Chartered Financial Analyst®
BIOGRAPHY
Brian Fahey is a Senior Investment Strategist & Financial Advisor with Pure Financial Advisors. In his role he works directly with a select group of clients while serving on Pure’s investment committee. Prior to Pure, Brian was the Chief Investment Officer at Personal Investment Management, a boutique Registered Investment Advisory firm that joined Pure in 2025.
Brian started his career in finance in 2006 as a trader for a large broker dealer before changing roles to work directly with clients. He prides himself on making complex financial concepts understandable to everyone.
Brian has earned the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation. He has also earned his Masters in Economics from the University of Denver, his Bachelors in Economics and Business Administration from Western Colorado University. His research has been published in the Journal of Post Keynesian Economics. Brian is a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer and Eagle Scout.
Residing in Duvall, WA, with his wife and three children, Brian enjoys all the outdoors have to offer and coaching his kid’s various activities.
Brian's Latest Contributions
Alternative investments are about to become much more accessible to everyday investors. The Department of Labor is currently reviewing rules that would allow 401(k) plans to offer alternative investments (alts) which includes assets like private equity, physical real estate, venture capital, hedge funds and other non-traditional assets. These rule changes are expected to take effect […]
During a recent client lunch, the conversation turned to AI’s impact on education. The client, an educator, shared that college students are increasingly using AI to write papers. While students cheating on essays isn’t new, what struck me was the professor’s response. Rather than encouraging original work, her former colleagues have turned to AI for […]
Pure’s Executive Vice President & Chief Investment Officer, Brian Perry, CFP®, CFA, AIF®, and Senior Investment Strategist & Financial Advisor, Brian Fahey, CFA, provide updates on the economy and financial markets, as well as insight into what the second half of the year might hold. Outline 00:00 Intro 00:37 Tariffs and Taxes 3:02 Why are […]
