About Brian Brooks

I’ve been a Wealth Advisor for more than 20 years. There are a couple of reasons for that. For one thing, my father was a Thrivent representative. I always admired how he helped people achieve their goals and helped take the worry out of their financial futures. Watching him work helped me realize that a career as a wealth advisor used both things that I love – working with people and numbers. Today, I specialize in retirement income planning, investment management, tax efficient financial strategies, and wealth transfer strategies. Thrivent was a good fit because it is a financial organization that helps Christians live out their faith and be good stewards of God’s gifts. Thrivent is deeply rooted in the values of community and generosity. Helping our community thrive is important to my clients, and to me. My wife, Misty, and I live in Phoenix, and belong to La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church. During my spare time, I love spending time with my family, being outside and playing golf.

Making a Difference

  • Pipeline Worldwide Board Member
  • Feed My Starving Children
  • St. Vincent de Paul
  • StreetLightUSA

Education & Accomplishments

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™,
  • ChFC, FICF, FIC
  • Certified Kingdom Advisor

Scottsdale Office

Vista Point Wealth Advisors

Vista Point Wealth Advisors

Title

Team Practice

Website
https://connect.thrivent.com/vista-point-wealth-advisors
    Scott Byrdy

    Scott Byrdy

    Scott joined our team in 2018 but has been working in finance since 2012. He thoroughly enjoys using his passion and expertise to help others achieve their financial goals. Scott’s primary role is servicing managed accounts, trading and investment/market research. He is currently pursuing the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. 

    Title

    Associate

      Lisa Shillingburg

      Lisa Shillingburg

      Lisa has been in our office since 2014. She is the glue that keeps the practice organized and running smoothly. Lisa is both securities and insurance licensed and provides services for insurance, annuity and mutual fund accounts. She also supports marketing and manages both the charitable and educational events we hold throughout the year. Lisa has a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications from Arizona State University and a Master of Arts degree in organizational management from the University of Phoenix. 

       

      Lisa volunteers at Paradise Valley Unified School District, La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church and Feed My Starving Children, and she participates in several Thrivent Action Teams. She enjoys spending time with her adult children and extended family as well as hiking, traveling and reading.

      Title

      Licensed Office Manager