Reuben Brauer, CFP®

The unwavering commitment to putting clients' interests first is the reason I joined Cornerstone in 2024. Before that, I spent over a decade building and eventually leading a large regional registered investment advisor practice, overseeing more than $500 million in client assets nationwide. I find great fulfillment in applying technical planning and portfolio strategy to help clients understand what's possible and move forward with confidence. This is where the numbers connect to real-world impact.

I'm a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and hold a Master's of Business Administration (MBA) along with a Master's of Investment Management and Financial Analysis from Creighton University. I earned my bachelor's degree in Business Finance from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. While I believe strong technical knowledge and credentials matter, what matters most is how that knowledge gets put to use to achieve better client outcomes.

Most of my days are spent working directly with individuals and families who want collaborative, expert guidance as their financial lives become more complex. I develop personalized investment portfolios informed by each client's specific retirement plans, identify opportunities to minimize tax liabilities, and coordinate everything around their highest priorities. I also work to expand our portfolio research and planning capabilities and manage several parts of our team and business operations.

I'm originally from Omaha, but my wife Ashley and I now live in Denver with our three young boys. We spend as much time as we can exploring the national parks in the Rockies and enjoying winter sports together as a family. I'm also deeply committed to making an impact in my community through service, and I've been privileged to lead both youth and adults in various roles at our local church.