ABOUT
BRIAN HOODJER
Fiduciary Advisor
Founder, Brighton Financial Group
Brian Hoodjer is a dedicated fiduciary advisor and the founder of Brighton Financial Group, where he helps individuals build lasting financial security and confidently transition into retirement.
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Brian earned his degree in Business Management from Iowa State University. Before entering the financial industry, he spent over 15 years as a successful custom home builder, helping families create the homes of their dreams. Over time, he discovered a new passion—guiding people toward financial freedom in their retirement years. As a lifelong student of financial services and retirement planning, Brian brings extensive knowledge and a personalized, hands-on approach to helping clients navigate their financial future.
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Brian specializes in working with pre-retirees and retirees, recognizing that financial strategies must evolve as individuals enter the critical "retirement red zone." He takes pride in simplifying complex financial concepts, helping clients shift their mindset, and providing strategies to navigate this pivotal stage of life with confidence and peace of mind.
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Beyond his professional life, Brian’s greatest priorities are faith, family, and community. He lives in Adel, IA, with his wife, Kari, their daughter, Nellie, son, Sawyer, and their two golden retrievers, London and Willa. When he’s not helping families secure their financial future, you’ll find Brian enjoying the outdoors—whether it’s spending time on the lake, playing a round of golf, skiing down a mountain, or simply watching his favorite sports teams.
First, and most important to us, Brian took the time to thoroughly explain everything very clearly and wasn't out to just make a sale. He worked at length with us to make sure we were put in the right financial situation based on our goals for OUR retirement. He also gave us the ability to adjust if our goals were to change. It's invaluable to have an advisor who knows and cares about US.
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A. J. Patterson
The last few years have presented some challenges and I was doubtful about planning options being available, so I spoke with Brian and he said he would give it his best shot. He went to bat for me with multiple carriers and found a company who would approve me, even with my complex medical history. He followed through on what he said he would do, then made it happen, and I am forever grateful!
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Patricia Winters
WHAT OUR
CUSTOMERS SAY
“Brian has been excellent and very comfortable to work with in reviewing our financial situation and helping us set our goals. He's extremely knowledgable, put our needs first and sincerely cared about our situation instead of just trying to sell us something. We've been very happy with his recommendations and direction. In the end Brian made sure the final planning was 100% our decision.”
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Amanda Lang
My wife and I have planned for years but wanted to make sure we were on the right track. Brian had enough integrity to tell us we had the right plan in place and didn't try to convince us to change anything because we were in a good situation. I can guarantee when we do need changes, it will be Brian that we work with.
John and Susan Brooks