Brian Beers

Managing editor
Ribbon Icon EXPERTISE
  • Investing
  • Banking
  • Economy
  • Sports business
Education Icon EDUCATION
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Syracuse University

About the author
Brian Beers is the managing editor for the Wealth team at Bankrate. He oversees editorial coverage of banking, investing, the economy and all things money. Previously, he was the director of editorial production for CNBC Digital where he received an Emmy-nomination for the long-form digital feature "Boom, Bust and Blame: The Inside Story of America's Economic Crisis."

Brian is driven to help people learn more about their money and investments knowing that it could end up positively impacting them in a real-life financial decision someday.

His work has been published on CNBC, Investopedia, MagnifyMoney, NBC Sports, The Drive and Yahoo. He also spent a number of years as the lead digital producer of SportsBiz with Darren Rovell.

Brian holds a B.S. in finance from Syracuse University and lives in New York with his family.

Brian's latest articles

  • Interactive Brokers

    If you're not afraid to dive into the market with both feet, Interactive Brokers is the most powerful and customizable platform available.

    8 min read Mar 29, 2019

  • Live Oak Bank

    Read our experts' review on Live Oak Bank's features and product offerings. Bankrate reviews and compares hundreds of banks to help find the right fit for you.

    3 min read Mar 29, 2019

  • Pentagon Federal Credit Union (PenFed)

    Read our experts' review on Pentagon Federal Credit Union (PenFed)'s features and product offerings. Bankrate reviews and compares hundreds of banks to help find the right fit for you.

    2 min read Mar 29, 2019

  • SoFi Active Investing

    SoFi Active Investing is a low-cost broker that should meet the needs of new investors looking to only trade stocks and ETFs.

    3 min read Mar 29, 2019

  • Merrill Edge

    Merrill Edge's synergy with Bank of America makes it one of the most cost-effective brokers.

    6 min read Mar 29, 2019

  • Vanguard

    Though investors who want to be in control may feel Vanguard falls short, hands-off investors who like the investment firm's low-cost mutual funds and ETFs will feel right at home.

    6 min read Mar 29, 2019