Brandon Kawal/Partner

Brandon leads client M&A and management consulting engagements, thought leadership, and research at Advisor Growth Strategies. He brings a unique blend of insight, creativity, and analytical expertise to help firms tackle their most complex challenges. He specializes in guiding advisory businesses through pivotal strategic decisions, whether navigating internal succession or exploring M&A opportunities in the external market.

A recognized voice in the industry, Brandon regularly writes about pressing issues such as RIA M&A trends and the evolving next-generation talent landscape. He authors and directs AGS’s annual M&A study, The RIA Deal Room, which earned Industry Research Initiative of the Year at the 2021 Wealth Management Industry Awards. His perspectives are frequently featured in leading outlets including WealthManagement, Barron’s, Citywire, ThinkAdvisor, and AdvisorHub. Brandon has also been named a ThinkAdvisor Luminary in Dealmaking and Growth and honored as an InvestmentNews 40 Under 40.

Based in Phoenix, Brandon is a proud Sun Devils fan. Outside of work, he treasures time with his wife, Kristi, and their three young children. A former professional baseball player with the New York Mets organization, he now channels that passion into coaching competitive youth baseball. He also enjoys traveling with his family and exploring the world of whiskey.