time as a Financial Advisor at other Advisory firms in South Florida. With experience across client service, business development and operations, Budny will develop and expand upon relationships within the community to provide best-in-class client service.
“Growth-oriented advisors like Garrett and Christopher understand that wealth management requires more than just financial planning. Our Personal CFO model, coupled with our Wealth Alignment philosophy, continues to attract experienced, dedicated and client-focused professionals to our firm,” said Carley Dillon, General Manager of Personal CFO and Chief Experience Officer at Brighton Jones.
“As our geographic reach continues to expand, it’s essential that our Lead Advisors showcase our core values in every community where we’ve established a presence,” said Mark Jones, Chief Growth Officer at Brighton Jones. “Garrett and Christopher exemplify our commitment to prioritizing clients’ overall wellbeing, and we’re excited to help more individuals and families in San Diego and Fort Lauderdale live richer lives.”
The San Diego office is located at 12636 High Bluff Drive, Suite 400, San Diego, CA, 92130 and the Fort Lauderdale office will be located at 100 N Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301.
About Brighton Jones: Brighton Jones is a leading national wealth management firm, with more than 4,000 clients and over $30 billion in assets under advisement as of April 1, 2026. The firm has pioneered a comprehensive Personal CFO approach that partners with clients across their entire balance sheet and beyond to align their resources with their values, passions, and purpose. By transcending traditional financial planning, Brighton Jones empowers every client to pursue a thriving and impactful life—their richer life. Learn more at brightonjones.com.
Disclosure: This content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as individualized advice. Please note that statements made in this press release are not representative of the experiences of all Brighton Jones clients or employees and do not guarantee future performance or similar services. Assets Under Advisement (AUA) includes assets for which Brighton Jones provides advisory, planning, and consulting services. AUA is not an SEC-defined measure and differs from Regulatory Assets Under Management (RAUM) reported on Form ADV.
