Brian Beers

Managing editor
Ribbon Icon EXPERTISE
  • Investing
  • Banking
  • Economy
  • Sports business
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  • 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

  • Vanguard Digital Advisor

    Digital Advisor gets the job done with a stripped-down service that offers the basics – portfolio management, rebalancing and other planning tools – all at a low price.

    7 min read Mar 22, 2021

  • Ellevest

    Founded by Wall Street veteran Sallie Krawcheck, Ellevest makes its pitch to women with planning that addresses their specific financial needs. But don’t overlook Ellevest just because you may not identify as a woman.

    7 min read Mar 22, 2021

  • Wealthfront

    Wealthfront ranks among the best robo-advisors, offering sophisticated portfolio management, a top cash management account and some of the most useful planning tools. Wealthfront scores big in all major areas – then somehow does it all at low cost, too.

    9 min read Mar 22, 2021

  • SoFi Automated Investing

    SoFi Automated Investing offers a low-cost robo-advisor that can get the job done without a lot of fuss. Its biggest advantages include no management fee, cheap ETFs, and access to certified financial planners.

    6 min read Mar 19, 2021
  • Boardwalk in Lake Villages, Florida

    10 U.S. cities with the highest credit scores

    The average American has a 711 credit score, but some cities are home to major overachievers. These high scorers are likely to qualify for the best credit cards on the market due to their exceptional [...]

    3 min read Mar 18, 2021