Brian Hetherington

Brian Hetherington is the founder of the Hetherington Group, a leading wealth management team that works with affluent and ultra-affluent families. Brian has built the Hetherington Group into an experienced team of 8 professionals. The team maintains strong, long-term relationships with clients through an analytical investment approach and high level of personalized client service.  

After earning his bachelor's degree from Princeton University, where he played football, Brian went on to attend the Executive Education Program in Value Investing at Columbia University Business School. In addition to his client responsibilities, Brian serves as the team's Managing Partner.

He was named to the Forbes America's Top Wealth Advisors list in 2016-2026 (Published annually Aug – Oct. Rankings based on data as of Mar 31 – June 30 of current year).  Brian was named to the Barron’s “Top 100 Financial Advisors” list 2026, 2025, 2010, 2009, & 2006 (Published annually March - May. Rankings based on data as of December 31 of prior year*)*.  Brian was honored with Bank of America Corporation’s David Brady Community Service Award for his outstanding client focus and overall commitment to the company and his community. The award is named for David Brady, a financial advisor who died in the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001. He was highly respected for putting the client first and giving back to his community. This award not only immortalizes David’s legacy but also rewards employees such as Brian for their continuous hard work in meeting the needs of their clients, colleagues and communities.  

Brian and his wife, Jane, reside in New Canaan, and have three adult children. Brian is actively involved in Xavier High School in Middletown, Connecticut where he was a board member. Brian was inducted into Xavier's Hall of Honors and the Middletown Sports Hall of Fame. He is a volunteer for Princeton University's Class of 1985 advancement efforts and is active in the Princeton Football Association. Brian is a past board member and a volunteer for the New Canaan YMCA. He is an active member of his church, where he serves on the vestry.  Brian enjoys playing golf, hiking, live music and reading. He is also an avid cyclist and participates in the Closer to Free Cancer Ride.

Investing involves risk, including loss of principal.
 
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*Source: Forbes | SHOOK®“America’s Top Wealth Advisors” list. Published annually in April. Rankings based on data as of June of the previous year. Years pre-dating 2023, published annually Aug. – Oct. Rankings based on data as of March – June of current year.
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*Source: Barron’s “Top 100 Financial Advisors” list. Published annually Mar – May. Rankings based on data as of December 31 of prior year.
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*Source: Bank of America Corporation’s David Brady Community Service Award is named for David Brady, a Merrill financial advisor who died in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. He was highly respected for putting the client first and giving back to his community. The award that bears his name was created in 2007 and seeks to honor individuals within Bank of America Corporation Global Wealth & Investment Management who continue to emulate David’s ethos.