Brenda is originally from Brazil and moved to Virginia for college, where she’s been ever since. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Financial Planning and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional. Over the course of her career, Brenda has worked in a variety of roles, from Paraplanner to Financial Planning Analyst for advisors across the country, gaining valuable experience in the financial planning industry.
Now, as a Paraplanner at Leading Edge, Brenda supports financial advisors by preparing financial plans, analyzing cases, and ensuring everything is accurate and ready for clients. Brenda’s passionate about continuous learning, understanding the psychology of financial planning, and helping clients bring their goals to life. She loves creating a seamless experience for clients and focusing on comprehensive financial planning.
When she’s not working, Brenda loves spending time with her family, playing beach volleyball, watching college hockey, and reading. She lives with her husband and two young sons. And for a fun fact – Brenda is a national champion in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, though she earned the title when she was a 13-year-old girl with no competition in her category. Still, she’ll take the medal with a smile!
